Pattaya is a phenomenon. Once a tiny fishing village, it has developed into a renowned international playground. Colourful and alive, it is an unrivalled beach resort, offering more attractions than any other single destination in south-east Asia.
Located just 90 miles south of Bangkok, Pattaya has been groomed for international visitors over more than three decades and today boasts the unique distinction of being a beach resort with city status. Pattaya can truly be said to have something for everyone.
Pattaya makes an all out attempt to provide the best of everything in an exhaustive mix of facilities. Apart from the superb coastal location it adds just about every other amenity you can think of for recreation, entertainment, sightseeing and simply fun. By day Pattaya every form of water sport like sailing, windsurfing, water skiing, parasailing, scuba diving and snorkelling and game fishing. By night the hotels all feature an array of restaurants, cocktail lounges and nightclubs. Nightlife beyond the hotels is more liberated with discos, transvestite cabarets, nightclubs, go-go bars and open-air bars.
In just 20 years, Pattaya has grown into world class golf destination. Now there are 18 golf courses within a one hour drive from downtown Pattaya. The courses have some of the best golf course architects in the world, such as Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Peter Thompson, Gary Player, Robert Trent Jones Jnr and Pete Dye. The best time to play golf here is generally between November and March, when the weather is less hot and humid than in the summer months.