Pattaya guide
- 1. How to Get to Pattaya Weather Motorcycle / Jeep / Car Rental PATTAYA GUIDE From Suvarnabhumi Airport Pattaya has a tropical climate and rarely If you know how to ride motorcycle or even drive a car or jeep, you may rent it Taxi sees any large differences throughout the which will definitely allowed you to reach Proceed to the taxi counter, level 2 at the year. However, the weather patterns can your destination faster. You may rent from Arrival Hall near entrance 3, 4, 7 and 8. be divided into three seasons: both local or international companies like Taxi Fare: Airport surcharge of THB 50 Budget +66 (03) 871-0717, Hertz +66 (03) plus amount on meter and expressway Hot – March to May 871-6693, Avis +66 (03) 836-1627, fees. The weather is very hot and unpleasantly National +66 (03) 841-125/6. sticky. Temperatures can go up to 40°C. Bus You may purchase bus Rainy – June to October Places of Interest tickets at the arrival The rain is rarely lasts all day or night, The Million Years Stone Park and Once a fishing town, Pattaya has hall by Thai with temperatures between 25°C to 30°C Crocodile Farm now become an amazing city International. The bus day or night. Especially appealing to surrounded by 30 offshore islands. transfer time is 2 – 2 nature lovers this park Pattaya is located approximately ½ hours from the airport to Pattaya. Cool – November to February has over a-million-year- The climate is tropical and humid most of 140 km southeast of Bangkok, and old petrified trees, Rented Car the time, expected temperature to be 30°C strange rocks and rare faces the Gulf of Siam. If you know how to drive a car, you may during the day and 20°C at night. and colorful flowers. rent it which will allow you to reach your Enjoy the exciting fight Pattaya’s accommodation ranges from luxuriously beachside hotels to destination faster. You may rent from both Getting around Pattaya of man vs. crocodile, local or international companies like man using his bare simple guesthouses. It also offers Songthaew Service Budget +66 (03) 871-0717, Hertz +66 (03) hands, as well as a collection of rare It is a cheap, popular and the allure of a truly vibrant nightlife 871-6693, Avis +66 (03) 836-1627, animals! convenient mode of with a great variety of restaurants, National +66 (03) 841-125/6. Call in transport in Pattaya. There night clubs, bars, discotheques, and advance for rental; you may have your car Mini Siam are two bench seats on ready in the airport during your arrival. the most famous Cabaret Show both side of the pickup which one should not miss! From Bangkok track with a cover on top. If you were to follow set route like a bus, Ekamai Bus Station How to get to Pattaya there will be a fixed price. However, you Also known as the Eastern Bus Terminal. It Weather will need to negotiate the price if you is located on Sukhumvit Road Soi 63 (BTS would like to go somewhere off its route. Getting around Pattaya Sky Train Ekamai Station). The trip from You may experience the life-style of Thais Places of Interest here to Pattaya is approximately 2 hours. T: in Pattaya now! +66 (02) 391 2504 Shopping After Dark Motorcycle Taxi This miniature city is easily recognized by Northern/North Eastern Bus If you are looking for a fast mode of the huge statues that stand at the edge of Dining Terminal transportation and are up for the risk you the road. It offers great craftsmanship Calendar Located on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Rd (near model of sacred places and important may wish to consider Pattaya motorcycles Things to Know Chatuchak Market). The trip from here to taxis as your form of transportation. The historical sites in Thailand. Besides that, Pattaya is approximately 2 hours. T: +66 Currency drivers wear either orange vests or green there is a world section which also known (02) 936 2852-66 Important Information vests. Price starts from Baht 15. as Mini Europe with models of various well- Emergency Calls known European structures. Central Reservations Office, Bangkok, Thailand Tel: +66 (02) 168 7668 Fax: +66 (02) 168 7663 www.compasshospitality.com sales@compasshospitality.com
