| In the 1960s Pattaya was a little unknown fishing | | | | comfort. |
| village in Thailand about 150km to the southeast of | | | | One of the many things that make it a wonderful |
| Bangkok. In this early time a few Bangkok residents | | | | destination is the abundance of food pleasures |
| began to spend their weekends in Pattaya and | | | | available. Probably no other resort in this part of the |
| generated a modest local tourist industry. With the | | | | world offers such a great choice of restaurants. If in |
| Vietnam War the international reputation began | | | | Thai, in Chinese, in Indian or in Japanese you can just |
| because it was used as an official Rest & | | | | eat as in French, in German, in Italian, in Belgian |
| Recreation Centre for the US Forces. At those times | | | | manner, Lebanese or Mexican, everybody finds |
| the U-Tapao Airport was built for American and | | | | something here at affordable prices. There are |
| shops, hotels, services and bars were growing. | | | | probably few places in the world where you can dine |
| Nowadays, Pattaya is Thailand's largest resort. It has | | | | on gourmet meals, especially seafood, without |
| grown to a city in its own rights with its own mayor | | | | spending so much. On the other hand you can eat an |
| and its own administration. As a beach resort with | | | | hamburger, a pizza or chips in one of the international |
| city status, it has everything for everyone. Whereas | | | | fast-food restaurants as well. |
| most other beach resorts rely simply on natural | | | | The easiest and most popular way to reach Pattaya |
| surroundings for their charm, Pattaya makes an | | | | is by bus. Every 30 minutes there are departures |
| all-out attempt to provide the best of everything. | | | | from Bangkok's new Airport and the Eastern and |
| You will find just about everything you can think | | | | Northern Bus Terminal. The one-way fares are really |
| about for entertainment, recreation, fun and | | | | inexpensive. For getting around the main bay area |
| sightseeing. There is a variety that it is ideal for all | | | | you can take the mini buses and baht buses. If you |
| kinds of visitors. While there is plenty to keep the | | | | like self-driving you have a lot of options to rent a |
| children happily occupied, there is also everything for | | | | motorcycle, bike, car or jeep, all at affordable fees. |
| the sports enthusiastic, for couples of all ages | | | | At the beachside vendors you can also hire bicycles |
| seeking rest and relaxation and for those who are | | | | for a day or only one hour. |
| simply looking for warm sunshine. | | | | Pattaya also provides a lot of options for the active |
| Also after-dark, you've a lot of options include | | | | visitor. It is one of the oldest diving centres in this |
| open-air bars, nightclubs, cabaret shows and discos. | | | | part of Asia. Visitors can windsurf, water ski, sea |
| The nightlife centre is South Pattaya. But if this is a | | | | walk, swim sunbath, snorkel, sail, fishing, or take trips |
| trifle branch and noisy for some tastes, there are | | | | to the offshore islands as well. They can rent water |
| alternative, quieter spots for evening fun in more | | | | scooters to explore the bay, and motorcycles, cars |
| relaxed style. Shopping can be an evening attraction | | | | or jeeps to explore the neighbouring beaches or the |
| as well. Most establishments close late, and the | | | | attractions outside the resort. Tennis enthusiasts can |
| dedicated bargain hunter can find all of Thailand's best | | | | enjoy themselves at the courts of leading hotels. It is |
| buys - silk, gems and jewellery, tailor made clothing, | | | | also a true paradise for golfers. Close to Pattaya |
| handicrafts and more. | | | | there are 18 golf courses. They all fulfil international |
| Pattaya boasts an incredible choice of | | | | standard with 18 or 27 holes. It is probably the most |
| accommodation to suit every pocket. There are | | | | favorable place in the whole world to play golf. |
| facilities ranged from luxury hotels with private | | | | Further entertainment includes bungee jumping, |
| beaches to bay side hotels and bungalows, to | | | | bowling alleys, snooker halls, shooting galleries and |
| economy class hotels and guest houses with small | | | | archery. |