Travel Fair Guide

1. Sghtseeing
Animals & zoos:
Underwater World Pattaya (Tel. +66-38756879; on Sukhumvit Road, 15 minutes from town centre);
Elephant Village (elephant shows and elephant jungle rid... More>>>

1. Sghtseeing
Animals & zoos:
Underwater World Pattaya (Tel. +66-38756879; on Sukhumvit Road, 15 minutes from town centre);
Elephant Village (elephant shows and elephant jungle rides);
Sriracha Tiger Zoo (30 min. drive north of Pattaya; Various shows inclusive of tiger feeding and show, crocodile wrestling, and elephant shows);
Million Years Stone Park & Pattaya Crocodile Farm (15 minute drive from central Pattaya; A expansive compound comprising a crocodile farm, a petting zoo, a rock garden, a collection of Bonsai trees, and a host of shows, like Crocodile round-ups, as well as fire-swallowing and magic shows)

Parks, playgrounds and gardens:
Nong Nooch Tropical Garden (15 minutes east of town centre; Widely recognized as the most beautiful garden in Southeast Asia);
Mini Siam (replicas of iconic structures from Thailand and Europe on a miniature scale of 1:25);
Pattaya Water Park (north of Jomtien Beach; With an amusement park, Jacuzzi and a gigantic slide).

Museums and galleries:
Bottle Art Museum (more than 300 miniature architecture contained in glass bottles of different shapes);
Ripley's Believe It Or Not museum (on the third floor of Royal Garden Plaza);
Gems Gallery (on North Pattaya Road; One of several "World's Biggest" jewelry stores).

Religious sites:
Buddha Hill (Pattaya Bay coastline viewpoint with Pattaya's biggest Buddha statue at the summit);
Sanctuary of Truth (an unfinished ancient wooden temple).

2. Sports and recreation
Diving:
Dive shops: Adventure Divers and Watersports; Dave's Divers Den; Neptune Dive Centre; Seafari Dive Center
Dive sites: Ko Man Wichai and Ko Rin islands, Hardeep and the Bremen shipwreck sites.
Golfing:
The Mini Golf Pub (Thappraya Road, Buddha Hill);
Pattaya City Golf (at the Nova Lodge Hotel).
Horse riding:
Horseshoe Point Resort & Country Club (One of South-East Asia's largest and most respected riding schools);
Outdoor Riding Stables Pattaya (in the mountainous area east of Pattaya);
Pattaya Riding Club
Motorsports:
Bira International Circuit (2 and 4 wheel race events at weekends)
K.R. Go-Kart;
Pattaya Kart Speedway;
Siam Karting Circuit.
Waterskiing:
Best site: the northern and southern parts of Pattaya beach and Jomtien beach
Windsurfing:
Best site: Jomtien Beach
Other sports:
Bungee jumping; game fishing; parasailing; sailing; tennis, etc.

3. Nightlife and entertainment
Popular bar and club venues:
Walking Street; Soi Pattayaland 1 (Soi 13/3); Soi Pattayaland 2 (Soi 13/4); Soi Pattayaland 3; Soi 7 & Soi 8; Soi Yodsak (Soi 6); Second Road (around the Soi 2 & Soi 3 junctions);
Cabaret shows:
Alcazar (Popular ladyboy show)
Tiffany's Show (Miss Tiffany's Universe Pageant every May; beauty queen competition, and big name entertainment);
Malibu (low-key, open-air).
Cinemas:
SF Multiplex (Central Festival (Big-C); six theatres; 90 baht);
SF Multiplex (Royal Garden Plaza; two theatres; 10-20 bah).
Muay Thai (Thai boxing):
Fairtex Muay Thai Sportclub & Resort;
Pattaya Kombat Village (Muay Thai Training School);
Sitpholek Boxing Centre;
Tony's Gym & Muay Thai Academy;
Sealand Bar Complex (On Beach Road, right at the entrance of Walking Street).

4. Shopping
Central Festival Centre (Big-C department store, and an IT Corner);
Mike Shopping Mall (souvenirs stalls, fashion items stores, a department store, food court, and a rooftop public swimming pool);
P.S. Plaza (Tops supermarket and P.S. Bowling)
Royal Garden Plaza (adjacent to the Pattaya Marriott Hotel);
Tuk.Com/Com City (Tops supermarket and electronics).

