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PATTAYA AND JOMTIEN Thailands vibrant coastal cities PATTAYA Pattaya is an internationally known seaside resort on the eastern coast of Thailand, approximately 145 km southeast of Bangkok. Pattaya has over the years become most famous for its go-go and beer bars. Local authorities have made some efforts to change this, and more family-oriented attractions and activities has been developed. Although the bar and go-go industry still has to be considered the largest source of income for Pattaya. Efforts by the authorities in recent years have also improved the quality of the beaches significantly, but they are still weak if compared to Thailand’s other resortbeaches and standards. Overdevelopment in the area has meant that much of the natural charm the area once had has decreased. But its still possible to find, you just need to look a little extra. The islands off the coast is a good place to look at! With cheap hotels and guesthouses, which is easily reached from Bangkok and the airport, makes Pattaya to a popular weekend-destination (today visitors increased to almost 9 million visitors a year). Meanwhile, Pattaya offers a wide range of really good restaurants, vide shopping opportunities and activities for the whole family are some other aspects that increase Pattaya’s popularity. Today Pattaya is spread out along a large stretch of the coastline in Banglamung District (one of eleven districts that comprise Chonburi Province) which extends over the areas east of Naklua Beach and Pattaya Beach, plus the Buddha Hill, just south of Pattaya Beach. Jomtien Beach and the areas east, including Dongtan Beach The beaches of Jomtien’s are generally much broader and in better shape compared with its neighbour Pattaya. And frankly it should be said that even the atmosphere locally is quieter and more family-oriented than at Pattaya Beach. Jomtien is more popular among holidaymaker’s families; more peaceful and serene compared to the crowded Pattaya Beach and a paradise for water sports enthusiasts. Jomtien also has its amusement park “with the tall tower” that entertains the kids with water and other enjoyable activities. Jomtien, for those who want to be close to everything there is in Pattaya, but far from disturbing traffic and noisy bars, a more laid-back existence simply!

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FACTS ABOUT PATTAYA Area: Province: Population: Tourists/year: Hotels: Best time to travel: Green season: Air temp. average: Water average:

22,2 km2 Chonburi 110.000 9 000 000 >500 Nov - Apr Jul - Oct 28째 27째

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PATTAYA ISLANDS Koh Larn lies about 7,5 km. from Pattaya mainland

Koh Larn or Koh Lan is an island located approximately 7.5 km from the main land in Pattaya. About 45 minutes with ferry or 15 minutes by speedboat. The island has only 1,000 residents but is the largest island close to Pattaya. Although the island is small, there is a school, a police station and a small hospital. The island has a few small villages called Ban Ko Lan and Ban Krok Makhan and the small parish village Naban. With its clear water and beautiful beaches, the island is perfect for a day trip with snorkelling. Looking for more excitement? There is jetskis and banana boats and parasailing! The island also has its own shooting range! At some beaches there is a big chance to meet monkeys. When you get hungry you can enjoy delicious fresh seafood right on the beach. Koh Larn has six white sandy beaches, most of them on the West coast, Hat Ta Waen, Hat Laem Thian and Hat Thong Long to name few. Hat Ta Waen is the beach where most tourists come. In the more than 750 meters long sandy beach you can also find smaller restaurants and shops with souvenirs. Spread the towel on the beach and enjoy a day in peace, although the larger beaches are the most visited and some times of the year can get crowded. Koh Khrok Almost the whole of Koh Khrok, located about 5 km. from the coast of Pattaya, is surrounded by cliffs and mountains in all different forms. The island is private, which means that you cannot visit here without permission. Koh Phai or Bamboo Island located west of Koh Larn, about 20 km. from Pattaya. A small island, which is only four kilometres long and 1.5 kilometres wide. It takes about two hours to get here by boat from Pattaya harbour. There is no one living on Koh Phai and it is forbidden to stay overnight on the island. The island is an archipelago that is guarded by the Thai Royal Navy where even Koh Manwichai Koh and Koh Luam is included. There are two excellent dive areas around Manwichai. Koh Sak Just north of Koh Larn is the island of Koh Sak. It is only about 600 meters between the islands. Koh Sak is a very clean and nice island where you can enjoy your day trip. If you get tired of sunbathing and swimming during your stay there is more action-packed activities to occupy your time. Rent a jetskii chugging around by the waves, or jump on a banana boat and hold on tight! There is also couple excellent dive areas and HTMS Kut, originally a World War II U.S. landing ship, the closest wreck from mainland that are available for recreational divers.

OF PATTAYA Patthaya Beach Despite the nearby traffic, shopping stalls and restaurants it does not feel like the beach is right in the fast paced city. The beach is not as nice as any of the surrounding islands, but it applies to most beaches on the mainland. The sand at Pattaya Beach is a little gritty but beautiful golden brown. The water is not turquoise but it cools when the sun is too hot, the hotel pool is probably more preferred if you want to swim. For 30 Baht the sun chair is yours for the rest of the day. Just pamper yourself for a moment, call for some food and drinks and get a relaxing massage, enjoy and get laidback! Wong Amat Beach After the cape in north Pattaya Beach you can find Wongamat Beach & Naklua Beach, approximately 700 meter long sandy beach. Wongamat Beach is a quiet beach that is perfect for swimming and sunbathing. There are no shopping and no nightlife that will bother you, just luxury hotels with direct access to the beach, so you don’t have to cross the street to get to the hotel, and magnificent view over the surrounding islands. Although the beach is close to Pattaya Beach, it feels nicer to swim here. NOTE! If you’re not a guest to the hotels here it can be that some chairs are intended only for hotel guests! Baklua Beach The northern tip of Pattaya locates Naklua Beach. The beach is used sparingly for sunbeds and activities. Here it is much quieter compared to the neighbouring Pattaya Beach. Hardly any beach vendors and sparsely among sunbathers. Most people choose the safe and comfortable home environment around the hotel pool, I can understand them, not because the beach is unsightly, because it’s actually really nice, but more to the hotels on the beach have focused firmly on getting to a really nice environment around the pool area. You can find many of the luxury hotels in Pattaya here. Jomtien Beach The beach really feels like an oasis in the city, surrounded by greenery and skyscrapers on the north side of the beach. More quiet than Pattaya Beach and also with less nightlife. The sand here is more of rough character and darker brown. For 30Thb. / day you get to use the all day. Jomtien Beach is about 4km long, sometimes it is shallow and sometimes descends it quickly down to the deep. The southern part of Jomtien Beach is called Na Jomtien Beach. Dongtan Beach The neighbouring beach to Jomtien Beach (turn right in the corner where Jomtien Beach starts). Even here there are a variety sunbeds for 30 Baht per day. Alternate between pink, green, or perhaps a blue sun lounger for the day! Every business has namely its own colour on the sun lounger, easier to keep track of them! It is not difficult to find to Dongtan as a large sign at the Jomtien Beach leads the way. Ban Amphur Beach This beach might be an option if you fancy a change of atmosphere for a day. About the same quality of sand and water in Jomtien but not as busy and smaller vendors bothering you. Lovely small restaurants strategically located making it easy to order both food and drink. Half way to Bang Saray from Pattaya, turn right at the post office! White Sand Beach, Hat Sai Kaew in Thai. This is “the beach”! You reach it if you travel over the mounting after Bang Saray. The beach is located on military ground and there is a fee to pay (100Thb.) if you want to swim here, but it is worth it! The beach is incredible nice with golden yellow fine sand and it is difficult to associate to Pattaya’s beaches. Cheap food and pleasant shade created from the trees on the beach. Try it! 8

