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Tourist
Attractions
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.
Both 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.
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
Wong Prachan Beach
 is
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.
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. Koh
Phai Group of Islands are comprised of
Koh Phai, Koh Manvichai, Koh Leom, Koh Klung Badan
etc., Koh Phai being the largest. The islands
are presently under the supervision of the Toyal
Navy. The Koh Phai group of islands are situated
at a distance about 13 kilometers from Pattaya
and takes 2 hours to reach by boat. There is a
light house on top of a hill at Koh Phai. Visitors
can enjoy relaxing-moments, swimming, fishing
and diving down to view the coral.
Tourists interested
in visiting all the island mentioned here can
arrange to hire boats from the promenade or pier
at South Pattaya. Large boats can carry between
20-80 passengers, speed boats carry 10-15 passengers.
Rental fees cost between 1,000-5,000 Baht, depending
on the spot one intends to visit as well as the
size and type of boat
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.
Pattaya Water Park
 is
on Thappraya Road, at the top of Jomtien Beach,
covering an area of around 80 rai. Pattaya park
offers an amusement park, Jacuzzi and a gigantic
slide. It is an ideal outlet for family relaxation.
Admission fees are 100 Baht for adults and 50
Baht for children.
Koh Loy Sri Racha
 is
on Thesaban Road, Tambon Sri Racha, north of Sri
Racha market. Koh Loy is a tiny island close to
Sri Racha Beach, linked to the land by a bridge.On
the island is a public park and a Sea Turle Garden,
on lush grounds covering and area of around 3
rai. On the Southern side is a small hill with
a temple on it. The island is a superb place for
relaxation where one can enjoy the natural atmosphere
and breathe the fresh sea air while appreciating
the scenic view. There is also a pier form which
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