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 Pattaya City is nestled along a picturesque bay on the East Coast of the Gulf of Thailand roughly 160 kilometers (two-hour drive) southeast of Bangkok. From a fishing village in the 60's, Pattaya has emerged as the favorite Southeast Asian vacation spot, particularly admired by Europeans. A fascinating escape where tourists, holiday-makers from around the world unfold an incomparable array of possibilities to unwind during exotic holiday on much fun and comfortable beach vacations.Sunshine, Sea, Beaches, Banana and Palmtrees, Watersports, Bowling, Snooker, Golf, Massage, Relaxation, Nightlife, Restaurants, Bars, Clubs, Discos, all kinds of Day and Night Shows and so much more... all year-around.Pattaya integrates the delights of first-class beach resort and city-like dining, shopping and night entertainment facilities: more than 300 assorted hotels, thousands of shops, restaurants and bars. It comes along with variety of sport and recreational activities: beaches, golf courses, tennis courts, go-kart, sport gyms with exercising, weight-lifting and Thai-boxing gear. Pattaya offers a broad range of things to do. One may enjoy riding elephants or driving humble automatic mini-bikes, renting monstrous motorcycles, or even monster multicolored convertible Jeeps. Others go for firearms shooting, scuba diving and surfing clubs, deep-sea fishing, speed boats, scooters, water-skiing, parasailing, or the airsports of gliding ultra-lights, flying motor-propelled gliders, and more during the day. And at night, there are restaurants, theaters, cabaret shows, bars, night clubs, bowling halls, billiard and snooker clubs, exotic erotic shows, discos, saunas, massage parlours, not to cite an absolutely incredible shopping which is non-stop day-and-night.
Pattaya has become a truly international meeting spot, where travelers the world over face each other amidst the smiling faces of Thai folks. It isn't just a place to look around, but the vacation spot where nations meet, communicate, interact and befriend during the holiday. And for some, Pattaya provides the opportunity to flare out and show off, flamboyantly exposing on beaches, while walking, driving or at clubs, bars and discos. Such a variety of these free playboy shows that probably not once one wonder: What an odd spot... is that really happening on planet Earth? Still, this unique and enticing vacation spot retains numerous retreats allowing one to withdraw from the cacophony, to seclude yourself in the gorgeous natural scenery anytime you feel like.
Every year this exotic beach resort welcomes about five million visitors and so far, Thais fully recognize the importance of tourism. The friendly and hospitable nature of Thai folks boosts its promotion, frequently bringing back the old and constantly rising up the number of newcomers. Regardless of its intense and flamboyant life, Pattaya is a reasonably safe place. Altogether, Police patrols and Tourist Police jointly with security guards are on 24 hour-a-day alert protecting tourists, along with the local residents serving the guests. Hence, even a lady alone is completely safe strolling around day-and-night. If you don't want, no one will touch you. Incidents if any, for the most part are between tourists themselves (amongst US Navy, Russians and 'Russian Mafia', and so on).
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Showcase to distinguish specifics of Thailand beaches. Inhabited beach areas in Thailand are divided into sections and the owner (usually it is families) of each lot is responsible for its operation, much the same as in restaurants. The beaches are actually free, but operators will charge you for the services they provide. The charge is roughly 50 cents per chair, though bargaining is rather customary in Thailand.   Until sunset (leisure time), fellow tourists are on the charming and hospitable Jomtien beach resting on reclining chairs (the top hotels provide their guests with beach towels) with small tables and large umbrellas around. Some prefer on the golden sand close to the ocean, most favor a bit farther back in the shade of nearby trees. All enjoying services of beach restaurants or having long bargainings with local hucksters. Lots of folks walk around the beaches carrying food, fruit, drinks, ice-creams, garments, handicrafts, newspapers, and other goods and services.
Have you ordered a sea-food lunch (i.e. giant shrimps or king lobsters along with some cold beer), they would barbecue your lunch right in front of you and would serve it accompanied by special gravies and vegetables... Are you able to feel that aroma?
Others offer the beauty saloon services, hair-dressing, manicure, pedicure or much relaxing your body and mind physical massage.
So, look around and see how skillful they are, to ease for yourself picking out the one you like.
Even if you're a king or a queen, leisure on the beach is a hard work. A great deal of water sport activities are at hand: swimming, scooters, water-skiing, surfriding, windsurfing, speed-boats, parasailing and more. Some employ themselves playing intellectual table games like cards, domino, chess and backgammon.
It isn't unusual to see women topless, as most Europeans opt for, or whether in bikini or full swimsuits, as the Thai women accustomed to, all relaxing wallowing in tropical sun and getting tanned.
Those liking privacy could find several nice hideouts just for your own along the 20 or so kilometers long Jomtien beach. And in less than an hour away by speed-boat is the beautiful Samet Island (Koh Samet in Thai), a real getaway quiet and relaxing.Pay attention! There is no need to be in the sun to get tanned.
