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| Pattaya Travel Guide Edit This The best resource for sights, hotels, restaurants, bars, what to do and see Pattaya Beach Pattaya Beach Ode au persil Located 147 kilometers southeast of Bangkok or only about two-hour drive, Pattaya is Thailand's premier beach resort and annually attracts hundreds of thousand of pleasure-seeking tourist from all over the world. Visitors can windsurf, water ski, swim, sunbath, snorkel, sail, or take trips to offshore coral islands. They can rent water scooters to explore Pattaya bay, and motorcycles and jeeps to explore neighbouring-beaches. Pattaya boasts an incredible choice of accommodation to suit every pocket. Facilities range from air conditioned opulence to basic simplicity. Essentially, the visitor has the choice of luxury hotels with private-beaches; bayside hotels and bungalow; and "inland" economy-class hotels and guest houses. Pattaya offers some of Thailand's choicest seafood in several specialty restaurants. Steak houses and fast-food outlets provide attractive alternatives and gourmets and gourmands alike find satisfaction in restaurants featuring French, Italian, Swiss, German, Hungarian, Scandinavian, English, Indian, Moslem, Japanese, Chinese and Thai Cuisines. From families to individual visitors, Pattaya offers something for everyone and all the ingredients for a truly memorable holiday. Also worth a look is close by Jomtien beach about 3 kms south. This is a rapidly developing area with emphasis on beach life rather than sleaze. There are several excellent golf courses within 15 minutes taxi ride including the 27 hole Phoenix, and the excellent Pattaya Country Club (check for sport days which include a free lunch and a round for 15 dollars) Further south (30 mins) is the Navy course near Sattahip, this is beautiful and still cheap (18 holes for 25 dollars). ________Sights Edit This Pattaya is working very hard on cleaning up its bad reputation as a sex resort. The message is now loud and clear that such behavior is no longer acceptable and anyone foolish enough to think come and get away with is mistaken. Nevertheless Pattaya is still a party city for people looking for legal fun. It is like an a la carte menu, each visitor can choose those items that suit their taste. And there is a lot to do in Pattaya both in the daytime and at night. Apart from the obvious choice of going to the beach to relax and swim why not try some of the entertainment park in and around the City. [Add Sight] Sri Racha Tiger Zoo Edit This The Born Free Foundation has long been publicly critical of the conditions Sri Racha Tiger Zoo and the zoo is now receiving more bad press: a government official is facing serious disciplinary charges after authorising the export of 100 tigers from the zoo to a Chinese theme park (see below for links to that story). And on 1st May a teenage worker at the zoo died after being mauled by six tigers in front of more than 100 shocked tourists. "She passed away in hospital," a spokeswoman from the Sri Racha Tiger Zoo southeast of Bangkok said, declining to elaborate on the attack that more.. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 341 Moo 3, Nongham, Sri Racha, Chonburi Nong Noch Tropical Garden Edit This Nong Noch Tropical Gardens is actually known for its "Cultural Show". There are three daily shows. What is not so widely known is that the primary business of Nong Noch is Architectural Landscaping and a Tropical Nursery. Tel: +66-38-709358-8, Fax: +66-38- 238160 type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 163 Sukhumvit Rd, Sattahip, Chonburi Khao Kheaw Open Zoo Edit This Animals include bears, elephants, buffaloes, monkeys, snakes. The key attraction is the huge aviary. This structure covers over 100 acres and houses more than 100 different kinds of birds type: general World66 rating: [rate it] Elephant Village Edit This The Elephant Village is a place where you can go elephant riding and see elephants at work. Tel: +66-38-428645-8, 428158, Fax: 66-38+423031. