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Pattaya beach
touches the
shoreline
in a 4 km
long arc.
The southern
beach is well
renowned for
its night-time
activities.
The streets
alive to the
hustle and
bustle of
the entertainment
halls, crowded
bars and restaurants.
The northern
beach is more
sedate, well
for Pattaya.
A few kilometres
south of Pattaya
is the beach
of Jomtien,
with a cleaner
beach and
a cleaner
reputation.
A full range
of water sports,
along with
equipment
to hire can
be arranged
at many places
both at Pattaya
and Jomtien
resorts.
For those
of a more
sporting nature,
indoor or
outdoor, Pattaya
has the facilities
for a whole
range of sports
that cater
for all ages,
and all levels
of physical
exertion.
There are
bowling alleys,
snooker halls,
archery and
several of
the leading
hotels have
tennis courts.
For those
wanting to
tone their
bodies for
the beach,
there are
several gyms
and fitness
centres around
the town.
More fun sports
are also available;
go-karting,
parasailing
and paintballing
skirmishes.
Golfing enthusiasts
can challenge
the greens
at nearby
international
courses. Of
course there
are also the
usual water-borne
activities
to enjoy as
well. Although
it is more
associated
with its debauched
patrons, it
is more than
fast food
restaurants
and A go-go
bars. It is
not just a
Patpong-sur-le-mer:
it has amenities
for the whole
family to
enjoy. With
theme parks,
water parks,
amusement
arcades and
many of the
leading hotels
having 'childrens
clubs' to
keep the kids
entertained,
the whole
family can
find something
to enjoy in
Pattaya.
Along with
all this,
a wide variety
of accommodations,
restaurants,
and entertainment
all help to
make Pattaya
one of Thailand's
prime tourist
attractions.
Pattaya is
140 Kilometres
by road from
Bangkok. There
is a motorway
that runs
from Bangkok
to Chonburi
and a new
dual carriage
way road from
Chonburi to
Pattaya. Unfortunately
it can take
an hour or
more to get
from the airport
to the start
of the motorway
so many drivers
will choose
to use the
Bang Na Expressway
which passes
by the airport
and now goes
all the way
to Chonburi.
The fastest
way by road
is to take
theBang Na
Expressway,
turnoff at
the Bangkok
- Chonburi
Motorway exit.Turn
right on to
the Motorway
and then follow
the signs
to Pattaya.
Following
this route
I've completed
the journey
in less than
1 hour 30
minutes.
Climate
Thailand has
a tropical
climate with
three seasons:
Hot (March-June),
Rainy (August-October)
and Cool (November-
February).
It is hot
all year round,
there is little
difference
between the
hottest and
coolest months,
and average
temperatures
are around
27? C. Pattaya's
coastal location
means more
breezes than
say Bangkok
and the rain
tends
to come in
short and
heavy bursts
rather than
prolonged
over days,
but
no matter
when you come,
you'll have
a good time.
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