Thais always say that they have three seasons: hot, hotter, and hottest. This is very true in Pattaya, a place particularly known for its limitless fun in the sun. It is hot and dry from November t... More>>>

Thais always say that they have three seasons: hot, hotter, and hottest. This is very true in Pattaya, a place particularly known for its limitless fun in the sun. It is hot and dry from November to February, hotter and wetter from March to May, and the hottest and wettest during the monsoon season from July throughout October.
No matter which season you're in Pattaya, the rule of thumb is, remain yourself hydrated and let your skin breathe easily. Because of the heat and humidity, you'll sweat a lot and change your clothes very often, so drink as much as possible and wear loose fitting cotton clothes and comfortable footwear. Man-made fibers are ill-advised as far as what's proper to wear in Pattaya is concerned.
T-shirts, shorts and sandals are the perfect choices no matter you're to roam the city streets or to wade out to get into speedboats. Beachwear, sunglasses, and sun lotion are surely necessary as sandy beaches and swaying palms are unavoidable in Pattaya, so are the trendy nightclubs and fabulous restaurants, where smart casual wear will do just fine. Umbrella for rainy season, additional sets of clothes for changing and functional clothing for visiting religious sites for formal occasions are optional items you can consider packing up, or shopping around Pattaya for.

1. Thai Food
PIC Kitchen:
Tel: +66 38 428374, +66 38 428387
Location: 255 Soi 5, near the Jazz Pit
Divine traditional Thai food in classic Thai pavilion setting with an absolute p... More>>>

1. Thai Food
PIC Kitchen:
Tel: +66 38 428374, +66 38 428387
Location: 255 Soi 5, near the Jazz Pit
Divine traditional Thai food in classic Thai pavilion setting with an absolute privacy.
Ruen Thai:
Tel: +66 38 425911
Location: Soi 2, Pattaya 2 Rd
Unique Thai cuisine with unique garden setting and Thai dance shows.
Siam Elephant:
Tel: +66 38 428678-81
Location: Siam Bayshore Resort, at the Bali Hai pier end of Walking Street
Ravishing al fresco or elegant air-conditioned dining setting, with elephant theme cutlery and landscape.
Sugar Hut:
Tel: +66 38 51686
Location: Sugar Hut Resort, Thappraya Rd, towards Jomtien Beach
Classic Thai food in an impressive fine-dining ambiance;The most upscale of the Thai restaurants recommended
Vientiane Restaurant:
Tel: +66 (38) 411298
Location: 485/18 Pattaya Second Road
Thailand, Indonesian, Chinese, seafood as well as western cuisine with Laotian influence.

2. Indian Food
Ali Baba:
Tel: +66 38 429262
Location: 1/13-14 Central Pattaya Road, Opposite the Nova Lodge Hotel
Good quality Indian restaurant with a fine selection of authentic North Indian dishes, including the Tandoori Chicken and extensive vegetarian choices
The Maharani:
Tel: +66 38 250421
Fabulous restaurant in a fabulous resort hotel, with a fabulous array of Indian food on the menu.
Sher-e-Punjab Restaurant:
Tel: +66 38 364218
Location: Beach Road, near Soi 11 and the Subway
Tandoori, curries & vegetarian Indian food at moderate prices.

3. Chinese food
The Rice Mill:
Tel: +66 38 412120
Location: Pattaya Marriott Hotel & Spa, Royal Garden Plaza, Beach Road
One of the most popular Chinese restaurant in the area, with central location, moderate price and an all-you-can-eat buffet on weekends.
The Mez:
Tel: +66 38 259888
Location: Sheraton Hotel Pattaya, 437 Phra Tamnak Road
Beautiful restaurant in romantic waterfront setting and trendy contemporary style.
Morco Pola Chinese Restaurant:
Tel: +66 38 428155-6
Location: Montien Hotel, Second Road
Master chef prepared Shanghainese and Szechuan food enjoyed in elegant dining hall or private dining rooms.

4. Japanese Food
Daidomon:Tel: +66 38 412137; Location: Big C, Royal Garden Plaza Resort;
Itaro Restaurant: Tel: +66 (38) 361 115; Location: 463/90-92 Srinakorn Center,North Pattaya Road;
Yamato Restaurant: Tel: +66 (38) 429 658; Location: Soi Yamato near Soi Post Office.