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 54/1 Moo 2, Nongprue, Banglamung, Pattaya Ripley's World of Entertainment Edit This This amusement park might offer you a nice change from hanging around at the beach and its good fun for kids. Address: Tel: 66-38-710485-7, Fax: 66-38- 412319. type: general World66 rating: [rate it] address: 218 Moo 10 Beach Rd, Pattaya, Chonburi _________Getting Around Edit This Taxi is the most popular way around in Pataya. It will cost around 10 to 100 baht per person depending on the lenght of your journey. Walking is not advisable on main roads as there are open sewers. _______Getting There Edit This Air The vast majority of tourists going to Patttaya are unaware that the resort does have U-Tapo Airport at Sattahip. Currently the only scheduled flights are operated by Bangkok Airways to and from Koh Samui. Bus The easiest and most popular way to reach Pattaya is by bus. From the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) there are departure every 30 mins by air-conditioned bus from 5am until 10pm. The one way fare is Baht 77. From the Northern Bus Terminal (Morchit II) there are departure again every 30 mins from 5am until 7pm with a one way fare of Baht 78. Train Few visitors to Pattaya are aware that the city does have a railway station. It is north of Sukhumvit Rd close to the Siam Country Club. One train a day leaves Bangkok Railway Station (Hualamphong) at 7am and takes 5 hours to works its way down to Pattaya. For more details call (66-2) 223-7010, 223-7020. _________Nightlife and Entertainment Edit This The nightlife of Pattaya is linked to a large extent to commercial sex. It continues to attract a large numbers of (male) visitors from overseas. Germans and Scandinavians lead the pack. [Add Entertainment place] Tejinderpal Singh Miglani Edit This The Tiffany show in Pattaya is a must watch. Entertaining and grand is what comes to mind when you describe it. The show promises one hour of music, song, dance, great costumes and fabulously beautiful actors. The one hour show showcases cultures of some of the important countries in Asia through a song and dance sequence about each. There are presentations from the cultures of India, Korea, Thailand (of course), Vietnam, China and other countries - all performed by the same set of actors. Some of the actors are supposed to be transvestites but they say it is more.. type: Theatres World66 rating: [rate it] |
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Guide Pattaya Travel Guide and Pattaya Travel Information - TravelPuppy.com ‘The south-west wind’ It means the "south-west monsoon wind" and is properly pronounced "Patti-yah" not "Patt-eye-yah". This destination is approximately 150km from Bangkok and has become 1 of the more popular beaches in the world. There are more than one million of travellers enjoying Pattaya's tourist attractions each year, and this number keeps growing. Though its spicy nightlife is criticised, Pattaya has satisfied travellers' needs in a way that few other places can match. Pattaya's main beach stretches over 4 km's, starting at the Amari Orchid Resort, the 'quiet end', and ending at South Pattaya "strip" in a lively shopping area where there are most of the discos and nightlife. Jomtien, a longer beach, an ideal place for water sport lovers, is a short drive away towards the south. Pattaya is easily reached by car from Bangkok. It is in just over 2 hours using a good long highway, and this can avoid the expense of air connections. Utapao Airport, constructed to handle B52's during the Vietnam War, is the airport in Pattaya that can accept long haul charter aircraft such as 747's with ease. The airport is about 45 minutes drive from the centre of Pattaya. The resort-city enjoys the sunshine throughout the year, and suffers few of the extreme weather conditions that can ruin holidays elsewhere. The cost of similar hotels in Pattaya is mostly cheaper than Phuket and Samui, which makes it good value for money. Pattaya has a wide selection of water and land-based sporting activities, great eating outlets, good entertainment spots, and a number of recreation facilities. Nobody will get bored staying in Pattaya. One last aspect add to the appeal - a number of offshore islands with deserted beaches, that makes it possible to merge 'Robinson Crusoe' activities with all the enjoyment of a beach resort. A short taxi ride away will bring you into all the pleasures of the Thai countryside, and many excursions to tourist attractions are widely provided, as well as trips to Bangkok, which can be done in a day. _________ Pattaya Business Profile Pattaya Business Overview - TravelPuppy.com Pattaya Economy Pattaya is Thailand's biggest beach resort and tourism is by far the largest industry in Pattaya. Without tourism Pattaya would probably still be a small fishing village. As far back as 40 years ago, Pattaya did not exist except for a handful of fishing communities. The only industry apart from fishing was salt farming, just to the north of the present city in Naklua (literally meaning 'salt fields'). Pattaya's growth as a resort owes its beginnings to the Vietnam War. The U.S. military selected Pattaya as a center to send its troops on Rest and Relaxation. As the development continued, people from Bangkok began to make the 3 to 4 hour journey to Pattaya, and its status as Thailand's first and largest beach resort was assured. Pattaya's economy has also profited from the Thai government's Eastern Seaboard Development Programme and the discovery of small reserves of natural gas in the Gulf of Thailand. Although there are no factories or processing plants in the city itself , its proximity to Laem Chabang and Rayong means that Pattaya acts as a center for shopping and entertainment for the people who are employed in the area. This includes a large expat community, a many of whom choose to live in Pattaya. Business As is the rest of Thailand, most senior businesspeople in large or international companies will speak English but it is not so common in smaller companies. The atmosphere is slightly more casual than in Bangkok. Office hours: 8.30 am to 5.00 pm Monday to Friday. Conferences and Conventions Pattaya boasts excellent facilities in the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (PEACH), a state of the art exhibition centre, capable of handling large events such as trade shows, sports, product launches etc. for up to 5,800 people. Telephone: (66 38) 250421 Fax: (66 38) 250511, 250513 Email: info@peachthailand.com ____________ Pattaya Culture Guide Pattaya Culture Guide - TravelPuppy.com Thai culture is profoundly and firmly rooted in religious and historical traditions of the Thais, and it has a deep and strong influence on the way of people life. Thai cultural habits are different from those accepted in the West. Thai people greet each other by a salutation known as Wai, rather than by shaking hands as western people do. Thais call this gesture of bowing Sawadee, and this is 1 of the 1st things they teach their children. It makes their parents very proud to see their little babies bowing. All greetings, such as: Hello, Hi, How do you do, Welcome, Good morning, etc., including Good bye and See you later, are also Sawadee in Thai. The Thai language uses the gender markers that distinguish a way of speaking for men and women. Hospitality is the significance of Thai's nature. Guests are normally welcome into houses or offices with a glass of water. Restaurant guests will also be served up a glass of cold water, although they don't order. Before entering a Thai house as well as Buddhist temples, please make sure that you have taken off your shoes. The same goes in traditional Thai restaurants where guests sit on the floor. Many Thais sit on the floor when having their meals and most houses don't have beds, just the mattresses. Thai table manners and the way dishes are prepared and served, have its entirely different way. Generally, in Thai restaurants spoon with a fork will be given to a guest for the main meal and and short spoon with small bowl for soups. Knives are not provided, because the food is already cut down into small enough pieces, or could be easily sliced by spoon. The goal is to eat with a spoon in your right hand and a fork in your left, to help push foods onto the spoon. Chopsticks will be provided when guests order noodle dishes. The knife and fork will be normally provided when guest orders steaks or western food dishes. Rice is the main staple in Thai-style dining and it is always prepared as the classic Thai steamed rice called Khao Soway, and served on a plate or in small bowls from which you put it into your plate. Except deserts, all dishes are served in no particular order, just as soon as they are ready, and are eaten all together. A typical Thai dinner comprises several dishes placed and occasionally even cooked (fondue) on the table, and are eaten by taking small portions from selected dishes and topping the rice in your plate. For