Green initiatives, eco-friendly businesses & how to help protect Pattaya
Monthly organized beach cleanups across Pattaya, Jomtien, Wong Amat, and Koh Larn. Typically held on the first or third Saturday of each month. Gloves and bags provided.
Active coral restoration program at Koh Larn and nearby islands. Involves planting coral fragments on artificial reef structures. Diving certification required for underwater work.
Initiative to reduce single-use plastics at local markets. Vendors are encouraged to use biodegradable containers and customers bring their own bags. Several Pattaya markets now participate.
Community mangrove restoration along the Jomtien coastline and Chonburi wetlands. Mangroves protect against erosion, provide fish habitat, and absorb carbon dioxide.
City-wide initiative to improve waste sorting and recycling rates. Color-coded bins being installed across the city. Education programs in schools and communities.
Naklua
Jomtien Soi 5
Beach Road
South Pattaya
Sukhumvit Road
East Pattaya
Bring your own water bottle, bag, and straw. Refill stations are increasingly common.
Choose locally-owned restaurants and shops. Buy from markets rather than chains.
Avoid sunscreens with oxybenzone and octinoxate. Look for "reef-safe" labels.
Take shorter showers. Reuse hotel towels. Water is a precious resource.
Use baht buses, walk, or rent bicycles. Reduce your carbon footprint.
Monthly beach cleanups welcome everyone. Even 2 hours makes a difference.
Do not touch coral, feed wild animals, or support animal exploitation shows.
Use the correct colored bins. Never litter on beaches or in the ocean.
Community beach cleanup, free refreshments for volunteers
Pattaya Beach, Central
Beach walk cleanup + waste sorting education
Jomtien Beach
Coral planting and reef monitoring. Diving cert required.
Koh Larn
Plant mangrove saplings, educational talks, family-friendly
Bang Saray
Special events, exhibitions, and eco-market
Various citywide locations
Lights-off event at major buildings, candle-lit dinners
City-wide