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Dongtan Beach

Jomtien beach

Jomtien Beach

Pattaya Beach

White Sand Beach - Bangsaray

Sanctuary of truth - Naklua

Naklua Beach - Centara Grand Mirrage

Sunset - Wong Amat Beach

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Elephant trekking ขี่ช้างในจังหวัดกระบี่ Pattaya Elephant Village opened in 1973 as a sanctuary for former working elephants. These elephants, through reasons of injury or sickness, can no longer be used as a part of heavy work in the jungles of Thailand. Also because of their diminishing habitat, it is now longer possible to return them to the wild. The Elephant Village provides a safe place, where the elephants can live out their lives with dignity and freedom from fear. A visit to the Elephant Village is not only a unique experience, but it is also a lifesaver because the fees paid by our visitors contribute to the care and survival of the elephants. The Elephant Village is a private company, which is run on a non‑profit making basis and after running expenses all of the proceeds go to feed, pay the medical bills and generally take care of the elephants and the area where they live. It receives neither government support nor sponsorship from any large company or international organization. Elephant Sanctuary by Phaiat Chaiyakham Khun Phairat knows a lot about elephants. He has been an elephant keeper for more than thirty years. I used to wonder about elephants when I was young, how do they feed them and how much food must they have every day? It costs a lot to keep elephants – between 1,000 and 5,000 THB a day for food and medicines per each elephant. There is about thirty elephants and some one hundred staff to look after them. Every day they organizes three

shows and more than 1,000 visitors crowd into the show ground to watch the 90-minute demonstration. -We guarantee that our elephants are well treated and are not afraid of our visitors. All the above excursions can be booked by telephone: Elephant Village: 038-249818, 038-249853 info@elephant-village-pattaya.com www.elephant-village-pattaya.com Combination Trekking, 3,5 hr. Starts with an Elephant Ride for 1 hr. (2 persons share one elephant) followed by 20 minutes jungle walk and a visit to the Silk House. This will be followed by 20 minutes being ferried across a local lake, finishing with a return ride to the Elephant Village on ox-carts. Upon return, the visitors will be served home cooked buffet lunch or dinner. This program takes place twice daily at 10.30 hrs and 16.00 hrs. Price is 2,000 Baht / person and 1,600 Baht for children under 100 cm. Booking has to be minimum 2 persons. One Hour Elephant Trekking: Starts with a ride on the elephant through a local farmland and bush, 45-50 min (2 persons will share one elephant). After a brief stop at the Silk House, visitors will return to the Elephant Village by car. At the village, visitors will be served fruits of the season. This service takes place four times daily with the first trek at 09.00 hrs. (A minimum of 4 persons is required) The other treks take place at 10.30, 12.30, 16.00 hrs. Bookings should be made in advance. Price 1,200 Baht / person and 1,000 Baht for children under 100 cm. Booking has to be minimum 2 persons.

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View over Pattaya Bay from view point

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AYA Beach PATTAYA Pattaya was a sleepy small fishing village until the 1960s, when American soldiers, who were stationed on nearby U-Tapao airbase, began visiting Pattaya for rest and relaxation before it was time to return to the war that was raging in Vietnam. They started to rent easy homes in the southern end of Pattaya beach from a prominent Thai. Despite their brief stay rumour spread among American soldiers stationed in the region and Pattaya quickly became a hot alternative to Bangkok which first was a popular place to recuperate. Pattaya has grown to became a popular seaside resort and has today expanded greatly to Thailandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular destination for visitors from all over the world, with over 9 million visitors yearly. Fish huts have long since been replaced with hotels, resorts, shopping centres and restaurants and small bars with scantily clad staff. Today, atthorities put a great effort to clean up Pattayas image to become a more family-oriented destination, and there is a plethora of activities and attractions for the whole family to discover. While tourists have found their way here also the price development moved forward. Though, Pattaya still has a lower price point for both accommodation and other cost of living compared to other tourist destinations. Hotel Prices start around 400THB / night while a middle-class hotels, more centrally located by the beach road, starting around 1,000Thb. / Night. If you stay at the 5-star Marriott at the beach road, you have to pay from about 7,000Thb / night (compared to the Marriott on Phuket where prices start around 15,000Thb / night). Anyone visiting Pattaya donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t need not feel anxious to find things to do. Literally you can find it all here! From riding on the elephant back to shoot with a rifle or Magnum 44 revolver. Young families enjoying themselves with various excursions and the islands located just outside Pattaya is a great favourite with Koh Larn in the forefront. But! Beware of the great beaches, like Tawaen Beach (Larn) as they often gets crowded and does not feel particularly cosy. Rather visit any of the smaller beaches, Tien Beach or Samae Beach, or the neighbouring islands with fewer visitors!

Food There are restaurants every few meter serving everything you could whish for and with menus from all worldsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; cuisine. The best restaurants may be the most difficult to find, while the most expensive usually has prime location. Talk to the staff at your hotel, they can usually recommend a restaurant according to your wishes and guide with map. Visit Mantra Bar & Restaurant and we almost can guarantee that you will be satisfied, if the pricing fits your wallet! The restaurant is located at the beginning of Beach Rd. and serves superb food, fresh drinks, have super friendly staff and comfortable furnishings! Expect main dishes to start from 500THB. www.mantra-pattaya.com Would you rather spend your money on European cuisine, visit Beefeater restaurant in Pattaya (Soi Diana Inn). They serve wonderful steaks and dishes from the Swedish cuisine. What about a pepper steak with potato gratin from around THB 500? www.beefeaterpattaya.com Otherwise, we would like to warmly recommend the simpler smaller restaurants, dare to try the street-food! From the restaurant carriages they make the food right after ordering with a great taste to a 10-part of the restaurant price. What about a Khao man Gai (Chicken on a bed of rice) for 40 Thb. or Pad Krapow Moo (spicy basil dish with pork) for the same amount? Not the flashy setting but with the same love for cooking and you will come close to Thai society in this simple environment. After dinner, nightlife takes over. The most popular activity is to walk along the Walking Street, with crowded restaurants, discos and small bars (go-go), where scantily clad girls trying to lure guests with signs telling you that they have cheap beer. Inside the go-go bars there are even more scantily clad girls dancing in the dim light while visitors (even women) sipping cocktails and cold beer. In one other place an amazingly beautiful woman promisses a man that she will take good care of him, but is it a woman? Yes, you certainly do not know, welcome to Pattaya!

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Sunset over Naklua Beach with Koh Larn in the background

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l UBeach a NaklUa & Wong Amat Naklua and Wong Amat are two smaller bays in the north part of Pattaya. Home to several of the most prestigious resorts in the area, such as; Pullman, Centara Grand Mirrage, Centara Grand Modus, Z Through The Zign and The Zign Hotel. Our favorite hotel is The Centara Grand Mirage. A impressive composition with a large range of leisure facilities for the hole family. The five star hotel is located on Wong Amat and Naklua Beach with direct access to the beach as well as one of the largest swimming pool areas in all of Thailand. The hotel consists of 555 rooms, spread out over the 18 floors high building of this double towered hotel. Both the hotel and the area surrounding the hotel is designed so that your time here will be unforgettable. not only for the magnificent view from your balcony and the common areas.

Lets look at what happens in the evening? -The Pullman hotel is home to Nakluas more lively parties, with a mix of total 5 different bars (some exclusive for hotel guests), couple of the public bars are the Pool bar and the Chill Out bar. The Chill out is indoor with air-con. Regular parties are arranged and attract well known DJs and Pattayas society. Open all day at 445/3 Soi 16, Pattaya-Naklua Road, Wongamat -Star Dice Nightclub Pattaya is located at Pattaya Naklua, Sukhumvit Pattaya 16. A big entertainment complex with amazing live music and artists and been here for more than 20 years. A Thai-styled disco with live music from famous bands and techno-dance music mixed by renowned djs. It opens nightly from 9 PM until late at Off Pattaya-Naklua Road, Naklua. Like Blues? Then you should head for Lea Blues Bar at Soi 18, Naklua! Leo Blues offers a cool and easy-going environment for those who enjoy blues, country and rock. House band, as well as guest musicians, every day from 9pm. Great drinks and international food menu. More of a sports character? At barracuda Bar they show the latest sport at big screens and serves affordable drinks. The bar is particulary popular among tourists and expats. Where? At 157/132-133 Pattaya-Naklua Road.

Read more about hotels at arrivalthailand.com In Naklua and Wong Amat is where you can find a luxury existense in relaxing surroundings. Many of the resorts claims the beach as their own private beach. This is the place for people who enjoy spending time lazing by the pool and enjoying world class cuisine. At the the same time with a short trip from everything that the neighbor Pattaya offers. By taxi, the trip takes only a few minutes!

