Located 147 kilometers southeast of Bangkok or only about two-hour drive, Pattaya is Thailand’s premier beach resort and annually attracts hundreds of thousands of pleasure-seeking tourist from all over the world.
Visitors can windsurf, water ski, swim, sunbath, snorkel, sail, or take trips to offshore coral islands (where bungalows allow overnight stays) by ferry, hydrofoil or hired boat.
They can rent water scooters to explore Pattaya bay, and motorcycles and jeeps to explore neighboring beaches such as the increasingly Hat Chom Thian , just south of Pattaya, where accommodation is also available.
Tennis enthusiasts can enjoy themselves at leadings hotel’s courts, and golfers can visit the beautifully-landscaped and challenging Siam country Club and Bangphra international golf courses, both within 30 minutes off Pattaya
Bowling alleys, snooker halls, shooting galleries and archery offer further entertainment; while. Tiffany and Alcazar Cabarets offer fascinating night shows with broad popular appeal.
Pattaya boasts an incredible choice of accommodation to suit every pocket. Facilities range from air conditioned opulence to basic simplicity. Essentially, the visitor has the choice of luxury hotels with private-beaches; bayside hotels and bungalows; and “inland” economy-class hotels and guest houses.
Pattaya offers some of Thailand’s choicest seafood in several specialty restaurants. Steak houses and fast-food outlets provide attractive alternatives and gourmets and gourmands alike find satisfaction in restaurants featuring French, Italian, Swiss, German, Hungarian, Scandinavian, English, Indian, Moslem, Japanese, Chinese and Thai Cuisines.
From families to individual visitors, Pattaya offers something for everyone and all the ingredients for a truly memorable holiday.

Koh Larn
situated to the West of Pattaya Strait, about 7.7 Kilometers from the shore, covering an area of about 4 square kilometers.

There are beautiful beaches, clear water, and an abundance of coral. Visitors can view the coral either from a glass-bottom boat or by diving down directly. A well-known beach is at Ta Waen Beach in the northern part of the Island, a 750 meters stretch of white sand with many stalls andshops. Sightseeing boats mostly dock in this area. There are also Laemtien Beach and Samae Beach on the south-western side, each beach spanning a length of 700 and 100 meters respectively.

Both are regarded as beautiful and interesting sports, especially Laemtien Beach which has remainedexceptionally clean and tranquil. There are now a few stores servisitors. Ta Pan Beach on the western part of the island is 500 meters in length with make-shift lodging available. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, sightseeing boats usually dock along this beach all the way to Laemtie where there is coral. On the southern part is Nual Beach 450 meters in length. On this beach a hotel which accommodates a large number of tourists. This is another good place for viewing coral.

Pattaya Beach some 4 kilometers long, this beach faces Pattaya Bay, the major venue from where boats visit Pattaya’s offshore islands. The beach curves from north to south and is largely paralleled by a tree-lined promenade and beach road which is lined, in the northern and central parts, by hotels and restaurants.

The northern section of the beach is largely tranquil, while the central and southern parts become increasingly lively, thanks to a juxtaposition of shops, department stores, boutiques, beauty salons, supermarkets, bars, discotheques, restaurants and nightclubs.

The central area of the beach is a major nightlife shopping areas, while the southern end is one of Pattaya's major nightlife areas

Wong Prachan Beach

Wong Prachan Beach is on the northern side of Pattaya Bay. The 1 kilometer beach shares the same entrance as the Central Wong Amat Hotel. A quiet spot, the beach is ideal for swimming and relaxation.Apart from these beaches, there are also Laem Hua Khon Beach on the back and front sides, Laem Lamrae, etc., which are also interesting tourist spots. Popular activities on

Koh Larn include swimming, coral viewing, para-sailing, water-skiing, water scooter riding, etc.

Koh Krok
A small island covering an area of 0.05 square kilometers, approximately 8 kilometers from the shore. The island comprises mostly rocks. Only one sandy-beach on the east of the island is Koh Krok beach which is only 100 meters in length. This is an ideal place for coral viewing.

Koh Phai group of Islands are comprised of Koh Phai, Koh Manvichai, Koh Leom, Koh Klung Badan etc., Koh Phai being the largest. The islands are presently under the supervision of the Toyal Navy. The Koh Phai group of islands are situated at a distance about 13 kilometers from Pattaya and takes 2 hours to reach by boat. There is a light house on top of a hill at Koh Phai. Visitors can enjoy relaxing-moments, swimming, fishing and diving down to view the coral

Tourists interested in visiting all the island mentioned here can arrange to hire boats from the promenade or pier at South Pattaya. Large boats can carry between 20-80 passengers, speed boats carry 10-15 passengers. Rental fees cost between 1,000-5,000 Baht, depending on the spot one intends to visit as well as the size and type of boat

Traveling within Pattaya

Traveling around Pattaya is most convenient by mini-buses that continually ply the Beach Road and Pattaya 2^nd Road in counterclockwise circuits. Fares are 5 Baht per person per ride, fares beyond main bag one negotiable. 

Travel who wish to be independent and explore Pattaya’s surrounding countryside and beaches at leisure, can hire motorcycles, jeeps or cars. The Visitor is advised to shop around and consult local tourism publications, for different companies offer different prices and conditions.