Where is Pattaya located in Thailand. How to relax in Pattaya

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Pattaya is alive. It is Thailand's most dynamic, vibrant and full-blooded resort. Pattaya can fall in love with you for life, you can not understand it and talk with obsession over and over again about the cons of the trip, or you can treat it correctly and in return get exactly what you want: a quiet rest in a secluded hotel, crazy nightlife Walking Street , amazing Thai temples, decent sea, exciting excursions, delicious and unusual food. The main thing is to clearly and reasonably formulate your desires, and Pattaya will help them come true.

In addition, the resort is very democratic in terms of prices, which makes it more affordable than Phuket or Koh Samui, and is conveniently located just a couple of hours drive from Bangkok with its airports and numerous low-cost airlines. This allows you to jump off your seat at any time and fly to the other end of Thailand (or even to new country) for an amount equivalent to a good dinner with drinks in a not very pretentious restaurant.

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Districts of Pattaya

Tourist Pattaya lies between the sea and the Sukhumvit Road and is conveniently "cut" by through streets into several large areas, so there should be no special problems with orientation on the terrain. In addition, on every corner there are free advertising brochures with more or less intelligible maps.

All above North Pattaya Rd - conditional North Pattaya. There are not many entertainments here, but there are enough local shops, inexpensive cafes and budget accommodation in the area with the wonderful Russian ear called Naklua, as well as the more expensive one in the Wongamat microdistrict, which is interesting for small private beaches of coastal hotels. An important point on the map is the wooden Temple of Truth.

A piece of spa pie between North and South Pattaya Rd - Central Pattaya. Noisy, fun, drunk, crowded - these are both pros and cons, to each his own. Beach and Second Rd run parallel to the sea - streets with a bunch of shops, bars, cafes, massage parlors, there will always be inexpensive accommodation, a variety of drinks, food, company and entertainment. The beach does not cause sympathy, the water is dirty, there is little space. Central Pattaya is suitable for desperate party-goers and hungry for a special nightlife Walking street, which, in fact, is the main attraction of the area.

The area below South Pattaya Rd - South Pattaya... In it, the tourist is interested in the coastal Pratumnak and Jomtien. These are fairly quiet areas with a slope of family holiday and related entertainment and infrastructure. The beaches and water are cleaner, debauchery is several times less, the price tag in hotels is higher, but this is a reasonable price for the advantages listed above.

Another option is to settle behind the Sukhumvit track. Here you can rent a very decent housing for little money, eat inexpensively and tasty during the day in establishments that are not oriented towards "Russo-tourist", and at night - sleep peacefully, not tossing and turning because of the noise of a nearby disco or walking neighbors. The disadvantage is the distance, you will have to rent a bike or a car (and give up alcohol) or budget a permanent item "by taxi".

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What to try

It so happened that Pattaya is no longer quite a Thai city, the flows of tourists from different countries, an endless series of those who are trying to make money on them - and also from different countries, mix linguistic and cultural boundaries into a strange vinaigrette. This is especially noticeable in the local cuisine. In cafes and restaurants, national delicacies are reshaped according to the requirements of capricious "bagels" or boring white pensioners, spicy becomes insipid, sour - sweet, oriental - European, and cheap - expensive. This is especially true for establishments with Russian letters on the menu.

But this multinational cocktail also has its advantages. For example, in Pattaya, Indian cuisine is very well presented - a good opportunity to discover wonderful tortillas and gravel sauces. You see several companies of Indians at the tables of an Indian cafe - feel free to stop and start studying the mysterious menu.

If you want to try exactly Thai food, then again focus on the aborigines, give up the restaurant and buy right on the street salt-baked, stuffed with aromatic herbs and baked on charcoal practically in front of you fish "pla pao", try slightly fried and pressed through a special press squid "crop-crop", and for sweets, order pancakes "roti" or "kanom-buang" stuffed with mango, coconut, banana and other delicacies from a mobile chef on a moped from a mobile merchant-chef on a moped.

And of course, Pattaya would not be itself without stalls of fried cockroaches, crickets, caterpillars, larvae and the like, once crawling reptiles. They cannot be called a purely local dish; more often it is an attraction for tourists. But why not?

Pattaya cafes and restaurants

The resort has a variety of cafes and restaurants, ranging from Asian cuisine to quality French cuisine. There are restaurants with exotic dishes: rare seafood, ostrich, crocodile.

Catering establishments in Pattaya can be roughly divided into nondescript eateries for locals, inexpensive street cafes for everyone, and everything else designed for a tourist, rich and not so. The former can scare off with excessive simplicity, not the most ideal cleanliness and the menu is only in Thai. Their pluses are real Thai food, amazing prices and hospitality of the owners. A really hearty lunch without alcohol in such a place will cost 100-120 THB.

