Pattaya  is  located  147  kilometers  ( 91 miles )  southeast  of Bangkok, Pattaya  is  famous  for  its  beautiful  beaches, first class and all kinds of hotels, guest  houses,  superb  sea  food,  restaurants,  sports and water sports, souvenir shops,  museum, open-air bars, beer bars, discotheques, cabaret  shows,  night  spots.  Entertainment, and many other interesting places nearby.

 The "sun and fun" culture of Pattaya beach   resort,just a 2-hour drive southeast of Bangkok,     offers   something  completely   different  for  the     entire  family ,  including  all  major  water  sports,     horse - riding, tennis, go - kart racing and golf on     dozen  challenging   golf  courses   designed  by    such   luminaries  as  Jack   Nicklaus  and  Gary    Player.

Children will enjoy water parks, model villages, open   zoos, including  the Sriracha Tiger Zoo, and elephant  shows, Quality accommodation, restaurants, entertainment  and  shopping   help   make Pattaya the perfect all - round   holiday destination.

The clear waters of the offshore Lan Island are  popular  with  snorkellers.    The  sandy  beaches of  Samet  Island,  to  the  southeast, are  perfect for  those  intent  on  doing  precisely nothing. The east   coast  provinces  of  Rayong  and  Trat  are  well  know for their uncrowded beaches,tranquil islands and national parks.

Directly across the  Gulf  of Thailand,  the beach resorts of Hun - Hin and Cha - Am are ideal familyresorts , Both have excellent golf courses,The nearbyheavily  forested  and  and  mountainous        Kaeng Krachan  National  Park   offers   verdant  jungle  alternatives to  lazy  days  on  white - sand beaches,Cha-Am