Where to Eat in Naklua & Wong Amat Nowhere else in the area offers such excellent opportunities for dining on the beach - right on the beach! Thai seafood is especially common and can not be served more fresh. Naklua also ccover a number of five-star resorts, which in the same time means plenty of five-star restaurants where you at the same time can look at the outstanding sunset views across Pattaya Bay. With that said, we can promise that this is one of the most amazing places to enjoy a romantic meal on.

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The beginning of Jomtien Beach

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TIEN Beach J O M T I E N B E AC H Jomtien beach, so much quieter than its neighbor Pattaya! But as the area along the sea in Chonburi is growing and exploited, there are soon no attractive land left to build on in Pattaya and it shows. In recent years, new buildings come to be built farther and farther along the beach in Jomtien, maybe for good and bad. That it is quieter in Jomtien compared to Pattaya is precisely the reason why many comes here. And the short distance between them makes it close to shopping or if there is any thing else of the moment lacks, like bustling nightlife...

That there are fewer people in Jomtien to Pattaya is also reflected in the traffic with fewer cars, except for weekends and other Budhist holidays as it can densify. That the beach is just a few meters from the busy beach road is nothing you will think about when you are swimming or resting in the sun loungers under the parasols. It is only when you need to cross the road you will be reminded of it.

As the development has been slower in Jomtien the beach is also a notch better (in our opinion), even beach life is a bit calmer and sparser between the sun chairs. The range of restaurants is growing, and today one can find most food you could whish for, except for McDonalds and KFC. Instead, they have been rewarded with Aquavit Grill & Bar. A restaurateur from Sweden that had brought his pots and serves wonderful steaks mixed with different buffet-days with e.g. tex-mex. From the illuminated bar (changes color) you can order colorful cocktails.

The colorful bar at Akvavit Grill & Bar

The range of restaurants extends throughout the beach road, and if you travel all the way in the south, you will find the popular sea-food restaurants, where Thaipeople come in large groups, all the way from Bangkok to eat the famous freshly caught, tasty and affordable sea-food.

South part of Jomtien Beach

Accommodation: The largest hotels can be found in the beginning of the beach road but if you continue, you can expect that the pricing drops the further away you get. There are some four and five star hotels. Prices on hotels vary from 500THB to around 10,000Thb / night depending on standard and location. More about the hotel at www.arrivalthailand.com Nightlife: After the one day on the beach the evening/ nightlife takes over and most of it revolves around the restaurants. There are a couple of bar areas serving cold beer and maybe you can get mixed drinks if you are lucky. Every other bar has pool tables, most have female staff that are happy to help if you get problems with aiming at the pool table ...

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Distance from Jomtien to - Pattaya 4 km 10 min. - Suvarnabuhmi Airp. 123 km 1 h. 30 min. - Bangkok 137 km 1 h. 50 min. - Hua Hin 322 kmi 4 h. 5 min. - Koh Chang (Trat) 234 km 2 h. 59 min. - Phuket 954 km 12h. 25 min. - Udon Thani 622 km 8 h.

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Aerial from White Sand Beach (Hat Sai Khaew) in Bangsaray

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Beach BANGSARAY

Bang Saray is the perfect location for exploring the fascinating culture and attractions of Pattaya. There are a variety of attractions, including Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden and Nhong Jub Tao Temple, not to be missed when visiting the area. Last year, in 2014, Cartoon Network Amazone Water land opened not far from Bang Saray and has already become a favorite for families with children. Bang Saray offers more than you can expect and is easy to reach if you stay in Pattaya or Jomtien! Famous sites, great restaurants and a exciting and varied of Thai-style nightlife. If you visit Bang Saray town you will discover a small Thai fishing villige with focus on local markets (different places depending on weekday) as well as the small-scale fishing industry that made the areas sea-food restaurants famous and well attended. Many forigners who want to stay in Thailand and Pattaya, but still stay a bit away, like Bang Saray because its its quieter and cheaper, both to invest in housing and living here, and the food served in the sea-food restaurants is as fresh as it gets at low prices.

Bangsaray Beach Rd.

Instead, its for example, the most beautiful beach in Chonburi, Hat Sai Khaew or White Sand Beach you should come here. The beach is on military land and you have to pay 100THB. to enter. In weekends you have to park your motorbike / car at the entrance kiosk and proceed with joint Songthaew (included in the fare). Weekdays you can drive all the way to the beach. Once there, you can enjoy the beautiful beach and the small restaurants serving delicious food at low prices. All kinds of beverages are available for purchase. If you want to rent a lounger you have to pay THB 60. and you if you return the chair you get back half the amount. Local Market

Statues at Bangsaray beach from the story of Phra Aphai Manee

The night life is just as quiet as many want it to be, and you dont come here to party, although there are som bars/restaurants with pool tables, but thats it!

Visit the Sunday market that is held once a month on the beach rd. (that will be closed to traffic and transformed into a bustling street market). Currently the market happens on the second Sunday of the month. As with the rest of Bang Saray, the market is a clean venue, with a wide range of vendors, selling everything from traditional Thai food and snacks to a good selection of clothes and shoes vendors. All seems reasonably priced, and there is a good atmosphere throughout.

What to do? Thailand’s eastern seaboard is host to a imposing range of attractions

Pattaya Floating Market is a great attraction and visitors pilgrimage here ever since it opened in November 2008. Its primary part is based on food, culture and traditions from four regions, northern, southern, central and northeastern part of Thailand. Pattaya Floating Market, the largest floating attraction in East of Thailand, and the part that should encourage more visitors to Pattaya. The market represents not only the cultures and traditions of different regions of Thailand, but also niche products from there, such as wood sculpture, silver, textiles, paper crafts, handmade bags, Thai silk, and so on. Visitors can travel around on boats to get a different perspective of the market that covers

an area of nearly 100,000 sqm. Additionally, visitors can try traditional Thai food and dessert, see live shows from Thai culture and traditions from the most important regions in Thailand. Buses (20THB) leaves from the beach road every two hours, five times a day. Check departure times in order not to miss the last departure. The best is probably still to grab a taxi or songthaew, little more expensive but you decide when you want to come and go! Pattaya Floating Market Opening hours: 10:00 to 23:00 Address: 451/304 Moo 12, Sukhumvit Rd. Pattaya Tel: +66 (0) 8-6313-7595 E-mail: info@pattayafloatingmarket.com Webpage: www.pattayafloatingmarket.com

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Floating Market - Pattaya

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Take a trip to the Pattaya City sign. Impressive size, almost 15 meter tall and illuminated eveningtime. If you walking, pass trough the pier and keep on walking so the hill is on your left hand side, after 5 minutes you will see some steep concrete steps (easily missed) and these lead you up the hill to the pattaya sign. Another good walk is to the Big Buddha where the views are amazing and you can buy a little cage of birds for 100 bhat and release them at the top for good luck. 26

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Under Water World Underwater World opened July 2003 and is the first modern aquarium in Thailand. It features a 100-metre long underwater tunnel with an impressive diversity of 5,000 fishes from 500 species from Thailand and around this region. Fee 500Thb, under 130cm 300Thb. www.underwaterworldpattaya.com

ilver Lake Vineyard Next door to the Buddha Mountain you can find Silver Lake Vineyard. One of Thailand’s many places that produces grapes which then turns into wine, grape juice and other products sold on the site. Take a ride in the tour bus and see how grapes are grown and stroll around the stunning gardens with wonderful plants. Silverlake boasts the latest wine making and juicing technology from Italy, in helping to promote Thailand as a new-latitude wine region. www.silverlakevineyard.com

Khao Chamao National Park Scenic waterfalls and natural fish spa. Khao Chamao is about 30 km north of Klaeng and perfect for a day trip if you are in the Rayong area. Entrance fee 200 Thb. children under 14 years 100 Thb.

Big Buddha mountain - Khao Chi Chan You will find this place on the way to / from Silver Lake. Make a stop and let yourself be impressed. In the evening when the sun goes down the lights are lit up on this amazing painting in gold. Created in 1996 to celebrate the 50th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s accession the the throne.