5. Seafood
The Lobster Pot:
Tel: +66 38 426083
Location: 228 Walling Street, Soi 14, South Pattaya
Lots of lobster and a fine selection of other seafood, steak and Thai food, with the right price and right atmosphere.
King Seafood Restaurant:
Tel: +66 38 429459
Location: Soi 15, Walking Street, just off Beach Road in South Pattaya
Seafood specialties cooked in continental, Chinese and Thai styles.
Kung Seafood Restaurant:
Tel: +66 38 231226-34 ext 1319
Location: Sigma Hotel, 64 Moo 1, Najomtien Beach Pattaya
Enjoy special seafood menu with special prices for lunch or dinner every Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

6. European food
Bruno's (best-established and hottest places in town to enjoy classy reasonably expensive French cuisine and an extensive wine-list);
La Mer Restaurant (Mediterranean Cuisine);
La Gritta (Fine Italian cuisine and seafood dishes);
Rossini (Fine restaurant with intimate surroundings and a menu strong on Italian food);
Zeppelin (German restaurant specialized in Picked pork knuckle with sauerkraut);
Alt Heidelberg (sausage and sauerkraut on the Beach road);
Ciao (home-made pasta);
JJ Pizza Bar (reasonably priced decent authentic Italian pizza cooked in wood fire ovens);
Toscana (trattoria with a gardened beachfront location).

7. USA-Mexican food
Henry J. Bean's (pricey but excellent steaks on Beach Road near Amari Orchid Resort);
Manhattan Steakhouse (near the junction of Thappraya & Pratamnak Roads);
Hard Rock Cafe (in the grounds of the Hard Rock Hotel, with an essentially American menu);
Captain's Corner (Grand Texan Style BBQ);
Cafe New Orleans (Cajun & Creole food, steaks, seafood and pasta);
Bob's BBQ & Grill (best place to go for a Hamburger or BBQ in all of Pattaya)
Subway (four locations in Pattaya for foot-long sandwich).

8. Vegetarian
Five Star J. Restaurant (100% vegetarian, small, inexpensive and quality indoor place that's and has a vegetarian owner/manager who speaks good English; also caters for vegans - open 09:00-21:00.
Cafe New Orleans ("international vegetarian adventure buffet" hosted by Vegetarian Club of Pattaya at 18:00 on the second Tuesday every month).

1. Deluxe

Hard Rock Hotel:
Tel: +66 38 428755
320 rooms in total; Rates from approximately 4,400 baht
On Pattaya Beach Road, overlooking the Gulf of Thailand and fronting the Pa... More>>>

1. Deluxe

Hard Rock Hotel:
Tel: +66 38 428755
320 rooms in total; Rates from approximately 4,400 baht
On Pattaya Beach Road, overlooking the Gulf of Thailand and fronting the Pattaya Beach; Steps from entertainment and shopping area along the beachfront road; Musical themed rooms; Extensive private grounds, with a 2000 sq meter outdoor pool with an man-made sand beach, and an outdoor rock climbing wall;

Pattaya Marriott Resort and Spa:
Tel: +66 38 412120
286 rooms in total; Rates from approximately 5.500 baht.
On Pattaya Beach Road; In the heart of the central shopping district; Right next to Royal Garden Plaza shopping complex; Very convenient to the happening entertainment and nightlife on Walking Street and Pattayaland; An opulent oceanfront hotel with a traditional Thai decor, tranquil tropical garden setting and international standard of service;

Dusit Resort Pattaya Hotel:
Tel: +66 38 425611-7
462 rooms in total; Rates from approximately 5,200 baht.
On the more secluded north end of Pattaya Beach Road; Balconied rooms with views of the landscaped tropical garden or the spectacular Pattaya Bay; A Jack Nicklaus-designed golf course close by; A deluxe hotel blending the excitement and efficiency of a metropolitan chain hotel and the wholesome recreation and relaxation of a seaside resort;

Amari Orchid Resort Pattaya:
Tel: +66 38 428161
236 rooms in total; Rates from approximately 4.600 baht.
Near the northernmost corner of Pattaya Beach Road; Rooms with garden, ocean, or pool views; 5 minutes away from north Pattaya??s entertainment area, including the renowned Tiffany??s Cabaret; A family-friendly first-class hotel providing all the creature comforts of a fine living and all the conveniences of a incentive business trip.

