Pattaya A Travelers Paradise

Pattaya is nestled along a picturesque bay on the East Coast of the Gulf of Thailand, roughly 170 kilometers southeast of Bangkok. From a fishing village in the 1960's, Pattaya has emerged as the favorite Southeast Asian vacation center. A fascinating escape where tourists, holiday makers and vacationers from around the world unfold an incomparable array of possibilities to unwind during an exotic holiday beach vacation.

Unlike other beach resorts, where natural surroundings are used as magnets to attract tourists, Pattaya makes an all-out attempt to provide the best of everything. Here, everything means everything a tourist can imagine while on holiday: recreation, entertainment, sports, sightseeing and fun. To put it simply, Pattaya is a paradise for everyone, as it has a variety of attractions suitable for all types of visitors. This is the place where you can fill your day, from dusk to dawn, with endless activities, or you may choose to do nothing at all and relax. 

Climate 

The climate is tropical and warm all year round. Monsoon winds are sometimes accompanied by rain. However, it can be very hot from March to June. From July to September, the temperature ranges from 32 to 38 degrees. It is cool from November to Febuary.

Transport and Services

Pattaya is a mere two-hour drive on Sukhumvit Highway via Bangna, Bangprakongm Chonburi and Sri Racha. Travel around Pattaya is most convenient by mini-bus. Motorcycle and car rentals are easy to find. Boat trip to islands nearby are available everyday.

Accommodation

Pattaya' accommodation facilities suit every budget. Facilities range from the air-conditioned, beachside opulence of some os Asia's finest hotels to the basic simplicity of friendly guesthouses. They range from budget rooms to five-star hotels and resort. Room rate start at Bt200 for simple guesthouse to Bt20,000 up for five-star hotels.

People

Pattaya has many expatriate residents, and is essentially an international tourist resort and expanding city, so the Thai population itself is very internationalized. Most notices are in English as well Thai ans some signboards are in German and even Russian. Most vendors are used to non-Thai speakers and are ready with at least a smattering of English or German and a smile.