For a soft drink in an inexpensive street cafe for tourists and middle-class Thais, they ask for 30-80 THB, not the most pretentious dish with rice or noodles will cost 40-80 THB, the famous tom-yam can cost 80-200 THB per plate, but Unfortunately, the relationship between the quality of the soup and its price is not always traced. The average bill in the food court for a set of first, second and salad is 150-200 THB. This is often a good opportunity to get to know local cuisine without pointing a finger to the sky: the composition of the dish, its price and appearance are introduced with clear and convenient pictures above the distribution lines.

Tourist establishments offer cuisine from different countries, many specialize in European and Thai dishes, the price for a portion of rice with chicken or pork can start from 120-160 THB and up to already astronomical amounts in really cool and rated restaurants.

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Entertainment and attractions in Pattaya

Many people consider Walking Street, bars and the thriving sex industry of all colors, trends and styles to be Pattaya's main entertainment, but fortunately, the resort is not at all limited to this "hot" set and offers a whole scattering of activities and excursions for every taste.

The majestic and vibrant Thai temples will help you to stop and think. Perhaps the most popular (how else, if you can see it from everywhere?) Is the local Big Buddha or Big Buddha Hill. Here you can get acquainted with a whole complex of religious monuments and architectural compositions, receive the blessing of monks and clean up karma, buy souvenirs and contribute to the maintenance of the temple by donating a small amount. And at the top of the hill, it is a little cooler and fresher - this is also a reason to arrange an excursion. Another famous site of worship is the wooden Temple of Truth, located at Cape Rachwate in the Naklua region. Around there is a garden, a cafe, you can ride elephants or ATVs, admire the sea from the cape, in a word, spend the whole day slowly and measuredly.

The complete opposite of temples, but still an acquaintance with local culture, will be a visit to the Tiffany Show. Only those who have seen with their own eyes have the right to snort disapprovingly or shake their heads in confusion. They say that even the most severe Chelyabinsk and Tagil workers left the famous transvestite cabaret show with contented faces and whistling their favorite tunes. There is hardly any better ad. And, well, Tiffany is also one of the ten best shows in the world according to Travel.com magazine.

The Mini-Siam Park will help you to see the whole world in 3 hours, which has collected on its territory miniature copies of famous sights from America, Asia, Asia and Europe: Pyramids of Egypt, Eiffel Tower, St. Basil's Cathedral. If all this has already been examined in the original, then you should pay attention to the beautiful copies of the most famous Thai temples and pagodas. Also, fans of miniatures should like the collection of the Museum of Bottles. In just a few rooms, there are about 300 bottles with copies of attractions painstakingly collected inside them. It is also very convenient that the museum is located next to the Mini Siam park.

Pattaya for kids

Perhaps Pattaya will not get rid of the stamp "resort for adults" for a long time, but serious work is being done in this direction, and rest with a child is no longer perceived here as something extravagant and unacceptable.

In May 2016, RamaYana, Thailand's largest water park, opened 30 km south of Pattaya. More than 50 water complexes and attractions await guests of all ages, many of which, according to the representatives of the park, have no analogues in South-East Asia... You can order a transfer to the water park directly on the site of the entertainment facility. Considering the size of the park, it is better to go straight to the opening.

With older guys, you can go to the Dream World amusement park, which is located on the northern outskirts of Bangkok. It takes about 2 hours to get here from Pattaya; tours to Dream World are offered by many of the resort's excursion agencies. There is no analogue in Pattaya itself yet.

Other entertainment for children is getting to know the living world of Thailand. One of the most important zoos in the country, Khao Kheow, is located north of Pattaya. It takes at least a day to explore the famous open zoo, where you can walk and feed the animals. But it is better to be prepared for the request to visit the menagerie again. South of Pattaya, the Nong Nooch Ral Tropical Park awaits guests

Outside Thailand, we missed the spicy Thai soup Tom Yam so much! Every time they saw the Vietnamese Pho soup, they remembered Tom Yam. Returning to Pattaya, in the first days we went and ate this wonderful soup. Jomtien has a huge selection of tourist restaurants where Tom Yam is sold on average from 100 baht and more.

But Tom Yam will not be really tasty everywhere. The Thais themselves admit that Tom Yam can only be eaten in trusted places.

Tom Yam soup is not in every cafe the way it should be. Spicy, spicy, fresh and delicious

Where to eat the most delicious Tom Yam in Pattaya

✔ Ground floor food court at Central Festival

Now the best tom yam in Pattaya we eat at the Central Festival in the food court for the locals. Although, there are always more tourists here than Thais. Tom Yam soup with shrimps costs 135 baht. Tom yam with chicken 100 baht. Inexpensive. At the same time, Tom Yam tastes, perhaps, the best.

