Pattaya is Thailand's most popular tourist destination situated only a one and half hours drive from the Capital, Bangkok. The city and the surrounding districts have a large resident expatriate community. As a result the area has a cosmopolitan feel with mixture of services catering for many nationalities. There is high degree of English language spoken by the local employees in most establishments. The expatriate families that live here enjoy a very high standard of living.

This seaside resort has been transformed from a sleepy fishing village, in the mid 1960"s to a popular holiday destination and finally becoming a safe thriving beachside City catering not only to the tourist but also to conventions and major international sporting events.

Local Weather
Pattaya Beach Resort enjoys all year round sunshine, the hot tropical climate temperatures average in the 30's for most of the year and the evenings remain warm. Thailand has three seasons the cool season which begins in December until February, the hot season from March until July and the rainy season From August until November.

Unlike some other tropical locations like the Philippines or Florida and the Caribbean, Pattaya, which is located in the Gulf of Siam, is sheltered from very bad weather and a high wind is very rare. Click the following link to see the latest forecast for the Pattaya area.

Beaches
Pattaya Beach is only a few short steps from the hotels and shopping malls that line the main Beach Road. Pattaya Bay is long and wide and perfect for sunbathing, you can soak up the sun, get a massage, rent watercraft, go parasailing, buy clothes from the very polite hawkers, order food and drinks or people watch, all from the comfort of your sun lounger.

Golf
Pattaya is a golfer's heaven, having 18 International standard courses within an half hour's drive of Pattaya. The courses, designed by such names as Nicklaus and Faldo, offer the golfer, both novice and experienced, fantastic scenery and great value for money. You can be sure to get a game seven days a week with the many golfing societies in the area.

Diving
There are several PADI dive shops in and around Pattaya offering Scuba Diving lessons and boat trips to some great dive sites. Pattaya is the only place in Thailand where there's safe all year round diving. Many visitors to Pattaya don't even realise there are idyllic islands and shipwrecks in nearby waters.

Pattaya Attractions
Pattaya's Attractions range from Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens, elephant trekking, many Buddhist temples, and monuments, Ripley's "believe it or not" Museum, Underwater World, Alangkarn, Mini Siam, Pattaya Park Water World, Romance of the Three Kingdoms Theme Park, Crocodile Farm & Million Years Stone Park, Khao Keow Open Zoo, Sriracha Tiger Zoo, Royal Varuna Yacht Club, go-cart tracks, Cabaret Shows, shooting ranges, Thailands National Polo Club and horse riding.

Night Life
Pattaya Nightlife is amazing and diverse. It can be elegant and relaxed dining in one of the excellent restaurants, from Continental to Korean, it can be bold and raunchy in the Thai boxing bars and go-go beer bars, or if music is your thing there are huge discos and cool jazz clubs, or if you want something unique try the amazing transvestite cabaret shows. And note all can be enjoyed at very low prices.

Shopping
Thailand is a shopper's paradise, and Pattaya is no exception. We can show you the major shopping centres such as The Avenue Shopping Mall, Royal Garden Plaza, Pattaya Central Festival , Tukom IT center, The Outlet Mall, Mikes Mall and the various local shops and market stalls for those cheaper items.

Lawyers and the Law
The law in Thailand is very similar to it's western counterparts, the only difference being that all documents are prepared in the Thai language. We can introduce you to respected and trusted law firms in the region to assist you with any legal requirements you may have.

Post Office and Utilities
Post Office, ISP's, Telephone Authority, Electrical Authority and Water Supply Authority locations are all easily accessible with competent friendly staff.

TV Service Providers
Local Television is broadcast in Thai language, so you will most likely want to consider the UBC Satellite TV and Sophon Cable TV operators. Between them they offer well over 100 channels in English, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Chinese, Japanese and Indian languages. Subscription prices are very reasonable and services on a par with back home.

Transportation
Pattaya has many choices of taxi service from motorbike taxis, Songtow's (pickup trucks), private hire limos and buses. We can advise you on the rental or purchase of a motor vehicle, and assist you in obtaining a Thai Driver's license. We can also provide you with maps of the area, and details on motor vehicle insurance requirements.

Supermarkets and Food Supplies
The Eastern Seaboard has a number of top quality Supermarkets such as Villa Market, Foodland, Tescos Carrefour, Big C and Tops, all stocked with a variety of local and imported goods, some of them open twenty four hours a day. There are also a number of local foreign operated grocer shops, delicatessens, butchers and continental bakers for all those special needs. So if it's your favourite breakfast cereal from back home, fresh bread or frozen foods, or that special coffee you love, we can show you the best places to shop for your food and grocery needs.

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