Happy Travel : Travel in Pattaya Thailand

Pattaya is a small coastal city located on the east coast of Thailand or about 165km southeast of Bangkok. Once a sleepy fishing town, it is now renowned for its exciting nightlife, street shopping and most famous for its go-go and beer bars, it's also one of Thailand's best locations for all manner of sports and water activities.

When it comes to wholesome family activities, there is none other than visiting the beaches or half-day island hopping. The 2 more notable beaches are Pattaya Beach and Jomtien Beach.

The main downtown area is definately all within walking distance and easy to get around. The highlight of the day would be the closure of South Pattaya Road between 6pm-2am daily to be transformed into the ever famous Walking Street which is in itself a major tourist attraction for all the food, shopping and nightlife. The safest and easiest way to travel around in the evening is by songthaews (pickup trucks converted to buses) which will cost approximately about 10 baht for foreingers. The largest shopping centre with modern shops and facilities would be Royal Garden Plaza located adjacent to the Pattaya Marriott Hotel.

Some of the other major attractions are:

• Underwater World Pattaya
• Oasis Seaworld
• Elephant Village
• Nong Nooch Tropical Garden
• Buddha Hill