Pattaya

Located 147 kilometres southeast of Bangkok or only two-hour drive, Pattaya is Thailand's premier beach resort and annually attracts hundreds of thousands of pleasure-seeking tourist from all over the world.

Visitors can windsurf, water ski, swim, sunbath, snorkel, sail, or take trip to offshore coral island. They can rent water scooter to explore Pattya bay, and motorcycles and jeeps tp explore nighbouring-beaches such as the increasingly Hat Jomtien (หาดจอมเทียน) just south of Pattaya,where accommodation is also available.
Tennis enthusiasts can enjoy themselves at leadings hotel’s courts,and golfers can visit beautifully-landscaped and challenging golf courses around Pattaya.
Bowling alleys, snooker hall, shooting galleriers and archery offer furter entertainment while Tiffany and Alcazar Cabarets offer fascinating night show with broard popular appeal.
Pattaya boats an incredible choice of accommodation to suit every pocket. Facilities range from airconditioned opulence to basic simplicity. Essentially, the visitor has the choice of luxury hotels with private beach ; bayside hotel and bungalows ; and “inland” economy-class hotel and guest houses.
Pattaya offers some Thailand’s choicest seafood in several specialty restaurant. Steak houses and fastfood outlets provide attractives alternatives and gourmets and gourmands alike find satisfaction in restaurants featuring French, Italian, Swiss, German, Hungari an, Scandinavian, English, Indian, Moslem, Japanese, Chinese and Thai Cuisine.
From familities to individual visitors, Pattaya offers something for everyone and all the ingredients for a truly memorable holiday.

Attractions

Pattaya Beach ( หาดพัทยา)
About 4 kilometres long,has a beach road running parallel to the beach from the north to the south. The northern part is a more quiet area of the resort while the southern part is hustling and lively section, where on both sides of the street line up with shops of all kind, department stores, restaurant, discotheques, bars and nightclubs.

Hat Jomtien (หาดจอมเทียน)
Located 2 kilometres from south Pattaya, is good for swimming. The beach has become more and more popular for water and activities because it has a long straight coastline and there are less boat anchored in the are. Reasonable accommodation is also available.


Koh Lan (เกาะล้าน)
45 minutes offshore by tourist boat or 15 minutes by speed boat, is the largest of Pattaya’s archipelago. Major attraction include viewing coral reefs from glassbottomed boats, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, skiing and parasailing. There are a lot of seafood restaurants on the island’s main beaches. Deep sea fishing can be arranged to Ko Lan’s neighbouring island such as Ko Khrok and Ko Sak.
Beyond Ko Lan another 40 minutes sail is Ko Phai (เกาะไผ่) an island under the care of the Rayal Navy. Visitor are not allowed to stay over night here, but it has fine deserted beaches that are open during the day.
All the nearby islands are easy to get and charters can be arranged through the hotel tour desk or by negotiating a price direct with the boat owners.

Mini Siam & Mini Europe (เมืองจำลอง)
Located near Pattaya Klang, is Thailand’s first wonder displaying Thai and Europeean heritage on aminiature scaid. This is the third miniature town in the world after Netherlands and Taiwan that brings together models of important objects and historical sites of different culture, and civilization of various periods from the ancient time till present. More than 100 models, each on scale of 1: 25, are displaied in an 29 rai, surrounded by natural scenaries blended with different types of well selected trees. Open from 7.00 – 22.00 hrs.

Ripley’s Museum Belive it or not. (พิพิธภัณฑ์ริบลีย์เชื่อหรือไม่)
Is located on the 3rd floor of Royal Plaza Building, Beach Road. Odd stories and objects are collected from around the world and exhibited here. The museum is open daily during 11.00 – 24.00 hrs.

Million Years Stone Park & Crocodile Farm (อุทยานหินล้านปีและฟาร์มจระเข้พัทยา)
Located some 9 kilometres form Pattaya township, comprises breeding pens with moret than 1,000 crocodiles, a zoo, and a bonsai garden decorated with rock formations. Open daily from 8.30 – 18.00 hrs. There are crocodile shows at 10.00, 11.00, 14.00, 15.30, and 17.00 hrs.

Suan Nong Nooch (สวนนงนุช)
About 15 kilometres from South Pattaya, is a Thai-village-style recreation-cumvacation park. The entr\ire are of some 500 acres is beautifully landscaped, with orchid nursery and other botanical gardens. There are also cultural and traditional performance and elephant show. Accommodation in park is available.

Pattaya Festival (งานเทศกาลพัทยา)
Thailand’s world famous seaside resort puts on its most festival face for this annual event, held in April at the height of summer season. Food and floral floats, beauty contests, stalls selling local delicacies, and a spectacular display of fireworks on the beach are only a few of highlights that attract merry-maker.