Here is some news from Jomtien. Firstly, the beaches remain closed, you cannot go on to the sand or swim and there is a large fine if you wish to ignore this ruling. All the sunbeds and umbrellas have been removed and the beach does look wonderful and natural! You can walk along the promenade where you will find many walkers and joggers in the morning and a lot more people strolling in the evening. You must wear a mask, again a large fine is you don’t, and you are not allowed to sit and socialise. Despite these limitations it is a unique time to be here. Restaurants have been allowed to open with many restrictions including temperature checks, hand sanitising and also distancing, so you may have to shout to your partner. The sale of alcohol is not allowed in the restaurants and all the bars remain closed. I believe that all the hotels remain closed so there is nowhere to stay. I am not trying to be dramatic just realistic in informing people what the exact situation is here in Jomtien. Stay safe!

The problem with Jontiem Beach is the drug dealers, which discourages the families with young children using the play areas in the late afternoon when the sun is setting and it is getting cooler. The walk-ways are in serious need of repairs and talking a stroller along the beach walk-ways is a nightmare, so trying to use the beach for families is very difficult. Its ok for older children and grown ups but if you have young children, forget it, which is such a pity, as if some money was spent to make the area nicer, it would attract many more families to the beach and the children would love the beach. What a waste and such a pity that the Thai's don't see it.

Jomtien beach is nicer than the other side of pattaya beach. Lot cleaner. Chair will cost you 40-50 bath per person. Water is not deep so good for families with children. Toilets and bathrooms are quite dirty and not too often.