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Beaches • Interesting Places • Sports • Islands
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 JOMTIEN
BEACH This 6 kilometers long, largely straight
beach, some 4 kilometers south of Pattaya, is the most
notable of several beaches south of the resort. The beach
is popular with wind surfers and water sports enthusiasts,
largely because the area enjoys brisk and fresh breezes
sweeping inland from the Thai Gulf, and because the seas
are less congested area with beachside hotels, bungalow
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 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
part, 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
shopping area, while the southern end is one of Pattaya's
major nightlife areas. |
| WONG PRACHAN BEACH is on
the northern side of Pattaya Bay. The 1 kilometer shares
the same entrance as the Central Wong Amat Hotel. A quiet
spot, the beach is ideal for swimming and relaxation.
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Interesting
Places |
| ELEPHANT VILLAGE situated
on Pornprapanimitr Road on the same directions as Phanaraks
Park and Siam Country Club Golf Course. The elephant village
is a popular tourist spot for Thai and foreign guests
alike. Daily performances by elephants and wild elephant
round-up shows are held at 2.30 p.m. Shows last about
1 hour. Elephant jungle rides are also available. Additional
information may be obtained by calling 01-2123225 or from
the front desk at the Tropicana Hotel, Tel.(038) 429818
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KHAO PATTAYA (KHAO PHRA BAHT)
a small hill with an asphalt road leading to the top.
From its peak, one has a panoramic view of Pattaya City
and Pattaya Bay. Currently, Kho Pattaya has been developed
and is now the site of the Navel Sor Tor Ror radio station.
On the top of the hill are situated a statue of HRH
Prince of Jumborn, the father of the Royal Thai Navy.
Phra Tamnak Hill
is another hill nearby. You can go up to its top to
pay homage to the sacred Buddha image. |
 MINI SIAM
is on the left hand side at kilometer 143 on Sukhumvit
Highway. This miniature city offers replicas of 80 sacred
places and important historical sites around Thailand
at a scale of 1 to 25. Some examples are the temple are
the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra Srisanpetch,
Anantasamakom Throne Hall, Phra Puttha- yodfah Bridge,
the Bridge over the River Khwae, the Golden Stupa and
Phimai Khmer Sanctuary. Replicas of places of world significance
are also displayed in the " miniworld" area such as the
Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, Tower Bridge, Trevi
Fountain. Open daily from 7 a.m. - 10 p.m. There is also
a Mini Race Course (Gokarts) for visitors wishing to try
their hand at racing fast cars. Additional information
may be obtained by calling (038)421628, 424232 or fax
(038)421555. |
| PATTAYA PARK TOWER the first
highest seaside tower and revolving restaurant. About
240 meters high that you can see Pattaya view, hotel and
bungalow accommodation are also available. Call (038)251201-8
or the Bangkok office Tel.(02)5110717 and 9380499. |
 RIPLEY'S BELIEVE
IT OR NOT MUSEUM situated on the third floor of
the Royal Garden Plaza, Beach Rosd. A display of Mr. Ripley's
collection of curious object form every corner of the
world. Some of them being the actual item, others are
replicas. These extraordinary objects are divided into
over 250 categories, such as optical illusions, peculiar
lifestyles of unusual people and devices of human torture
from ancient time, etc.
Open daily from 10 a.m. - 12 midnight. Admission fees
150 Baht per person for both Thai and foreigners. Furtheer
enquiries may be made by calling (038) 710294-8 |
| SUAN CHALERMPRAKIAT (FITNESS PARK)
is at foot of Pattaya hill on Pha Tamnak Road. This small
park, covering an area of 15 rai, was dedicated to commemorate
His Majesty the King's sixtieth birthday on December 5,1988.
The gardens of the park boast a wide variety of flowering
plants. There are also multipurpose grounds and winding
trails for walking or jogging and standard exercise facilities.
On any given day, a large number of people will relax,
jog, exercise or simple enjoy the scenery of Pattaya in
this park. |
THE BOTTLE ART contains an
extensive collection of more than 300 pieces of artwork
contained in Glass bottles in the form of well-known tourist
attractions, churches, temples, palaces, ships boat Thai
and foreign. These creations result from the tireless
efforts of Dutch sculptor, Mr.Peter Bedelais who crafted
the various intricate parts and assembled them in glass
bottles of different shapes.
Open daily from 09 a.m. Enquiries may be directed to the
Bottle Art 79/15 Mu 10, Sukhumvit Road (kilometer 145.3)
Tel. (038) 422957 |
 THE MILLION YEARS
STONE PARK AND PATTAYA CROCODILE FARM is at number
22/2 Mu 1, Tambon Nong Pla Lai, Banglamung, From Sukhumvit
Road , one turns left at kilometer 140 close to the pedestrian
bridge in front of Wat Sawangfah along Chiyapornwithi
Road (State Highway 3024) in the same direction as Mab
Prachun Reservoir for another 5 kilometers. This is am
other popular attraction tourists. Covering an area of
close to 100 rai, the compound comprises rock garden and
a botanical of rare plants and beautifully landscaped
grounds. Interesting sights include, for example, fossiizedplants
over a million yeas in age, 200 years old Thai style bonzai,
crocodile pools and a collection of are animals such as
albino bears, elephants and horses. Crocodile round-ups,
magic and animal performances are also a major attraction.
Daily admission from 9 a.m. - 6p.m.
Additional information may be obtained by calling (038)249347-9 |
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Sports |
LAKELAND WATER CABLE SKI
on Sukhumvit Highway, 150.5, about 5 kilometers from
Pattaya City. This is another venue for amusement and
recreational sports that Pattaya has to offer. It comprises
an enormous fresh water lake, 27 rai in area with cable
skis, a sport that is fast-gaining popularity.
Open daily from 10 a.m. - 9 p.m. Admissions fees: 300
Baht per person (for around 2 hours) Restaurant services
avilable. Contact (038) 232690-2
MINIATURE RACETRACK "The Pattaya
Cart Speedway" sitated on Thepprasit Road, which links
Sukhumvit Highway and Pattaya-Na Jomtien Road, approximately
5 kilometers to the South of Pattaya. Separate tracks
have been alloted for professional and amateur drivers.
Open daily from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Contact(038)422044 Fax.(038)42204.
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Islands
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THE KOH LARN
Group of Island is comprised of Kok Larn, Koh Kork, Koh
Sak the largest being Koh Larn.
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 and shops. 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 spots,
especially Laemtien Beach wich has remained exceptionally
clean and traquil. There are now a few stores servicing
visitors. Ta Pan Beach on the western part of the island
is 500 meters in length with make- shift lodging available.
On Saturdays, Sunday and holidays, sightseeing boats usually
dock along this beach all the way to Leamtien where there
is coral. On the southern part is Nual Beach 450 meters
in length. On this beach is a hotel which accommodates
a large number of tourists. This is another good place
for viewing coral.
Apart from there 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 SAK some 10 kilometers
west of Pattaya Strait or 600 meters away from Koh Larn.
Koh Sak is another small island shaped like a horse
shoe with an area of 0.05 square kilometers. It has
two beaches, one on the northern cover 250 meters in
length, an area in which boats usually stop for tourists
to swim and another one on the southern part of the
island opposite the first island, with a pathway linking
the two beaches , a small beach 80 meters in length.
A coral is found at the area in front of the beach.
Skin-diving is also possible in this vicinity.
KOH PHAI Group of Island
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 Royal
Navy. The Koh Phai group of island are situated at a
distance about 13 kilometers from Pattaya and takes
2 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 sport one intends to visit as well as the size
and type of boat. |
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