Thailand Guides - Pattaya

Roughly 150 kilometres southeast of Bangkok, Pattaya has everything to offer to holiday makers; tranquil beaches, lavish resorts, luscious seafood, a gamut of sporting, offbeat museums on top of the fine beaches and lively notorious nightlife. This is the place where you can fill your day with endless activities.

Overview

North Pattaya -- North Pattaya is the quietest beach of all three beaches of Pattaya. The gradual slope makes it a nice spot for swimming.

Middle Pattaya -- Middle Pattaya is the most popular beach among tourists. It is a beautiful brown-red sandy beach with all kinds of facilities and accommodations.

South Pattaya -- Colourful shops and stores, restaurants, bars, discotheques, nightclubs and show theatres, presenting along its 500-metre-long walking street, have made the area a true entertainment zone.

Attractions

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden -- About 18 kilometers south of Pattaya is a gorgeous orchid-studded botanical garden featuring groups of traditional Thai houses with different flowering plants dotted around this sprawling recreation park. There are daily cultural performances of music, dance, martial arts and elephant shows.

Mini Siam -- It is located at kilometre 123 on Sukhumvit highway. This miniature city offers replicas of 80 sacred places and important historical sites around Thailand such as the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Annatasamakom Throne Hall, The River Khwai Bridge, and Phimai Khmer Sanctuary. Replicas of world significant architectures such as the Eiffel Tower and the Statue of Liberty are also available in Mini World area.