drinks, other than iced water, Thais prefer to accompany their meals with some beer or whisky on the rocks with soda, rather than wines. Thais like to add spice not only in the food they eat, but also find ways to add spice and excitement to everything they do, even in simple daily routine things. Thais respect their elder people and refer to the oldsters as Pee, which means the elder brother or sister. It is also common to call youngsters as Nong, which means the younger brother or sister. When in restaurants or similar places, it is polite and advisable to call the waiters waitress Pee or Nong, rather than a waiter. All Thai people have nicknames which will be called in unofficial, casual places. In contrast to their real names, which are quite long and hard to pronounce, Thai nicknames, consist of single syllable sounds: Aoi, Bua, Boom, Gai, Goong, Nok, Moo, Tao, Lek, Nam, Pla, Gob, Som, Tae, Pook and so on. Some of these are kind of hilarious, for instance, Gai means Chicken, yet no offence is intended or taken. Travellers will not see Thai couples embracing, hugging, kissing or anything like that on streets or in public areas. It is unsuitable in Thai society. Any display of emotions in public, particularly when affected by loud speaking or noisy arguing, is considered disrespectful. Thailand is an open and very friendly modern society that embraces almost everything that comes its way, Thai people are rather conservative in regards to the Thai women behavior and dress. In spite of hot weather, vast majority of female office staff wear stockings. It is long standing, yet still a customary tradition that Thai girls make a curtsy to express respect while passing near a man. Shopping habits here are also profoundly differ from the western world. Bargaining is in the nature of Thai folks. In most shops and at stands there are no price tags. One must ask "How much?", which everyone understands and waits for. After you have asked, vendors look at you, assessing your seriousness in purchasing, and then, take out their calculator to enter a starting price accordingly. While keeping an eye on your reactions, they tempt you to enter into the calculator a price worthy for you to pay...they are very experienced professionals in striking a bargain. ___________Pattaya Festival - Events Pattaya Festivals and Events Guide - TravelPuppy.com The enjoyable and lively Pattaya Wan Lai Festival or Songkran Flowing Day (Thai New Year) is best known for its uncontrolled and unlimited public water-throwing traditions, where everyone becomes soaking legally. The fertile lands of the nearby provinces make for a pleasant fruit festival held in May. The progressively popular Pattaya Marathon is held yearly in July in 3 categories: Full Marathon (42.195 kilometres) Half Marathon (21.10 kilometres) and Quarter Marathon (10.55 kilometres) and is open to everyone. An outstanding event is the yearly Buffalo Races which is held in October at Chonburi, located 40 kilometres north of Pattaya. In November, there are full of festivals in Pattaya including beauty contests, floral floats, market stalls, sporting events, and a plethora of carnival-like activities, exhibitions, cultural performances, plus a spectacular display of fireworks on the beach. The Loy Krathong Festival will be celebrated throughout Thailand on the full moon night in November. Thai people and tourists will pay respect to nature by floating banana-leaf "krathong" on the rivers and sea. ___________ Pattaya Airport Pattaya International Airport - TravelPuppy.com The vast majority of tourists going to Pattaya do not normally know that Pattaya has an airport named U-Tapao Airport at Sattahip. Flights are currently available from Phuket and Samui and only chartered flights operated from here. There are taxi and minibus service available at the airport. ______ Pattaya Getting Around Getting Around Pattaya - TravelPuppy.com Travelling around Pattaya is most convenient by minibuses (songthaews) that continually run the Beach Road and Pattaya 2 Road in counterclockwise circuits. There are minibuses running to Naklua and Jomtien areas. Fares are from 10-30 baht depending on the distance and are paid when getting off. Those who wish to be independent and explore Pattaya's countryside and beaches at leisure, there are vehicle rental places offering various types of