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.
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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
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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
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