There are cash desks in the food court at the entrance. You give them 300-500 baht, they give you a card on which you pay for food. Then you take the money remaining on the card at the cash desk.

For 300 baht, you can easily dine together here. All meals for 50-80-100 baht. We have for two for 2 volume a pit, 2 rice and a bottle of water 295 baht ($ 9).

Delicious tom yam kung is prepared in a corner cafe, next to the tent with fruit shakes (opposite the Dunkin donuts). This is what their kitchen looks like:

This is what the food court tables look like:

And here is the most delicious volume of pits. We do not even say "know spicy", it is always made not sharp.

Where can I book a transfer from the airport?

We use the service - KiwiTaxi
We ordered a taxi online, paid with a card. We were greeted at the airport with a sign with our name. Drove to the hotel in a comfortable car. We have already talked about their experience in this article.

Central Festival location

Other places we've gone before

We do not guarantee what is still relevant. While I will leave these 2 points for history in the article, suddenly they will work again:

Food court at the Harbor Mall

Until 2017, there was a great volume of pits here. Now, it seems, this compartment with soups is closed.

Shopping center is located in central Pattaya on Central Pattaya Road, near the Sukhumvit highway. There is a food court on the 5th floor. The shopping center is new, few people know about it yet, so there are always few people in this food court, very clean and modern. There are practically no tourists here.

Ask the best volume of pits in a cafe that has a logo in the form of a house. The name is in Thai. Located approximately in the middle of the food court. Roasted ducks hang next to them in a nearby cafe. Tom yam costs 70 baht with chicken and 80 baht with shrimp. The best tom yam in Pattaya is here!

Shopping center Harbor on the map

You can get from the center by tuk-tuk for 10 baht, which go along this street.

Non-tourist cafe near Park Lane condo

This cafe is located near the Park Lane and Condominiums. As of the summer of 2016, they are still working, however, we did not go there this year, so I cannot 100% say that the tom pits there are still the best.

Here you can eat Tom Yam in Pattaya, tasty and inexpensive

Inside is modest and clean


The prices are good. It's nice that food prices in Pattaya do not change depending on the season

The cafe is small, everything is new and clean. The prices on the menu are more than affordable. In the beach eateries on Jomtien, eating Tom Yam will cost at least 2 times more. In this place you can try real Thai Tom Yam soup at a non-touristy price. Tom Yam with shrimp or chicken costs 60 baht per serving of soup + 10 baht for a plate of rice. You can bring your own drinks, including alcoholic ones. For 140 baht, the two of us ate our fill.

How great it is to eat this rich broth when everything in your mouth is on fire. Well, my mouth is already drooling! By the way, the waitress always asks us whether to do something spicy or not. We love spicy food, we usually say "midium spicy". If you are intolerant of spicy food, it is better to say "know spicy".

Pattaya is the tourist-oriented entertainment capital of Thailand. The resort is located in the southeast of the country, on the coast of the Gulf of Thailand. The distance to the capital is only 150 kilometers.

Why go

Holidays in Pattaya are beaches, thousands of clubs, bars, restaurants and discos. A vacation in Pattaya will primarily be remembered by those who crave to plunge into the sea. Pattaya is famous all over the world for go-go bars, noisy discos and clubs. Rest here may not be the most chaste.

If you want to be in the center of events not only during the day, but also at night, this resort will seem like paradise for you! But nevertheless, this resort is also suitable for a more relaxing holiday; both couples in love and families with children will like it here. Inside the city and near the resort, you can visit a huge number of attractions that attract tourists from all over the world.

Tours to Pattaya

The disadvantage of the resort is the lack of well-groomed beaches with clean water within the city limits. Tourists vacationing on the "bounty" islands will be disappointed with the state of the Pattaya coastline. But next to the resort there are several islands, having reached which you can forget about the hustle and bustle and enjoy a calm beach holiday.

Most of the people living here are spoiled by the huge flow of tourists. Also, not only locals from other parts, but also guests of neighboring countries come to Pattaya to work. That is why it will definitely not work here to be imbued with the real Thai culture, the customs of local residents. To understand the Thais more, learn their foundations and traditions, we recommend that you go to the north.

Beaches

Pattaya's beaches are considered not the best in - often the water is muddy and muddy. The beaches of the resort will not appeal to connoisseurs of clear emerald-colored water. Cleanliness coastline too little attention is paid, so there is always some rubbish to be found here. Boats of local residents are moored near the shore, as a result of which you can see oil circles on the surface of the water. It should be noted that the situation on the outskirts of the city is more welcoming.

On all beaches you can ride "bananas" and water skiing, fly with a parachute over the sea. But diving or surfing on the beaches of Pattaya will not work.

