Pattaya, located about 150 kms. Southeast of Bangkok , has grown to become a premier international playground and beach resort. This small fishing village has grown for the past three days to become a major destination, offering colorful activities and attractions said to be more diverse than any destination in this part of the world.

By itself, Pattaya is a resort and a city, offering something extra for everyone regardless of age through its blend of facilities –both natural resources and man-made that make recreation, sightseeing, entertainment and fun memorable.

Take your pick: the beaches – you have dozens to choose from, stretching form 3 kms. To 8 kms., all with white sand.

Or you can check out the underwater world, the dinosaur park, the carved Buddha Mountain , nature parks, a crocodile farm, a miniature city, the elephant village, an art museum, sanctuaries, theaters and heritage structures.

You can engage, too, in sports, just like the SEA Games athletes, who competed in most aquatic sports in the waters of Pattaya. If you're an enthusiast of golf, tennis, squash, badminton, jogging, bowling, go-karting motor racing, shooting, horse riding, paintball game, bungee jumping, water sports, sailing, water skiing, game fishing parasailing, snorkeling and scuba diving and the native muai Thai, there is always something special for you to enjoy your favorite recreational activity.

Special events are held regularly in Pattaya – like the music festival, the traditional Thai new year, the loi krathong day, which is celebrated on the full moon night of the 12th month of the lunar moon and others that provide the vibrance and color to make your stay unforgettable.

Beyond Pattaya – including Chon Buri, Rayong, Chanthaburi and Trat — you discover more attractions in beaches, coves and offshore places as well as in forests and gardens that show multi-hued tropical flora.

Pattaya is a world of its own, pulling people to its charms, you never get tired of it, said visitors, who keep on returning to the place – again and again.