Fifty years ago Pattaya was a sleepy little fishing village, it is Asias premier beach resort, and caters with equal appeal to families, couples and single visitors.

Pattaya offers visitors its big, wide beaches, water sports, sightseeing, modern shopping malls, a wide variety of hotels and resorts and international dining experiences The area from Central Pattaya to South Pattaya along the Beach Rd. and the sois (sidestreets) in between as well as almost everywhere along 2nd Rd. is where most of the nightlife and bars are.

Pattaya is the perfect family holiday destination, where all people can enjoy a variety of activities at reasonable cost. Want to try something new? Pattaya is a great place for the adventurous traveler to explore. Get close to nature with an elephant ride at the elephant village, or spend time at the Noong Nooch Tropical Garden. And after dark, Pattaya offers all the allure and magic of a truly vibrant nightlife with a spectacular variety of restaurants, night clubs, bars, discotheques, cocktail lounges and cabarets. Pattaya can be brash, bold, beautiful and bucolic, and offers everything and authentic international beach resort can.

With around four million tourists every year, Pattaya provides activities to suit all age groups and tastes, with many day-trips available by boat or car to surrounding attractions. For sure it’s a party city more than a quiet coastal destination, with plenty of activities both night and day. However you can escape to idyllic offshore islands, alternatively take the family to one of the amusement or themed parks, get in a round of golf, have fun with watersports, go shopping, do the spa ‘thing’, or enjoy the fun and slightly naughty night scene. We’ve got it all covered here.