Pattaya
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Pattaya Chonburi
Pattaya
(Thai: พัทยา) is a city in Thailand, located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, about 165 km southeast of Bangkok in the province of Chon Buri. Pattaya can be reached by a comfortable 2 hour drive from Bangkok. For centuries, Pattaya was a small fishing village. It was discovered in the 1960’s by soldiers seeking some r & r after fighting in Vietnam. It soon became a popular beach resort which now attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors every year. Pattaya is a place where fun, excitement, and adventure come together in a tropical hot-spot with more than 30,000 hotel rooms at its numerous resorts. The town is known as Asia’s premier beach resort, and caters with equal appeal to families, couples and single visitors. Tourists visit Pattaya for many reasons including the luxurious hotels, beautiful beaches, friendly people, excellent shopping, very reasonable prices and a wide variety of tourist attractions. Pattaya can be brash, bold and beautiful and offers everything an international beach resort can. As for food, Pattaya offers top cuisine from all over the world in its eateries. There are a vast array of dining experiences that won’t max out your credit card.
Accomodation
Accommodation is bountiful in Pattaya and there is something to suit every budget. The really great thing about Pattaya is the fact that most of the hotels are still very reasonably priced as they don’t seem to have become greedy with all the tourism which is refreshing. Because Pattaya isn’t huge, where you stay does not really affect your ability to get around easily, also the fact that there is a fantastic network of “baht buses” that cover the whole of the town (and beyond) for a very nominal charge and all day and night.. There are a good selection of hotels on Jomtien beach and also Pattaya beach road which indicates that services are numerous there. We have our favorites too of course as with everywhere in Thailand. When in Pattaya we do love the new Dusit D2 on Pattaya 2nd road. It’s modern and stylish and the service is unsurpassed in our humble opinion. Another firm favorite of ours is the Rabbit Resort on Dongtan Beach Jomtien. As far as resorts go here The Rabbit has to be the best value in Pattaya. Always great service and the resort itself is just fantastic. Read what other people have to say about The Rabbit Resort HERE. The Amari Orchid is another great place to stay on Pattaya beach road north. Amari are a great chain and are very consistent with quality and service with the Orchid being no exception. You can see what other people think HERE. There are of course many many other hotels in Pattaya from which to choose all of which you can find HERE.
Transportation
Pattaya is relatively easy to navigate although all the “soi’s” can be a bit bewildering at first. To help you navigate more easily we have provided a link to a comprehensive source for getting around Pattaya which can be found HERE.
Baht Bus In Pattaya
Activities
Pattaya has an abundance of activities such as Tennis, Go-Karts, Squash, Paintball, Bowling, Motor Racing, Shooting, Horse Riding, as well as very well-designed golf courses with many to choose from, all easily accessed and varying in length. Water sports are also favorite activities of choice in Pattaya also with some of the worlds best scuba diving particularly cave diving. Other favorite water based activities available in Pattaya are Fishing (both fresh and salt water), kayaking, windsurfing, parasailing, sailing and jet-skiing. You can find out about any of the places below and others by following the yellow pages link below. They have maps, directions, eateries etc and can be handy if you are looking for something specific. YELLOW.CO.TH Some places worth visiting in Pattaya are; Pattaya Speedway Choose from several levels of experience from rookie to pro racer in the various sizes of go-karts. Fun for all the family in a safe and well run enviroment. Professional staff are on hand to help at all times. Also bungy jumping and paintball. Contact:Pattaya Kart Speedway Co., Ltd. 248/2 Moo 12 Soi Thepprasit Nongprue Banglamung Chonburi 20260 Tel: 0-1938-0982 Fax: (038) 422-041 Email:info@karting-parts.com Or visit their website Here
Go Karting Pattaya
Bamrung Sailing and Paramotor Center
. Different types of aquatic sports are available and instructions are also offered for windsurfing, sailing, paramotors, para-gliders by course or by the hour. Certificates are given upon completion of the course by the Royal Yacht Association (RYC), a renowned British Institution. Restaurant facilities are on site and boats like canoes, catamarans and kayaks are available for rent The atmosphere of the reservoir is relaxing and cool. Between November and February thousands of teals, swallows, and herons migrate to this area. Those interested can call Khun Burnmng Ruamsap at 01-354-4986 or 946-7859, for more information.
Paramotor Pattaya
Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum
On the third floor of the Royal Garden Plaza, Beach Road is a display of Mr. Ripley’s collection of curious objects from all over the world. Some of them are the real item, others are replicas. These extraordinary objects are divided into many categories, such as optical illusions, unusual lifestyle of unusual people and even devices of human torture from ancient times. Open every day from 10am-midnight. Inquiries may be made by calling (038) 710294-8. Their website can be viewed HERE
Ripleys Pattaya
About 5 kilometers from Pattaya City. This is another great venue for amusement and recreational sports that Pattaya has to offer. It comprises of an enormous fresh water lake, with cable skis, a sport that is growing in popularity. Open 10 a.m to 9 p.m. Admission fees are around 300 Baht per person (for 2 hours). Call (038) 232690-2 for more info.
Lakeland Watercable Ski
Bhira Interanational Circuit Race Course
An international car and motorcycle race course about 15 kilometers from Pattaya. Races take place regularly on Saturdays and Sundays. Call (01) 323-0616. Siriporn Orchid Farm The farm offers a wide array of orchids such as escosanda, catteleyas, pompadours, vandas and daedrovium. Visitors can also purchase cut flowers or plants. Open from 8 a.m to 5 p.m. Call (038) 29013 for more info.
Siriporn Orchid Farm
Elephant Village
Located on Pornprapanimitr Road, the elephant village is a popular tourist spot for Thai and foreign guests alike. Daily performances by elephants are held at 2.30 p.m. Shows last about 1 hour. Elephant jungle treks are also available. Additional information call 01-2123225 View the website HERE
Elephant Trekking In Pattaya
Pattaya Water Park
At Jomtien Beach, Pattaya Park offers an amusement park, a Jacuzzi and a gigantic water slide. It is fun for all the family. Pattaya Park Tower has a revolving restaurant that is 240 meters high and you can see all of Pattaya, some great views, acommodation is also available. Call (038) 251201-8 for more information or visit the website HERE
Pattaya Water Park
The Million Years Stone Park and Pattaya Crocodile Farm
About 5km from Pattaya, this is another popular attraction with both Thai and foreign tourists. Covering a large area,it comprises of rock gardens containing rare plants and has beautifully landscaped grounds. Interesting sights include, fossilized plants over a million years old, 200-year-old Thai style bonsai, crocodile pools and a collection of rare animals. Crocodile round ups, magic and animal performances are also an attraction. Admission from 9 a.m to 6 p.m. Additional information (038)249347-9 (Pattaya) or, 579-5033, 941-3251-3 Bangkok office .Visit their website HERE
The Million Years Stone Park And Pattaya Crocodile Farm
Mini Siam
This miniature city offers replicas of many sacred places and important historical sites around Thailand at a scale of 1/25. Some examples are the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Sisanphet, Anantasamakhom Throne Hill, Phra Phutthayotfa Bridge, the Bridge over the River Kwai, the Golden Stupa and Phimai Khmer Sancturary. Replicas of places of world significance are also displayed in the “mini-world” such as the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, Tower Bridge and The Trevi Fountain. There is also a Mini Race track (Go karts) for visitors wishing to try their hand at racing. Open from 7 a.m to 10 p.m. Information may be obtained by calling(038) 421628, 424232 (Pattaya) or 271 1896, 616-1533 (Bangkok). Visit their website HERE
Mini Siam
