General Information
One of the hottest beach-resort destinations in Thailand, Pattaya may not be idyllic but it certainly makes up for it with a wide variety of activities, accommodation, and nightlife venues for just 150 km from Bangkok to Eastern region or two hours drive. Praya Kamphaeng Phet (who is later King Taksin of Thonburi Dynasty) once after fighting with Burmese troops decided to retreat Thai troops back to Ayutthaya. He leaded his troops passed this town and stayed the nights here before moving to other town. Then the villagers called this town “Tap Praya” (Lord’s troop) which changed to “Pattaya” later. Hundreds of thousands of visitors came each year to Pattaya to windsurf, water ski, swim, sunbathe, snorkel, sail, or take trips to nearby islands. Other activities include Bungee jumping, cycling, skydiving, go-Karting, Muay Thai (Thai boxing), and Paintball (to name only a few!) Pattaya also boasts an amazing choice of accommodation. Those on a tight budget and those with money to burn are able to find rooms to suit their needs. Even those who are turned off by the widespread development along Pattaya’s main beach can find some peaceful beach time at nearby Jomtien beach, just 3 kilometers south, which is a far quieter choice. Pattaya is a self governing municipal area, locates in Chonburi province.
Boundary
North: Amphoe Sriracha, Chonburi province
South: Amphoe Sattahip, Chonburi province
East: Amphoe Banglamung, Chonburi province
West: Gulf of Thailand
Festivals and Events
- Wan Lai Festival (During Songkran festival 16-19 April, every year)
- Pattaya Music Festival (March, every year)
Attractions
- Pattaya Beach
- Jomtien Beach
- Sai Keao beach
- Ko Lan
- Ko Sak
- Thai Sky Adventures – Skydiving
- Mini Siam
- Sanctuary of Truth
- Pattaya Floating Market
- Underwater World Pattaya
- Pattaya Elephant Village
- Tiffany Show
- Alcazar Cabaret
- Thai Alangkarn Theater
Important Numbers
Tourist Police 1155
Tourism Information Center 1672
Thai Police Emergency Call 191
Pattaya City Call Center 1337
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