Pattaya Beach

Located a short 90 minute Taxi ride from Bangkok International Airport is the bustling seaside resort town of Pattaya. A year round vacation destination for all the family.

To reach Pattaya from Jomtien beach there is a well served 24 hour,economical (10 baht) Taxi route ('Baht Bus'). So you can enjoy the beach life of Jomtien by day AND the renowned nightlife and shopping of Pattaya by night.

Pattaya Park
Family fun at the water park including swimming lagoons and water slides. Fairground rides to suit all ages. Pattaya Park tower to take in 360 degree vistas of Pattaya and surrounding areas. A sumptuous buffet including Thai and international cuisine is available in the revolving restaurant.
www.pattayapark.com

Pattaya Beach 
Busier and less pristine than Jomtien but closer to the Shopping action at Central World, The Royal Garden Plaza. The Avenue Shopping Centre (on 2nd Road).

Koh - Larn - A 45 minute boat ride from Bali Hai Pier will transport you to this beautiful Coral Island which has pristine beaches and warm Turquoise blue waters for swimming and snorkelling.

Buddha Hill - Visit the giant Golden seated buddha and temple 'Wat Khao Prayai' as well as take in the best views of Pattaya Bay from the top of Phratamnak Hill.

Khao Chee Chan - 20 minutes south of Pattaya visit the giant Buddha Etched into the side of an entire mountain. Stop off for refreshments at the Silverlake Winery while in the Area.

Alcazar / Tiffany - Ladyboy Cabaret shows - A Pattaya institution!! Yes these beauties are all MALE!! Located on Pattaya 2nd road

Alangkarn - Experience the history and culture of Thailand and it's 4 regions in a multi media evening extravaganza of Performance, Dance, Lazers and incredible re-enactments including Live Elephants and dazzling pyrotechnics. Optional Buffet dinner served.
www.alangkarnthailand.com

Scuba Diving - contact Neil at Real Divers www.real-divers.com
Fantastic opportunites for beginner and experienced divers.

Golfing - 20 odd world class golf courses within 1 hour of the city will keep all the ardent Golf fans busy.

Bungy Jumping - www.thaibungy.com

Go Karting at Bali Hai Pier - www.easykart.net - Also ATV Jungle tours 20 minutes from Central Pattaya.

Elephant Trekking at the Elephant Village

Nong Nooch Gardens - not just exquisitely manicured gardens 20 minutes south of the city just off Sukhumvit road. Also Thai cultural shows and dancing from all 4 regions of Thailand and an unmissable Elephant show. A great family day out.

Pattaya Floating Market - Pattayas newst attraction on Sukhumvit Road

Walking Street - Witness the vibrant, hedonistic side of Pattaya by taking a stroll along the infamous 'Walking Street'  in the evening not only a dazzlling array of Neon and Go Go bars but also some of the finest Seafood dining in Pattaya.

Sriracha Tiger Zoo - www.tigerzoo.com - get up close and personal with 400 Bengal Tigers and 10,000 crocodiles in this 100 acre wildlife kingdom.

Million Years Stone Park and Crocoodile Farm - 15 Minutes from the centre of Pattaya visit this 40 acre living museum of not only Crocodiles and Crocodile shows but also an assortment of exotic plants, petrified trees, strange rocks not to mention an array of other rare animals.

Underwater World - www.underwaterworldpattaya.com - Aquarium Located on Sukhumvit road.

Sanctuary of Truth - www.sanctuaryoftruth.com - Off the Naklua road in North Pattaya - Marvel at this intricate giant carved structure 105 metres tall on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand. Not to be missed.

Khao Keaw Open Zoo - About 50 minutes drive outside of Pattaya

Mini Siam - Take a trip around the world in 1 day and see all of the orld famous monuments in miniature. On Sukhumvit road opposite Bangkok Pattaya Hospital.

Ripleys Believe it or Not Museum - Located at the Royal Garden Plaza Shopping centre Pattaya Beach

Central World - World class shopping and dining under one roof located at Pattaya Beach

Here is my personal short list of Jomtien-Pattaya 'Best Things'