It is unavoidable even in the shade. And it is wise to use the sun protective lotions! As an evidence apropos physical massages, during a session of traditional Thai massage, myself have easily fallen asleep, and then when awakened, felt revived as reborn right away.
Soon to come online, cater the Beauty Saloon Treatment or Physical Massage Therapy
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 Orientation in Pattaya City is rather simple, it divided into four major zones: North Pattaya, Central Pattaya, South Pattaya and Jomtien. Noteworthy, a small mountain known as the Hill, located in-between South Pattaya and Jomtien. Take a look at the Map of Pattaya and Jomtien with the Hill. This compact city consists of three major roads which are parallel to each other. Right along the beach, few kilometers long runs the Beach Road, a one-way drive from the north to south. In a 100 or so meters distance is the Second Road that carries the city transport mainly from the south to north, although partly it is a two-way drive. The last is the Sukhumvit Road, a continuation of the highway leading to Bangkok. Many small streets called Soi(s) cross the roads. Sois are numbered from north to south, although some have names. Walking trips thru some of them are advisable. The continuation of Second Road in South Pattaya turns to Jomtien reaching the Jomtien beach within five minutes drive and continues alongside the Jomtien beach. This two-way drive Jomtien Beach Road is also parallel to the Sukhumvit Road and is the only road in Jomtien area, except for some connecting streets. On the other side across Sukhumvit Road are sited several country clubs, golf courses and typical Thai rural villages, providing charming escapes on the banks of sweet-water lakes and small streams in the leisurely and relaxing countryside.
 Motorbikes are the most popular mode of transport in Pattaya. The everyday traffic is at ease. The city transport are customized pickup trucks (songtow) with the passenger seats in a back cabin covered overhead. These pickups, known as the Baht-Buses, can easily carry 8-10 passengers in the back, plus one or two seats in front.
 They circle all around the city and are allowed to stop anywhere. In addition to motorbike-taxis, these Baht-Buses are the only public transport permitted in Pattaya. If not occupied, they also can be hired as private taxis. In fact, they are private vehicles in most cases belonging to their drivers. And there are so many of them day-and-night that oftentimes they are out chasing passengers.
Many kinds of motorbikes, convertible monster Jeeps, sport and passenger cars are offered for rent. For driving in and around Pattaya vicinity any driving license will suffice. So, many tourists are tempted by a private drive as awheel, ride or driving. Just keep in mind, a drive direction is onward in the left lane, as in England and Japan. Coming soon online, Motor Rentals in Pattaya.
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 Dining is one of most pleasant activities to enjoy in Pattaya, specially for those who take delight in the seafood: many kinds of fish, lobsters, shrimp, crabs, oysters, squids, among tons of other marine delicacies. All are fresh and alive just from the ocean displayed on ice in front of the topnotch seafood restaurants, looking as it was meant for a king! Vendors invite you to choose any style you like to prepare the seafood, actually the same as with beef, pork, chicken and so forth. Wide variety and excellent quality of vegetables, mushrooms, sauces and spices along with boiled or "sticky" rice are always at hand. Dozens of food-stands mushrooming around the night spots are serving far after midnight. Hundreds of restaurants, variety of styles, some with dancing and live music, offering a selection of flavors to satisfy any taste. Popular American fast-food networks catering hamburgers, fried chicken, steaks and pasta. Restaurants of virtually any Asian and European cuisine are found in Pattaya including German, Italian, French, Swiss, Russian, Belgian, Arab, Muslim, Indian, Indonesian, Korean, Chinese and Japanese. Still, the Thai cuisine and seafood cooked in Thai style are likely the best. Traditional Thai restaurants offer not only the tastefully prepared food, but it goes along with a pleasant atmosphere with Thai folk music and dancing. Guests are invited to take the shoes off, to be seated on a flour leaning on special cushions, and are served as kings!
Be assured that sweet memories of nights spent in such places will last.
Coming soon an extra title Pattaya Hot Spots and Places to Visit. Back to Topics  There are so many different kinds and such a diversity of bars and clubs that they literally represent the way of life in Pattaya. Beer bars offering an excellent Thai and other famous brands of beer, cocktails and whiskey, brandy and other spirits. Some bars are opened, some are air-conditioned, furnished with the big screen TV's and videos, some entertaining visitors with live jazz or disco music, others toying with the snooker, billiard, backgammon, domino, an assortment of electronic games and more! Day-and-night, black-and-white, boys-and-girls, and so on and on! Bars, Bars all over, some are even rotating to attract more visitors. The so called GO–GO Bars, which in addition to drinks offering the disco music accompanied by lovely bikini or topless dancing girls. In a way, some of these bars are indeed cool and fun. You may spot erotic show bars, bars presenting Thai-boxing, snakes and other exotic shows, and also the wonderworking illicit night-show bars and theaters that disallow the cameras inside...
There are virtually thousands of bars and clubs, some serving lunches and luncheons, others offering drinks and entertainment, almost all are full of visitors interacting with delightful bar girls, who attend to entertain their guests in intuitively marvelous ways.