2.First-Class

Siam Bayview Hotel:
Tel: +66 38 423871-5
272 rooms in total; Rates from approximately 2.800 baht.
On Pattaya Beach Road, overlooking the Pattaya Bay in Central Pattaya and extending to Pattaya Second Road; Convenient to in-town shopping and entertainment;

Montien Hotel Pattaya:
Tel: +66 38 428155-6
On Pattaya Second Road, slap-bang in the center of the action-packed Pattaya Beach; Rooms with a Thai decor motif; All anticipated facilities for business functions, themed parties and other special occations; An ideal choice to enjoy the beach, nightlife, shopping, family attractions with ease; 300 rooms in total; Rates from approximately 3.400 baht.

A-One The Royal Cruise Hotel:
Tel: +66 38 259555
466 rooms in total; Rates from approximately 2,400 baht
On Pattaya Beach Road in North Pattaya; A landmark Pattaya hotel with a distinctive cruise liner design and nautical-themed rooms; Walking distance from Soi 2 shopping and nightlife, including the Central Festival Centre, Big-C department store, IT Junction and a number of popular beer bars and go-go bars.

3. Standard

Asia Pattaya Hotel:
Tel: +66 38 250401-11
320 rooms in total; Rates from 1,700 baht
In Pattaya Hill area, between South Pattaya and Jomtien Beach; 3 km to the City Centre; A 22 acre exotic gardens situated high on a beachfront cliff, consisting of a full selection of facilities for fine dining, drinking, dancing, and all kinds of recreational activities imaginable; Rooms with a view of the sea and the surrounding islands, or the lush hills and private golf course; A vacation paradise with much comfort, privacy, tranquility, activity and good value to spare;

Sunbeam Hotel:
Tel: +66 38 427120-9
256 rooms in total; Rate from 1,100 baht
On Soi 7, between Pattaya Beach Road and Pattaya Second Road; Close to a great number of open-air beer bars, a handful of go-go bars, a few travel agencies, convenience stores and the tremendous "Night Out" complex, which are concentrating Soi 7, Soi 8 and Pattaya Second Road; Convenient standard city hotel soothed by the sea.

Sawadee Sea View:
Tel: +66 38 711079, +66 38 710566
157 rooms in total; Rates from 700 baht
On Pattaya 2nd Road; 5 minutes walk to Central Pattaya Beach; A small and comfortable budget hotel in the middle of everything, including the beach, nightlife, and shopping hotspots; A perfect solution for long-stay holidaymakers who are looking for the ideal combination of convenience, comfort and affordability.

1. By car
With your own vehicle or a rental car, you can reach Pattaya by driving along the Bangna-Trat Highway (Highway No. 34) and Sukhumvit Highway (Highway No. 3) via Bangpakong, Chonbu... More>>>

1. By car
With your own vehicle or a rental car, you can reach Pattaya by driving along the Bangna-Trat Highway (Highway No. 34) and Sukhumvit Highway (Highway No. 3) via Bangpakong, Chonburi and Sri Racha.
This journey will normally take about 80-90 minutes if you set off from the Suvarnabhumi Airport, or 2-2.5 hours if you start from downtown Bangkok.
If you opt for Highway 36, the new Chon Buri - Pattaya - Rayong route or the motorway from Rama 9 Road, you can avoid a lot of traffic in the Chonburi section of the Bangna-Trat Highway.
By this way, the journey will be cut short by 20-30 minutes.

2. By taxi

From Bangkok:
Official meter-taxi prices range from 1500 baht to 1000 baht, depending on where in Bangkok you head off the taxi and where in Pattaya you head for.
This journey takes about 90-120 minutes.

From Suvarnabhumi Airport:
Official meter-taxi prices range from 1050 baht to 1100 baht, plus the 60 baht highway toll.
This journey will take about 80-90 minutes.

You can always negotiate to agree on a lower end of the range.

3. By bus

From Bangkok:
Air-conditioned and non-air-conditioned buses ply between North Pattaya Road bus station and Bangkok's Eastern (Ekamai) Bus Terminal (Ekkamai), Northern (Moh Chit) Bus Terminal on Kamphaengphet Road and Southern (Sai Tai Mai) Bus Terminal on Borommarat Chonnani Road throughout the day.
Departure time, fare and duration:
The Eastern Bus Terminal- Pattaya: 5:20am-11:00pm; 117 baht; 2-2.5 hours.
Call 0 2391 2504, 0 2391 8097 for more details.
The Northern Bus Terminal- Pattaya: 5:00am-8:00pm; 117 baht (121 baht for tollway alternative route); 2-2.5 hours.
Call 0 2936 2852 to 66, 0 2936 3666 for more details.
The Southern Bus Terminal- Pattaya: 5:30am, 8:30am, 10:00am, 12:00, 2:00pm, 4:00pm, 6:30pm; 117 baht;
Call 0 2894 6122 for more details.

