Jomtien Beach powerboat grand prix runs through Sunday

What has changed

The Pattaya City & BGC Powerboat Grand Prix is scheduled to finish on Sunday 15 November at Jomtien Beach. Siam Rath reported that Pattaya deputy mayor Krisana Boonsawat opened the two-day meeting on Saturday. The race area is off the stretch of Jomtien Beach opposite The Now Hotel, which serves as a landmark for people heading to watch from shore.

Where to go on Sunday

Use The Now Hotel as a landmark on Jomtien Beach Road and look for beachside directions from event staff. The city and organisers invited visitors to watch from the beach. Check the running order on arrival if you are going for a particular race. The two-day dates and location were confirmed in the opening report, while the accounts reviewed did not give a Sunday heat-by-heat timetable.

If you are planning a swim or hiring a watercraft, follow staff directions and keep clear of any marked competition or launching area. Pattaya's preparations included assigning rescue boats to the course and coordinating emergency medical cover and beach facilities. That work was specific to the competition area, so visitors heading to other stretches of Jomtien should follow the signs and instructions where they enter the water.

Who is behind the meeting

Pattaya City is working with Pattaya Jet Ski Club, Singha Watersports and glass manufacturer BGC on the event. The city reviewed the race setup earlier this month, including lighting, public facilities and a beach clean-up. The meeting is part of Pattaya's effort to bring more sporting events to its coastline, with racing close enough to shore for spectators to follow from the beach.