Pattaya
is
147 kilometers southeast of Bangkok, and
faces the Gulf of Thailand. Pattaya is Asia's premier beach
resort, and caters with equal appeal to
Pattaya's
relaxing tropical ambience is synonymous with every ingredient
for memorable holidays.
Transportation
Pattaya
can be reached in a comfortable 2 and half hour drive along
Sukhumvit Highway via Bang Pakong, Chonburi and Srirach. And
one can also avoid Chonburi by opting for State Highway 36
(new route - Chonburi - Pattaya - Rayong).
or motorway from Bkk. (Rama 9 Rd. Chonburi)
Air
- conditioned and non - air - conditioned coaches regularly
leave from the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) and Nothern Bus
Terminal (Morchit) on kampaengphet Road throughout the day.
Departure
times and fares may be obtained by telephoning the Eastern
Bus Terminal (02-3929829) for air-conditioned coaches and
3912504 for regular coaches and the Nothern Bus Terminal at
02-5378055 for air-conditioned coaches.
The
State Railways of Thailand offers daily train service departing
Bangkok’s Hua Lumpong Station at 6.55 a.m. Tel 02-2237010,
2237020. The
journey takes about 3 hours and a half.
Travel
within the resort
Travelling
around Pattaya is most convenient by mini-buses that continually
ply the Beach Road and Pattaya 2nd Road in counterclockwise
circuits. Fares are 5 Baht per person per ride, fares beyond
main bag one negotiable.
Those
who wish to be independent and explore Pattaya’s surrounding
countryside and beaches at leisure, can hire motorcycles,
jeeps or cars. The Visitor is advised to shop around and consult
local tourism publications, for different companies offer
different prices and conditions.
