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issue 3 08
12 December 2014
Puzzles
To Hull And Back
Balloon Chasers
The Damned United
fishy
Victor
business
guesthouse
open
24/7
Naresdamri Rd. opposite Brasserie de Paris
fishing pier
redevelopment starts
hua hin, THAILAND
The seafront area near the junction of Chomsin and Naresdamri Roads
that has traditionally been where the fishermen bring in their catch but has
also been a much needed car park, was finally closed to access this week,
as work begins on a much announced and anticipated redevelopment.
The plans for the area, estimated to cover about 4 rai (6400 square metres),
are not completely known, but certainly one part of it is being devoted
to seafood restaurants, which has led to speculation that the current
restaurants operating on the old piers south of the area will be relocated,
as there has been much dispute over their right to remain where they are.
The future of these old pier establishments, which also include guesthouses,
has been discussed for years, with many feeling that they are a charming
attraction for the town, while others wish to see a genuine seafront
promenade in their place.
One issue that the redevelopment is already causing is the reduction in
areas to park in the town centre, which has been a major problem for
years; there have been some recent efforts by the authorities to reduce
the number of spaces taken up by taxi and tour operators most notably on
Damnoernkasem Road (Soi 61), but it is clear that the town desperately
needs more capacity for parking, or a more draconian approach to those
who prevent vehicles parking in the streets. Drivers and motorcyclists
could also be encouraged to be more considerate when they park, while
a more extensive and later running local public transport network might
encourage more people to leave their vehicles at home, reducing both the
pressure on parking, traffic and accidents. #wecanbutdream for anyone
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