On Sunday, I drove my motorbike to Paradise Beach in Patong with a view to having a stroll on the sand and then maybe a couple of beers.
A guy working there told me I had to pay 100 baht to walk on the beach and got very angry when I refused to pay.
He then told me that I would have to leave if I wouldn’t pay the fee.
I thought all beaches were owned by HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej. What is the situation?
Richard Walker, Chalong
Thursday, November 19, 2009 3:21:07 PM
“Paradise Beach is becoming increasingly popular now, but it remains a free beach, unlike some others on the island.
They can charge you for parking your car or motorbike, and for a sunbed should you choose to hire one, but asking for money to walk on the beach is not right.
If you wish to make an official complaint, you must either come to Patong Municipality and register your complaint in writing in person or, alternately, send an email of complaint to our websiteand we will go and investigate.
For more information visit Patong Municipality (12/3 Ratpatanusorn Road, Patong) or call Tel: 076-344275 or 076-344255.”
