| Pattaya is a beautiful sea-side resort destination, | | | | Panarak Park with superb fishing facilities. |
| situated along a breathtaking bay on the East Coast | | | | As it is home to an incredible variety of beaches, |
| of the Gulf of Thailand, in eastern Thailand. Located | | | | Pattaya offers superb options to enjoy a range of |
| about 140 km east of Bangkok, Pattaya was once a | | | | such activities as sand castle building, beach tennis, |
| fishing village, which has been now transformed into | | | | kayaking, parasailing, water skiing, and snorkeling. With |
| one of the most sought after vacation spots in | | | | three international standard bowling alleys, Pattaya |
| Southeast Asia, providing an incomparable variety of | | | | offers great option to enjoy bowling. A visit to Pattaya |
| attractions and activities, ranging from sightseeing to | | | | would be incomplete without taking a tour to the |
| recreational and fun. In short, Pattaya is truly a paradise | | | | Pattaya Elephant Village, featuring daily life of |
| that caters to every type of tourist. | | | | elephants as well as their masters, apart from |
| Pattaya's prime attraction is undoubtedly its fantastic | | | | providing opportunities to a range of activities such as |
| beaches. Most significant among the beaches is North | | | | elephant riding and hand feeding elephants. |
| Pattaya Beach, which starts from the Dolphin | | | | For horse riding enthusiasts, a school operates here |
| roundabout. Another popular beach is Middle Pattaya | | | | with more than 30 horses as well as an indoor |
| Beach, acknowledged as the 'beach of fun.' The | | | | stadium. Similarly, if you are a golf freak, then head to |
| beach area is dotted with an array of shopping malls, | | | | any of the four golf courses in the area with |
| boutiques, and bars and restaurants. Located next to | | | | international standards. |
| the Middle Pattaya Beach is another great beach, | | | | For those who want to explore the sheer beauty of |
| namely, South Pattaya Beach, with a range of exciting | | | | the island, then one of the best ways is to take a pony |
| night clubs and discotheques. | | | | trek along the beautiful hills and forested areas of the |
| Other popular beaches in the area are Jomtien Beach, | | | | region. If you are looking something unique during your |
| Wong Beach, and Koh Lan beaches, located about | | | | stay at Pattaya, then suitable options are available to |
| seven kilometers off the Pattaya shore. Each of the | | | | you in the form of paintball competitions. Likewise, if |
| Pattaya's beaches is clean and safe, and provides a | | | | want to have something interesting, then head to any |
| great atmosphere to relax and unwind. | | | | of the boxing camp or professional training camp in |
| However, Pattaya's attractions are not just confined to | | | | order to spectacle amazing Thai boxing. |
| its beautiful serene beaches, but beyond that. Spread | | | | Above all, Pattaya offers a range of activities for kids, |
| across 40 acres of lush green area is Million Years | | | | including bungee jumping, go-karting, and fishing. |
| Stone Park and Crocodile Farm, a zoo with a variety | | | | Nightlife - With a variety of nightclubs, karaoke, and |
| of crocodiles. In addition, it has such attractions as | | | | bars and restaurants coupled with live music and |
| 200-year-old bonsai trees and several gigantic stones. | | | | dance performances, discos, cabarets, Pattaya's |
| Also, an interesting attraction in the island is Pattaya | | | | nightlife is truly vibrant. |
| Bottle Museum, exhibiting ships in bottles as well as | | | | Gastronomy - From spicy, traditional Thai dishes to |
| other strange items. In addition, theme parks are | | | | Chinese, Thai, Italian, Indian and French cuisine - the |
| aplenty in Pattaya, such as, the Pattaya Water Park | | | | restaurants and eateries in Pattaya caters to every |
| Beach Resort. | | | | type of dining. Also, worth mentioning are the sea food |
| Other fantastic attractions in Pattaya are Khao | | | | specialties available in restaurants, located along the |
| Pattaya, a small hill located south of the Pattaya | | | | South Pattaya and Jomtien beaches. |
| Beach; Ko Khrok, an islet surrounded by amazing rock | | | | Accommodation - The growing number of vacationers |
| formations; Ko Sak, a small island that takes after a an | | | | in the region has led to a significant increase in the |
| upturned horse-shoe; Mini Siam, which boasts of | | | | number of Pattaya hotels. You can choose from a |
| magnificent replicas of incredible architectural works | | | | range of hotels, ranging from budget accommodation |
| such as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, | | | | to luxury ones. Majority of the hotels and resorts are |
| Democracy Monument, and the Statue of Liberty; and | | | | placed along the beautiful beaches of Pattaya. |