From November 1, 2017 in Thailand smoking is prohibited on the beaches of Patong (Phuket), Bophut (Koh Samui), on all beaches of Pattaya, Hua hin and Cha ama, Lanta Islands. Smoking will be allowed in designated areas. The maximum punishment for violating the ban will be a year in prison and / or a fine of up to 100 thousand baht (almost $ 3 thousand).

Pattaya Beach. Central Beach is the most popular and most visited beach in Pattaya. It stretches for 5 km. It is always noisy and fun here. But swimming in the center of the resort will not work at all - the water is rather dirty.

Hotel Features

Since Pattaya is a tourist city, hotels are located literally at every turn. You can choose either a room in a two or three star hotel, or relax in a luxurious hotel with its own green area, swimming pools and other amenities.

Tours to Pattaya

The prices are for tours for 2 people for 7 nights with a departure from Moscow

Many tourists complain about the inability to get enough sleep during their holidays, as noisy bars located everywhere are open until the early morning. When choosing a hotel, pay attention to the location of your hotel, as well as whether there is a nightclub inside the building.

Attractions and entertainment

Those who are attracted by architectural landmarks are advised to head to. This is a museum of miniature copies of monuments, temples and famous buildings of the world. Here you can see the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, the Chamber of Parliament of Thailand, as well as the Tower Bridge, the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty and the Great Chinese wall... Another idea for walks for architecture lovers is the Sukhavadi palace complex.

Visit at least one of the Buddhist temples and see. Buddha Hill is the largest Buddha statue in Pattaya. From the hill opens better view the coastline of Pattaya, but this view is especially beautiful after sunset.

For those who take care of their body, they work daily.

Cuisine and restaurants

The restaurant life of Pattaya will surprise even a sophisticated gourmet - for a moderate fee you can try crocodile or ostrich meat, oysters, cunningly cooked octopuses and absolutely incredible bright cocktails.

On the street closest to the sea you will find many restaurants offering the freshest seafood. But the prices here will also be higher than in the city center on the streets far from the sea. There are restaurants in Pattaya offering not only, but Russian, Italian, Mexican, Indian, Chinese and other cuisines.

On the territory of the city, you can find several markets cooked in front of your eyes, as well as buy fruits at the most reasonable prices.

A large number of makers (scooters equipped for cooking) operate daily near Walking Street. Many points here are aimed specifically at tourists. If you wish, you can even try grasshoppers, cockroaches, beetles and other insects.

Transport

Tuk-tuk is considered the public transport of the resort. Tuk-tuk is a brightly colored truck equipped to carry passengers. To avoid misunderstandings, be sure to check with the driver about the fare before the start of your trip, and not at the place of arrival. The fact is that a tuk-tuk can be either public transport or an individual taxi, depending on what you agree with the driver.

In addition to tuk-tuk, you can use the taxi service by car or motorbike. In tourist areas, taxi drivers work around the clock. The largest congestion of taxis and tuk-tuk can be seen daily along the coastline and of course next to Walking Street.

Shopping

Pattaya is a true shopping paradise. From here, to all countries of the world, tourists take away latex mattresses, bags and belts made of snake and crocodile skin, luxurious necklaces made of precious and ornamental stones, silver and bright outfits with national patterns.

In Pattaya, you can visit local markets - clothes, souvenirs, Thai food and fruits are sold here at the most reasonable prices. Markets are usually open in the evening when the heat subsides.

Be sure to visit where you can not only shop, but also go boating and even explore the traditions and customs of Thailand.

Helpful information

The nearest airports accepting international flights are in: Suvarnabhumi and Don Mueang. From Bangkok to Pattaya can be reached by bus in just one and a half to two hours. You can fly from Russian cities to Bangkok on direct flights.

Don't leave your valuables unattended, especially on the beach! Unfortunately, in Pattaya, cases of theft of a handbag are possible even on the streets. Be mindful of your belongings while on holiday.

Observe, use cosmetics against sunburn.

For the majority who have never been to Thailand, Pattaya becomes the starting point for getting to know the country. The city has all the possibilities for recreation - beaches, bars and restaurants, housing of various classes, entertainment for every taste. The city's infrastructure and transport network are well developed here, the proximity to Bangkok and its ancient attractions makes Pattaya wonderful place spending your vacation. And given the low prices, the resort becomes even more attractive in the eyes of vacationers.

It is worth noting that the Russian speakers have an incorrect pronunciation with the stress on the second syllable. Thais and Europeans emphasize the last syllable - Pattaya.

Geographical position

Pattaya - resort town, located in the southeastern part of Thailand, in the Chonburi province, on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand. The distance from Bangkok to Pattaya is 160 km, 110 km from the main air gate of the country - Suvarnabhumi airport.

