– Pattaya City is coordinating construction of a royal statue of His Royal Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great at the memorial site of the Yacht Club of His Royal Majesty King Rama IX on Pattaya Bay, between Soi 11 and 12 on Beach Road, across from Mike Shopping Mall.
– The Fine Arts Department has completed the design. Documents are now being prepared to request royal permission to proceed.
– The site is historically linked to the late King’s participation in sailing at the 4th Southeast Asian Peninsular Games (now SEA Games) held on Pattaya Beach.
– The project is to honor His Royal Majesty’s sporting achievements and provide a place of respect for residents and visitors. Earlier progress updates appear here.
Pattaya: Pattaya City is moving forward with plans for a royal statue of His Royal Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great at the memorial site of the Yacht Club of King Rama IX on Pattaya Bay, across from Mike Shopping Mall.
The location is between Soi 11 and 12 on Beach Road. The Fine Arts Department has finished the design, and officials are now preparing the documents needed to request royal permission for construction according to established procedures.
The site carries historical significance because His Royal Majesty took part in sailing competitions during the 4th Southeast Asian Peninsular Games, the predecessor of the SEA Games, which were held on Pattaya Beach. The statue is intended to honor His Royal Majesty, remember his contributions, recognize his achievements in sport, and serve as a place of respect and a gathering point for people in Pattaya and the wider public.
City officials have previously described the project as a lasting tribute connected to the late King’s visits to the area for sailing. A progress update from September 2025 noted that the design and inscription had been finalized and that work was continuing on the base.
The announcement said Pattaya Beach holds both scenic and historical value that should be preserved for future generations. No construction timeline has been released.