Been there, done that. Every Pattaya web site and book will tell you our history but we will tell you the Truth !
Two out of three tourists who come here extend their stay. People come to Pattaya and they don't want to go back home ! There is a large expat community here because of this. It's a great place to live because of the lack of meddling laws that seems to be the norm in Western Countries. People want to enjoy their lives. Please be forewarned that because of the lack of these same Western Laws there are many who take advantage of it. Let The Buyer Beware & Watch Where You Step will keep you out of trouble most of the time. Talk to the locals, reputations of local business are well known to them.
Pattaya also provides pl
enty of on land recreation, a number of excellent 18-hole golf clubs, while other sporting options include tennis, horse-back riding, go-kart racing, shooting, archery, bowling, snooker...the list goes on. There is even a motor racing track. True to its city status, Pattaya, unlike other beach resorts, shows no slackening of pace after sundown. South Pattaya, popularly referred to as "The Strip", is packed with all kinds of restaurants, bars, discos, and shops. If South Pattaya is a trifle overwhelming, those seeking quieter opportunities for shopping, dining and evening entertainment will not be disappointed. Such has been the development of the resort in recent years that full amenities are now to be found throughout Pattaya which extends well inland from the bay.
Shopping possibilities are as varied as Pattaya's other attractions. Souveniers, handicrafts, gems and jewellery, ready-to-wear and custom-tailored clothing, paintings and more are all to be found along "The Strip" and increasingly at smart shops and department stores throughout the resort.
ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST
With many interesting attractions in and around Pattaya, visitors can have a variety of do-it-yourself day trips to keep their holidays fun-filled and enjoyable.
Mini Siam & Mini Europe Located near Pattaya Klang, it displays Thai and European heritage on a miniature scale. This is the third miniature town in the world after the Netherlands and Taiwan that brings together models of important objects and historical sites of different culture, and civilizations of various periods from the ancient time till the present. More than 100 models, each on a scale of 1:25, are displays in an area of 29 rai, surrounded by natural scenaries blended with different types of well selected trees.
Open from 7.00-22.00 hrs. Call (038) 421628 for more details.
Million Years Stone Park & Crocodile Farm Located some 9 kilometres from Pattaya township, comprises breeding pens with more than 1,000 crocodiles, a zoo, and a bonsai garden decorated with rock formations.
Open daily from 8.30-18.00 hrs. There are crocodile shows at 11.00, 14.00 and 16.30 hrs. For more information please contact Tel. 5795033 Bangkok or (038) 249347-9 Pattaya
Wat Yansangwararam A temple under the king's patronage is unique for it's modern Thai architecture. Here meditation courses are available at 16.00 and 18.00 hrs. The temple is 12 kilometers south of Pattaya and only 3 kilometers from Nong Nooch Village. Call (038) 237642 for further information. Nearby is a chinese-style building called "Wihan Sian" housing antiques and art objects from China. Admission fee is 30 baht per person.
Siam Country Club Located at Km. 145 on Sukhumvit Highway, with the left turn about 11 kilometers. With 6,448 yards, par 72, it is one of country's most challenging courses with lots of wooded hills. The course offers accommodation in a beautiful hilly landscape.
Pattaya Elephant Village Is on the road to Siam Country Club Golf Courses. The village shows elephant displaying forestry skills, playing football and re-enactment of the war elephant parade. The village also demonstrates how wild elephants were captured in the northeastern part of Thailand. Daily show time is at 14.30 P.M.
Panarak Park 5 kms. off Pattaya City on the road to Siam Country Club Golf Course, offers a tropical garden setting. The park has with fishing gears for a wellstocked fishing pond. With bungalow accommodations, restaurant, jogging and cycling paths, boating and water-cycling. It gives an up-country experience for staying overnight there.
The Bira International Circuit (Pattaya)
Located at Km. 14 on Route 36 to Rayong, offers international motor and motorcycle racing occationally. The 2.4 kilometers circuit is ideal for formula 3 races. For the one who loves speed and would like to experience real thing on the racing track, the circuit opens every day. For more details Tel. 5877448.
Jomtien Beach located 2 kilometers from south Pattaya. White sandy beach is good for swimming. Reasonable accommodation is also available.
Pattaya Park Between south Pattaya and Jomtien Beach, is a water amusement park with water sliders, whirlpools and large pool for childern. Admission fee is B 100. Open from 9.00-18.00 hrs. Accommodation is available.
