Pattaya Vacation

Pattaya - Beach Paradise


Location

Pattaya is Located about 145Km South West of Bangkok, facing the Gulf of Thailand. This is the closest Beach Resort to Bangkok. Pattaya has a tropical climate similar to Bangkok. The hot seasons are from April to June. It is generally humid through out the year. Pattaya has a sweeping arc coastline. There are two main Beach fronts. Pattaya beach front is closer to the City and this is where all the restaurants, many hotels, lots of Nightlife and all the Night attractions are located. Most of the night clubs, Bars and discos are located here. A favorite place for sun bathing. Towards the South is the Jomtien Beach where there many Condominiums, Bungalow Complexes etc and mainly frequented by long term foreign residents. Jet Skiing, Parasailing, Windsurfing are popular sea activities. There are many Islands offshore such as Ko Phai, Ko Sak where there are Scuba Diving, Snorkeling etc. Ko Larn (Coral) Island is a wonderful place for Swimming and just relaxing. You can take a glass bottomed boat trip to view the gorgeous looking Corals and enjoy good Seafood at this Island. Pattaya nightlife is boisterous and is known the World over.

Some Pattaya Attractions:

Pattaya Beach

  • Jomtein Beach

  • Bottle Art museum.

  • Thai Massage!!! Hmmm!!!. Must Try!!

  • Scuba Diving, wind surfing

  • Pattaya is also a great place for excellent Seafood and local Thai dishes.

  • Island hopping and boat Trips.

  • Sun bathing

  • Beach Pubs and Go-Go Bars - Mandatory must visit place to this Boisterous places at nights.

  • Shopping - Great place to get branded and El Cheapo street vendors. Jewelry is also cheap due to the lower labor costs. Clothing especially Coats are really cheap and can be ready within 24 hours. Great Bargains for Beachwear, Handicrafts, DVDs.

Take this short trip from Bangkok and enjoy the moment. Visitors can get to Bangkok by Air, Train or by Road. Travel by road or Train from Malaysia or Singapore. Many International Airlines land directly Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport daily. Once in Bangkok it a short trip by road to Pattaya.

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