Attractions in Pattaya
Amusement Park || Animal Park || Cars and racing || Gardens and farms || Museums || Other || Watersports ||
Amusement Park
Pattaya Water Park
Pattaya Park offers an amusement park, a Jacuzzi and a gigantic slide. It is an ideal outlet for family relaxation. Pattaya Park Tower the first highest seaside tower and revolving restaurant. About 240 meters height that you can see Pattaya view, hotel and bungalow accommodation are also available. Call (038) 251201-8 for more information
* Location : Thapphraya Road, Jomtien Beach
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Animal Park
Elephant Village
The elephant village is a popular tourist spot for Thai and foreign guests alike. Daily performances by elephants and wild elephant round-up shows are held at 2.30 p.m. Shows last about 1 hour. Elephant jungle rides are also available. Additional information may be obtained by calling 01-2123225 or from the front desk at the Tropicana Hotel, Tel: (038) 428645-6, 428516
* Location : Pornprapanimitr Road. Situated on Pornprapanimitr Road on the same directions as Phanaraks Park and Siam Country Club Golf Course.
* Opening Hours : 2.30pm-3.30pm
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Cars and racing
Bhira International Circuit Race Course
Is an international car and motorcycle race course. It is situated on State Highway 36 (Pattaya-Rayong) about 15 kilometers from Pattaya City. Races take place regularly on Saturdays and Sundays. Additional information may be obtained by calling (01) 323-0616.
* Location : State Highway 36 (Pattaya-Rayong) about 15 kilometers from Pattaya City
Miniature Racetrack
The Pattaya Cart Speedway is situated on Thepprasit Road, which links Sukhumvit Highway and Pattaya-Na Jomtien Road, approximately 5 kilometers to the South o Patlaya. Separate tracks have been allotted for professional and amateur drivers. Open daily from 10a.rn.-7p.rn Tel: (038) 422044.
* Location : Thepprasit Road
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Gardens and farms
Siriporn Orchid Farm
The farm offers a wide array of orchids such as catteleyas, vandas, daedrovium, escosanda, pompadours. Visitors can also purchase cut flowers or plants. Call (038) 29013 for more information
* Location : 235/ 14 Mu 5, Tambon Nong Pru. Located at 235/ 14 Mu 5, Tambon Nong Pru, turn left off Sukhumvit adjacent to the traffic light intersection at Central Pattaya for 800 meters on to Noen-phlup-wan Road, the farm is on the right hand side.
* Opening Hours : 8am - 5pm
The Million Years Stone Park and Pattaya Crocodile
This is an other popular attraction with Thai and foreign tourists. Covering a large area, the compound comprises rock gardens and a botanical of rare plants and beautifully landscaped grounds. Interesting sights include, for example, fossilized plants over a million years in age, 200-year-old Thai style bonsai, crocodile pools and a collection of rare animals such as albino bears, elephants and horses. Crocodile round-ups, magic and animal performances are also a major attraction. Daily admission from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Additional information may be obtained by calling (038)249347-9 (Pattaya) or Bangkok office, Tel: 579-5033, 941-3251-3 .
* Location : 22/2 Mu 1, Tambon Nong Pta Lai, Bang Lamung. From Sukhumvit, one turns left at kilometer 140 close to the pedestrian bridge in front of Wat Sawangfa along Chaiyaphonwithi Road (State Highway 3024) in the same direction as Mapprachan Reservoir for another
* Opening Hours : 9am - 6pm
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Museums
Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum
A display of Mr. Ripley's collection of curious objects from every comer of the world. Some of them being the actual item, others are replicas. These extraordinary objects are divided into over 250 categories, such as optical illusions, peculiar lifestyle of unusual people and devices of human torture from ancient time, etc. Open daily from 10a.rn.-12 midnight. Further inquiries may be made by calling (038) 710294-8.
* Location : Third floor of the Royal Garden Plaza, Beach Road
* Opening Hours : 10am - 12 at midnight
The Bottle Art
Contains an extensive collection of more than 300 pieces of artwork contained in glass bottles in the form of well-known tourist attractions, churches, temples, palaces, ships both Thai and foreign. These creations result from the tireless efforts of Dutch sculptor, Mr. Peter Bedelais who crafted the various intricate parts and assembled them in glass bottles of different shapes. Open daily from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Inquiries may be directed to the Bottle Art 79/15 Mu 10, Sukhumvit Road (Kilometer 145.3) Tel: (038) 422957
* Location : 79/15 Mu 10, Sukhumvit Road (Kilometer 145.3)
* Opening Hours : 9am - 8pm
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Other
Mini Siam
This miniature city offers replicas of 80 sacred places and important historical sites around Thailand at a scale of 1 to 25. Some examples are the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Sisanphet, Anantasamakhom Throne Hill, Phra Phutthayotfa Bridge, the Bridge over the River Khwae, the Golden Stupa and Phimai Khmer Sancturary. Replicas of places of world significance are also displayed in the "mini-world" area such as the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, Tower Bridge, Trevi Fountain. Open daily from 7 a.m.-10 p.m. There is also a Mini Race Course (Go-karts) for visitors wishing to try their hand at racing fast cars. Additional information may be obtained by calling (038) 421628, 424232 (Pattaya) or 271-1896, 616-1533 (Bangkok),
* Location : kilometer 143 on Sukhumvit Highway
* Closing Days : none
* Opening Hours : 7am - 10pm
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Watersports
Bamrung Sailing and Paramotor Centre
Different types of aquatic sports are available and instructions are also offered for windsurfing, sailing, paramotors, para-gliders by course or by the hour. Certificates are conferred upon completion of the course by the Royal Yacht Association (RYC), a renowned British Institution. Restaurant facilities are offered and boats such as canoes, catamarans and kayaks are available for rent The atmosphere of the reservoir is relaxing and cool. Between the months of November and February thousands of teals, swallows, and herons migrate to this area. Those interested in these aquatic sports should call Khun Burnmng Ruamsap at 01-354-4986 or 946-7859, for additional information.
* Location : Huai Sak Nok Reservoir at Kilometer 150 on Sukhumvit Highway. Located at Huai Sak Nok Reservoir at Kilometer 150 on Sukhumvit Highway, turn left into the lane next to the green Way Golf Driving Range, for about 4 kilometers, Look for a sign indicating th
Lakeland Water Cable Ski
This is another venue for amusement and recreational sports that Pattaya has to offer. It comprises an enormous fresh water lake, with cable skis, a sport that is fast-going popularity. Admissions fees: 300 Baht per person (for around 2 hours). Call (038) 232690-2 for more information.
* Location : Sukhumvit Highway, Kilometer 150.5, about 5 kilometers from Pattaya City
* Opening Hours : 10am - 9pm
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