Pattaya: 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, said, or take trips to offshore coral islands as will as enjoy the entertainment like Cabarets which offer fascinating night shows with broad popular appeal. 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, Muslim, Japanese, Chinese and Thai Cuisines. From families to individual visitors, Pattaya offers something for everyone and all the ingredients for a truly memorable holiday.

Pattaya Beach: About 4 kilometers long, has a beach road running parallel to the beach from the north to the south. The northern part is a more quiet area of the resort while the southern part is hustling and bustling and lively section, where on both sides of the street line up with shops of all kind, department stores, restaurants, discotheques, bars and nightclubs. Shopping can be as just fun as in Bangkok.

Mini Siam & Mini Europe: Located near Pattaya Klang, is Thailand's first wonder displaying Thai and European heritage on a miniature scale. This is the third miniature town in the world after the Netherlands and Taiwan that brings together models of important objects and historical sites of different culture, and civilizations of various periods from the ancient time till present. More than 100 models, each on a scale of 1: 25, are displays in an area of 29 rai, surrounded by natural sceneries blended with different types of well selected trees.

Ripleys's Museum Believe It or Not: Located on the 3rd floor of Royal Plaza Building, Beach Road. Odd stories and objects are collected from around the world and exhibited here.

Bottle Museum: This museum is situated on Sukhumvit Road. Here, famous architecture of the world as well as boats finely crafted in miniature in glass bottles by a Dutch craftsman, Mr. Pieter, are put on display. The museum is open daily during 10.00-20.00 hrs. Admission fee 100 baht each. Million Years Stone Park & Crocodile farm, located some 9 kilometers from Pattaya township, comprises breeding pens with more than 1,000 crocodiles, a zoo, and a bonsai garden decorated with rock formations.

Pattaya Elephant Village: Situated on the road to Siam Country Club Golf Courses. The village shows elephant displaying forestry skills, playing football and re-enact of war elephants were captured in the northeastern part of Thailand.

Panarak Park: 5 kilometers off Pattaya City on the road to Siam Country Club Golf Course, offers a tropical garden setting. The park equip with fishing gears for a well stocked fishing pond. The place also facilitate with bungalow accommodations, restaurant, jogging and cycling paths, boating and water-cycling. It gives up-country experience for staying overnight there.

The Bira International Circuit: Located at kilometers. 14 on Route 36 to Rayong, offers international motor and motorcycle racing occasionally. The 2.4 kilometers circuit is ideal fro formula 3 races. For the one who loves speed and would like to experience real thing on the racing track, the circuit opens every day.

Hat Chom Thian: Located 2 kilometers from south Pattaya, is good for swimming. The beach has become more and more popular for water sports and activities because it has a long straight coastline and there are less boat anchored in the area.

Suan Nong Nooch: About 15 kilometers from South Pattaya, is a Thai village-style recreation-cum-vacation park. The entire area of some 500 acres is beautifully landscaped, with orchid nursery and other botanical gardens. There are also cultural and traditional performances and an elephant show.

Wat Yansangwararam: A temple under the kings patronage is unique for its modern Thai architecture. Here meditation course is offering for common men at 6.00 and 18.00 hrs. The temple is 12 kilometers south of Pattaya and only 3 kilometers from Nong Nooch Village. Nearby is a Chinese-style building called "Wihan Sian", housing antiques and art objects from China.

Ko Lan: 45 minutes offshore by tourist boat or 15 minutes by speed boat, is the largest of Pattaya's archipelago. Major attractions include viewing coral reefs from glass bottomed boats, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, skiing and parasailing. There are a lot of seafood restaurants on the islands main beaches. Deep sea fishing can be arranged to Ko Lan's neighboring islands such as Ko Khrok and Ko Sak.

Ko Phai: Beyond Ko Lan another 40 minutes sail is Ko Phai, an island currently under the care of the Royal Navy. Visitors are not allowed to stay overnight here, but it has fine deserted beaches that are open during the day. All the nearby islands are easy to get to and charters can be arranged through the hotel tour desk or by negotiation a price direct with the boat owners.

Pattaya Festival: Thailand s world-famous seaside resort puts on its most festival face for this annual event, held in April at the height of the summer season. Food and floral floats, beauty contests, stalls selling local delicacies, and a spectacular display of fireworks on the beach are only a few of the highlights that attract merry-makers.

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