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Pattaya holidays

Thailand's liveliest resort for fun, sand and sun

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Only one and half hours drive from Bangkok, holidays to Pattaya are guaranteed to be a heady mixture of vibrant entertainment, great shopping and beaches, luxurious hotels and a good range of golf courses and watersports. Much more eclectic than other resorts, Pattaya is perfect for those seeking fun in the sun and who want to experience Thailand’s famous go-go bars, cabaret shows and cosmopolitan clubs. In the day, neighbouring islands are easily accessible for fishing trips, scuba diving and snorkelling.

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Pattaya Holiday Highlights:
•   Take a zipline tour through the rainforest jungle, and literally fly through the air, looking out for gibbon, giant squirrels, monkey and stork. A beautiful insight into nature.

•   The Sanctuary of Truth’s highest point reaches one hundred and five metres and this incredibly spiritual and intricate hand-carved wooden temple is aligned to Buddhist traditions and will take your breath away.

•   Koh Sak is a pretty horseshoe-shaped island boasting two secluded beaches and coral reef diving. The sheltered bay of Koh Sak makes an excellent location for first-time divers.

Pattaya Honeymoons

All of our Pattaya hotels make for fabulous honeymoon settings, but we have specially labelled a few of our favourite, most romantic retreats that we think make the most perfect settings for your dream honeymoon in the Thailand.

Thailand Weddings

Getting married in Thailand is a dream. An exotic destination infused with magical landscapes and a welcoming and engaging culture, in Thailand hospitality and quality are second to none, ensuring your wedding day is as perfect as it deserves to be. Look out for our ‘Wedding’ labelled Thailand hotels for our specially negotiated Thailand wedding packages. All our Thailand wedding hotels also offer Renewal of Vows ceremonies.

Thailand Tailor Made
If you would like to combine Pattaya with other exotic beach resorts in Thailand such as Krabi or Hua Hin, Kuoni offers a wealth of experience in helping to design bespoke holidays, tailor making your trip to your exact needs.

For more inspiration request or download our Far East brochure, call our Personal Travel Experts on 01306 747002 or e mail your requirements to receive a personal quote.

Before your holiday check out our Information & Facts for a comprehensive guide to visiting Thailand.

Also read our Thailand i-travel articles.

Time difference / local time

GMT +7 hours
Language

Thai. English is widely spoken at beach resorts.

Currency

Baht
Safety

Beware of pickpockets. Leave valuables in the hotel safe and only carry the essentials.

Beaches

Try watersports at Jomtien Beach, unwind on tranquil Naklua and Wong Amat, and discover lively, cosmopolitan Pattaya Beach.

Passports and Visas

•   You need a full EU 10-year passport. We recommend that the expiry date is at least six months after your arrival back in the UK.
•   You only need a visa if you’re staying longer than 30 days (29 nights), and you can get one from the Thai Embassy.

Events and festivals

February
Chinese New Year
Enjoy lion and dragon dances as Pattaya celebrates the Chinese New Year, with entertainment, food stalls and souvenirs.

March
Pattaya International Music Festival
Thai and international artists perform at this diverse festival, with food stalls and a chance to meet the performers.

Shopping

Browse markets, shops and shopping centres for souvenirs, handicrafts and local produce.

Flying time to destination

11½ hours

Sports

Land sports
Your hotel may have tennis courts and a fitness centre, and there are three golf courses within about half an hour’s drive. The Pattaya Bowl is a firm favourite with bowling enthusiasts and also houses ten snooker tables. There is a shooting range at Tiffanys and an archery range at Nong Nooch, 18km south of Pattaya.

Watersports
Try an incredible range of watersports including waterskiing, parasailing, windsurfing, game-fishing, jet-skiing, water scooters, pedalos, snorkelling and scuba diving.

Eating/Drinking

Food
•   Most hotels offer American, English and continental breakfasts, and you may find western-style fast food outlets, snack bars and ice cream parlours.
•   Thai cuisine is a spicy menu of noodles, curries, sweet-and-sour dishes, slow- and fast-cooked ingredients, exotic spices and condiments.

Drink
•   Don’t drink the tap water or ice – stick to bottled mineral water or purified water in hotels.

Good to know

Dialling code
+66 38

Religion
Theravada Buddhism. Minority religions include Islam, Christianity, Hinduism and Sikhism.

Etiquette
•   Thais revere their royal family, so never express disregard for it.
•   Outward expressions of anger are regarded as crude and boorish.
•   Each Buddha image - large or small, ruined or not - is considered sacred. Never climb onto one to take a photograph or do anything that might show lack of respect.
•   Public displays of affection between couples are frowned upon. Westernised Thai couples may hold hands but that’s as far as it goes in polite society.
•   It is considered rude to point your foot at a person or object.
•   Never pat a Thai on the head – they see it as the highest part of the body, both literally and figuratively.

No vaccinations are compulsory but some are recommended. For more information, contact your GP or a specialised vaccination centre.
Clothing

•   Dress neatly in all religious shrines - never go shirtless or in shorts, hot-pants or other scanty attire.
•   Take off your shoes when entering private Thai homes, chapels that house Buddhist images, and mosques.

Museums

Mini Siam
North of Pattaya, this incredible landmark is home to 200 replica monuments reconstructed at a 1:25 scale.

Excursions

Nong Nooch Village
Ride on an elephant and see Thai dancing at this pretty park 18km south of Pattaya.

Ko Samet
Only 6km long, this unspoilt little island is a national park where you can unwind on powdery white-sand beaches.

Tipping

Tip porters and hotel staff if you’re happy with their service. If a service charge isn’t added to your restaurant bill, tip 10-15%.

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

From November to February.

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