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Amphoe Pattaya
Alangkarn Theatre
Located at Km. 155 marker on Sukhumvit Road Chomthian, Pattaya.
With an area of 80 rais, the entire project includes a prototype
Hexa Stage Theatre, Cultural Rostrum and a Restaurant. ALANGKARN
is aiming towards a new concept of presenting Thai Culture to tourists
from all walks of life, instead of the standard Thai traditional
dances that could easily be founded elsewhere. For more information,
call 0 3825 6000 (Pattaya) or 0 2216 1949 (Bangkok Office), or visit
www.alangkarnthailand.com
Bamrung Sport Club
Situated on the bank of the Huai Sak Nok reservoir off of
Sukhumvit Highway at Km. 150, the Bamrung Sport Club offers instruction
and facilities for water sports such as windsurfing, sailing, para-motor
and para gliding. There are also facilities for horseback riding
and canoeing, catamaraning and kayaking. Tel: 0 3824 9841.
Cabaret Shows
Alcazar on Pattaya II Road offers three shows daily at 6
p.m., 8 p.m. and 9.30 p.m. with an extra show on Saturdays at 11
p.m. Admission fee is 500/600 bahts. Call (038) 410225 for more
information.
Tiffany on Pattaya II Road provides three shows daily at 7 p.m.,
8.30 p.m. and 10.00 p.m. Admission fee is 500/600 bahts. Call (038)
429642, 421700-5 for more information.
Hat Chomthian
The former paddy fields have turned into a thriving beach.
Only 3 km. down Pattaya Beach, Chomthian is highly recommended to
those who seek a quieter resort. The 6-kilometer long, largely straight
beach is popular with windsurfers and watersports enthusiasts. It
is also quieter and more relaxing than Pattaya Beach. Hotels and
other accommodation facilities are available along the road that
runs parallel to the shore.
Hat Pattaya
The half-moon-shaped Pattaya Beach is 4 kilometers long
with a road running parallel to the beach. From the mid-section
to the southern end of the area, there is a vast array of restaurants,
bars, department stores, souvenir stores, as well as other places
of entertainment. To the north of the beach are various mini-resorts
and hotels in a quieter atmosphere.
It’s actually free to stroll along the beaches, but operators
will charge you for the services they provide, i.e. the beach chair.
A price is roughly $0.5 per chair, though bargaining is rather customary
in Thailand.
Horseshoe Point Club
Located approximately 10 kilometers off of Sukhumvit Road,
Horseshoe Point Club offers horse riding at all levels of proficiency,
as well as dressage, cross-country jumping and polo. Tel: 0 3873
5050.
Khao Pattaya or Khao Phra Bat
This is a small hill to the south of Pattaya Beach. It is
accessible by an asphalt road, which leads up to the hilltop. Khao
Pattaya is now the site of the Naval Radio Station where the monument
of Krom Luang Chumphon Khet Udomsak, the Father of Royal Thai Navy,
is situated. A sacred Buddha image is also enshrined on the hilltop.
The viewpoint on the hilltop offers a panoramic view of Pattaya
City and Pattaya Bay.
Ko Khrok
Approximately 8 kilometers off of Pattaya Beach is Ko Khrok,
an isle almost totally surrounded by rock formations. A gap of 100
meters to the east is a stretch of sandy beach where visitors can
go and enjoy viewing underwater coral reefs. This island can be
reached by chartered boat from South Pattaya. (As this is a private
island, permission to enter must be obtained beforehand)
Ko Lan
Lying about 7.5 kilometers off of Pattaya by a 45-minute
ferry or 15 minutes by speed boat ride, the island measures 2 kilometers
by 5 kilometers and offers several white sandy beaches, notably
Hat Ta Waen, Hat Laem Thian and Hat Thong Long, the latter facing
coral reefs. Visitors can choose either snorkeling or viewing the
coral from glass bottom boats. Ferries to the island leave South
Pattaya pier daily from 10.00 a.m. to 6.30 p.m. Cruises by sailing
junks, with lunch provided are also available.
Ko Phai, Ko Manwichai, Ko Luam, Ko Klungbadan
Two hours or 23 kilometers from Pattaya are the Ko Phai
Islands, the largest of which is Ko Phai. The other islands include
Ko Manwichai, Ko Luam and Ko Klungbadan. The area is under the supervision
of the Royal Thai Navy, however, visitors are allowed to stop by
during the daytime for swimming, relaxation or diving. Overnight
stays are not permitted.
Ko Sak
Located approximately six hundred meters further from Ko
Lan, or about 10 kilometers from Pattaya is Ko Sak a small island
shaped like an upturned horse-shoe. There are two connecting beaches
to the north and south. Moreover, along the south shore are coral
ranges. Ko Sak can be reached by chartered boat from South Pattaya.
Laser Trek
This place is part of Ripley's in the Royal Garden Plaza.
Here players are dramatically engaged in a simulation of star wars.
The excitement of the game lies in firing laser guns at rivals and
set targets, with the objective being to make the highest scores
as counted according to the number of targets hit.
