In the district of Chon Buri in Thailand you would find the city of Pattaya , which is the most visited city of Thailand . This seaside resort city lies only 80 kilometers from Bangkok .

Overview : Originally a small fishing village Pattaya became a hot spot of the tourists in the 1960s. It suffered when USA used it as aN air force base and left later on and the city came under severe crisis. The city enjoys tropical climate that is mostly bright and humid weather with torrential rainfall during monsoon. Beautiful beaches, lush greenery and picturesque shopping complexes and buildings have nicely balanced this city with both natural and man made beauties.

Sightseeing: The beaches are the most important attractions of Pattaya. Jomtien Beach , Pattaya Beach and Ko Lan islands are the places that are mostly visited by the tourists. Other attractions that you must not miss on your trip to Pattaya are Sri Racha Tiger Zoo where you can see several hundreds of tigers, Mini Siam and Elephant Village . You should also see the huge wooden temple Sanctuary of Truth and Nong Nooch Tropical Garden . There are other attractions also which are worth visiting.

Things to do: Tourists who visit Pattaya never leave the opportunity of shopping in Pattaya. In Pattaya you would find huge shopping malls and night markets. When you visit the beaches go for the sports like scuba diving, snorkeling, cruising in glass bottomed boats and parasailing. In Pattaya you would also find lots of bars and pubs where you can enjoy good quality liquors.

Dining: When you are in Pattaya then do not miss the opportunity of tasting the local delicacies like Chaeng Lon, Hoi Cho and Khao Lam. Since Pattaya is visited by lots of foreigners therefore here you would find lots of restaurants providing you with European delicacies. You can not only have your food in the restaurants but also in the street side stalls.

Accommodation: Eastern Grand Palace , New Day-Night, Sunshine Hotel and Residences, Dragon Beach Resort and Bang Saen Beach Resort are the places where you can stay when you are in Pattaya. All these resorts are known for their luxury and comfort.

Useful information: Pattaya is a city where you should carry only cotton clothes and beach wear because the weather is mostly warm here. If you want you can carry a raincoat because it is raining most of the year. Healthcare facility is first grade in Pattaya especially dental and dermatology. Most foreigners come here for getting treated. A special Tourist Police division is in operation in Pattaya for the protection of the tourists.