pattaya THAILAND

Having been known as one of the biggest leisure and entertainment areas, Chonburi has a number of interesting attractions beyond its natural attractions and nightlife. Chonburi has offered visitors the wonders of man-made attractions displaying the cultures, traditions and lifestyle such as museums, parks, amusement parks, zoos, theatres, temples and many more.

Pattaya is one of the destinations offering the locals and visitors a variety of gourmet delights ranging from streetside vendors to sophisticated dining. Being on the coastline allows Pattaya with abundant seafood. Not only Thai food that is available, there are restaurants of different nationalities from across the world both traditional and fusion such as Japanese, Vietnamese, Chinese, Indian, Korean, English, Irish, Italian, French, German, to name but a few. Pattaya's dining outlets, al fresco or air-conditioned spread throughout the area from the hotels in downtown to seaside restaurants.

Pattaya has a phetora of activities, on land, on or under water.  There is a wide range to suit any preference. Extreme, adventurous sports and martial arts such as windsurfing, kiteboarding, sailing, water-skiing, parasailing or Thai boxing are around with a concentration in Jomtien. The world under water of the islands around Pattaya is also prolific with marine life to be explored in scuba diving or just snorkeling trips. Adrenaline-driven activities like bungee jumping, flight of gibbon or car racing are popular amongst tourists. The novices to any of those sports or activities do not need to be afraid as there are plenty of sport schools offering courses in theory and practice.

Shopping spree can be enjoyed in every big city in Thailand including Pattaya. There are shopping complexes, supermarkets, bazaar, night markets and thousands of smaller shops and stalls along the streets. There is an endless variety of goods and products such as clothes, accessories, decorative items, furniture, art, gem, jewelry, wood carving and souvenirs. IT and computer related products can also be found even though the price may not be very reasonable compared to those in Bangkok.

Spa and massage has been on 'to do list' when visiting Thailand thanks to the ancient knowledge of massage that has been heritaged over centuries and those that have been combined with more modern approches. The gentle nature of the Thais is unquestionable. Pattaya is one of the destinations that cater a various types of massage and spa. Treatments range from one-hour to a full day and it can be tailored to focus on one area or to be more holistic at competitive prices. Whether you prefer luxurious atmosphere in a hotel, in garden settings, beachfront surroundings or just modest massage shops, Pattaya has all to offer.

Internationally known for its nightlife, Pattaya offers a ton of choice for entertainment and fun which concentrates in South Pattaya and Central Pattaya while North Pattaya is quieter but there are enough pubs and bars to choose from. Most of pubs, bars, beer bars, discotheques, transexual cabarets, karaoke bars, go-go bars as well as restaurants line up along Pattaya Beach Road and along the connecting lanes or sois, off the main street. Walking Street is the most populated with these venues. The street is closed for pedestrians only after 06.00 pm.