motorcycles, jeeps and cars. Motorcycle rental is between B150 and B700 per day, relying on size of the bike. Always wear a crash helmet. A jeep rental from a beachfront vendor is about B1,000 per day. Make sure if you have enough gasoline in the tank to get to the nearest gas station, and see whether the brakes work. These beachfront hire vendors will ask you to deposit your passport with them. Bicycles are also available to be hired from beachfront vendors at B100 per day, or about B20 per hour. For those who prefer reputable vehicles with full insurance cover, there are a great choice of car rental companies in Pattaya. Avis is located at the Dusit Resort, in North Pattaya. Budget Car and Truck Rental, and VIA Rent-a Car are other leading names. With international standard services, these companies also provide special deals, tour ideas, maps and other attractions to make your stay easier. For those who do not want to drive, the Image 5 Star Taxi Company provides one way return trips around Pattaya or hour by hour hire. They will pick you up at your condo or hotel with their door to door service. __________Pattaya Nightlife Pattaya Nightlife - TravelPuppy.com Pattaya nightlife can be enjoyable and thrilling. There are a number of discos, transvestite cabarets, karaoke bars, nightclubs, coffee shops, open air bars and restaurants with live music and entertainment compete for attention. Most of the nightlife and entertainment complex are found in South Pattaya, Beach Road, Pattaya 2 Road and Soi Post Office in North Pattaya. Pattayaland Soi 1 and 2, known as “Boys Town”, is the centre of Gay and Go Go Bars. Gourmet restaurants, cocktail lounges, discotheques, nightclubs and supper clubs are provided by the larger hotels in Pattaya. They offer great food, drinks, music and international entertainment which are suitable for family entertainment. Live Music After That Soi 7. After That is a grand beer bar, and its area in front of the band stage is big enough to sashay and to do so in comfort. Drinks are inexpensive and happy hour prices are absurdly low. Bamboo Bar South Pattaya Road. 1 of the few places in Pattaya for people to dance to live music which is not too loud and where the drink's prices are acceptable. Bamboo Bar has been popular for several years. Blues Factory Soi Lucky Star, off Walking Street. Blues Factory has gained a well-deserved reputation for good quality live music in a pleasant setting. Jam nights, blues reviews and rock 'n' roll shows. Elvis Pub Second Road, around the corner from Soi 2. As the name suggests, this venue provides music by the late Elvis Presley. Ritchie Newton, a German-born Elvis impersonator, 1 of only 3,000 or so to come out of the land of lederhosen. 2 shows are performed by him most nights and are normally well accepted. FLB Walking Street. Formerly known as Freelancer Bar, the FLB house band, the Ugly Brothers (yes, they are), have the assembled punters tapping their toes. A good, friendly place with drink's prices that are not over the top. Nice to sit and relax, away from the crowded area. Hopf Brew House Beach Road, at the corner of Soi Yamato (13/1). This high-class dining and drinking venue is furnished in a style of a German brewery. Hopf Brew House is popular among expatriates. Star Music Walking Street. A live band that only a few people seem to listen to is performed here. However, it is an ideal place to sit and watch the comings and goings in Walking Street. Moon River Pub North Pattaya Road. (Thai Garden Resort). Good international bands and artists perform most nights of the week (not on Mondays) as well as restaurant and snooker tables. Sharky's Walking Street. It covers over 2 floors and right on the water at the top end of Walking Street. It features a rock and roll band, food and economy-priced booze. Plenty of seating and some of it overlooks Walking Street. Malibu Soi Post Office, at the corner of Second Road. Renowned for its transvestite shows, a poor imitation of places like Alcazar and Tiffany's, but a good place for those wishing to avoid the Asian hordes who make up the audiences in the latter mentioned establishments. Drinks prices are inexpensive and the atmosphere is laid back. Discos Marine Walking Street. The place to go if you want to find good looking girls and guys. Tony's Entertainment Complex and Cool Spot Walking