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Things to do in Pattaya

 
 

Ko Lan

 
  Ko (Island) Lan is situated about 15 kilometers from Pattaya bay, it is reached by tourist boat in 45 minutes or 15 minutes by speed boat. Kajor attractions include viewing coral reefs from glass bottom boats, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing water skiing and parasailing.  
     
 

Million Years Stone park and Crocodile Farm

 
  Located 9 kilometers fron Central Pattaya, the park comprises breeding pens with more than 1000 crocodiles, a zoo, and a bonzai garden decorated with ancient rock formations. Open daily from 8.30 - 18.00.  
     
 

Siam Country Club

 
  Located to the east of Sukhumvit Road opposite Pattaya beach, it is a golf course in a nice setting and within easy reach of Pattaya.  
     
 

Walking Street

 
  Walking Street is a carnival of shopping, eating and night-life that can't be beat. Your euros/dollars will go far here. Walking street is clean and traffic is not allowed between 7 pm and midnight or sometimes 2 am, so you can safely walk and enjoy it. Come and enjoy the daily street carnival of Pattaya!  
     
 

Thai Submarine

 
  This small submarine lets you enjoy the fascinating underwater world around Pattaya. Look at the ocean scenery directly through the porthole. It's a memorable experience from Pattaya.  
     
 

Nong Nooch Gardens

 
  Nong Nooch Garden, covering an area of some 500 acres, is situated about 15 kilometers from South Pattaya. It is a Thai village style park. The entire area is beautifully landscaped, with an orchid nursery and other botanical gardens. There are also cultural and traditional performances and an elephant show.  
     
 

Alcazar Theatre

 
  The Alcazar show is a legend of Pattaya, with marvelous conbinations of music, dance and costumes. You are assured of an amazing night out to please and amuse you.  
     
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Diving in Pattaya

 
  Pattaya is the nearest and most convenient diving location from bangkok and is very suitable for beginners. Today the facilities provided by the diving operators in Pattaya focus on introductory and open water courses for new divers and the trips are centered around Ko Lan, Ko Sak and Ko Khrok.  
     
 

Windsurfing

 
  Jomtien Beach is the chief centre for this sport. The best period for windsurfing is from October to June.  
     
 

Water Skiing

 
  There are water skiing centres at the northern and southern parts of Pattaya Beach and also Jomtien Beach. There is also a lake with cable water skiing.  
     
 

Golfing

 
  Pattaya and Chonburi bosat an abundance of Championship class golf courses. Golfing holidays in pattaya have bercome more and more popular due to the low cost, good quality service and large choices of accomodation.  
     
 

Laser Trek

 
  The Laser Trek is part of Ripleys in Royal Garden Plaza. Firing Laser guns at the rivals and sert targets are the entertainment of the game, of which the objective is to make the highrst score.  
     
 

Duplicate Bridge

 
  Apart from the Pattaya bridge club which meets three afternoons a week, there is also a Dutch bridge club (Dutch national and invited guests only) which meets twice a week.  
     
 

Other Sports in Pattaya

 
  Other land and water sports include tennis, squash, badminton, bowling, lawn bowls, shooting, archery, horse riding, sailing, parasailing, bungee jump etc.  
     
 

Learn Thai Cooking

 
  Thai food is not only delicious it is also very healthy as its main ingredients are herbs and spices. You can learn this culinary art at cooking schools or Thai restaurants in many major hotels.  
     
 

Traditional Thai Massage and Foot massage

 
  Thai massage is famous for itstherapeutic efficiancy in relieving muscular pain and stiffness, benefits include curing backaches and stimulating the circulation of blood throughout the body.  
     
 

Health Spas

 
  Like other major tourist cities in Thailand, Pattaya offers a good opportunity to enjoy a variety of spa treatments.  
     
 

Learinig Thai Language and Culture

 
  For long-stay travellers who are interested in Thai culture and ways of life, learning Thai language and culture is another interesting activity which will certainly make your stay more amusing and meaningful.