Strawberry Town - The venue is designed to reflect distinctiveness of western architecture, with small shops, coffee shops and restaurants in colorful buildings as “Holland Village”. In addition to the buildings you can find Amazon Trail, Uncle Sam’s Farm, Adventure Land and much more. www.brookside.co.th/en/activity/strawberry-town

Suphattra Land : Take a tour through the enormous orchards and and see how 25 different varieties of fruit are grown. You get to eat as much fruit as you can. Additionally, you will stop and eat papaya salad which is referred to as “Som tam” in Thailand. It is fun to see how the fruit grows and surely you will find fruits you’ve never seen before. Open daily 06:30 to 18:00. Entry fee 300 Baht. 27

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otus Crystal If you are in search of new crystal products, there is a crystal factory about 60km East of Pattaya. The factory is the only one in its kind in Thailand, At our visit they produced champagne glasses that was sold for 300 Thb. / piece from the showroom. Open Monday to Saturday 09.30 - 17.00. www.lotuscrystal.co.th

Canopy Adventures Cable Ride - extremely thrilling and at the same time peaceful. You will understand the birds and monkeys sense as they soar and swing through the air in the jungle. www.canopyadventuresthailand.com

Easy Cart

Go-cart in Pattaya is located on Route 3, or walk from the South Pattaya Road Walk Walking Street, just 200 meters. Rental kart for kids 100 cc., and 160 adults and 270 cc. Easy Kart is open daily from 10.00 - 01.00

Mini Siam have replicas of 80 of world famous buildings. The park’s slogan is “Travel the World, Travel to Thailand, Go to Mini Siam”. Replicas such as The Arc De Triumph, Eiffel Tower, Cathedral Group of Pisa, Coliseum Italy, Abu Simbel, Tower Bridge, The Opera House, The Statue of Liberty, Angkor Wat and many more. Sukhumvit Rd. North Pattaya.

Baan Sukhavadee The Golden Dome at the fascinating Sukhavadee, is the one landmark of Pattaya, each building is delicately decorated and hidden with philosophy. There are beautiful arranged gardens to stroll around. Owned and operated by a big Chicken Company in Thailand. Address: Sukhumvit Rd. Pattaya 10.

Art in Paradise Three-dimensional art gallery where visitors can take fun snapshots. The illusion art museum is located on Pattaya Second Road Soi 1, North Pattaya. Spreading over an area of about 5,800 sq. m. The museum features ten different galleries. www.artinparadise.co.th

Million Year Stone Park and Crokodile farm Thrilling and at the same Great and a really wonderful attraction where million year old trees have turned into stones. Her you can see gigantic, grotesque shaped rocks, petrified trees and carefully manicured Bonsai trees, some over 200 years old. Magnificent Mable waterfalls and crocodiles living in natural surroundings. Show of animals such as, white tigers, deer, albino bears, Zebra, albino horse, Camel and Crocodile feeding...

Million Year Stone Park and Crokodile farm. Great and a really wonderful attraction where million year old trees have turned into stones. Here you can see gigantic and beautiful shaped rocks, petrified trees and carefully manicured Bonsai trees, some over 200 years old. Magnificent Mable waterfalls and crocodiles. Show of animals such as, white tigers, deer, albino bears, Zebra, albino horse and Camel. www.thaistonepark.org Big Bee farm. A major bee farm company of Thailand. The business include bee farming, production, promoting the research and use of bee products, starting in 1999. Look how the Bees lives and producing honey. Taste different products, and if you like it, you can by it in the shop! www.thaihoney.com

Khao Kheo Open Zoo Animal Safari. Take a tram-ride accompanied by a zoo narrator or rent your own golf cart (4 people) and ride through the various zones of Khao Kheow Open Zoo, comprising African, Asian, South American to see animals native to these respective regions. www.kkopenzoo.com

Sri Racha Tiger Zoo Located about 30 in from Pattaya and opened 1997. Home to more than 400 Bengal Tigers and many other anilmals. Look at spectacular shows with tigers, crocodiles or elephants and take the opportunity to feed some of them. Restaurants and souvenir shops on the site. Open: 8am. to 6 pm. www.tigerzoo.com

Alangkarn Show is a 2-hour cultural theatre and musical, combined with circus and a fantastic stage production - all in one.The spectacular show touches on all facets of Thai history as culture and old traditions. Lavish stage sets and the most colorful costumes. You can expect to see awesome special light and sound effects from the multi-color lasers, aerial acrobatics, dancing and great storytelling. www.alangkarnthailand.com

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Ripleys Belive it or not... Ripley’s World of Entertainment is located on 2nd floor of Royal Garden Plaza, Pattaya. It features world class entertainment attractions.Welcome to the World’s most unusual museum, Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! Museum in Pattaya sees over 350 fascinating real exhibits and things you can’t see anywhere else. www.ripleysthailand.com

NongNooch Tropical Botanical Garden was officially opened in 1980. It was arranged to show Thai arts and cultures, and elephant show in the field surrounded by beautiful garden every day. This amazing garden is probably one of the finest gardens in all of Asia. Walk around or take a ride on the elephant back or by bus, and look at all kinds of plants beautiful arranged. Stonehenge, feed enormous fish and look at all kinds of show, by humans and by animals.

Sanctuary of truth “Prasat Satchatham” The temple is located on Naklua Road, N. Pattaya. A gigantic temple-like structure, entirely handcarved of wood, highest point 105 m. The idea was born from the vision that human civilization has been achieved from the food of religious and philosophical truths. Construction of The Sanctuary of Truth has been handed down from father to son. Open 08:00 to 18:00. Admission 500 baht for adults and 250 baht for children. Address: 206/2 Moo 5 Naklua 12 Naklua Road. www.sanctuaryoftruth.com

Tiffany Show Tiffany’s Show was the first real transvestite cabaret show in South East Asia. It has been in place for over 28 years. The fame of Tiffany’s show is undeniable and is a recommended tourist destination of Pattaya City. They have three shows daily at 18:00, 19:30 and 21:00, as well as a performance at 16.30 on “public holidays”. Where? Na Second Road. Tel: +66 (0) 38-429 642

Yellow Submarine Beatles started it and Pattaya takes it from there with the yellow submarine! Traveling at a speed of maximum seven knots, this bright yellow vessel can dive to the depth of 100 meters. Explore the beautiful coral and marine life under the surface just off the coast of Pattaya – without having to get wet! 1,800Thb/person. Book your ticket dirextly from the pier in south Pattaya, where the Walking Street ends.

Big Buddha Hill Up in the hills of south Pattaya, near the big sign Pattaya City, you will find Wat Phra Yai and Big Buddha. On the way up to the large statue can, for 100 baht, dropping off some small birds from a small cage, and after getting a two-month tour. 90 steps, albeit small ones, you will find the Big Buddha, the great golden statue is over 18 meters high.

Pattaya Park / Tower The tower is 240 m. high with a revolving restaurant with a magic panoramic view of Pattaya, Jomtien and the ocean with all small islands. Take the elevator to the 56th floor and throw yourself headlong out of the 170 meters strapped into a wire down to the ground. The weak-minded can use the elevator. The area also consists of a large water park with water slides and rides. Where? On the way to Jomtien www.pattayapark.com Cartoon Network Amazone About 20 minutes from Pattaya. The waterpark splashed onto the scene at the end of 2014 with 10 exciting entertainment zones to discover. From powering up with Ben 10 on high speed water rollercoasters, or going vertical with Jake from Adventure Time, there is an exhilarating splash landing for guests of all ages and adrenaline requirements. Cartoonival, the world’s largest aqua playground packed with over 150 water attractions. www.cartoonnetworkamazone.com

Golf around Pattaya Wangjuntr Golf Valley Course - Highland Course - Jungle Course Nestled by the hills and the rainforest of Wangjuntr, in a historically rich province of Rayong, Wangjuntr Golf Park lies quietly in what might be the utmost natural setting of any Thai golf course. Wangjuntr, or the Moon Palace in Thai translation, was once a habitat of the undisturbed natural world, seen only through the eyes of pacifying moonlight. Along the road to civilization, however, this tranquil residence of wildlife was gradually encroached and destroyed, leaving the area lifeless.

Bangkok and one hour drive from Pattaya Wangjuntr promises an unrivaled golfing experience without the cost of your convenience. Each and every hole that is played here, whether by professional or amateur golfers, merely reflects the scrupulous process that this golf course is built to challenge everybody alike. After all, your personal victory here is not based on the score, but rather on the fabulous journey, which simultaneously is the ultimate test of your golf skills.