Street. Quite expensive drinks and pushy service staff don't stop people crowding into this place night after night. It may have a lot to do with the fact that almost every good-looking girl in town makes an appearance here at some time during the night. X-zyte Third Road. A Thai-oriented disco, this well laid-out and club attracts its fair share of foreign merry makers. There are big shows on a big stage that are very attractive. Cabarets Pattaya is an ideal place for cabaret shows. Consisting of songs, dances and comedy routines, Pattaya's cabaret shows are renowned throughout the country and known worldwide. The female dancers are so pretty, lovely and attractive, but, these beautiful women were actually born "male". Their performances are so amusing and magnificent and the settings so fascinating that the show is a must for all visitors to Pattaya. ___________Pattaya Shopping Pattaya Shopping Guide - TravelPuppy.com The shopping experience here is as diverse and fascinating as Bangkok's. Some of the popular shopping spots are the Big C, Mike's Shopping Mall, Lotus Tesco Supermarket, Foodland, Central Festival Shopping Centre the Royal Garden Plaza, home of Ripley's and also popular fast-food outlets. Central Festival Centre deserves a mention for its combination of modern shopping outlets and handicraft stalls representing most provinces in Thailand. Central Festival Centre located on Pattaya 2 Road also has a large supermarket and several restaurants. Gems are another big shopping item. There are first-class stores that sell a wide range of gems and jewellery to suit your budget. All the gems sold in reputable shops such as at Pattaya World Gems are covered by a quality guarantee. The famous 24-hour tailors can be found almost everywhere and hand-made suits and dresses are created over night at bargain prices. Handicraft factories are close to Pattaya, so there are many fine examples of traditional furniture and gifts. Jewellery, silverware, Thai silk, antiques and teak handicrafts are all hallmarks of the shopping experience. For those in search of local products such as handicraft, basketware, dried seafood, can go to the following major markets that are popular among Thai tourists. They are situated outside of Pattaya city. Ang Sila Ang Sila is a village for fishing, located approximately 5 kilometres from Chonburi and it was 1 of the oldest beachfront resorts which is renowned for its stone mortars and animal sculptures, like elephants, horses and tigers. It also has numerous restaurants with seafood. On the seashore, travellers can see villagers shucking fresh oysters. There are also a vast variety of local handicraft available for sale to visitors. It is situated in the same area as Bang Saen Beach. Nong Mon Market Nong Mon Market is renowned for Chonburi's locally made handicrafts and souvenirs and it is about 1 kilometre from the junction leading to Bang Saen. Popular purchases include the many types of dried seafood; kao lam, gluttonous rice baked in bamboo; hormok, spicy steamed fish cakes; hoi-jor, deep fried shrimp cakes; sweetened-banana; taro chips; and sweetened-fruit preserves. You can also purchase rattan and bamboo basketware from Panatnikom, a district famous for its distinctive and elaborate weaving techniques. Nong Mon Market is located in the same district as Bang Saen Beach. Basketware Village Basketware Village is located at Mu 1-11, Tambon Railakthong but mostly a Mu 10 in the area around Wat Kohkaew Klong Luang, around 4 kilometres from the district along the Panamnikom-Chacheongsao Road and continuing right for another 4 kilometres. Ladies' handbags, baskets, betel nut sets, etc. in different colors and designs are made from woven bamboo. They can be easily bought at stalls behind the Municipal Daily Market (Talad Kao) ___________Pattaya Sightseeing Pattaya Sightseeing Guide - TravelPuppy.com Khao Pattaya (Khao Phra Baht) You can enjoy panoramic views of Pattaya City and Pattaya Bay from its peak. A sacred Buddha image is situated on the hilltop. Wat Yansangwararam About 17km south of Pattaya, you can enjoy the serene atmosphere and let your soul quench its thirst. The place is ideal for picnic. Do not miss the Royal Chinese Temple and Museum, admission is 30 baht per person. Up from the temples, the monks have their huts in the forest and follow the steps of Buddha. Enjoy