Mini Siam
Located at Km. 143 on Highway No. 3 is a wonderland of miniature
replicas of such outstanding architectural works as the Temple of
the Emerald Buddha, Democracy Monument, the Bridge over the River
Kwai, Prasat Hin Phimai, etc. Replicas of places of world significance
are also displayed in the “miniworld” area. These include
the Tower Bridge, Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty and Trevi
Fountain. It is open daily from 9 a.m. until 10 p.m. Admission fee
is Adult 250 bahts Child 120 baths. Call 0 3872 7333, 0 3872 7666
Fax 0 3842 1555 for more information.
Open Eyes Show
is a great experience offering magic and Spy Zone. Situated
on 2nd floor Pattaya Bazaar. Tel. 0 3836 2077-80
Paintball
Paintball ground is located on Thep Prasit Road, about 20
minutes drive from Pattaya city. Paintball is a game played in a
model battlefield in an enclosed spacious area to create the atmosphere
of a real fight. All players are provided with safety dresses and
masks for protection from any bodily harm. Air guns filled with
plastic shots driven by the pressure of carbon dioxide inside are
used as weapons. A shot will burst into color water when hitting
a victim. The players are divided into two teams, each trying to
seize the flag of the other team and bringing it back safely to
their base first. The game never fails to offer excitement.
Panarak Park
Panarak Park can be reached by proceeding 5 kilometers on
Phonprapha Nimit Road off of Highway No. 3 at Km. 145. The park
is a nature-based recreational facility with fishing gear for rent
that is ideal for relaxation through fishing activities. Tel: 0
3824 9605-6.
Pattaya at Night
The variety of nighttime activities continuing until dawn
is so diverse that every person would easily find diversions appealing
to individual tastes and moods. Most likely any fantasy can be fulfilled,
especially after sunset. After dark, the extension of Beach road
in South Pattaya turns into a promenade (disallowed only for public
transport), transformed into one of the hottest nightspot. A hunting
ground beaming with neon lights and music, where fellow holiday-makers
youths & aged alike, find an endless array of dining, shopping
or entertainment establishments.
Worthy of notice is the disco in Pattaya. A disco is not just a
dance palace, but more of a hi-tech extravaganza filled with flashing
lights, trendy music, and fun loving crowds. Pattaya is famous for
its incredible nightlife activities, and South Pattaya is the jewel
in its crown outshining the rest with an incredible array of things
to see and do. One can enjoy Thai-boxing or some glaring erotic
shows, a wide variety of fascinating shops, restaurants, bars, clubs,
discos and other pleasurable establishments, side-by-side with all
kinds of shopping. The only required skill is that of time management,
so one can experience all the wonders and be on time for what is
next.
Pattaya Elephant Village
Located on Phonpraphanimit Road, which is off of Highway
No.3 at Km. 145, the Pattaya Elephant Village showcases daily life
of elephants and their masters. It also offers stage shows, which
demonstrate how to catch wild elephants, elephants-at-work in the
jungle, elephants playing football, a grand war, and elephants’
parades. Elephant rides around the village are recommended. Tel
0 3824 9818, 0 3824 9853, 0 1295 7231, 0 1811 4249 or Contact the
counter in the Tropicana Hotel, Tel: 0 3824 9145-7, 0 3824 9818
or Website : www.elephant-village-pattaya.com e-mail : info@elephant-village-pattaya.com
Elephant shows are also operated in other places. Most of them
are located on Sukhumvit Road. These include Ban Chang Thai Tel:
0 3870 6289-91, Utthayan Chang Tel: 0 3871 6379, Thin Chang Thai
Tel: 0 3875 6516, 0 3875 6577, Suan Chang Tel: 0 3875 6517 and Farm
Chang Thai Tel: 0 3823 7825.
Romance of the Three Kingdoms Park
Situated close to the Horseshoe Point, the park contains
several beautiful Chinese-style buildings and art objects. Open
daily from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Tel: 0 3842 1428.
Sanctuary of Truth (Prasat Satchatham)
The compound, which covers an area of more than two rais,
is situated by the sea at Laem Ratchawet on Na Klua Road, North
Pattaya. Within the compound is a gigantic temple-like structure
entirely made of wood that is 105 meters high at the highest point
which was constructed to withstand wind and sunshine on the seashore.
With exquisite architectural features, the sanctuary was conceived
out of the vision that human civilization has been achieved and
nurtured by religious and philosophical truths.
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., admission fee is 500 bahts with
Dolphin Training Shows at 11.30 a.m. and 3.30 p.m. Tel: 0 3822 5407,
or visit www.sanctuaryoftruth.com for more information.
Sireporn Orchid Farm
Located at 235/14 Mu 5, Tambon Nong Prue, the farm has a
wide array of different orchids and visitors may purchase plants
or cut flowers. Open daily from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Tel: 0 3842
9013.
Suan Chaloemphrakiat (Fitness Park)
Located at the foot of Pattaya hill on Phratamnak Road.
