Pattaya City
Pattaya, located on the Gulf of Thailand just 150 km southeast of Bangkok, is a popular beach resort that can be reached in a mere two-hour drive. While its pulsating nightlife is well-known, local authorities have worked to improve the quality of the beaches and reinvent the resort as a more family-friendly destination.
Today, hundreds of thousands of visitors flock to Pattaya each year to take advantage of its many activities, such as windsurfing, water skiing, swimming, sunbathing, snorkeling, sailing, and trips to nearby islands. For the more adventurous, there are bungee jumping, cycling, skydiving, go-karting, Muay Thai (Thai boxing), and paintball. Golfers of all levels are also well-catered to, with a wide selection of golf courses around Pattaya.