Nong Nooch Covers an area of some 500 acres about 15 kilometers from South Pattaya. It is a Thai-village-style park. The entire area is beautifully landscaped, with orchid nursery and other botanical gardens. There are also cultural and traditional performances and an elephant show.
Bang Saray fishing village is a few kilometers off the main highway at km. 164, offers deep-sea fishing opportunities. There are also other recreational facilities at the local hotels
Ko Lan 45 minutes offshore by tourist boat or 15 minutes by speed boat, is the largest of Pattaya's islands. Major attractions include viewing coral reefs from glassbottomed boats, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, skiing and parasailing. There are many seafood restaurants on the island's main beaches. Deep sea fishing can be arranged to Ko Lan's neighbouring islands such as Ko Khrok and Ko Sak.
Beyond Ko Lan another 40 minutes sail is Ko Phai (island) currently under the care of the Royal Navy. It has beautiful deserted beaches. Visitors are not allowed to stay overnight. All the nearby islands are easy to get to and charters can be arranged through the hotels or tour companies or by negotiating a price direct with the boat owners. Boat charters cost 700-1,500 baht per day depending on high or low season and the size of the boat.
Pattaya Festival Pattaya resort puts on its most festival face for this annual event, held in April at the height of the summer season. Food and floral floats, beauty contests, stalls selling local delicacies, and a spectacular display of fireworks on the beach are only a few of the highlights that will be seen.
LOCAL CLUBS
A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous) The Pattaya group meets every Wed., Sat., Sun.: 7.30 pm, 519/16 Soi Skaw Beach. Call Jack 251420 or Mike 411877
Die Zugv๖gel New German speaking Group "Die Zugv๖gel" meet every third Thursday at 12:00 p.m. for lunch at Moon River Pub. Call for venue and special events. For information call: Elfi Tel. 367075, Marion Tel. 370618
EI Group de Habla Espa๑ola Las Senoras de habla hispana residentes en Pattaya, se reunencada jueves Ilmar a la Sra. Leslie Jokinen Tel/Fax 756364 o la Sra. Alicia Poulsen Tel. 364088. Bienvenida!
Fellowship for Christian Women Meet the 4th. Saturday of every month at Amari Orchid Hotel. Please call 420190 - Jan Galle, 372650 - Kim Gundle, 893758 - Sonia Imrie, 225672 - Amy Kremling
F.C.C.T. Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand President Philippe Decaux, Penthouse, Maneeya Center Building, 518/5 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok 10330 Tel. 02-6520580-1, Fax02-6520582 E-mail: fcct@asiaaccess.net.th
Free Masons Lodge Pattaya West Winds Meet the 2nd Saturday of every month from October to May at the Royal Cliff Grand at 6 p.m. Call Trevor Cox, 038-361625
Globe Trotters Children's Club For all ages. Meets every 2nd Friday at 15:30 for swimming and every 4th Saturday at 10:00 for structured activities at the Amari Orchid Resort. For more info call Penny Toner, Tel. 893763 or Ann Suttie, Tel. 424776
J.C. Pattaya Call 428058, 01-9130203 for complete details
La Confrerie de la Cha๎ne des R๔tisseurs Meeting at various hotels and member restaurants in Pattaya. Next venue to be announced
Lions Club of Pattaya Meeting 3rd Thursday of each month at 19.00 p.m. at A-One The Royal Cruise Hotel, Beach road Soi 2, 421100-1, President Visit Eagark Tel. 038-422812-4
Lions Club of Pratamnak Meeting 2nd wedensday of the month. 19.00 p.m. at A-One The Royal Cruise Hotel, Beach rd. President Nittaya Manotavorn Tel. 038-429719 , 420344
Nordic Society of Pattaya (nordisk Forening Pattaya-Eastern Seaboard) Membership club for all Nordic citizens. Chairman: Sven Ekmark, Tel. 038-251703, E-mail: ekmark@loxinfo.co.th Seretary: Jan Persson, Tel./Fax 038-630784
Pattaya Bridge Club Meets every Monday 2 p.m. in the coffee shop. Pattaya Beach Condotel, Soi 4. Visitors are welcome
Pattaya English Drama Group welcomes new members. All nationalities are welcome. No experience is necessary. Call or Fax Mark on 238267 E-mail: amarkec@loxinfo.co.th for further information
Pattaya Golf Society Meets Tuesday at 10.00 a.m. at Bunker Bar, Soi Chaiyapoon. Tee off at various golf courses, 11.30 a.m. All golfers welcome
Pattaya International Ladies Club Meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Venue as notified. Mary Harris, Vice President Tel. 306067 or Yvonne Whittaker 306090
