Pattaya Travel and Destination Guide

What to see in Pattaya

Central Pattaya: the liveliest area of Pattaya with a 3km stretch of beach and numerous sois full of bars and clubs: A major tourist destination.

Jomtien: quieter and more family orientated than Central Pattaya, Jomtien beach offers all the amenities and entertainments of nearby Pattaya while allowing for a quiet escape.

What to do in Pattaya

Nightlife: Find out what all the talk is about and hot the town in Pattaya, engaging in its offerings to any degree you see fit, and remembering that nothing is as it seems.

Be entertained: it’s holiday central so there are plenty of tourist orientated attractions to keep you and the family entertained. You won’t be bored in Pattaya.

What to see in Pattaya Beach

Royal Plaza Garden: the best mall in Pattaya. The building occupies all the way from road one to two and it hosts the Marriott hotel and international shopping.

Ripley's Believe It or Not, on the third and last floor of Royal Plaza Garden, this is a fascinating collection of weird and wonderful facts from around the world.

What to do in Pattaya Beach

Live it up: Central is the busiest area of Pattaya with lively soi (small streets) swamped with bars and entertainment activities that connect both main roads.

Coffee by the beach: At the beach side there is a branch of the World of Coffee with a decent view of the sea, and Black Canyon Coffee. At the waterfront there are branches of Chicken Treat, Burger King, Hägen Dazs, McDonald's, and KFC.

What to see in Jomtien

Jomtien Beach:The 6-kilometre long Jomtien beach, largely straight, is cleaner and quieter than Pattaya beach is enjoyed by families and friends alike.

Watersports: these make a great spectator sport and Jomtien is very popular with windsurfers and watersports enthusiasts, largely because the area enjoys brisk and fresh breezes.

What to do in Jomtien

Paintball: this all action game is available at Jomtien Palm Beach and is a strategic war game played with harmless and fun paint.

 Bungee Jump: rack up the nerve to take the plunge at Jomtien Palm Beach with this mighty drop – it’s a moment you’ll never forget.

What to see in Pattaya

Pattaya Festival: usually held at the middle of April to promote tourism and Pattaya's reputation. Floral floats are paraded along the streets. The Miss Pattaya Beauty contest is also held.

Chonburi Buffalo Races: held in Chon Buri during October every year. The water buffalo is one of the mainstays in the life of a Thai farmer, but in this annual event it is put to more amusing uses.

What to do in Pattaya

Dining: Dolphin Roundabout, North Pattaya and Na Klua Bay offer a quieter atmosphere in contrast with the bustling beach road in Central and South and are full of classy restaurants.

The Wan Lai Festival: the Songkran festival allows participants to cool themselves off from the heat and celebrate the Thai New Year.

What to see in South Pattaya

Malls: You're in Thailand, so you know that shopping is never far away. For Pattaya's best selection of electronics under one roof, see the Tuk.Com and Com City on South Pattaya Road.

Bars: You’re in Pattaya, so see what all the fuss is about. Check out the bars that stretch into this area of Pattaya and drink and be merry.

What to do in South Pattaya

Play sports: Pattaya is the centre of sport in Thailand, with outdoor volleyball, tennis, football and golf tournaments seemingly going on all year round.

Work out: Tony's Gym & Muay Thai Academy on third road is a modern air-con gym oriented more towards the body-building brigade, also offering a spa, sauna, and steam room.