FLY ME TO PATTAYA
Over a third of Thailand’s more
than 12 million annual visitors come to visit Pattaya. It is a
lively, modern and ever-expanding city. It is Thailand’s
biggest resort center and can also be regarded as its capital of
fun. This place will sure allow you to let your hair down and set
all your worries free.
Pattaya, which should be pronounced not as
“Patt-eye-yah” but “Patti-yah” actually means
monsoon wind blowing from the south west. It is located in the
heart of Thailand and just more or less two hours drive from
Bangkok. Expect to be captivated by Pattaya because this
exemplary multicultural city will offer any visitor a wide array of
indoor and outdoor activities, satisfaction guaranteed!
Being located in the coastal part of central Thailand it has been
endowed with dazzling beachfronts coupled with numerous water sports
activities. You can go swimming, jet skiing, diving, snorkeling,
fishing, parasailing – almost any water activity imaginable is
possible in the beaches of Pattaya! Most popular of these beaches
would be the Pattaya and Jomtien Beach. Pattaya Beach can be best
described as a sophisticated seafront budding with luxury and modern
conveniences. On the other hand, Jomtien Beach is quieter, least
crowded and a more laid back beachfront. You can peacefully
and truly enjoy the sea breeze here with an added bonus of cheap
seafoods.
Pattaya is also a shopping haven. It is profusely steaming with
pedestrian vendors, shopping malls, shops and stalls. You can
find almost anything and everything tradable here, ranging from the
very pricey products to the amazingly cheap goods. Clothings,
household things, handicrafts, gems, electronics to the fake Rolexes
are just some of the products sold here. But please be warned
that quality of products greatly varies, but you can be totally
confident that even the least likely shopper will stumble upon a
bargain in Pattaya’s shopping areas.
Days and nights in Pattaya are proven promising. If
you are a party animal, it will surely live up to your
expectations. Take your pick from its pub restaurants, hot go-go
bars, beer gardens, trendy discos to its controversial transsexual
cabaret shows. Walking Street is considered as Pattaya’s
top nightlife area.
If you want a more traditional experience, head down
to Thanon Sukhumvit to Nong Enoch Village. Here you’ll be
welcomed by traditional dancers, breathtaking natural scene and
friendly elephants. Also try to visit the Bottle Art Museum which
features miniature replicas of the world’s famous places
contained in glass bottles. The Sanctuary of Truth is an
exquisite proof of authentic Thailand ingenuity. This place
boasts of a remarkable large temple with gorgeous wooden sculpture
reflecting Thais ancient vision of earth and its philosophy.
Although Pattaya may not be as rich in historical monuments as
other part of Thailand, a visit to other attractions like the
Sriracha Tiger Zoo, The Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum, Suan
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden, Pattaya’s Underwater World, Elephant
Village, Million Years Stone Park and Pattaya Crocodile Farm is sure to
give you an equally satisfying holiday! See for yourself how
Pattaya is packed with amusing diversions and brimming with unusual
sights worth your every dollar!