Pattaya

In a class of its own, Pattaya is unique as a beach resort with city status. Located a two-hour drive southeast of Bangkok, this once tiny fishing village has developed into a reowned international playground. Colourful and alive with activity, it is unrivalled as a beach resort, offering more attractions in greater profusion that any other single destination in Southeast Asia.

Watersports are centered around on two main beaches, Pattaya itself, a 3 km. stretch of sand and majestic bay, and Jomtien, a 6 km. largely straight beach situated around the headland from Pattaya. To the north, Wong Phrachan Beach provides a quieter spot for swimming and relaxation. Alternatively, excursions can be made to the offshore island of Koh Lan where there is a well-developed and popular beach.

But the emphasis of Pattaya is more on activity than relaxation, and in addition to a host of watersports is an excellent choice of land-based activities, ranging from golf to horse riding, from archery to tennis. Come night-time, the action scarcely diminishes as vacationers flock to the resort's neon-lit bars, discos, nightclubs, restaurants and shops.

Indeed, to the basic ingredient of a superb coastal location, Pattaya adds just about every other amenity you can think of for recreation, entertainment, sightseeing and simply fun.

Getting There

Pattaya is a 2 hour and a half from Bangkok. Several airconditioned buses leave from the capital's Eastern bus termianl many times per day. However, the easiest is 10 persons van. There are many vans which leave from Victory Monument to Pattaya several times daily.

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