Wangjuntr Golf Park arises from an inspiration that human, nature and animals would once again coexist in harmony. Today, one of the most spectacular championship golf courses is ingeniously designed, developed and depicted into the picturesqueness of the natural world. It is here, at Wangjuntr, that human nurtures and returns animals to their innocence. It is here, at Wangjuntr, that a fabric of life is woven and displayed on the golf course. You will discover the most serene coexistence of nature and golf, only at Wangjuntr Golf Park. Located just one-and-a-halfhour drive from

The panoramic and rigorous layout of each hole at Wangjuntr Golf Park presents breathtaking views while demanding precise shot-making and tactful play. The mountainous greens are notorious and stand for every reason you will be returning to challenge the course, again and again. For any golfer who has played at Wangjuntr Golf Park, your experience will enhance the understanding and appreciation for golf. Quintessentially, the course architectâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s goal has from the outset been to establish the highest quality of golf course, as to draw to it the most avid of all golf, nature and animal lovers.

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Wangjuntr Par 3, hole 17 Highland

Wangjuntr Hole 14 & 15 Highland

Wangjuntr Golf Club - Par 4, Highland course

Golf in Chonburi & Rayong Bangpra Golf Club

Crystal Bay Golf Club

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 45 minutes Open All days Green fee 900-2,800 Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy 600/200/350Thb. Holes 18 Phone: 038 341 152 Website: www.bangpragolf.co.th

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 45 minutes Open All days Green fee xxxxx Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes to rent 700/300Thb. Holes 27 Phone: 038 349 365 Website: xxxxxxxx

Bangpra Golf Club is the one of the oldest golf courses in Thailand. Bangpra Golf became well-known and widely accepted from golfers and foreign pro as the challenging golf yard with the most difficult green to putt in Thailand.

Black Mountain is everything you would expect of a world-class golf resort. Not only is the championship course acknowledged as being one of the best in Asia, it is the only course in Thailand ever named in Golf Digestâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Top 100 Courses Outside the US.

Burapha Golf Club

Greenwood Golf Club

FACTS Distance from Pattaya xxx minutes Open All days Green fee 2,200-2,700 Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy 800/200/350Thb. Holes 36 Phone: 038 372 613 Website: www.buraphagolfthailand.com

Two 18-Hole championship golf courses, planned by Gary Panks and David Graham. Their mission was to build a club that would be recognised for its exceptional standards in the most prestigious golfing circles in Thailand and throughout the Pacific Rim.

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 45 minutes Open All days Green fee 700-1,400Thb Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy 500/200/350Thb. Holes 27 Phone: 038-263-158-9 Website: www.gwgolfclub.com

Greenwood Golf Club opened Sept. 2007. Golfers from all around the world have experienced this wonderful course, one of the best golf courses of the East of Thailand. Greenwood Golf Club Design by Peter W. Thomson, 5 times British Open winner

Eastern Star Golf Club

Laem Chabang International

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 45 minutes Open All days Green fee xxxxx Golf cart xxxThb. Clubs/shoes/caddy xxxThb. Holes 18 Phone: 038 630 418 Website: www.brc-golfcourse.com

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 30 minutes Open All days Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/Caddy 600/300/400Thb. Holes 27 Course designer Jack Nicklaus Phone: 038 372 273 Website: www.laemchabanggolf.com

Popular course, landscaped around an old coconut plantation, host to several competitions. The task at hand must be to play over water to a heavily bunkered greens. With well positioned shots this is surely a course to suit beginner and the experienced golfer alike.

Laem Chabang is designed by Jack Nicklaus. This world-class golf course consists of 27 holes on 700 acres and each hole is different depending on its environment. The course is just 30 minutes from Pattaya or 109 km. away from Bangkok.

Khao Kheow Country Club

Mountain Shadow Golf Club

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 55 minutes Open All days Green fee 1,500-3,000Thb. Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy 600/400/350Thb. Holes 27 Phone: 038 318 000 Website: www.khaokheowgolf.com

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 45 minutes Open All days Green fee 900-2,800 Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy 600/300/350Thb. Holes 18 Phone: 038 393 019 Website: www.mountainshadowsgolfclub.com

Championship courses which offer challenges for golfers of every level as well as top professionals. While offering some really exciting golf holes, these courses also provide the most spectacular and serene mountain views

Mountain Shadow Golf Club, earlyier Natural Park Hill Golf Clubwas re-opened 2004 after a complete renovation, including the club house. Crafted out of a former mango plantation with beautiful flowers and trees providing a nice backdrop to every green.

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CHACHOENGSAO PROVINCE

Suvarnabuhmi Airport

Royal Lakeside Golf

Chonburi & Rayong Golf

Amata Spring Country Club

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Chonburi

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Ang Sila

Pleasant Valley Golf

Bangsaen

Sri Racha

Khao Kheow Golf Club

331 Greenwood Golf

Sukhumvit Road

Treasure Hill Golf Club

Sriracha Int. Golf Club

Pattavia Centuri Golf

344 To Bangkok

160 km, 1 hour, 50 min.

Pattana Golf Club

Laem Chabang

Burapha Golf Club Laem Chabang International Golf

Pattaya

WangJuntr Golf

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Wang Chan

CHONBURI PROVINCE

Bang Phra Int. Golf Mountain Shadow Golf The Legacy Crystal Bay

30km

10km

Pluak Daeng

7 Pattaya Country Club

Siam Country Club Pattaya Plantation

Mae Nam Khu Great Lake Golf & Country Golf

3191

331

Phoenix Golf Club

Bang Sarey

Sattahip

Rayong Green Valley Golf St. Andrews 2000 Golf Silk Oak Country Club

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Suphattra Land

3138 Plutaluang Navy Golf Club

Eastern Star Golf

U-Tapao Airport

Nang Ram Beach

Mae Phim Klaeng Koh Chang

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The Emerald Golf Club

Ban Chang

RAYONG PROVINCE

Sukhumvit Road

RAYONG

Ban Phe

Jomtien

Mae Ramphung

Courses Chonburi & Rayong Pattavia Century Golf Club

Pattana Golf & Sports

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 50 minutes Open All days Green fee xxxx Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy 800/200/350Thb. Holes 18 Phone: 081 304 1545 Website: www.buraphagolfthailand.com

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 45 minutes Open All days Green fee 900-2,800 Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy 600/200/350Thb. Holes 27 Phone: 038 318 999 Website: www.pattana.co.th/en

Century Chonburi Country Club is located in the middle of pineapple fields. The course is developed on a hilly country and nicely laid out. Good greens and recently renovated. It is probably one of the best value for money courses on the Eastern Seaboard.

Pattana Golf Club & Resort is an all encompassing sport and recreation resort. Located a mere 90 minutes from Bangkok, neighboring the coastal areas of Bangsaen, Pattaya, and Rayong. The championship 27-hole golf course, and 7,000 capacity stadium.

Phoenix Golf & Country Club

Pattaya Country Club

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 25 minutes Open All days Green fee 900-3,000Thb Golf cart 600 Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy 600/300/350Thb. Holes 27 Phone: 038 239 400 Website: www.phoenixgolfpattaya.com

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 45 minutes Open All days Green fee 1,200-1,800Thb. Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy 1,000/250/350Thb. Holes 18 Phone: 038 423 718 Website: www.pattayacountryclub.com

Phoenix Golf club is designed by Dennis Griffiths and is set on wooded, rolling terrain. This Pattaya golf course comprises three nines - Ocean, Lake and Mountain, and has magnificent views of the surrounding mountains and the Gulf of Thailand.

Pattaya Country Club is spread out on over 2,000 rai of park like land amist gentle rolling hills and is one of the closest courses from Pattaya. The golf course is relatively easy and suites golfers of all abilities.

Plutaluang Navy Golf Course

Pleasent Valley Golf Course

Distance from Pattaya 30 minutes Open All days Green fee xxxxThb. Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy 600/400/350Thb. Holes 27 Phone: 02 466 1180 facebook: Plutaluang-Navy-Golf-Course

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 45 minutes Open All days Green fee 2,000-3,000Thb Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy 500/200/350Thb. Holes 18 Phone: 038 260 826 Website: www.pleasantvalley-golf.com

Plutaluang Royal Thai Navy Golf Course opened in 1969 and is a 30 minute drive South of Pattaya towards Sattahip. Plutaluang is a must play for nature lovers. Built around a huge natural reservoir (opened in 1969) it abounds with amazing flowers, birds and small forest creatures.