Covering a large area, the place constructed to commemorate His
Majesty the King’s sixtieth birthday on December 5, 1988. The
gardens of the park boast a wide variety of flowering plants. There
are also multipurpose grounds and winding trails for walking or
jogging complete with standard exercise facilities. On any given
day, a large number of people will relax, jog, exercise or simple
enjoy the scenery of Pattaya in this park.
The Bhira International Circuit
The compound is located approximately 15 kilometers from
Pattaya on the Pattaya-Rayong Road (Highway No. 36). The Bhira International
Circuit periodically holds international motor and motorcycle races,
while there are daily opportunities for speed enthusiasts to drive
their own two or four-wheeled vehicles around the challenging track.
Motor and/or motorcycle races are also organized regularly over
the weekends. For more information, call 02 280 3547 and 02 522
1731-8. (Bangkok).
The Bottle Museum
As the name implies, this is the place where you can find
elaborate bottle creations, including the usual vessels. Located
at Km. 145, off of Highway No. 3, the museum features the work of
the Dutch master Peter Bedelais. Open daily from 10.a.m. until 10
p.m., admission fee is 100 bahts for adults and 50 bahts for children.
Call (038) 422957.
The Lakeland Water Cable Ski
This is at Km. 150.5 on Highway No. 3, about 5 kilometers
from Pattaya. Cable ski equipment is available for use at its large
fresh-water lake. Open daily 10 a.m.-9.00 p.m. Tel: 0 3823 2690-2
The Million-Year Stone Park and Crocodile
Farm
The Million-Year Stone Park and Crocodile Farm, which is
located approximately 9 kilometers from Pattaya City, has beautifully
landscaped grounds with elaborate flower and rock gardens. In addition,
the farm has hundreds of crocodiles as well as some rare animals,
including albino bears and horses. Crocodile shows, magic performances
and animal shows run 6 times a day from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Open daily
from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the admission fee is 300 bahts. Call (038)
249347-9 or (02) 579 4008, 579 5033 for more information.
Getting there by car: Drive along Highway No. 3 (Sukhumvit) until
you come to the Km. 140 marker near Sawangfah Temple, then turn
into Chaiyaphonwithi (Route No.3024) and proceed for 5 kilometers.
The Monkey Training Centre
Located in Soi Chaiyaphruk, off of Highway No. 3 at Km.
151, the centre brings the best out of the monkeys. Visitors can
admire the intelligence of monkeys, which are trained to harvest
coconuts and to perform other various activities. Additional performances
include cock fighting and a snake show. Five shows are available
daily at 9 am., 11 a.m., 12.00 noon, 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Admission
fee is 250 bahts. Call 0 3875 6367, 0 3875 6570 to reserve your
seats.
The Motion Master Moving Theatre
Situated in the Royal Garden Plaza, the theatre offers hi-tech
screening of motions and movements as experienced in real life.
Open daily from 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Tel: 0 3871 0294-8.
The Pattaya Cart Speedway
This is a small racing track about 5 kilometers south of
Pattaya on Thep Prasit Road. Open daily for both professional and
amateur drivers from 9.30 a.m.-6.30 p.m. Tel: 0 3842 2044.
The Pattaya Park
The Pattaya Park at Chomthian features a large water park
with giant sliders and a tower with a revolving restaurant, which
offers a panoramic view of Pattaya. Visitors can enjoy many instruments,
which offer excitement and a great fun. Tel: 0 3825 1201-8 or 0
2579 9612-4, 0 2941 2056.
The Ripley’s believe It or Not Odditorium
This is situated in the Royal Garden Plaza on Beach Road.
The odditorium has a large collection of stories of oddities from
every corner of the globe. Admission fee is 280 bahts for adults
and 230 bahts for children.
The World Dog Centre
A little under 3 kilometers on Phonpraphanimit Road off
Sukhumvit is a canine training facility. The World Dog Centre has
more than 250 different species of dogs and stages daily shows by
well-trained police dogs four times daily. Admission fee is 300
bahts for adults and 150 bahts for children. Call 0 3873 1275-6
for information.
Underwater World Pattaya
A new tourist attraction in town is the largest and most
modern ocean aquarium in Asia, boasting a 100-meter-long, 6.4-centimeter-thick
acrylic pedestrian tunnel through an underwater environment filled
with dozens of marine species.
Located just 200 meters south of Tesco Lotus in South Pattaya,
the new theme park covers a total area of 12-rai and is housed in
a structure similar to a large circus tent.
The aquarium itself houses more than 4,000 marine animals, comprising
more than 200 different species from the region as well as some
rare creatures from overseas. Top in the Visitors must-see list
is the rare shovelnose ray, a hybrid between a shark and a stingray.
Admission fee for adults is 500 bahts and children is 300 bahts.
Open from 9.00 a.m. – 6.00 p.m. For more information and booking,
call (038) 756879, 09-9360272
Wong Phrachan beach
Situated on the northern side of Pattaya Bay, this 1-kilometer
beach shares the same entrance as the Central Wong Amart Hotel.
It is a quiet spot, good for swimming and relaxation.
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