Pattaya
Nestling in the East of Thailand, Pattaya is among the most advanced beach resorts of the country. Although, Pattaya has a reputation of being a party town and a haven for sinful holidays, the destination is also a big hit with the family crowds.
Top Tourist Spots in Pattaya
Pattaya charms its visitors with a wide plethora of attractions. Here is a list of the biggest tourist magnets:
- The main beach of Hat Pattaya
- Mini Siam
- Bottles Museum
- Alangkarn Pattaya show
- Nong Nooch Garden
- Million years stone park – Crocodile farm
- Lady boy cabaret show at Tiffany and Alcazar Wanasin farm
- Million years stone park – Crocodile farm
- Monkey training and Cobra show
- Elephant village
- Siriporn orchid farm
- Miniature Racetrack (Thais called it Go-Kart)
- Siam karting circuit
- Pattaya kart speed way
- Pattaya park
- Lakeland water cable ski
- Underwater world
- Bamrung Sailing and Paramotor Centre
Shopping Attractions in Pattaya
Pattaya is full of shopping places with the most popular ones being clustered around the Pattaya, Jomtien, and Naklua beach areas. Of these, Pattaya beach has the maximum concentration of shopping areas. A few of them are:
- The Avenue Pattaya
- Big C
- Best Supermarket
- Carrefour
- Central Centre Pattaya
Eating out in Pattaya
When it comes to eating, Pattaya is second to no other destination in Thailand. Whether, it is street stalls dishing out local Thai fares or hotel restaurants offering international cuisines, Pattaya satisfies immensely. Treat your taste buds at the following eateries on your visit:
- Ali Baba
- Bruno’s
- Lobster Pot
- Pectopath
- Queen Victoria Inn
- Rice Mill
- Sugar Hut Restaurant
- Shenanigans
Hotels in Pattaya
There is a wide variety of hotels in Pattaya. Categories include luxury hotels, budget hotels, and gay friendly hotels. Some of the popular hotels are:
- Beverly Plaza
- City Garden Pattaya
- Marriot Resort Hotel
- Nova Platinum Hotel
- Pullman Group Resort
- Rabbit Resort
- Royal Cliff Beach Hotel
Preferred Airlines to Pattaya from UK
Thai Airways | Air India | Oman Air | Cathay Pacific | Etihad Airways | Jet Airways | Qatar Airways | Gulf Air | Singapore Airlines | Kuwait Airways
Airports in Pattaya
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi International Airport: This is an international airport located in Bangkok. Owing to the proximity between Bangkok and Pattaya, this airport remains one of the most favoured options for flying into Pattaya.
Utapao Airport: Located south of route 3 (Thanon Sukhumvit) this airport only serves a few select destinations. It is about a 45 minute drive from Pattaya main city.
Best Time to Visit Pattaya
Pattaya is blessed with a tropical climate and can be visited throughout the year. The period between November and April is hot and dry and known as the high season. This is the time when tourist flow is at its highest. From May to October, Pattaya is cool and wet.
Transport in Pattaya
Transport options are aplenty in Pattaya. One may hire motorbike taxis called tuk tuks, truck type minibuses known as sawngthaew, and the somewhat limited local bus service. Cars and Motorbikes can be hired as well.
