Pattaya Thailand travel guide & hotels
Thailand’s original tourist resort is a heady mix of naughty nightlife, great restaurants, sunny beaches, curious attractions, family-friendly leisure parks and good value shopping. Just one hour from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, this lively town is a multi-cultural destination with everything from German stuβe to menus in Russian. It’s a popular fun weekend from Bangkok.
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Completely updated: November 2008
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SightseeingPattaya has plenty of sights worth getting out of bed for, from nice beaches and view points to the stunning Sanctuary of Truth and interesting leisure parks...more |
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Day tripsGet away from the hustle and bustle of Pattaya with a trip to offshore islands, local places of interest or family attractions, find out...more |
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NightlifeIt’s the main reason most come to Pattaya, and Thailand’s naughtiest city offers an exciting selection from night clubs to fine dining, and of course the endless girlie bars...more |
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Go gos girlsPattaya is famous for them, and the numerous go go venues, beer bars and strip clubs really attract the punters, here’s the low-down on how it all works...more |
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ActivitiesFrom parasailing in Pattaya bay, to diving and deep sea fishing, or a fun family day at amusement parks and a round of golf, Pattaya offers a great deal...more |
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Living hereFor good reason, Pattaya attracts a large expat crowd, find out where to hang out, how much it costs, where to find a condo, and arranging the right visa...more |
Pattaya offers good hotels prices compared to other popular seaside destinations in Thailand, with a huge range of hotels and serviced apartments that cater for everyone from bachelor punters to package tourists. Opt for the heart of the girlie bar action off Beach road, South Pattaya, or go upmarket in North Pattaya and Naklua. Alternatively head to Jomtien beach if you’ve come for the sun loungers. Great restaurants are scattered across Pattaya to suit all tastes, while the nightlife is found near the walking street and Beach road lanes. Very few hotels have their own beach, but you’re never far from the sand.
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Tips for Pattaya
Local hints for what to do and to avoid when staying in the Thai resort town of Pattaya…more
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More gruesome news
Posted: 3 February 2010, 8:13 pm
It seems at the moment that there’s a lot of rather gruesome news coming out of Pattaya. After the success and the frivolity of this week’s annual Pattaya Bed Race, it comes as a bit of a shocking blow to hear about the body of an unknown man which was found floating just off the coast [...] More