Pleasant Valley is located amongst the mountains north of Pattaya and is cooled by the breezes blowing across the golf course. The Khao Kheow national park with lakes and water-fall are located only a few minutes drive from the club house.

Rayong Century Golf Club

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 45 minutes Open All days Green fee 500-1,000Thb Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy 500/100/200Thb. Holes 18 Phone: 038 260 826 Website: www.pleasantvalley-golf.com

Tees varies from 5,150 to 6,910 yards. Each hole offers a challenge to the professional and beginner alike. Apart from water, there are 120 strategically placed bunkers. Eleven of these bunkers can be found on the long par four, eighteenth, which requires two perfectly strokes to reach the putting surface.

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Rayong Green Valley

Royal Lakeside Golf Club

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 30 minutes Open All days Green fee 800-2,500 Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy 600/200/350Thb. Holes 18 Phone: 038 030 660-2 Website: www.standrews2000golf.com

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 30 minutes Open All days Green fee 1.100-2,500 Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy xxxxxxThb. Holes 18 Phone: 038 573 275-8 Website: www.royallakeside.com

Rayong Green Valley is a picturesque golf course framed by rolling hills and by colorful flowers and shrubbery. The course shares the same compound with its sister, St.Andrewâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 2000. The course have relatively small greens with subtle breaks and slopes.

Opened 1993 and renovated in 2011. Some holes play right along the Bangpakong river bank, while others feature a wide lagoon, which encircles the course. The lagoon provides a useful buffer zone, protecting the villas on its opposite bank from any wayward shots.

Siam Country Club/Plantation

Silky Oak Country Club

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 30 minutes Open All days Green fee 3,600-4,200 Golf cart 750Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy xxxxxxThb. Holes 36 Phone: 038 909 700 Website: www.siamcountryclub.com

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 30 minutes Open All days Green fee 600-2,500 Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy xxxxxxThb. Holes 18 Phone: 038 030 660-2 Website: www.standrews2000golf.com

Siam Country Club Old Course is the first privately owned golf club in Thailand. The golf course opened in 1971, and had hosted the Thailand Open 4 times together with many Asian Golf Circuits, and most recently after the renovation in 2007, becomes home of the LPGA in Thailand since 2007.

The latest addition golf course of the St.Andrews2000 group. It shares same venue with St.Andrews2000 and Rayong Green Valley. The course is developed on top of the hill that has breathakingly panoramic view and offers a challenging and exciting on rolling fairways.

AD St. Andrews 2000 Golf Club FACTS Distance from Pattaya 30 minutes Open All days Green fee 800-2,500 Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy 600/200/350Thb. Holes 18 Phone: 038 030 660-2 Website: www.standrews2000golf.com

The Emerald Golf Club

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 30 minutes Open All days Green fee 1,000-1,400Thb. Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy xxxx/350Thb. Holes 18 Phone: 038 941 111 Website: www.theemeraldgolf.com

St.Andrews2000 was designed by Desmond Muirhead in 2000. Located 120 Kilometers southeast of Bangkok and a short drive from the seaside resort of Pattaya. The sprawling par 74 course adjoins its sister course, older, well established Rayoung Green Valley.

The course is carved through a pristine rain forest of full-grown trees that still provide sanctuary to a variety of native birds. The gentle countours of the fairways, the volcanic-like greens and the subtle water placements all combine to make the Emerald one the most challenging golf courses in Thailand.

Treassure Hill Golf Club

Wangjuntr Golf Park

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 30 minutes Open All days Green fee 800-2,500 Golf cart 600Thb. Clubs/shoes/caddy xxxxxx350Thb. Holes 18 Phone: 038 420 766 Website: www.treasurehill.co.th

FACTS Distance from Pattaya 1 hour Open All days Green fee 2,800-5,250 Golf cart 800Thb./1,200 2pax. Clubs/shoes/caddy 600/200/350Thb. Holes 36 Phone: 038 965 077 Website: www.wangjuntrgolf.com

The course has some smallish occasional water hazards to negotiate and fewer than usual bunkers that are a bit larger than normal, and there are several dogleg holes demanding that you position your tee shots carefully. With challenging sloping fairways and greens.

The uniqueness of Wangjuntr is the two wounderful course designs and also the pristine landscape that has been left in place. The course is landscaped in an area with rubber trees and pineapple, sugarcane and cassava plantations and converted into two golf courses and a beautiful golf resort.

DIVING Take a step down to the underwater world!

AROUND PATTAYA

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DIVING AROUND PATTAYA SNORKEL There is no coral reefs close to the beach in Pattaya or Jomtien Beach. Instead, its when book day trips to nearby islands you can find awesome coral reefs and all kinds of colorful fish! Snorkeling excursions can be booked at some travel agent or directly from the beach vendors. You rarely need to look for them, they usually find you! KOH LARN Book a snorkelling trip to the neighboring island of Koh Larn. You travel with shared speed boat to see what coral reefs and fishes you manage to encounter there. For a goup the price ranges between 1,500 to 500 Baht depending on the size on the boat. Up to ten people for 3500 Baht. The day starts 9:00 and you arrive home around 17:00 after a day full of adventure! Snorkel Excursions can be booked at any of the online stores available at Jomtien and Pattaya Beach Road, they are everywhere! If you want to save some Baht, there is slower ferries from the pier in south Pattaya for 30Thb./ticket! KOH SAK Would you rather travel to Koh Sak, the same speedboat fares also applies here. Enjoy a full day full of snorkeling with colorful fish, awesome shaped coral reef and lots of sun and swimming! If booking in advance they pick you up at 08.00 from your hotel for the trip to the speedboat. The price includes transportation, lunch, equipment and a wonderful underwater adventure! 1,500Thb./person. WHERE TO DIVE The diving excursions usually goes to the nearby islands around Pattaya, sometimes to islands further away. Experience the best coral reefs with visibility in the range of 5-15 meters. Here you can encounter fish such as barracuda, eels and occasionally maybe some turtle. The islands are visited for diving include Koh Rin, Koh Man Wichai and Koh Hu Chang. There are also a few wrecks on the ocean bottom that have become popular diving spots. During World War II the ship “Hardeep” was sunk in Sattahip area. You can find the ship at 26 meters depth and has become a popular dive site! Even the wrecks of HTMS Khram and HTMS Kut has also become popular dive spots! www.divecentrepattaya.com www.aquanautsdive.com www.mermaidsdivecenter.com

LEARN TO DIVE Dont have a diving experience? There are many courses where you can learn the basics! The courses extend over 1-10 days depending on how much you want to learn. The course includes what you should consider when you head out into deep water, what to do if an accident occurs, how the equipment works and more. Depending on the course’s length price varies, from about 4,000 Baht for a day to 30,000 Baht for ten days. Diving companies will be found both at Pattaya Beach and Jomtien Beach. Given that there are so many different diving companies you may want to compare prices and to check what is included. There are diving companies run by Europeans, if you feel safer to book your course with staff that speaks good English and mayby your own language. DIVE COMPANIES Mermaids Dive Center has several offices in Pattaya and Jomtien. Other diving companies are; Thailand Diving Pattaya Dive Centre and Aquanauts Dive Centre, where you can book both tours and diving courses. Try to dive! A new world will unfold, with beautiful corals and colorful fish, or why not try a diving trip at night!?