the views from the temple at the top of the hill (more than 200 steps!) and admire the huge (160 by 150 meters) golden Buddha image. Telephone: (038) 237642. The Million years stone park & Pattaya crocodile farm About 8km from Pattaya, the park houses a landscape of native Thai flora and an impressive bonsai garden, a wildlife zoo, crocodiles, and a pool containing giant catfish. Open daily 8.30 am to 6.00 pm. Telephone: (038) 249347-9. Nong Nooch Tropical Garden About 18km south of Pattaya lies a beautifully landscaped park, with orchid nursery, cactus garden and botanical gardens. There is a cultural centre displaying arts, traditional dance ceremonies and crafts of Thailand. The highlights are the elephant show and the mini-zoo. You can go boating on the lake or enjoy swimming at the pool. Pattaya office is on Central Pattaya Road: Telephone: 429321, Fax: 422958. Pattaya Elephant Village About 20 minutes drive from Pattaya. The village elephants display forestry skills, play football, re-enact the war elephant parade and also demonstrate how wild elephants were captured. Daily show. Elephant rides must be booked in advance: Telephone: (038) 428 645-8, 249 818, 249 853. Snake farm Quick-as-lightning cobras, huge pythons, deadly poisonous kraits - to mention a few. Open daily 8.00 am to 9.00 pm. Telephone: (038)730 608; (mobile: 01-945 2979; 01-624 0917). Mini Siam On Sukhumvit Road, Mini Siam is a miniature town with replicas of Thailand's historical and cultural wonders, displayed in a very spacious area, surrounded by natural sceneries. Open from 7.00 am to 10.00 pm. Telephone: (038) 421-628; 424-232. Bottle Art Museum Just past the Turkish Bath and Plaza Condotel. More than 300 beautiful miniatures bottles on display. Open daily from 9.00 am to 8.00 pm. Telephone/Fax: (038) 422 957. _________ Pattaya Tours - Excursions Pattaya Tours Guide - TravelPuppy.com Coral Island (Ko Lan) Approximately 8km from Pattaya Beach, you will find 3 small islands that are famous for their white sand, colorful corals and marine life, which can be viewed from glass-bottomed boats. Thousands of visitors have been to these islands. Ko Lan is the largest island, 7.5 km from Pattaya Beach. Boat services from Pattaya Beach to Ko Lan are available several times a day. Each one-way trip is around 45 minutes by normal ferry or 15 minutes by long-tail speedboat. There are various types of accommodation on Ko Lan. Ko Sak and Ko Khrok are the other 2 islets which are smaller and more peaceful. Watersport facilities on Ko Lan Island include parasailing, scuba diving, snorkelling, water skiing and windsurfing. Glass-bottom boats are also available for viewing coral reefs and underwater life. There are many souvenir stalls that sell beachwear and decorative handicrafts, food stalls and restaurants on the beachfront of this island. Sri Racha Tiger Zoo This zoo is located at 336 Mu 6, Tambon Surasak and can be reached by car or taxi from Bangkok. You can take Sukhumvit Highway, turn at Sri Racha District and follow the route passing Assumption Sri Racha School for around 75km or you can either take State Highway 36 at Kilometre 21, turn left and continue for another 1.5km. It has the largest number of Bengal tigers in Thailand, that were bred effectively by the farm. There are also a variety of other animals including crocodiles, ostriches, single hump camels, kangaroos and exotic birds that are kept in a large cage. For more details telephone: (038)296556 - 8 Fax.296570 It has become the biggest zoo of its kind in the whole world that provides a home to more than 200 of these big and powerful animals. The zoo is set up in a remarkable and peaceful surrounding, about 30km from Pattaya. It is 1 of the best day attractions in the Eastern Seaboard. Tigers are the main reason for the majority of visitors to come to the zoo; however, many other attractions are also available to be found including these: Scorpion Queen, a young lady with many poisonous scorpions on her clothing Crocodile egg breaking festival (May to August) Amazing Circus and the crocodile wrestling show Pig races The Happy Family, the friendship between a tiger, a pig and a dog, living together making it a 'must see' place. There are many other animals such as camels, deer, elephants, Peruvian guinea pigs, wallabies and over 90,000 crocodiles You can feed