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Pattaya City Holds Meeting on Preparations for Pattaya Marathon 2026 Next Month, Discusses Traffic Preparations and Road Closures

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PATTAYA, Thailand – August 10th, 2026

In the afternoon of August 10th, 2026, at Meeting Room 131 of Pattaya City Hall, Deputy Mayors of Pattaya City Mr. Kritsana Boonsawat and Mr. Manoch Nongyai headed a joint meeting with city executives and heads of government departments, led by Permanent Secretary of Pattaya City Mr. Kiatisak Sriwongchai, along with relevant officials and representatives from Trilogy (Thailand) Co., Ltd.

The meeting focused on discussing and monitoring all aspects of readiness for the “Pattaya Marathon 2026,” organized by the Office of Tourism and Sports of Pattaya City. The event is scheduled for September 27–28, 2026, and is expected to attract more than 20,000 Thai and international runners.

Organizers presented the event format and held comprehensive discussions on key issues. These included improvements to the race routes and consideration of relocating the starting point to better accommodate the large number of participants, ensuring smoother operations at both the start and finish lines. Plans were also reviewed for the installation of two temporary pedestrian overpasses, approximately four meters high, to facilitate the movement of athletes, officials, and local residents.

Additionally, the meeting addressed preparations for tourists and runners in the event that accommodations become fully booked.

Officials also reviewed significant issues encountered during last year’s event, particularly the impact of traffic closures on local residents and businesses during the race such as temporarily blocking access to the Pratumnak Hill area for regular residents. Proposed solutions for this year include implementing rolling traffic closures, conducting thorough advance public announcements of route changes, establishing clear detour routes, and coordinating closely with relevant agencies to minimize disruption to the public as much as possible.

Deputy Mayor Mr. Kritsana Boonsawat stated that Pattaya City places high importance on multi-dimensional preparations to ensure the Pattaya Marathon is organized efficiently and with the highest level of safety, prioritizing both the runners and the local community. The city is committed to elevating the event to international standards while promoting the local economy and tourism, and reinforcing Pattaya’s image as a sustainable Sports City.

Pattaya City will hold further follow-up meetings with relevant agencies to further enhance the standards and readiness of the event.

News by: Miss Siraprapa Thongsamut
Photos by: Mr. Thanapong Unmak
Public Relations Division, Office of Tourism and Sports, Pattaya City

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