- 2. Nongnuch Tropical Garden Miniature Racetrack Shopping After Dark This is a stunning Place for professional and amateur drivers! and beautiful Separate tracks have been allotted for Tesco / Lotus Tiffany Cabaret Show landscape garden different level of drivers for safety purpose. A hypermarket found in It has with an orchid North and South been It is located on Thepprasit Road. nursery and other Pattaya. It has a supermarket, food court, ranked tropical gardens. Underwater World mobile phone shops, bank offices and the Watch a fascinating Thai cultural Featuring more than 200 species of marine others. most performance, visit the mini zoo and life, with their brilliant colours, it is a visual spectacular lady boy show in Thailand in feast to the eyes. You may enjoy the Central Festival Pattaya Beach part given their 28 years of stage view elephant shows in this Thai-style recreation park. It is situated about 18 amazing undersea life and the sandy experience. Painted nails and feline grace It is newly opened - “Largest Beach Side you would never take them for anything kilometers from South Pattaya. beaches. It is Shopping Complex” - located at Pattaya but a woman. Enjoy their marvelous situated at Road 1. Among all shopping centers in performances and you can even pose for Vimantaitalay Submarine Sukhumvit Road Thailand, it is the only one that positioned pictures with them after the shows! This is one of the most near South next to an attractive beach with eye- unique Pattaya Pattaya. catching scenery of the sea. You can find Walking Street attractions where you various fashions and branded clothes, can view the spectacular Coral Island (Ko Larn) shoes such as ZARA, Guess and so on. underwater world of It is a fishes and corals through windows along beautiful, Big C the sides. You can get a ferry boat (25-30 immaculate It is found in North and South of Pattaya minutes) from South Pattaya pier to Barge sandy beach with departmental stores similar to Tesco. ship at Kor Sak. Transfer to Barge ship to with glass- It features numerous restaurants and get into submarine (5-10 minutes). The clear waters and extensive coral, located independent retail shops. It operates from The most exciting and famous street whole sightseeing expedition in the 7.5 kilometers off Pattaya. You may spend 10am to 11pm. located in South Pattaya where you can submarine takes around 30-45 minutes. your day there swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, windsurfing, skiing or even find various kinds of entertainment, from Royal Garden Plaza bars, discos to cabaret shows. There are Ripley’s Believe It Or Not sunbathing. A shopping center various restaurants available for instance Museum spread over three floors Elephant Village seafood restaurants designed for you to and sits between enjoy your dinner at a fantastic place. A fascinating and Watch elephants display their forestry Pattaya Beach and weird yet wonderful skills and play football, and if feeling a Pattaya Second Road. Alangkarn Show exhibition located on little adventurous ride hop on for a ride! It There are restaurants, One of the more famous theatre shows 3rd floor of Royal Garden is situated on Pornprapanimitr Road. retail shops, food center as well as with the capacity to seat 2000. Instead of Plaza Building in South Pattaya. There are cinemas. It is located next to the Royal normal Thai performance, a new concept 250 categories of Mr. Ripley’s collections. Pattaya Water Garden Hotel. was applied by using modern dance style Park Sriracha Tiger Zoo It is an ideal place for combined with multi-dimension colored Mike Shopping Mall lasers, lighting and surround sound system. Don’t miss the chance to see how tigers the family to spend their It is located in the Central Pattaya, Beach It is located in Sukhumvit road 155 KMs, live alongside other animals peacefully! day with an amusement Road between Soi 11 and 12. A large, five Jomtien. You can also hold, feed and take photos park, a Jacuzzi and a gigantic slide. It is floor shopping mall that sells hardware with the baby cubs. It is located in Si situated on Thappraya Road, at the top of items, household goods, furniture, Racha County, only 30 minutes drive from Jomtien Beach. computers, electronic equipment and Pattaya. others. Central Reservations Office, Bangkok, Thailand Tel: +66 (02) 168 7668 Fax: +66 (02) 168 7663 www.compasshospitality.com sales@compasshospitality.com