and touch some of the animals and have your pictures taken It's Show Time: Crocodile Show is available at 9.00 am, 10.30 am, 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm, 3.00 pm, 4.00 pm and 5.00 pm. Kenya Acrobatic: 12 noon, 2.30 pm and 4.30 pm Amazing Circus: 11.00 am, 1.30 pm and 3.30 pm Pig Races every 30 minutes from 9.00 am to 5.30 pm Million Years Stone Park and Crocodile Farm Within almost 70 acres of ground, just a 15 minute ride from Pattaya, it is a newer tourist spot created with over 20 years of efforts. This park and zoo is perfect for those who love the nature. It has more than what its name suggests. Not only is it a living museum of unusual and interesting things of all the 3 kingdoms - animal, vegetable and mineral, but it also provides entertaining and rousing shows. Daily Shows: Crocodile Wrestling: 10.00 am, 11.00 am, 1.00 pm, 2.00 pm, 3.30 pm, 5.00 pm Thai Martial Art: 10.45 am and 1.45 pm Magical Performance: 11.00 am and 2.00 pm Activities: Elephant rides Photos taken with tame tigers, bears and lions Highlights: Petrified trees, over 100 million years old Thai-style trained trees over 200 years old Award-winning bonsai trees A garden of colorful flowers and rare trees Strange Rocks: Rocks of grotesque shapes and size and shaped like animals, weighing up to 75 tons each The largest man-made waterfall in Thailand Rare Animals: Thousands of both saltwater and freshwater crocodiles, living in peaceful natural environment Huge catfish, the world's biggest freshwater fish, weighing about 500 kg (100 kg on average) A shoal of snakehead fish from the Amazon river Thepha fish, the most attractive but nearly extinct species in Thailand The intelligent albino bear and other albino animals as tigers, horses, cows, crocodiles Elephants, camels, tigers, lions, bears, several species of deer etc. Eastern sarus cranes, emus, cassowaries and over 20 ostriches, the largest group in Thailand Mini Siam Pattaya's Mini Siam is Thailand's first display of over 100 objects in midget size from Thailand and several other countries. It is one of the lights that tourists should not miss. There are also the Temple of dawn, the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Royal Palace and other monuments from Thailand on show. Cambodia's Angkor Wat, the Opera House of Sydney, Atomium in Brussels, the Tower Bridge of London, Mount Rushmore from South Dakota in the United States, the Neuschwanstein Castle from Germany, Abu Simbel from Egypt and more. Fascinating craftsmanship makes them look like the originals. Opening hours: 7.00 am to 10.00 pm daily. Address: 387 Sukhumvit Road, Moo 6, Pattaya City, Banglamung, Chonburi Telephone: (038)421628, 424232 Fax: +66-38-421555 Nong Nooch Tropical Garden 1 of the largest and most stunning tropical parks in Southeast Asia, just 15 minutes drive east of Pattaya. This lush garden has become 1 of a tourist attractions, well-known for its wide varieties of orchid species, palm, cycad, cactus, bromeliad and bonsai gardens and countless flowers and plants from all over the world. Some of the highlights include authentic Thai houses, a mini zoo and cultural performances with classical dancers, traditional ceremonies, Thai boxing and an impressive elephant show. These are available 3 times a day at 10.15 am, 3.00 pm and 3.45 pm. You can watch these gentle giants and if you wish you can join them in the fun. Address Pattaya Office: 1/11-12 Pattaya Klang Road, Moo 9, Pattaya City, Banglamung, Chonburi Telephone: (66) (38) 429321 Fax: (66) (38) 422958 Alcazar Cabaret Show The Alcazar Cabret Show has been giving audiences enjoyment from around the world for almost 20 years. You will have an enjoyable experience with the magic of Alcazars state of the art computerized lighting system and be dazzled by the effects surrounding sound DTS system. Be prepared to be entertained in big and very impressive style by its staff of 400 greatly talented artists and performers. Show Time: 6.30 pm, 8.00 pm and 9.30 pm daily, and 11.00 pm on Saturdays. Ripley's Believe It or Not! Within Royal Plaza Garden, this museum is the only one of its kind in Asia that has a high tech theater modified from a pilot-training simulator, permanent and special displays of oddities such as animal freaks and irregular human feats, founded upon the popular cartoon feature of the same name. |