Total area 22 sq. km, but unofficially, it also includes the Jomtien and Naklua districts, where Russian tourists like to stay. The population is 100,000 inhabitants, although taking into account tourists it can be increased several times (according to some data, there are from 400,000 to 500,000 people).

Pattaya on Thailand map

Story

Until recently, no one knew about Pattaya, 60 years ago this place was an unremarkable village. And only with the arrival of the US Army, the development of the resort began to gain momentum. After the end of the Vietnam War, there was some decline in interest, but gradually rumors spread and the resort began to gain popularity among US residents. In the last years Pattaya also fell in love with many citizens of Russia and the CIS countries. More details about.

Several important facts

1. A visa is not required for citizens of the Russian Federation. You can relax for free at the resort for 30 days.

2. Time differs from Moscow by 4 hours (when in Moscow it is 12 hours, in Pattaya - 16 hours).

3. Free Wi-Fi Internet is available in bars, massage parlors, in almost any hotel.

4. It is better to take cash in dollars or euros. The exchange of dollars here has some peculiarities: banknotes of 1-20 denominations are exchanged at a very unfavorable rate, only banknotes of 50 and 100 have a good rate. Pattaya is one of the few resorts in Thailand where you can exchange rubles for baht.

5. Public transport cities - songteo (tuk-tuk) - cost 10 Thai baht within the city (regardless of the duration of the trip). It costs the same amount to travel from Jomtien to Central Pattaya (if further - to Naklua, then 20 baht).

6. A driver's license is not required to rent a motorbike. It is enough to give a copy of the passport as a deposit (very rarely - the original). You must always ride in a helmet, otherwise the fine is 500 baht. And for driving without a license, too, a fine. In recent years, there are a lot of police on the streets.

7. You can withdraw money from the card both at the bank (no commission) and at an ATM with ATM written on it (commission - 200 baht). It is better to travel with a card not lower than the Visa Classic or Mastercard Standart level, since the rest may not work here. Even in Russia, you should call your bank and say that you are going to Thailand. They will make a mark on themselves and the card will not be blocked when withdrawing money in this Asian country (such cases sometimes happen).

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Who should go

Pattaya Resort is the most popular holiday destination Russian tourists in Thailand. A large number of tourists come here every year. There are several reasons for this: the city has the lowest prices for everything (housing, food, shops, massage, "adult" entertainment), easy access, proximity to Bangkok and its attractions, a large selection of excursions, etc.

Pattaya is located on the shores of the Gulf of Thailand, 150 kilometers from Bangkok and two hours from Suvarnabhumi International Airport. Usually, this is where the acquaintance with the country begins, with its advantages and disadvantages. It should be borne in mind that Central Beach is not very suitable for families with children and beach holiday... Better to settle in Jomtien, Naklua or Protamnak.

But the place is great for lovers active rest, nightlife and especially for single men. Pattaya is known all over the world for its Walking Street with its establishments and shows for adults.

Advantages and disadvantages of Pattaya

• the cheapest resort in the country, low prices for tour packages;
• the best and cheapest shopping;
• a wide range of excursions and proximity to Bangkok;
• an ideal place for lovers of "adult entertainment";
• the best climate in the country (few rains and waves at sea);
• very easy to get from Russia, no need to make additional transfers;
• great opportunities for entertainment, both day and night.

• the dirtiest sea in Thailand (although the sand itself is clean and is removed from garbage daily);
• in Pattaya itself there are no places for diving or surfing, you have to go to neighboring islands to get them;
• in the coastal part of the city it is very noisy at night (especially near Volkin Street), the music stops only at 2 am. If you want silence, then choose Jomtien;
• there are no natural oases, only a small area on the Pratumnak hill boasts a small park.

Tours to Pattaya

To date the best prices on hotel complexes in Pattaya 4 * and 5 * are offered (for the Russian Federation - Anex Tour, Tui, Biblio Globus, Pegasus, Tez-tour). That is, if you just want a hotel vacation, then in most cases it is more profitable to buy a package tour.

It is best to go to Pattaya as a package tour in the following cases:

1. If you plan to stay at the hotel most of the time.

For most of your holiday, you plan to swim, lie on a sun lounger, eat, take part in animation, and visit spa treatments. In this case, you do not need to choose several hotels for your trip, you only need one, but the best one for your money. If you want to live in several places, then this will be an individual tour, and it is more profitable to fly on your own.

2. If you are traveling with children and teenagers.

Variety of food, in good hotels separate children's table. Children's animation and peers, with whom it will be interesting and fun.

3. If you want quality service for your money.

Almost directly dependent on the price. The more prestigious and more expensive hotel, the higher the quality and variety of services, the more interesting the territory and food.

