Pattaya city is one of the most wonderful place in Thailand for tourists. It locates in Chonburi province which is in the eastern part of Thailand. With beautiful beaches and scenario, Thai girls and nightlife, activities and sports, millions of travelers travel to Pattaya each year to come and see what the real fantastic city is. Getting to Pattaya is very easy. It is just 147 kilometers away from Bangkok and 160 kilometers away from Bangkok International Airport (Old Airport). It takes approximately 90 minutes by car. If you would like to drive by yourself, you can take Route 3 (Bangna-Trat) and go along until you find the junction telling you to turn right to Pattaya beach, or you can take Motor-Way which is more convenient. You can also take a flight operated by Bangkok Airways to/from Koh Samui at Sattaheep Airport. About Pattaya’s weather, Winter season starts in November through February. The temperature is between 20-30 degree Celsius and 50% humidity. Summer season starts in February through May. The temperature is between 30-40 degree Celsius and 75% humidity. Rainy season starts in June through October. The temperature is between 25-30 degree Celcius and 90% humidity. Pattaya comprises 4 areas – North Pattaya, Central Pattaya, South Pattaya, and Jomtien beach. There are few tourists in North Pattaya if you compare with others. Travelers love to be there when they want to relax, swim in the sea or take a water sports or activities. In Central Pattaya along to South Pattaya, there are a lot of business and services including bars, restaurants, department stores, souvenir shops, and entertainment complexes. Jomtien beach locates in the southern part of Pattaya. It is 4 kilometers away from Pattaya city. Many tourists love to go swimming, sunbathing, surfing, and other water activities there. Also, tourists can travel to near islands such as Lan island, Krok island, Phai islands by speed boat. Besides having fun with water sports and activities, Pattaya has much more wonderful attractions which you can’t miss such as Ripley’s Believe It Or Not museum, Pattaya Water Park, Pattaya Crocodile Farm, Elephant Village, Sriracha Tiger Farm, and Nongnuch Garden. I have details of some interesting places here. Cabaret Show – Amazing and fabulous ladyboy show with fantastic costumes. - Tiffany Show – have three shows daily; 7pm, 8. 30pm and 10pm and an additional show at 5. 30pm on holidays. - Alcazar Show – have three shows daily; 6. 30pm, 8pm, and 9. 30pm and an additional show at 11pm on Saturdays. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum – located at Royal Garden Plaza Pattaya. There are more than 300 collections of unbelievable things from all over the world by an American Robert Ripley. Mini Siam – located on Sukhumvit Rd. km 143th. It collects all amazing places over Thailand and the world in small size such as Dawn Temple, Rama 9 Bridge, Eiffel Tower and more. Go-Kart – a small car racing field for people who love speed and excitement. It locates in Pattaya city. Some providers are Siam Carting Circuit and Pattaya Cart Speedway. You can find more about Pattaya at my webblog at http://travel-pattaya-thailand. blogspot. com
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Pattaya – The Wonderful Thailand Spot Ever
December 11th, 2009Thailand Hotels: Perfect Haven for Tourists
December 8th, 2009The scenic beauty, rich culture and heritage, historical places of interests, healthy cuisine and above all, traditional hospitality have made Thailand one of the well-known tourist destinations all over the world. This beautiful country draws millions of leisure as well as business travelers. There are abundant Thailand hotels to accommodate them,AccommodationStarting from the luxury Hotels in Thailand, there are numerous budget and discount accommodation as well. You will surely find suitable accommodation according to your taste, mood, and budget. Most of the Thailand hotels are conveniently located within proximity to the city center. You can enjoy well-accessible transport facilities from each of them. You can also opt for a visit to the eminent tourist destinations such as Bangkok, Phuket, Chiang Mai or world-famous beaches like Koh Samui, Pattaya, Hua Hin and Jomtien. Thailand hotels are known for their unrestrained hospitality and world class dining and business facilities. Most of the hotels in Thailand provide you several health and recreational facilities. Some of the finest luxury hotels in Thailand are Anantara Resort Hua Hin, Lebua at State Tower, Rasananda Phangan Island, and Shangri-La Bangkok. The budget hotels in Thailand are more than comfortable to live in. You can always look forward to avail all the basic amenities and services in all these economy hotels. Some of the standard budget accommodations in Thailand include Baan Hanibah Bed and Breakfast in Chiang Mai, HQ Hostel and Sivalai Place in Bangkok and Tanamas House Nai Yang Beach Bungalow in Phuket. Each of the Thailand hotels, offering a perfect combination of true Thai charm and wide-ranging facilities, is provided with a tranquil setting which tempts you to spend some more days here.
Why Hire A Car in Thailand
October 28th, 2009For most people, a trip to Thailand is a once in a lifetime experience. Many tourists arrive into the main airport and travel onward via plane to either Phuket in the south or Koh Samui. Why not make the most of this once in a lifetime trip and plan a fly drive holiday?
Spend your fist few nights in downtown Bangkok getting accustomed to the language and culture. Don’t let the busy traffic put you off. Once you leave Bangkok the roads are good and there are signs posted in English. Do buy a map before leaving Bangkok as it’s difficult to find one outside the city of Bangkok.
Car Hire Thailand Tip: Most car rental companies in Bangkok and other Thailand tourist locations offer free delivery to and collection from your hotel.
Just a few hours drive from Bangkok in a southerly direction is the charming fishing village of Hua Hin , Hua Hin offers a host of spa resorts and golf courses. Don’t be surprised to see a few famous people as some spa resorts are very exclusive.
Car Hire Thailand Tip: rental cars are strictly not allowed outside the borders of Thailand and if taken outside all insurance will be null and void.
Spend a few nights in Hua Hin and move further south and visit Koh Samui or Phuket or both. If your rental is over 3 days you can just ask to have your car collected from your final resort is the south of Thailand free of charge.
Car hire Thailand Tip: You may take your rental car on a Ferry to the Islands but this must be arranged with the ferry company and rental company in advance, the ferry company will ask for car registration so you need to book your car rental first.
By: Eamonn Turley
