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Pattaya Travel Guides |
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 Pattaya
is 147 kilometers southeast of Bangkok, and faces
the Gulf of Thailand. Pattaya is Asia's premier beach
resort, and caters with equal appeal to Pattaya's
relaxing tropical ambience is synonymous with every
ingredient for memorable holidays.
Theme and amusement parks, offbeat museums and lush
botanical gardens offer numerous forms of leisure
activities and cultural entertainment for all family
members. And after dark, Pattaya offers all the allure
and magic of a truly vibrant nightlife with a spectacular
variety of restaurants, night clubs, bars, discotheques,
cocktail lounges and carbarets. Pattaya can be brash,
bold, beautiful and bucolic, and offers everything
an authentic international beach resort can.
Today, Pattaya is one of Thailands premier beach
resorts and annually attracts thousands of pleasure-seeking
tourists from all over the world. Despite the wide
range of excellent facilities for tourists with legitimate
interests, Pattaya in particular has, like Thailand
in general, an image problem, caused by the so-called
sex industry.
 Reports
in the international media have long overemphasized
the sex-related negative sides of the city and these
reports, fueled by the local media havent helped
the situation. Prostitution is practiced and perverts
coming to Pattaya has made sensational international
coverage, enticing people to come with the sole purpose
of bedding pre-teenagers of either sex.
True, there has been a problem, but things are improving
here as well as other known sex trade areas in Thailand.
It is regularly raided by both the Thai and international
police. The future for Pattaya is looking bright bei ng
encouraged and although the industry still exists,
and already there are major changes to the area. Wholesome,
family entertainment is on.
Not that Pattaya lacks in attractions. It has good
beaches, though the actual Pattaya beach is not the
cleanest anymore, others are pristine and the water
crystal clear. Beach related activities are extensive
and you are sure to find something to suit you.
Pattaya is located within easy reach from the Bangkok
as well as Don Muang International Airport. It has
an excellent accommodation infrastructure, which are
of international standard and restaurants and entertainment
for all tastes. Because of its good accessibility
from Bangkok, Pattaya remains one of Thailands most
important and popular dive centers.
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Pattaya Attractions |
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Koh
Larn |
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 situated
to the West of Pattaya Strait, about 7.7 Kilometers
from the shore, covering an area of about 4 square
kilometers. There are beautiful beaches, clear water,
and an abundance of coral. Visitors can view the coral
either from a glass-bottom boat or by diving down
directly. A well-known beach is at Ta Waen Beach in
the northern part of the Island, a 750 meters stretch
of white sand with many stalls andshops. Sightseeing
boats mostly dock in this area. There are also Laemtien
Beach and Samae Beach on the south-western side, each
beach spanning a length of 700 and 100 meters respectively.
Both are regarded as beautiful and interesting sports,
especially Laemtien Beach which has remainedexceptionally
clean and tranquil. There are now a few stores servisitors.
Ta Pan Beach on the western part of the island is
500 meters in length with make-shift lodging available.
On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, sightseeing boats
usually dock along this beach all the way to Laemtie
where there is coral. On the southern part is Nual
Beach 450 meters in length. On this beach a hotel
which accommodates a large number of tourists. This
is another good place for viewing coral.
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Koh
Sak |
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some 10 kilometers west
of Pattaya Strait or 600 meters away from Koh Larn.
Koh Sak is another small island shaped like a horse
shoe with an area of 0.05 square kilometers. It has
two beaches, one on the northern cover 250 meters in
length, an area in which boats usually stop for tourists
to swim and another one on the southern part of the
island opposite the first island, with a pathway linking
the two beaches, a small beach 80 meters in length.
A coral reef is found at the area in front of the beach.
Skin-diving is also possible in this vicinity. |
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Pattaya
Beach |
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 some
4 kilometers long, this beach faces Pattaya Bay, the
major venue from where boats visit Pattayas offshore
islands. The beach curves from north to south and is
largely paralleled by a tree-lined promenade and beach
road which is lined, in the northern and central parts,
by hotels and restaurants.
The northern section of the beach is
largely tranquil, while the central and southern parts
become increasingly lively, thanks to a juxtaposition
of shops, department stores, boutiques, beauty salons,
supermarkets, bars, discotheques, restaurants and nightclubs.
The central area of the beach is a major nightlife
shopping areas, while the southern end is one of Pattaya's
major nightlife areas |
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Wong
Prachan Beach |
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is on the northern side of Pattaya Bay.
