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Pattaya
a City
Paradise by the Sea |
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Wong Phra Chan Beach |
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This
small tranquil one kilometer beach is near
Na Klua Tai Bay. The serene atmosphere
here is attractive to those longing for
a complete rest and privacy |
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North and Central Pattaya Beachs |
These
two beaches are not as bustling as the south
beach. In the old days, many first class
hotels were located in this area. The
beaches have recently been renovated with shady
footpaths along the clean sandy beach taking
a walk, lazing, jogging or cycling around here
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South Pattaya Beach |
With
its lively atmosphere of nightclubs, beer bars,
restaurants, shopping complexes, and other business,
this is the heart of the city. Several
kinds of aquatic sport gear are available for
rent on the beach. Pattaya and its night
life attracts tourists from all over the world. |
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Chom Thian Beach |
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This
3 kilometers beach offers much more privacy
and tranquility thanPattaya despite aquatic-sport-gears
rental-booths. It is popular among domestic
vacationers with families. Good restaurant
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Pattaya's Lookout Point |
 Phra
Tamnak Hill, a small hill located
between South Pattaya Beach and Chom Thian
Beach, is a vantage point for a panoramic
view of the whole city of Pattaya, its
crescent bay and night lights. Locals
and visitors come here to pay homage to
Wat Khao Pha Bat atop this hill and the
monument of Krom Luang Chumphon Khetudomsak,
who is regarded the "founding father
of the modern Thai navy." At
the foot of the hill is a public garden,
popular exercise ground for locals |
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Lan and Phai Islands |
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Lan Islands are about 7.5 kilometers
from South Pattaya Beach, or about only
40 minutes by passenger ferry. Tourists
prefer a swim along several beaches around
these islands because of the white sand
and clear water. Hat Ta Waen is
popular for its bustling touristy atmosphere,
aquatic sport gear, souvenir shops, and
restaurants. Hat Thian offers a
more restful atmosphere. Other small
islets in the area, like Ko Krok or Ko
Sak are popular for scuba diving and fishing.
There is also a diving school. The
Phai Islands are under the charge
of the Royal Thai Navy. Overnight
camping is not permitted, but fishing,
swimming and scuba diving around the islets
in the area are possible.
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