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Koh Larn |
 situated
to the West of Pattaya Strait, about 7.7 Kilometers from the
shore, covering an area of about 4 square kilometers. There
are beautiful beaches, clear water, and an abundance of coral.
Visitors can view the coral either from a glass-bottom boat
or by diving down directly. A well-known beach is at Ta Waen
Beach in the northern part of the Island, a 750 meters stretch
of white sand with many stalls andshops. Sightseeing boats
mostly dock in this area. There are also Laemtien Beach and
Samae Beach on the south-western side, each beach spanning
a length of 700 and 100 meters respectively.
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are regarded as beautiful and interesting sports, especially
Laemtien Beach which has remainedexceptionally clean and tranquil.
There are now a few stores servisitors. Ta Pan Beach on the
western part of the island is 500 meters in length with make-shift
lodging available. On Saturdays, Sundays and holidays, sightseeing
boats usually dock along this beach all the way to Laemtie
where there is coral. On the southern part is Nual Beach 450
meters in length. On this beach a hotel which accommodates
a large number of tourists. This is another good place for
viewing coral.
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Koh Sak |
some 10 kilometers west
of Pattaya Strait or 600 meters away from Koh Larn. Koh Sak
is another small island shaped like a horse shoe with an area
of 0.05 square kilometers. It has two beaches, one on the
northern cover 250 meters in length, an area in which boats
usually stop for tourists to swim and another one on the southern
part of the island opposite the first island, with a pathway
linking the two beaches, a small beach 80 meters in length.
A coral reef is found at the area in front of the beach. Skin-diving
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Pattaya Beach |
 some
4 kilometers long, this beach faces Pattaya Bay, the major
venue from where boats visit Pattaya’s offshore islands. The
beach curves from north to south and is largely paralleled
by a tree-lined promenade and beach road which is lined, in
the northern and central parts, by hotels and restaurants.
The northern section of the beach is largely
tranquil, while the central and southern parts become increasingly
lively, thanks to a juxtaposition of shops, department stores,
boutiques, beauty salons, supermarkets, bars, discotheques,
restaurants and nightclubs.
The central area of the beach is a major
nightlife shopping areas, while the southern end is one of
Pattaya's major nightlife areas |
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Wong Prachan Beach |
| on the northern side of
Pattaya Bay. The 1 kilometer beach shares the same entrance
as the Central Wong Amat Hotel. A quiet spot, the beach is
ideal for swimming and relaxation.Apart from these beaches,
there are also Laem Hua Khon Beach on the back and front sides,
Laem Lamrae, etc., which are also interesting tourist spots.
Popular activities on
Koh Larn include swimming, coral viewing,
para-sailing, water-skiing, water scooter riding, etc. |
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Koh Krok |
A small island covering an area of 0.05 square kilometers,
approximately 8 kilometers from the shore. The island comprises
mostly rocks. Only one sandy-beach on the east of the island
is Koh Krok beach which is only 100 meters in length. This
is an ideal place for coral viewing.
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Khao Pattaya (Khao Phra Baht) |
a small hill with an asphalt road leading to the top. From
its peak, one has a panoramic view of Pattaya City and Pattaya
Bay. Currently, Kho Pattaya has been developed and is now
the site of the Naval Sor Tor Ror radio station. A sacred
Buddha image is also enshrined on the hilltop. |
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Elephant Village |
situated on Pornprapanimitr
Road on the same directions as Phanaraks Park and Siam Country
Club Golf Course. The elephant village is a popular tourist
spot for Thai and foreign guests alike. Daily performances
by elephants and wild elephant round-up shows are held at
2.30 p.m.
Shows last about 1 hour. Elephant jungle
rides are also available. Additional information may be obtained
by calling 01-2123225 or from the front desk at the Tropicana
Hotel, Tel. (038)428645-6, 428516. |
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Bang Saen Beach |
 is
a famous beach that has enjoyed lasting popularity. Approximately
13 kilometers fromthe city of Chonburi, it branches off to
the right-hand side from Sukhumvit Highway, at kilometers
104. for a distance of 3 kilometers. Stretching along the
beachfront, is a 2.5 kilometers road. Along the beach, one
finds vendors offering drinks and seafood snacks such as squid,
mussels and spicy steamed-fish-cakes for sale. One can rent
deck chairs and rubber rings for swimming. Fresh water bathing
facilities are also available. The many restaurants that line
beach have recently been improved to become more neat and
orderly. Bang Saen is ideal for visitors with limited time
who wish to relax with their family and friends. It also offers
several hotels and bungalows for overnight lodging. |
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Nong Mon Market |
a market famous for Chonburi's
local handicraft and souvenirs about 1 kilometer from the
junction leading to Bang Saen. Among its well-known buys are
different types of dried seafoods, kao lam or gluttonous rice
baked in bamboo, hormok, hoi-jor, sweetened-banana and taro
chips, sweetened-fruit preserves as well as tattan and bamboo
basketware from Panatnikom, a district known for its unique
and intricate weaving techniques |
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