The 1 kilometer beach shares the same entrance as the
Central Wong Amat Hotel. A quiet spot, the beach is
ideal for swimming and relaxation.Apart from these beaches,
there are also Laem Hua Khon Beach on the back and front
sides, Laem Lamrae, etc., which are also interesting
tourist spots. Popular activities on
Koh Larn include swimming, coral viewing, para-sailing,
water-skiing, water scooter riding, etc. |
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Koh
Krok |
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A small island covering
an area of 0.05 square kilometers, approximately 8 kilometers
from the shore. The island comprises mostly rocks. Only
one sandy-beach on the east of the island is Koh Krok
beach which is only 100 meters in length. This is an
ideal place for coral viewing. |
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Koh
Phai Group |
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Islands are comprised of Koh Phai, Koh Manvichai,
Koh Leom, Koh Klung Badan etc., Koh Phai being the
largest. The islands are presently under the supervision
of the Toyal Navy. The Koh Phai group of islands are
situated at a distance about 13 kilometers from Pattaya
and takes 2 hours to reach by boat. There is a light
house on top of a hill at Koh Phai. Visitors can enjoy
relaxing-moments, swimming, fishing and diving down
to view the coral.
Tourists interested in visiting all the island mentioned
here can arrange to hire boats from the promenade
or pier at South Pattaya. Large boats can carry between
20-80 passengers, speed boats carry 10-15 passengers.
Rental fees cost between 1,000-5,000 Baht, depending
on the spot one intends to visit as well as the size
and type of boat .
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Pattaya
Crocodile Farm |
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The Million Years Stone Park
And Pattaya Crocodile Farm
 is
at number 22/2 Mu 1, Tambon Nong Pla Lai, Banglamug,
From Sukhumvit, one turns left at kilometer 140 close
to the pedestrian bridge in front of Wat Sawangfah along
Chaiyaporn withi Road (State High way 3024) in the same
direction as Mab Prachun Reservoir for another 5 kilometers.
This is an other popular attraction with Thai and foreigner
tourists. Covering an area of close to 100 rai, the
compound comprises rock gardens and a botanical of rare
plants and beautifully land scaped grounds. Interesting
sights include, for example, fossiizedplants over a
million years in age, 200 years old Thai style bonzai,
crocodile pools and a collection of rare animals such
as albino bears, elephants and horses. Crocodile round-ups,
magic and animal performances are also a major attraction.
Daily admission from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Additional information
may be obtained by calling (038) 249347-9 or the Bangkok
office Tel. 5794008, 5795033.
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Khao
Pattaya (Khao Phra Baht) |
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a small hill with an asphalt road leading to the top.
From its peak, one has a panoramic view of Pattaya City
and Pattaya Bay. Currently, Kho Pattaya has been developed
and is now the site of the Naval Sor Tor Ror radio station.
A sacred Buddha image is also enshrined on the hilltop. |
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Elephant
Village |
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 situated
on Pornprapanimitr Road on the same directions as Phanaraks
Park and Siam Country Club Golf Course. The elephant
village is a popular tourist spot for Thai and foreign
guests alike. Daily performances by elephants and wild
elephant round-up shows are held at 2.30 p.m.
Shows last about 1 hour. Elephant jungle rides are
also available. Additional information may be obtained
by calling 01-2123225 or from the front desk at the
Tropicana Hotel, Tel. (038)428645-6, 428516. |
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Bang
Saen Beach |
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is a famous beach
that has enjoyed lasting popularity. Approximately 13
kilometers fromthe city of Chonburi, it branches off
to the right-hand side from Sukhumvit Highway, at kilometers
104. for a distance of 3 kilometers. Stretching along
the beachfront, is a 2.5 kilometers road. Along the
beach, one finds vendors offering drinks and seafood
snacks such as squid, mussels and spicy steamed-fish-cakes
for sale. One can rent deck chairs and rubber rings
for swimming. Fresh water bathing facilities are also
available. The many restaurants that line beach have
recently been improved to become more neat and orderly.
Bang Saen is ideal for visitors with limited time who
wish to relax with their family and friends. It also
offers several hotels and bungalows for overnight lodging. |
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Jomtien
Beach |
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 Jomtien
Beach this 6-kilometers long, largely straight beach,
some 4 kilometers south of Pattaya, is the most notable
of several beaches south of the resort. The beach is
popular with windsurfs and waterspouts enthusiasts,
largely because the area enjoys brisk and fresh breezes
sweeping inland from the Thai Gulf, and because the
seas are less congested with boats than is Pattaya Bay.
Jomtien is also a major residential
area with beachside hotels, bunga low complexes, condominiums
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Wat
Chaimongkol |
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Wat Chaimongkol is located on South Pattaya road. This
temple has the standing Buddha Image called "Buddha
Chaimongkol" founded by chance in Ayutthaya. The
statue casted in the period of Ayutthaya reigned 350 years
ago.
Beside the beach and a lot of entertainments in Pattaya
it is also recommended to visit this temple |
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