Pattaya Professional Women's Forum Meets monthly every second Tuesday in the evenings. Venue and as notified. Both Thai and expat ladies welcome. For details: Ruth Grant Tel. 038-880360 or Fax: 630735 ad Sue Priddle Tel. 038-630317 ext. 006
Pattaya Business & Tourism Assc. (PBTA) Meets every second Thursday of the month at Royal Garden Resort. President Suphadit Maneeratanajaratsri, Tel. 428126-7 Fax. 429926
Play Group for Children For children between 1 and 3 years - every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 10.00. Please call Cindy 237483 or Yuko 303070 (Japanese speaker)
Pattaya Panthers Rugby Club Training Tuesday nights at 18.00 hrs for the ladies touch football team, 19.00 hrs men's Rugby team every other night at Delaney's Pattaya. Contact Kim Fletcher (038) 710641-3
Rayong Ladies Circle Meets for coffee second Thursday of the month (usually). Meets for lunch last Thursday of the month. Call Membership Secretaries: Norah Morgan Tel.880573 Brenda Fermandes Tel. 601537
Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya (In English) Meets Wednesdays 18.30 hrs at the "Rotary Room" in the Royal Cliff Grand Hotel. President: Bancha Mungchana Tel. (038) 410411-2
Rotary Club of Pattaya (In English) Meet Monday 19.00 p.m. at Town-in-Town Hotel, Central Road. President: Sousiree Chanchailert Tel. (038) 428305
Singing Group "Seaboard Sound" Contact Monika Rottmann, Tel. 225903. Reahearsals are Mondays from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and after that for Barbershop music from 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Second Wednesday of every month 13.00 p.m. at Diana Inn, Second Road
Y.W.C.A. Meet as notified. Call Khun Jiraporn on Tel (038) 423662, 421475
Two out of three tourists who come here extend their stay. People come to Pattaya and they don't want to go back home ! There is a large expat community here because of this. It's a great place to live because of the lack of meddling laws that seems to be the norm in Western Countries. People want to enjoy their lives. Please be forewarned that because of the lack of these same Western Laws there are many who take advantage of it. Let The Buyer Beware & Watch Where You Step will keep you out of trouble most of the time. Talk to the locals, reputations of local business are well known to them.
Pattaya also provides pl
enty of on land recreation, a number of excellent 18-hole golf clubs, while other sporting options include tennis, horse-back riding, go-kart racing, shooting, archery, bowling, snooker...the list goes on. There is even a motor racing track. True to its city status, Pattaya, unlike other beach resorts, shows no slackening of pace after sundown. South Pattaya, popularly referred to as "The Strip", is packed with all kinds of restaurants, bars, discos, and shops. If South Pattaya is a trifle overwhelming, those seeking quieter opportunities for shopping, dining and evening entertainment will not be disappointed. Such has been the development of the resort in recent years that full amenities are now to be found throughout Pattaya which extends well inland from the bay.Shopping possibilities are as varied as Pattaya's other attractions. Souveniers, handicrafts, gems and jewellery, ready-to-wear and custom-tailored clothing, paintings and more are all to be found along "The Strip" and increasingly at smart shops and department stores throughout the resort.
ATTRACTIONS & PLACES OF INTEREST
With many interesting attractions in and around Pattaya, visitors can have a variety of do-it-yourself day trips to keep their holidays fun-filled and enjoyable.
Mini Siam & Mini Europe Located near Pattaya Klang, it displays Thai and European heritage on a miniature scale. This is the third miniature town in the world after the Netherlands and Taiwan that brings together models of important objects and historical sites of different culture, and civilizations of various periods from the ancient time till the present. More than 100 models, each on a scale of 1:25, are displays in an area of 29 rai, surrounded by natural scenaries blended with different types of well selected trees.
Open from 7.00-22.00 hrs. Call (038) 421628 for more details.
Million Years Stone Park & Crocodile Farm Located some 9 kilometres from Pattaya township, comprises breeding pens with more than 1,000 crocodiles, a zoo, and a bonsai garden decorated with rock formations.