- 3. Alcazar Cabaret Show Café Terrace beautiful music performed by more than wai is equivalent to the Western It is an Enjoy a cheerful 100 musicians. Fun awaits everyone, on handshake. entertaining show dining experience March. by beautiful lady in this café located Always show your respect toward the April – Pattaya Songkran Festival King and members of the Royal Family, boys with lip- in Royal Orchid It is a family monks and elders, as well as all singing, dance and Hotel near North celebration religious statues. various Coast, Naklua Road. where the performances. Its comprehensive selection of young will Thailand is famous for cheap and nice This is a grand theatre with 1,200 seats. International Oriental dishes (Thai, Asian, pour scented goods; however you may still need to Indian and Western). Operating hours are water on the elder in return for their bargain especially in tourist areas. Dining from 6am to 11pm. blessings. However, today it is more than Mum-Aroi Restaurant that and if you are out and about don’t Everyday at 8am and 6pm the National Casa Pascal Restaurant This fantastic seafood restaurant is popular expect to stay dry. Anthem is played in a show of A classic yet elegant European restaurant with everyone. Dishes are delicious and patriotism, and as a sign of respect all located at second road, South Pattaya sitting alongside the beach makes for a July – Pattaya Marathon Thais will come to a standstill. where it is a perfect venue for people to much laid back atmosphere. Don’t miss You can now join the Pattaya Marathon enjoy food in the bustling Pattaya city. this chance and stop by at Naklua Road Their signature dishes are goose liver, which has more than hundred participants! Currency (North Pattaya). The route is along Jomtien Beach to a half- Alaskan king crab legs and slow-roasted Thai Baht (THB) is used in the country with way mark, then return to Beach Road via rack of lamb. the below exchange rates (approximate Ruen Thai Restaurant Pattaya Hill (36 – 38 kilometers). only) Ruen Thai is a Calendar Oct / Nov – Chonburi Buffalo 1 EUR =44.80 THB 1 SGD =23.15 THB beautiful 31 Dec – New Year Eve Races 1 USD =34.96 THB 1 JPY =0.28 THB Thai Don’t miss the chance to countdown in Jockeys will ride their 1 AUD =22.23 THB 1 GBP =50.83 THB restaurant Pattaya; a place where almost all hotels respective decorated situated on burn fireworks all together in one time! buffaloes in a race to Please visit www.xe.com/ucc for updated the second There will also have a large stage with Thai the finishing line. daily rates. road of South Pattaya. It features singers and dancers to entertain you. Food Prizes will be given for winner of the above, traditional Thai dance and music which and beverages stalls can be found along the healthiest buffalo and some lucky lady makes it a perfect place for a date. After the walking streets. will be crowned Miss Farmer Pageant. Important Information every few moments a group of a Thai Language : Thai and English dancers, wearing glittering costumes, 14-16 Feb – Chinese New Year Things to Know Electricity : 220 Volts emerge to perform a variety of dances. Many festivities are held along Jomtien & Religion : Buddhist (90%) They are accompanied by six musicians, Pattaya beachfronts, the Pattaya Pier and Area Code : +66 (Thailand) gently playing their instruments. other places. Performances like lion & City Code : 03 (Pattaya) dragon dances and exhibiting spectacular Time Zone : UTC/GMT +7 Aahhar Indian Restaurant fireworks will be held. It is an Indian restaurant that represents 19-21 March – Pattaya Musical the finest authentic delicacies of Moghul Festival Emergency Calls and North Indian Cuisine. Operating hours It is a momentous festival that gathers Thai people greet each other using the Tourist Police : 1555 are from 11am to 11pm. There is a music lovers from around the world. This is term “Sawasdee” along with both palms Police : 191 fantastic bar with full range of cocktails an unrivaled opportunity to enjoy a and hands united to form a wai. The Ambulance : 1646 and reasonable priced wines. weekend of listening and dancing to Information : 1133 Central Reservations Office, Bangkok, Thailand Tel: +66 (02) 168 7668 Fax: +66 (02) 168 7663 www.compasshospitality.com sales@compasshospitality.com