Pattaya tourist info Thailand
Pattaya is an energetic city, evident from the pace that stikes you when you arrive. For sure it’s a party city more than a quiet coastal destination, with plenty of activities both night and day. However you can escape to idyllic offshore islands, alternatively take the family to one of the amusement or themed parks, get in a round of golf, have fun with watersports, go shopping, do the spa ‘thing’, or enjoy the fun and slightly naughty night scene. We’ve got it all covered here.
Tourist information is freely available in Pattaya, and can be obtained from one of the several Tourist Information Centres scattered about the central area or, for a much greater variety, from any of the myriad of travel agents, tour operators or from your hotel foyer. With around four million tourists every year, Pattaya provides activities to suit all age groups and tastes, with many day-trips available by boat or car to surrounding attractions.
The English newspapers and magazines are full of interesting and creative ideas for the tourist; information includes local news, events and festivals, places to visit and where to eat. The Pattaya Mail, which comes out every Friday, even has a 24-hour television station (channel 6) and regular news bulletins on other channels full of advertisements for interesting days or evenings. As well as the beach life here, which includes swimming, diving, parasailing, jetskiing and fishing, the choice of over twenty golf courses and diverse other activities are enough to ensure that most people visit more than once.
Shopping is a great attraction in Pattaya for the tourist, with shopping malls and a profusion of smaller shops and cheap market stalls.
The numerous bars and restaurants in Pattaya ensure that the nightlife is always lively, and the fun-loving Thais are very good company at any time of day or night, and the restaurants cater for all tastes.
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SightseeingPattaya has its sights, and it’s worth getting a local guide to take you around, you’ll be surprised what this modern city offers... more |
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NightlifeThis is the main reason people come to Pattaya - even the people-watching is good, but why not get stuck into the bars and clubs...more |
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WatersportsAll sorts of fun choices from jetskiing and banana boats to more serious pursuits like fishing, diving and sailing available in Pattaya... more |
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ShoppingAlways great value in Thailand and Pattaya has its fair share of malls, night markets, boutiques and souvenir vendors everywhere...more |
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