Open daily from 8.30-18.00 hrs. There are crocodile shows at 11.00, 14.00 and 16.30 hrs. For more information please contact Tel. 5795033 Bangkok or (038) 249347-9 Pattaya
Wat Yansangwararam A temple under the king's patronage is unique for it's modern Thai architecture. Here meditation courses are available at 16.00 and 18.00 hrs. The temple is 12 kilometers south of Pattaya and only 3 kilometers from Nong Nooch Village. Call (038) 237642 for further information. Nearby is a chinese-style building called "Wihan Sian" housing antiques and art objects from China. Admission fee is 30 baht per person.
Siam Country Club Located at Km. 145 on Sukhumvit Highway, with the left turn about 11 kilometers. With 6,448 yards, par 72, it is one of country's most challenging courses with lots of wooded hills. The course offers accommodation in a beautiful hilly landscape.
Pattaya Elephant Village Is on the road to Siam Country Club Golf Courses. The village shows elephant displaying forestry skills, playing football and re-enactment of the war elephant parade. The village also demonstrates how wild elephants were captured in the northeastern part of Thailand. Daily show time is at 14.30 P.M.
Panarak Park 5 kms. off Pattaya City on the road to Siam Country Club Golf Course, offers a tropical garden setting. The park has with fishing gears for a wellstocked fishing pond. With bungalow accommodations, restaurant, jogging and cycling paths, boating and water-cycling. It gives an up-country experience for staying overnight there.
The Bira International Circuit (Pattaya)
Located at Km. 14 on Route 36 to Rayong, offers international motor and motorcycle racing occationally. The 2.4 kilometers circuit is ideal for formula 3 races. For the one who loves speed and would like to experience real thing on the racing track, the circuit opens every day. For more details Tel. 5877448.
Jomtien Beach located 2 kilometers from south Pattaya. White sandy beach is good for swimming. Reasonable accommodation is also available.
Pattaya Park Between south Pattaya and Jomtien Beach, is a water amusement park with water sliders, whirlpools and large pool for childern. Admission fee is B 100. Open from 9.00-18.00 hrs. Accommodation is available.
Nong Nooch Covers an area of some 500 acres about 15 kilometers from South Pattaya. It is a Thai-village-style park. The entire area is beautifully landscaped, with orchid nursery and other botanical gardens. There are also cultural and traditional performances and an elephant show.
Bang Saray fishing village is a few kilometers off the main highway at km. 164, offers deep-sea fishing opportunities. There are also other recreational facilities at the local hotels
Ko Lan 45 minutes offshore by tourist boat or 15 minutes by speed boat, is the largest of Pattaya's islands. Major attractions include viewing coral reefs from glassbottomed boats, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, skiing and parasailing. There are many seafood restaurants on the island's main beaches. Deep sea fishing can be arranged to Ko Lan's neighbouring islands such as Ko Khrok and Ko Sak.
Beyond Ko Lan another 40 minutes sail is Ko Phai (island) currently under the care of the Royal Navy. It has beautiful deserted beaches. Visitors are not allowed to stay overnight. All the nearby islands are easy to get to and charters can be arranged through the hotels or tour companies or by negotiating a price direct with the boat owners. Boat charters cost 700-1,500 baht per day depending on high or low season and the size of the boat.
Pattaya Festival Pattaya resort puts on its most festival face for this annual event, held in April at the height of the summer season. Food and floral floats, beauty contests, stalls selling local delicacies, and a spectacular display of fireworks on the beach are only a few of the highlights that will be seen.
LOCAL CLUBS
A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous) The Pattaya group meets every Wed., Sat., Sun.: 7.30 pm, 519/16 Soi Skaw Beach. Call Jack 251420 or Mike 411877
Die Zugv๖gel New German speaking Group "Die Zugv๖gel" meet every third Thursday at 12:00 p.m. for lunch at Moon River Pub. Call for venue and special events. For information call: Elfi Tel. 367075, Marion Tel. 370618
EI Group de Habla Espa๑ola Las Senoras de habla hispana residentes en Pattaya, se reunencada jueves Ilmar a la Sra. Leslie Jokinen Tel/Fax 756364 o la Sra. Alicia Poulsen Tel. 364088. Bienvenida!
