PATTAYA, THAILAND – Pattaya’s city administration approved a rapid expansion of its CCTV network with 200 additional cameras closely integrated with the Pattaya Connect mobile app to strengthen monitoring of traffic, flooding and public safety in core tourist zones.
Executive meeting sets CCTV expansion as priority
The plans were presented at the first executive meeting of 2026 at Pattaya City Hall, chaired by Poramese Ngampichet. Deputy mayors, advisers, the city secretary, department heads and school principals also attended. Key policy guidelines were reviewed, urgent ongoing projects were assessed and other municipal issues were discussed, with the accelerated CCTV rollout highlighted as a priority.
“It is important to expand the Pattaya Connect CCTV system after requirements were issued to make it more accessible to the public.”
said Poramese Ngampichet, mayor of Pattaya.
200 new cameras for beaches and Koh Larn
According to Nattaphol Theerawutthiworawet, director of the Strategy and Budget Office, Pattaya already operated more than 2,500 CCTV cameras across the city, with 400 of them publicly accessible via the Pattaya Connect app. The additional 200 cameras were already financed and contracted, with completion expected within the next two months. The rollout was set to include 75 cameras along Pattaya Beach, 75 in Jomtien and 50 on Koh Larn (Coral Island).
At the heavily frequented Pattaya Beach, coverage of the busy beachfront promenade was to be significantly improved. The nearby coastal area of Jomtien and the offshore island Koh Larn, both key destinations for holidaymakers, would also come under closer surveillance.
App offers real-time views for residents and tourists
The Pattaya Connect mobile application already allowed residents and tourists to view live images from selected cameras. Users could check traffic conditions on major roads in real time, follow current flooding situations and gain an overview of the general security situation. For Koh Larn, the city administration was procuring a firewall system to strengthen cybersecurity and protect against hacking attempts or data leaks.
AI-supported network for agencies and schools
In parallel with the public expansion via Pattaya Connect, the remaining network of more than 2,500 cameras was to be allocated specifically to the competent authorities. This was intended to improve monitoring of local problem areas, support traffic and disaster management and enhance safety at critical locations such as municipal schools and City Hall. An increasing share of the cameras was equipped with AI technology, helping to identify and track wanted offenders.
Part of a broader smart city strategy
The project formed part of Pattaya’s long-term efforts to use technology more intensively for smarter city management, greater transparency and enhanced security. The coastal city was among the most visited holiday destinations in the region, attracting millions of tourists each year. With the accelerated expansion of the camera and app system, Pattaya aimed to rely more heavily on digital surveillance to meet the demands of a dynamic tourism destination and to provide state agencies with detailed real-time data.