- Traveler beware!
- Albeit the fact that Thais like to gamble, gambling as well as prostitution are prohibited by the Thai law! Although, some laws are blatant and ignored.
Back to Topics  The variety of nighttime activities continuing until dawn is so wide that every person would easily find diversions appealing to the individual taste and mood. Most likely any fantasy can be fulfilled, especially after sunset. After dark, the extension of Beach Road in South Pattaya turns into a promenade (only public transport is disallowed), transforming into a hottest nightspot. A hunting ground beaming with neon lights and music, where fellow holiday-makers youth and aged alike, find an endless array of dining, shopping or entertainment establishments. Worthy of notice is the disco in Pattaya. Discos ain't just a dance palace, but more of the hi-tech extravaganza filled with flashing lights, trendy music, chic girls and fun loving crowds. Pattaya is famous for its incredible nightlife activities, and South Pattaya is the jewel in its crown outshining the rest with an incredible menu of excitements to see and do. One can enjoy the Thai-boxing or some gloaming erotic shows, the wide variety of luring shops, restaurants, bars, clubs, discos and other pleasure establishments, side-by-side with all kinds of shopping. The only required skill is the time management, so one can experience all the wonders and be on time for what is next.
To be able to behave with finesse in delicate situations, check out some "expert thoughts" on vital aspects related to Thai nightlife activities, click on Nightlife, Tough Ladies and More... And by all odds, for your viewing enjoyment don't miss to take on these gorgeous Thai Ladies. Back to Topics  Shopping in Pattaya is never-ending and it's everywhere: on the way in and out, on beaches and sidewalks, at daytime or at night. When one shop closes, others open instead making it appear, as if you are being followed and not only by hucksters. Thousands of shops, big, small, modern or modest, department stores, supermarkets, street vendors and markets literally selling anything including beverage, food and fruit, flowers and even bonsai and orchid plants. Tailor shops offering custom fitted clothes in just 24 hours. Thai silk and leather goods, handicrafts and decorations, gems and jewelry... side-by-side with shops selling the faux brand clothing, fake watches and other attires at great savings. Anything and everywhere: clothes, shoes, garments, underwear, bags, purses, suitcases, artificial and natural jewelry and well, you name it and most likely you will find it. Not surprisingly, shopping is the activity of choice and shops are full of visitors. Not only the dirt cheap prices, but one may easily bargain the selling price as well. The assortment of goods found in Pattaya is really amazing. One can get the colored tattoos, or leave a photo in the painting shop and come back later to pick up your oil-paints portrait. Just beware of fakes and imitations, especially the gemstones and jewelry, some vendors (even in a reputable looking shop) or hucksters try to sell you as original.
Back to Topics  Along the golden sand of Pattaya bay, stuffed with tall coconut palms, exotic tropical plants, no matter what season, the temperature ranges 30-36ºC – hot, but... maybe to one's surprise the feeling is actually comfortable and pleasing, virtually zero sweating, due to the low levels of humidity, I guess. A sea-water temperature wise at ~ 25ºC, it's especially pleasant at all times. Sunshine or even raindrop, it's still warm, just less hot, and the air is much fresh and clear. Swimming under the tropical rain in the bay of Siam is a lingering experience. For more details, refer to the titles Weather and Overview - General Info.
As in ordinarily beach resorts, almost anywhere day-and-night one can get by dressed casually: sandals, shorts, T-shirts, slacks, pants, skirts or whatever else feels easygoing. For instance, as a beach wear some Russian women love those large adorned scarfs, sold all around Pattaya. Worthy of notice that laundry prices in some hotels are well comparable to buying new clothes. Still, in the evenings some enjoy dressing up a bit, especially the ladies. It is rather common to see others dressed elegantly. Most western and especially Thai ladies are dressed fashionably ready for dancing and having fun in discos and nightclubs. It's entirely up to you, but in the top discos, cabaret shows or traditional Thai restaurants most visitors are dressed elegant.
Shall we remind you guys - bring along your bikini, beach or swimsuit.
Back to Topics  International backgammon tournaments of all levels, along with the snooker tournaments are hosted in Thailand several times a year. Most competitions take place in Bangkok and in Pattaya. There are also nearly weekly-based snooker and billiard contests.
Fellow travelers interested to participate in these professional tournaments or contests are most welcome to contact us via Email. We will provide the invitations, information on schedule and other details including hotel accommodations. The title Events, Tournaments and Festival is coming soon.Back to Topics  In addition to the far-famed traditional Thai massage therapy and various kinds of physical massages, which as mentioned above in the topic "On the Beach", soon you'll be able to order into your hotel room, there are numerous massage parlours all over Pattaya. Most of them look very respectful with the dozens of elegantly dressed ladies seated behind a shop-window offering a so-called body-to-body wet massage, all-time special sexual relaxation. It may be pitiable for women, but that kind of body massage is intended for men or couples only.Up to the Kaleidoscope of Thai Pictures |