Fellowship for Christian Women Meet the 4th. Saturday of every month at Amari Orchid Hotel. Please call 420190 - Jan Galle, 372650 - Kim Gundle, 893758 - Sonia Imrie, 225672 - Amy Kremling
F.C.C.T. Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand President Philippe Decaux, Penthouse, Maneeya Center Building, 518/5 Ploenchit Road, Bangkok 10330 Tel. 02-6520580-1, Fax02-6520582 E-mail: fcct@asiaaccess.net.th
Free Masons Lodge Pattaya West Winds Meet the 2nd Saturday of every month from October to May at the Royal Cliff Grand at 6 p.m. Call Trevor Cox, 038-361625
Globe Trotters Children's Club For all ages. Meets every 2nd Friday at 15:30 for swimming and every 4th Saturday at 10:00 for structured activities at the Amari Orchid Resort. For more info call Penny Toner, Tel. 893763 or Ann Suttie, Tel. 424776
J.C. Pattaya Call 428058, 01-9130203 for complete details
La Confrerie de la Cha๎ne des R๔tisseurs Meeting at various hotels and member restaurants in Pattaya. Next venue to be announced
Lions Club of Pattaya Meeting 3rd Thursday of each month at 19.00 p.m. at A-One The Royal Cruise Hotel, Beach road Soi 2, 421100-1, President Visit Eagark Tel. 038-422812-4
Lions Club of Pratamnak Meeting 2nd wedensday of the month. 19.00 p.m. at A-One The Royal Cruise Hotel, Beach rd. President Nittaya Manotavorn Tel. 038-429719 , 420344
Nordic Society of Pattaya (nordisk Forening Pattaya-Eastern Seaboard) Membership club for all Nordic citizens. Chairman: Sven Ekmark, Tel. 038-251703, E-mail: ekmark@loxinfo.co.th Seretary: Jan Persson, Tel./Fax 038-630784
Pattaya Bridge Club Meets every Monday 2 p.m. in the coffee shop. Pattaya Beach Condotel, Soi 4. Visitors are welcome
Pattaya English Drama Group welcomes new members. All nationalities are welcome. No experience is necessary. Call or Fax Mark on 238267 E-mail: amarkec@loxinfo.co.th for further information
Pattaya Golf Society Meets Tuesday at 10.00 a.m. at Bunker Bar, Soi Chaiyapoon. Tee off at various golf courses, 11.30 a.m. All golfers welcome
Pattaya International Ladies Club Meets on the first Tuesday of every month. Venue as notified. Mary Harris, Vice President Tel. 306067 or Yvonne Whittaker 306090
Pattaya Professional Women's Forum Meets monthly every second Tuesday in the evenings. Venue and as notified. Both Thai and expat ladies welcome. For details: Ruth Grant Tel. 038-880360 or Fax: 630735 ad Sue Priddle Tel. 038-630317 ext. 006
Pattaya Business & Tourism Assc. (PBTA) Meets every second Thursday of the month at Royal Garden Resort. President Suphadit Maneeratanajaratsri, Tel. 428126-7 Fax. 429926
Play Group for Children For children between 1 and 3 years - every Tuesday and Thursday morning at 10.00. Please call Cindy 237483 or Yuko 303070 (Japanese speaker)
Pattaya Panthers Rugby Club Training Tuesday nights at 18.00 hrs for the ladies touch football team, 19.00 hrs men's Rugby team every other night at Delaney's Pattaya. Contact Kim Fletcher (038) 710641-3
Rayong Ladies Circle Meets for coffee second Thursday of the month (usually). Meets for lunch last Thursday of the month. Call Membership Secretaries: Norah Morgan Tel.880573 Brenda Fermandes Tel. 601537
Rotary Club of Jomtien-Pattaya (In English) Meets Wednesdays 18.30 hrs at the "Rotary Room" in the Royal Cliff Grand Hotel. President: Bancha Mungchana Tel. (038) 410411-2
Rotary Club of Pattaya (In English) Meet Monday 19.00 p.m. at Town-in-Town Hotel, Central Road. President: Sousiree Chanchailert Tel. (038) 428305
Singing Group "Seaboard Sound" Contact Monika Rottmann, Tel. 225903. Reahearsals are Mondays from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and after that for Barbershop music from 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.
Veterans of Foreign Wars Second Wednesday of every month 13.00 p.m. at Diana Inn, Second Road
Y.W.C.A. Meet as notified. Call Khun Jiraporn on Tel (038) 423662, 421475
