About Pattaya
Location
Located 147 kilometres southeast of Bangkok or only about two-hour drive, Pattaya is Thailand's premier beach resort and annually attracts hundreds of thousands of pleasure seeking tourists from all over the world.
You can windsurf, water ski, swim, sunbathe, snorkel, sail, or take trips to offshore coral islands. You can rent water scooters to explore Pattaya bay, and motorcycles and jeeps to explore neighbouring beaches such as the increasingly Hat Chom Thian just south of Pattaya, where accommodation is also available.
Tennis enthusiasts can enjoy themselves on the courts of leading hotels, and golfers can visit beautifully landscaped and challenging golf courses around Pattaya.
Bowling alleys, snooker halls, shooting galleries and archery offer further entertainment while Tiffany and Alcazar Cabarets offer fascinating night shows with broad popular appeal.
Pattaya boasts an incredible choice of accommodation to suit every budget. Facilities range from air-conditioned opulence to basic simplicity. Essentially, the visitor has the choice of luxury hotels with private beaches, beach side hotels and bungalows and "inland" economy-class hotels, condos and guest houses for long or short stays.
Pattaya offers some of Thailand's choicest seafood in several specialty restaurants. Steak houses and fast-food outlets provide attractive alternatives and gourmets and gourmands alike find satisfaction in restaurants featuring French, Italian, Swiss, German, Hungarian, Scandinavian, English, Indian, Muslim, Japanese, Chinese and Thai Cuisines.
Pattaya offers something for everyone and has all the ingredients for a truly memorable holidays for both individuals and families.
Attractions
Pattaya Beach is about 4 kilometers long, fronted by Beach Road which runs from the north to the south.The northern part is the quieter area of the resort while the southern part is the hustling, bustling and lively area with shopping malls and the world famous "Walking Street" lined up with shops of all kinds: restaurants, discotheques, bars and nightclubs.Shopping can be as just as much fun as in Bangkok and all the famous brand names are here. Day or night, Pattaya is a great place to visit.
There are many tourist attractions in and around Pattaya and there's something to suit everyone - click here for more information...
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