Pattaya is a city in Thailand, located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand about 165 km southeast of Bangkok located within but not part of Amphoe Bang Lamung in the province of Chon Buri. (Pattaya Map)
Meaning the 'south-west monsoon wind" and correctly pronounced "Patti-yah" not "Patt-eye-yah" this lively destination located roughly 150 kilometres from Bangkok ranks as one of the most successful beach resorts in the world, with some 5.4 million visitors arriving in 2005. The city is chiefly infamous as a sex tourism destination. In fact, Pattaya is one of the most prostitution based economies of any city in the world in terms of sheer number of establishments, sex tourists, and regular sex workers.
Pattaya receives a large number of repeat visitors - professional people, families, and retired couples. Increasing numbers come from the former Soviet Union and East Asia.
The city of Pattaya is a self governing special municipal area which covers the whole tambon Nong Prue and Na Kluea and parts of Huai Yai and Nong Pla Lai. It is located in the heavily industrial Eastern Seaboard zone, along with Si Racha, Laem Chabang, and Chon Buri. However, it remains mostly a tourist city, with very light industry.
Pattaya is second only to Bangkok in high rise buildings, as many condos for foreign residents are built, and has a modest skyline. The city's economy benefits from its relative proximity to Bangkok.
Pattaya Beach
Pattaya Beach is situated along the central city in close proximity to shopping, hotels and bars. The over-abundance of jet-skis and speedboats has contributed to the pollution of the water along the beach, as has the practice of dumping sewage in the ocean. The section of beach from Central Road (Pattaya Klang) south to the harbor is adjacent to the core of Pattaya's abundant nightlife area, hence it is less family-oriented than the North Pattaya, Na Klua and Jomtien beaches. Elderly foreign men walk hand in hand with young Thai ladies here by the hundreds or even thousands.
Most sections of the beach are covered by rented deckchairs run by local beverage vendors during daylight hours.
Thai Airways Flight Schedule as follows (Ex-Delhi) :-
Tiffany's Show, Pattaya Tiffany's Show is recognised as the first transvestite cabaret show in South Asia with more than 30 yrs of experience. The 1 hour 15 minutes long show is an explosion of light and sound. Tiffany's show has fantastic sets and dazzling costumes and the most beautiful "Showgirls" in Asia. Tiffany's Show is the stage experience of a lifetime and was voted among the worlds top 10 most entertainment show.
Alcazar Cabaret Show, Pattaya A trip to pattaya is never complete without a visit to the famous Alcazar Cabaret. An extravabanza with the latest technology, marvellous music, dance & costumes, you're guranteed an astonishing & magical night at Alcazar.