From Suvarnabhumi Airport:
There are air-conditioned buses and minibuses go directly from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Pattaya.
Departure time and fare: 9:00am, 1:00pm, 5:00pm; 106 baht
For more information, contact Suvarnabhumi's Public Transportation Centre on 0 2134 4099, 0 2132 9171.

Most hotels in Bangkok can arrange bus services to Pattaya too.
Contact the tour desk at your hotel for details.

4. By train
There is a daily train service departing Bangkok's Hualamphong Train Station at 6:50am and arriving at Pattaya Train Station at 10:18am, and returning via Pattaya at 2:21pm and terminating back in Bangkok at 5:40pm, provided it's a weekday and everything is in favorable condition.
This journey will take about 3.30 hours and 31 baht.
For more details, contact Hualamphong Train Station on +66 2 223 3762, Pattaya Train Station on +66-38429285, or The State Railways of Thailand on 1690 or 0-2223-7010, 0-2223-7020.

5. By air
U-Tapao Airport: at Sattahip, 30km south of Pattaya, just off the Sukhumvit highway, oftentimes mistakenly called Pattaya Airport.
U-Tapao Airport currently only handles the scheduled flights operated by Bangkok Airways to/from Ko Samui, Phuket, and the Siem Reap - Angkor International Airport in Cambodia.
For more information, contact U-Tapao Airport on +66-38245295, or the Bangkok Airways on 0 2229 3456-63.

1. High season
Pattaya??s tourist high season is around Christmas-New Years (late-January to mid-February) period, which coincides neatly with the season of best weather. Typically, prices ... More>>>

1. High season
Pattaya??s tourist high season is around Christmas-New Years (late-January to mid-February) period, which coincides neatly with the season of best weather. Typically, prices for everything would soar considerably during this period of time. So book your lodging and everything necessary well in advance.
2. Health and safety
Despite its slightly elevated administrative propaganda and the reportedly family-hostile sex tourism industry, Pattaya is actually as safe as the rest of Thailand- which is quite safe. For most of the time, you can always happily and safely enjoy all that Pattaya has to offer no matter what your age and gender. Taking precautions can nevertheless make your trip easier and more enjoyable.
Health issue:
As far as health issue is concerned, sunburn, sunstroke, dehydration and diarrhoea could be the most common health risks.
A combination of stressful long-haul air/road travel, long hours of exposure to the heavy equatorial heat and humidity, overexertion in outdoor recreational activities, lack of liquid, lack of fitness and relaxation, consumption of unfamiliar/unhygienic food/drinking water, and overdose, can all lead to some physical upset among certain people of certain age.
So it's a good idea to consult your foreign travel advisory bureau for some useful advices, check with your local hospital so as to have necessary vaccinations and bring an adequate supply of specific medication with you.
There has been a lot of press coverage of HIV/AIDS, as well as dengue fever and bird flu infection in more and more southeastern Asian countries. While dengue fever and bird flu can hardly exist in a tourist destination as well-established as Pattaya, there is likely to be a higher risk of STDs in Pattaya due to its prevalent sex industry. So if you are the type to be offended, be careful.
Safety issue:
Although violent crime such as mugging or robbery is uncommon in Pattaya, tourists are more commonly encountered by swindles (being ripped off or fake gem scams, in particular), pick-pocketing and jewelry and bag snatching. Sometimes, bar girls or ladyboys are in for such petty crimes. While for most people, the most hazardous aspect of a Pattaya trip could be the nightmare traffic.
It is very inadvisable to carry valuables in the crowds, expose large sum of cash in public, travel alone in poorly lit or secluded areas, particularly when it's very late at night, or stick around accident black spots such as the Dolphin Roundabout vicinity, the junction of Beach Road and Central Pattaya Road, and the junction of Beach Road / Walking Street and South Pattaya Road.
3.Other regulations
As with all of Thailand, Pattaya police show a "zero tolerance" attitude towards drug trafficking and trade. Gambling is also illegal in Pattaya.