Pattaya

Pattaya (Thai: พัทยา) is a bustling resort city in Thailand. Located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, about 150 km southeast of Bangkok, Pattaya City is renowned as one of the best beach resorts in Southeast Asia and attracts millions of holidaymakers from around the world. Although the resort city is mostly famous for its hot nightlife with plenty of go-go and beer bars, Pattaya is striving to become a family-oriented seaside destination. Local authorities have made significant efforts to provide more family-friendly attractions and activities. Nowadays the beach resort boasts some of the most beautiful amusement water-parks, tiger-zoo, themed and botanic parks all over Thailand. Pattaya also offers a wide range of shopping opportunities to choose from, with a varied list of malls, outlets, markets, shops, stalls, night bazaars and even a floating market. The myriad of affordable hotels and guesthouses, as well as easy access from the Bangkok and its airports, also make it a popular weekend getaway for local families. However, the sex industry is still going strong and sex tourism remains the main source of income for Pattaya. Ultimately this chaotic and noisy resort city is recommended to tourists who want a beach holiday without giving up the pleasures of shopping and nightlife.  More