Koh Sak

Pattaya Bay Kut Wreck

Khram Wreck

Koh Phai

Koh Larn

Koh Hu Chang

Koh Khrock

Koh Klung

Jomtien Bay

Koh Man Wichai North Rock

Koh Rin

South Rock

Sattahip

Koh Khram Yai Breman Wreck Shark Fin Point

Hardeep Wreck Koh Chuang

Same San

Koh Chan

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attaya has a fabulous range of trendy shops, shopping malls and street markets for all tastes. From incredibly cheap to very expensive. You who like shopping will probably not miss anything in Pattayas abundance of small shops and shopping centers. Most shopping is located between Beach Road and the parallel second road in Central / South Pattaya. - Royal Garden Plaza Located on beach Road, between Soi Post Office and Soi Pattaya land 1. Here you can find stores in sight, mostly exclusive with genuine brands. No pirated copies on clothing, bags or anything else. Ripley ‘s - Believe it or not museum, Luis Tussaud’s Wax Museum, McDonalds, Kfc and a lot of other restaurants and cafes. - Central Festival The newest shopping mall in town (on Beach Road between Soi 8 & 9). Restaurants and shops mixed in a glorious mess. Some restaurants / bistros are located on the roof with lovely views over the bay. Cell phones, cameras, and video / computer and clothes. The stores are a exclusive variety, no piracy. Pirated copies you can find along the Beach Road and in some part of Mike’s Shopping Mall. - Big C A large shopping center, opposite Soi 3 on the second road and couple other places in Pattaya. The stores have five main sale categories, fresh food, dry foods, clothing, home decor and electrical appliances. - Mike’s Shopping Mall At Beach Road between Soi 11 and 12. Open 11:00 to 23:00. Mike´s is the oldest shopping center in Pattaya with over 200 different small shops of all kinds. They are aimed at both Thai and other tourists with low prices. It’s mostly clothes but you ‘ll also find some bags, accessories and beauty products. Even brand name copies!

-Tesco/Lotus (Located after Sukhumwit) Again, a huge shopping center with everything from simple clothes, food, household items, TV / Stereo Department. Under the same roof you will find Swensen’s, Dunkin Donuts, food court and some cafes. - Macro This is where those who run own restaurants come to buy the food. Where to buy most things in bulk and must be a registered customer (with customer card) to shop. Perfect for the large family that lives here or visit the country for a long time. - The Avenue (second rd , opp. Soi 11) - exclusive boutiques. Bowling, movies, McDonalds, Starbucks and some other cafes. The stores are more to exclusive kind. Towards in the evening merchants put up their goods along the sidewalk outside the shopping center. Everything from clothing, juwelry, trinkets and shell for your phone. - Carrefour (Klaeng Road, from Sukhumwit Road) This is the salvation for all foreigners who have settled in Pattaya. This is where they find all kind of delicacies that are more usual in their home countries. Even Thai who like Farang food will find here! Bakerys and cafes are gathered under the same roof. - Soi Bukhao Market The market is open in the daytime every Tuesday and Friday in Pattaya and is located where Soi Bukhaow starts in the South, opposite The Tuk Com. Clothes (new and 2:nd hand), food, fruit, animals and all you can think of.

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Pattaya in the evenings The Hard Rock Hotel Pattaya

Walking Street Sea food restaurants

-5 Ice Bar

Walking Street Although Pattaya is recommended for families with children they may seek to more remote corners of Pattaya. One hotel recommended is the Hard Rock Hotel. With various activities for the whole family during the days around the pool it should be a perfect option! An other really nice hotel is the Centara Grand Mirage at Wong Amat Beach, where the pool area is so awesome that your children do not want to leave! With that said, lets continue to the nightlife in Pattaya!

-The nightlife in Pattaya suits those who NOT want to go to bed early. The evening starts early with dinner at one of the citys all fabulous restaurants and then the evening with party takes over, maybe at one of Pattayas all discos or in a bar with sing-along to some live band. -The discotheques have a young audience, who have the strength to keep going into the wee hours. 44

And Pattaya is well known for its lively nightlife and is one of Thailand’s best places, perhaps the best, if you like to enjoy nighttime! The restaurants serves everything from classic Thai food, like shrimp soup and vegetable wok, to burgers and pizza and lovely steaks and pasta, food from all over the world. Prices are low and you can choose a new restaurant every day according to what food you are craving for the day! The most popular venue in Pattaya’s nightlife is the Walking Street that winds a few hundred meters along the ocean in South Pattaya (ranging from Soi 13 to Soi 16). People come here to experience the neon-soaked street with Go-Go bars mixed tightly with discos and Restaurants. Walking Street is closed from traffic during the evening and turns into one big crazy party zone. The staff to the various places are doing their utmost to attract the visitors. The Go-Go bars with scantily clad girls have placards that say their drafted beer is the cheapest. Some others have signs that promotes the show upstairs, but be careful to visit those! There are stories of those who duped into watching “ping-pong-show” to discover that their bill become, doubled or increased ten-fold from what they actually ordered.

At the next bar you are met by the most beautiful women you’ve ever seen, scantily clad, long, narrow and incredibly curvy. But! Is this really a women? If you ask them, the answer is yes! But the truth is that there are often many visits to the surgeon and countless thousand Baht behind their appearance, welcome to the Kathoy zone! Often they have added some part to the body, and other parts have been removed, all to shine strongest for all visitors passing through. Although the price situation is considerably higher on Walking Street, people flock here. It is convenient to have everything on one street and even if youre not looking to party all the night, Walking Street is an attraction that offers so much that it becomes difficult to grasp. -The Sea-food restaurants serving fresh seafood on the pier along the street are popular to visit. With fresh King Lobster, Tiger Prawns, Prawns, different kinds of fish, oysters and mussels. Fried, baked or boiled all you can ask for. You pay by weight. However, we want to state that the restaurants here are a bit of a tourist trap, good and well prepared food but expensive! www.arrivalthailand.com

If you feel you have been wronged, what ever comes, you can turn to the tourist police at the beginning of Walking Street, (northern end). They are usually able to sort out most of the hassle encountered!

Akvavit restaurant - Jomtien Beach

Tourist Police in the North end of Walking Strret

Disco After 12am Club Insomnia is highly recommended. There is a really good move and always a lot of people. The nightclub consists of two storeys with hip-hop / R & B and a disco / house music. The atmosphere is cheerful and lively and the drinks are affordable in the bars. Insomnia is also open much longer than the other places.

Tony´s is a favorite place for Americans who like to debate all kind of sports.

One other party place with good moves are the Marine Club on the southern Walking Street. Everything is decorated in a nautical style with huge aquariums decorating the walls. The music played is most House and the visitors are mostly of the younger kind.

All the beach street stretches with different places and if you travel further up to the second street and Soi Buakhow you will find new party venues.

The Mixx is another place that also has a lot of visitors and a really good variety of music and offering new guest DJs every night. They attract people who want to dance and there are not many people siting down. If you just want to grab a beer and sit in a nice bar you should visit Tonys. They serve lighter meals such as the excellent club sandwich and you can watch sports on tv. Visitors are mix of all ages and the atmosphere is really nice.

Pattaya has everything you can imagine in the nightlife and the variation is large. If you’re looking to party, it is clearly the right place you have landed on. There are of course other places to visit than Walking Street which also have what it takes for a nice evening out.

Mixx Discotheque - Soth Walking Strret

On Walking Street, you can also find V2O Ice Bar where you can cool down. Put on a jacket and step into freezing temperatures for a drink and then quickly out! There are a couple of ice bars in Pattaya. -5 Ice Bar that are situated in the Amari Nova Suites is considered a class better but also more expensive. But honestly, why should anyone who come from cold countries step in to freezing temperatures? But the truth is that the ice bars attracts after a week in 35 degrees, maybe the drinks included is also a reason :)

Even further, at the third road, it becomes sparser between the places and on the other side of Sukhumvit Rd., also known as “The Dark Side” there is some places, but perhaps more for those who live here or spend more time in Pattaya. Jomtien In Jomtien there are some bar areas, but much more modest compared to Pattaya. And thats one of the reason why many people choose to spend their time here. Because when everything comes down to it, it is just a few minutes between the beaches with the local taxi songthaew! 45

U-Tapao Airport

U-Tapao Int. Airport ph. +66 38 245 295, at Sattahip, situated between Pattaya and Rayong, about 40 km. from each city, often reffered as “Pattaya Airport”. Flights from U Tapao to Phuket Flight Departure Arrive PG281 13.00 14.00 Daily Flights from Phuket to U Tapao (Pattaya) Flight Departure Arrive PG282 15.10 16.50 Daily Flights from U Tapao (Pattaya) to Samui Flight Departure Arrive PG292 11.00 12.10 Daily PG294 17.20 18.30 Daily Flights from Samui to U Tapao (Pattaya) Flight Departure Arrive PG293 09.15 10.30 Daily PG252 11.10 12.25 Daily PG: Bangkok Airways www.bangkokair.com