4. If you live in a region from where there are no regular flights.

If you live far from major airports, then the choice of air travel is limited. Even if there are some regular flights, they can be with a transfer. In this case, it is easier to buy a package tour, which already includes direct charter flights, which are usually not available on free sale.

5. If you want to save money.

Due to the large volumes of sales during the season, the prices of the tour operator are generally lower than if you buy all parts of the tour separately. Yes, I must admit, these parts are not always the most best quality(charter, insurance, shared transfer), but for most tourists everything is determined by the price.

What does the tour to Pattaya include?

Usually in tourist voucher included:

Everything has already been taken care of for you, you do not need to buy anything separately.

Where to buy tours

First of all, vouchers to Pattaya can be bought at travel agencies. Usually, employees there are well versed in the current market situation. But like all sellers, they are interested in selling certain tours as tour operators may offer higher commissions. Those. you should be alerted by the particularly active imposition of a specific hotel and tour operator.

If you know what exactly you want, know how to use the Internet and find truthful reviews, then you can independently book a tour to Pattaya on the tour operator's website.

It is even more profitable to do this on the websites Travelata and Level.Travel (Misto.Travel for Ukraine), since there you can compare the prices of all tour operators at once. Very simple and convenient sites, booking is possible in 5 minutes, unlike most tour operator sites. An additional benefit is that there is a system of re-purchase bonuses and also offered at a discount from time to time.

How to get to Pattaya

1. From Suvarnabhumi Airport

Getting to Pattaya is very easy. Nearest international Airport Suvarnabhumi is located in Bangkok. Flights there are carried out not only from Moscow and St. Petersburg, but also from other major cities Russia: Novosibirsk, Krasnoyarsk, Vladivostok, Khabarovsk, Yekaterinburg, Irkutsk, Krasnodar, Kazan, Nizhny Novgorod and others.

Flight time from Moscow is 9 hours, from Novosibirsk - 7.5 hours. Direct regular flights are carried out:

• Russia,
• UTair,

In addition, a huge number of connecting flights with one and two transfers are carried out. The flight, of course, will take longer, but the price will almost always be lower. Popular:

• Turkmen Airlines,
• and many others.

Cheap flights to Pattaya

You can buy air tickets to Thailand as profitably as possible with the help of special search engines that collect data from all airlines.

You can get to Pattaya from Suvarnabhumi Airport by taxi or bus. You can take a taxi in the departure area. They stand right at the exit from the airport building, you don't have to look for them. It is also possible to be greeted with a sign. In the latter case, you can choose a car of a prestigious class, there are also roomy minivans.

Bus tickets are sold right inside the airport, the fare costs 120 baht to the bus station on Tappraya Street, which is within walking distance of Jomtien Beach. There are buses going to the northern bus station, they are more expensive. Go 1.5-2 hours. From the bus stations you can get to the hotel by tuk-tuk and motorcycle taxi.

2. From Bangkok

You can get from Bangkok to Pattaya on your own from Mochit, Ekkamai and South bus stations; Khao San district. The average fare is 120 baht. Tickets are sold both at ticket offices and travel agencies, as well as.

3. U-Tapao Airport

You can come to Pattaya from other resorts by plane and bus. A half-hour drive is located (U-Tapao), where, in particular, planes arrive from Phuket and Koh Samui. Minibuses run from Utapao to Pattaya for 250 baht. Taxis are also on duty there, you can pre-order.

4.From Phuket and Koh Samui and other places

There are direct buses from Phuket and Koh Samui to Pattaya that arrive at or near the northern bus station. The journey costs 800-1000 baht, travel time is about 12 hours. Minibuses for 400 baht go from Hua Hin and Cha-Am. From other resorts, you will most likely have to change trains at the bus station in Bangkok.

Transport

Pattaya's transport is represented by public (travel costs 10 baht), tuk-tuk taxis (from 100 baht for a short trip), air-conditioned Taxi-Meter and motorcycle taxis (from 30 baht for 1-2 km). There are no buses or metro.

Beaches

Let's face it - the sea in Pattaya is the dirtiest in Thailand, especially the Main Beach, located next to Volkin Street. A little better on Jomtien and Wongamat. But it is worth noting that it is still somewhat cleaner than at many Russian resorts.

If you want crystal water that can be seen 10-15 meters deep, we recommend the nearest island Lan (Ko Lan). You can get to it by ferry that runs from the main pier of Bali Hai in Pattaya about every hour. One way trip costs 30 baht, travel time is about 40 minutes. If you wish, you can use a speedboat that will bring you up in 15 minutes. The price in the latter case will be higher.

The only drawback of Ko Lana is a large number of tourists on popular beaches, the distance between adjacent sun loungers is about half a meter (however, the situation is the same on the Main Beach of Pattaya).

