Thailand has earned a lot of revenue from the travel and tourism industry. Pattaya in Thailand is indeed one of the popular tourist destinations. Beautiful beaches, standard shopping facility, popular hotels and exciting nightlife, every year draws the tourists to Pattaya.

Overview: Pattaya is in the eastern coast of Gulf of Thailand. You will experience a tropical wet and dry climate in Pattaya. Pattaya was a fishing village which has earned a lot of popularity after it was regarded as a beach resort by inhabitants of Bangkok in the year 1960s.

Sightseeing: Beaches are the important tourist attractions of Pattaya. The Pattaya beach is in the midst of the city. Besides the beaches, the major tourist attractions in Pattaya include Pattaya Park Tower, Sanctuary of Truth (Prasat Sut Ja-Tum), Pattaya Elephant Village, Jomtein Beach in Pattaya, Ripley's Believe it or Not, Nong Nooch Tropical Botanical Garden, Mini Siam and Mini Europe and etc.

Things to Do: If you are a sport lover you can engage yourself in a number of water sports. You can visit a number of amusement parks like Water Park and Funny Land Amusement Park. Tourists also prefer traveling in the submarine to witness the corals and underwater life. If you are a shopaholic you can step into a number of shops at Pattaya.

Dining: For tantalizing your taste buds you can step into a number of restaurants. The restaurants have been established near the beach. The expert chefs at the restaurant serve Thai as well as International cuisines. Besides you can step into the pubs for quenching your thirst with vintage drinks.

Accommodation: A number of Hotels in Thailand have been established owing to the upsurge of tourists. The places of accommodation may range from luxury to budget hotels. There are a number of business hotels in Pattaya.

Useful Information: Pattaya is well connected by airways and roadways. Pattaya offers both dental and medical facilities. A number of hospitals in Pattaya have been established which are of good standard.