There are a taxi/bus service desk that arrange transportation to your destination, whether Bangkok, Pattaya, Ban Phe Pier (to Koh Samet), or Trat Pier (to Koh Chang). There is also a car rental service desk. From U-Tapao to Pattaya with taxi is around 800 Baht. Suvarnabhumi Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) about 110 km. from Pattaya. If travel by car, 1,5 hours. Taxi from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya should be negotiated at the taxi stand. Standard rate is 1,500 Baht. As passenger you will be expected to pay the two tolls en route, at 30 Baht each. Suvarnabuhmi have car rental service! Return trip from Pattaya to Suvarnabhumi Airport should be around 800-1,000 Thb. plus tolls if arranged in advance. Booking in advance is referable coz they can be difficult to find at the last minute. Private car service arranged through a local hotel or travel agent stand should cost around 1,200-1,500 Baht. By bus - 1st class bus Air-conditioned bus from Bangkok to N:h Pattaya Rd. bus station (almost always with an on-board toilet) are direct (no stops), and provide a hassle-free service. Departures from the Eastern (Ekamai) and Northern (Mo Chit) terminal (every 20-40 minutes, depending on the time of day) usually takes about 2-2.5 hours. Departures from Sai Tai Taling Chan (the Southern bus terminal) are less frequent and take a little longer. The bus from Pattaya to Ekamai will, if requested, stop at On Nut Skytrain Station on Sukhumvit Rd. Depending on your final destination and the traffic conditions, you may want to transfer to the Skytrain there; if so, wait until the bus departs Pattaya and then confirm with the crew that you want to be dropped off at “On Nut”. NB: this bus does not stop to pick up passengers at On Nut (or anywhere else) on the outbound leg. Also on request the bus will stop along the Bangna-Trat Expressway opposite the Central Department Store Bangna. Minibus Minibuses run between Pattaya and Bangkok from most of the big hotels, Khao San Rd and Victory Monument. They offer a convenience of a door-to-door service. Departure times vary but minibuses operate from 6.00 Am to 8.00 PM. Driving time should be about 2 hours, however, expect that the travel time 46

can be exceeded depending on traffic and how many stops they make. - From the Victory Monument there is a minibuses to Pattaya. The price for one-way ticket is 120 baht and the trip takes about 2 hours via tollway. - U-Tapao Airport (close to Sattahip) - about 50 minutes, 300 bahtThe minibus takes you directly to your hotel. No pre-booking required. - Ban Phe (ferrylocation to Ko Samet) - about 90 minutes, about 200 baht. There are various tour operators, frequent daily conections. -Laem Ngop (gateway to Ko Chang) - about 3 hours, 300 Baht. Minibuses return to Bangkok at 11am every day from Laem Ngop. There is also a minibus that leaves from the Ao Thammachat ferry arrival point for Victory Monument in Bangkok every hour for 300 Baht. Doesn’t stop at the airport but on request they will drop you off in a nearby part of Bangkok from where you can get a taxi. By taxi Public taxis serving the airport must have taxi-meter, have air-condition, and should be less than five years old. The driver should have an Airports of Thailand certificate. To Bangkok - widely advertised in Pattaya at 800 Thb. (if it’ll be a Bangkok cab returning home), and easily arranged through most travel agencies and hotels/guesthouses. The driver have to pay 300 Thb. commission to the agency. Minibuses can also be chartered taxi-style from around 1,800 baht. From Bangkok - prices range from 1,200 to 1,500Thb. Arranged car services will tend toward the higher price, but licenced meter-taxis should be negotiable to the lower price. The journey takes about 90-120 min, depending on where in Bangkok you’re travel from and the traffic situation. From the International Airport, Suvarnabhumi - the official taxi-meter price to Pattaya is 1,050Thb. and 1,100Thb. to Jomtien, additional 60 baht for highway. The journey takes about 80-90 minutes if not travel in rush hour. Make sure to confirm the final price, are all toll fees included? www.arrivalthailand.com

PATTAYA TRANSPORT Number Taxis (car): No: Sangthaews: No: of MC-taxis: Population: Tourists/year: Hotels 500B. and up Taxi starts fr. Taxi to BKK - 1,5h. Taxi to airport 1h.

Getting around Pattaya It is quite possible to explore the central parts of Pattaya on foot. The distances between most of Pattaya Beach hotels, clubs, bars and shops stretches a little more is a couple kilometers. But Pattaya transport options are easy to understand, reliable and extremely affordable that walk in the heat will be felt meaningless. Getting between the various beaches of Naklua, Pattaya and Na Jomtien is also equally easy and cheap. Motorcycle For the adventurous there is motorbike rental. But it should be said at once that the traffic in Pattaya is overwhelmingly and directly harmful to your safety. Only experienced motorcycle riders should use this mode of transport! Renting a light motorcycle costs around 200-300 baht / day. If you are an experienced ‘biker’ there are heavier motorcycles, 750 cc or 1,000 cc can be rented for 500-2500 Baht a day. Yoe are expected to have a valid driving license. This means either a Thai driving license or an international driving license issued in your home country. The rental companies will certainly not check your driver’s license, they are more interested in your passport. Police however, will fine you for this, usually 400 baht. Helmet is mandatory and the fastest way to get friend to the local police force is not to wear one (without helmet 400 Baht). Thai law requires that motorcycles have headlights on and some Thai-motorcycle shall be permanently illuminated. Accidents are common in Pattaya. Drive your vehicle with the greatest caution is the only way to survive. NOTE! -if you never driven a motorcycle before, it is best to learn somewhere else! Rent a Car Car rentals are available from both local and international companies such as Budget +66 (03) 871-0717, Hertz +66 (03) 871-6693, Avis +66 (03) 836-1627, National +66 (03) 841 to the 125/6. The most popular cars is Suzuki jeep, fr. 1,000 Baht / day, Toyota Vios fr. 1200 Baht from local businesses and more if you use one of the international majors. Also here you need a valid driver’s license even though local companies rarely ask for it. On the other hand, if you are cought in an accident, they may claim your insurance is not valid because your licence is not approved. www.arrivalthailand.com

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Motorbike Taxi It is easy to identify the motorbike taxi-drivers. They wear colorful wests with numbers on the back and can be hailed on the streets or be found in street corners chatting and playing games. The price is usually between 30 baht and 40 baht for short trips within Pattaya. Not the safest way to travel in Pattaya traffic. Loan helmets are also often of poor quality and with badly fitting. Always agree on price before your ride! Songthaew Songthaew means “two seats”. A pick-up truck with two benches on the platform and a roof on top. The most common form of transport in Pattaya, often referred to Baht-buses. A affordable way of transport. A journey that stretches along the beach road cost 10 Baht. Need to change for other route cost another 10 Baht. Want to book a private trip outside the regular route, you can negotiate a price. The route most people use is around Beach Road, then left on South Pattaya Road (second Rd) where it turns left and travels parallel to the beach road. They stop at the Dolphin Circle and then travels further back to Beach Road. At Dolphin Circle some songthaews turn to Naklua Beach and the North Pattaya Road to the aircon bus station and Sukhumvit Road. Songthaews from North Pattaya Road bus station to places along the beach and Second Road cost 20 Baht. Songthaews to Na Jomtien departs from the intersection of South Pattaya Second Road and costs 20 Baht. For trips up and down to Sukhumvit Road including the journeys to and from the airport at U-Taphao is white Songthaews and cost 20 Baht. Songthaew from North Pattaya Rd. bus station to places along the beach and Second Road is 20 Baht. Taxi Pattaya now has its own taxis that usually are parked outside major hotels and outside shopping malls. They are expensive to travel with, and the fare is negotiated before the trip without taxi-meter. IMPORTANT - SETTLE PRICE BEFORE RIDE! If you travel out from Pattaya, there is a cheaper option. Since Pattaya is a common destination, there is usually taxis from Bangkok and the airport. The drivers wait until they find a running back customer. The price is usually more easy to negotiate as drivers are eager to get back home and the competition is great. Airport around 1,000 Baht. Bangkok 1,200-1,500Thb. 15 47

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