Also you can always go to others.

What to do and what to visit

Pattaya is perfect launch pad for visiting all the main attractions of Thailand. There is no other seaside resort that is so close to Bangkok - a major cultural, historical and architectural monuments country. The old capital - Ayutthaya is also only 2.5-3 hours away. River Kwai, Kanchanaburi Province, northern cities Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai - everything is relatively close (especially when compared with Phuket, Koh Samui, Krabi, Phi Phi and Lanta, from which it is 13 hours to go to Bangkok).

You can order excursions in Russia if you buy a tour package. But it will cost much cheaper in Pattaya itself, in one of the local travel agencies (tour operators offer various trips, but 1.5 times more expensive). Such services are offered everywhere. If you do not know English, then it is best to contact one of the agencies with Russian-speaking managers. For example, on Pattaya Park Street (next to the hotel of the same name) there are excursion bureaus where Russian managers work.

In addition, from Pattaya you can easily and quickly get to the islands of Samet (2 hours) and Chang (4 hours), the beaches of which are clean and not crowded. This will be an excellent solution for those who get tired of the noisy city and want to spend a few days among the untouched tropical nature, where in the evenings it is very calm and the silence is disturbed only by the sound of the surf and the singing of birds.

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sights

Pattaya attractions are quite numerous, although most are located in the surrounding area. In the city itself, you can see the Big Buddha Temple and the Temple of Truth, the Oceanarium, the Mini Siam Park. There is a Garden in the vicinity Nong Nooch, A crocodile farm, two large zoos, a floating market and more. You can go to all of them yourself, or you can order sightseeing tour... The cheapest is in a local travel agency, and not from such large tour operators as Pegasus, Biblio Globus, Anex Tour, etc.

The resort is located just 2 hours from Bangkok, where the most significant temples and sights of the country are located: Royal Palace, Emerald Buddha, Wat Po and Wat Arun. You can also go there on your own, or with excursions.

At the end of April, Pattaya celebrates (Thai New Year), at the end of November is colorful.

Nightlife

Nightlife is one of the features of Pattaya that deserves a separate story. The resort is known throughout the world as main center adult entertainment in Asia and most European and American men come here for this. Only Russians consider the city to be a beach holiday where you can sunbathe and swim. However, in recent years, local authorities have been trying to get rid of the label of sex tourism and reorient themselves to family vacations. For example, they regularly "clean" the embankment from moths, and increase the width of the central beach due to bulk sand.

It is no coincidence that lovers of nightlife come to Pattaya city, since the prices for services here are inexpensive. Other entertainments are also developed in Pattaya, for example, the world-famous show of transvestites Alcazar and Tiffany (by the way, besides the fact that all the artists are transvestites, there is nothing forbidden in these shows - an ordinary dance performance) or the show "Shocking Asia".

By the way, Thailand is a very puritanical country and in Pattaya not all girls are engaged in this business and are easily accessible. Decent secrets are very modest and shy, for some, intimate relationships before the wedding are taboo.

Excursions in Pattaya

1. Top 10 excursions in Pattaya

• River Kwai 2 days
• Khao Keo Zoo
• Ramayana water park
• Excursion to Bangkok
• Madagascar (boat trip with entertainment)
• Tiffany's transvestite show
• Samet Island 1 day
• Koh Chang Island 2 days
• Discovery tour

2. Best excursions in Pattaya with children

• Ramayana water park
• Kaho Kheow zoo
• 3D Museum of Optical Illusions
• Discovery tour
• Nong Nooch Tropical Garden and Elephant Show
• Dream World amusement park in Bangkok

All these excursions are sold at one of the largest Russian-speaking travel agencies in Pattaya -.

Ticket discounts

If you plan to visit various entertainment venues in Pattaya, then it is not always necessary to pay the full cost. On this site you can find discounts in different popular places Pattaya, as well as other cities in Thailand and, in general, Southeast Asia. The only thing you need to buy tickets is a little in advance, as the booking takes place and e-ticket sent to the mail. Well, and also a minus is that the site is in English.

Shops and shopping centers

If you want to buy cheap souvenirs from Thailand, clothes or something else, then the city of Pattaya is the ideal place for this. Shopping is famous for its low prices for everything - from clothes and shoes to jewelry and expensive electronics.

If you want even cheaper, you can go to Bangkok (the distance between Bangkok and Pattaya 160 km you will cover in 2 hours, the cost of a trip by minivan from Pattaya is from 100 baht).

To give you some idea of ​​the cost of goods in Pattaya, we offer some prices (1 baht is approximately equal to 1 ruble): flip flops - from 50 baht, T-shirts - from 80 baht, mobile phones - from 500, small electric stoves - from 350 baht, coconut (1 piece) - 25, one large pineapple (about 1.5 kg) - 20, cucumbers and tomatoes (1 kg) - 20-30 at any time of the year. Electronics and computers for a number of goods are cheaper than in Moscow by about 15-20% (when compared with hardware stores, not online stores). We have covered the topic of prices in more detail in a separate article -

The first time I tried the Thai Tom Yam soup while on holiday in Phuket. I ate two spoons and urgently demanded something from the waiter to drink - and more! - to fill the hellish fire in the stomach. And already here, in Pattaya, I learned not only to eat, but also to cook real Thai soup Tom Yam - spicy, sour and hot.
[how to cook Thai Tom Yam soup: recipe and photo]

Thai soup Tom yam with shrimps: something like borscht, don't you think?)))

I called Tom Yam soup the king of Thai cuisine for a reason. Many generally consider it one of the attractions of Thailand along with Buddhist temples, elephants, transvestites and "paradise" islands. Only unlike them, you can eat Tom Yam soup literally every day (if you wish, of course). And not only in Thailand, but also in Russia, and anywhere else in the world. So today i will tell you how to cook thai tom yam kung soup(kung - shrimp in Thai).

Most Thai food

But first, a few words about my uneasy relationship with the most famous dish in Thai cuisine. As already mentioned, our acquaintance with Tom Yam soup was not cloudless. It was in a cafe near our hotel in Phuket. It was the first day of our vacation (after which we, by the way,). We just flew from Moscow to Phuket and wanted to sleep madly. But there is even more.

And we went towards the sea, examining the assortment of passing cafes. All these names of Thai food seemed so exotic to us (now, after so many months of living in Pattaya, I remember it with a smile))) And although there was street Thai food, we still decided to go to a cafe - we wanted to sit. “Do you have Thai food? - I asked a reasonable question, - and if there is (suddenly), which dish of Thai cuisine is the most Thai? "

So in front of me was an oblong bowl of Tom Yam soup. Either fatigue played a role, or the chef went too far with the pepper, or both ... In general, in horror, I washed down this brew with some kind of liquid, ate the shrimp and went to the beach hungry. In Phuket, I didn't order Thai food anymore ...

... And recently in Pattaya, we attended a culinary master class (where else did we get carried away in a hundred days of life in Thailand). There we learned the recipe for Thai soup Tom Yam and other local dishes. I tried it - very, very carefully, with my eyes closed ... Now we are friends with him and from time to time we meet in different cafes.

In a Thai cooking class, Olya was taught how to cook Thai soup Tom Yam. And I was taught to eat.

Thai soup Tom yum with shrimps, recipe

How to cook Thai Tom Yam soup? Very simple and fast. For one serving of Tom Yam soup, we take:

• 5-6 large shrimps
• 5-6 mushrooms (oyster mushrooms or shiitake)
• 2 stalks of lemongrass
• 4 small pieces of galangal (plant like ginger)
• 3-4 kaffir lime leaves
• 1 Thai chili, minced
• 4-5 pieces of chicken fillet
• 1 tomato
• 1 onion
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce (or lightly salted soy sauce)
• 1 tablespoon lime or lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon chili paste

For decoration and serving, you can use coriander leaves and herbs.

Thai soup Tom yam with shrimps (Tom yam kung): it is difficult to find ingredients for it, but it is possible in Russia as well.

As you can see, the set is not one of those that can be bought in a stall near the house))) It is not easy to find ingredients for Thai Tom Yam soup in Russian stores, but it is quite possible - I know people who often cook it. Next stage - cooking soup Tom yam.

We throw the chicken into a saucepan with 1-1.5 liters. water, bring to a boil. Then add lemongrass, galangal, kaffir lime, Thai chili (in general, everything is inedible))). All of this should be torn or cut into small pieces. After that, add the chopped mushrooms and cook for another five minutes. Then add tomato wedges, thinly chopped onions, fish sauce, lime juice and chili paste. After another 5 minutes, add the shrimp (by the way, when peeling the shrimp, do not tear off the tails - otherwise it’s not Tom Yam!) Wait 2 minutes - thai soup tom yam ready! Don't forget to garnish with coriander leaves and herbs.

Like all Thai food, Tom yum soup with shrimps prepares in a few minutes.

And don't be intimidated by all these unfamiliar product names. May you be happy with the happiness of meeting this amazing dish when you manage to find all these ingredients. And if not, it's not scary! To enjoy the wonderful Thai soup Tom Yam, nothing is enough - to come to Thailand!))) And we will give you a couple of tips on what else to do here, besides eating Tom Yam. For real gourmets who want to take all the most delicious and interesting from Thailand, we have selected five of the most useful articles about holidays in Pattaya.