Joanna James
Pattaya, a well-known beach town, has always been popular with tourists and locals alike. Given that it's only an hour away from Bangkok, people often tend to head over to experience the hidden pleasures of Pattaya at the weekends!
Pattaya is a golfer's paradise, with over half-dozen pro-level courses strewn around the city. The beautiful, rolling grounds of a former pineapple, as well as tapioca farm, is home to Siam Country Club. The Old Course, since its opening in 1971, is a huge stretch of meticulously managed green that has been rated among the region's best. The course was initially created by I. Izumi, and during a renovation in 2006, the famed Lee Schmidt of Schmidt & Curley Design Inc. contributed his own visual flair. Schmidt designed the Plantation, a twenty seven-hole golf course famed for its tough winds and breathtaking vistas of the surrounding landscape.
Check out the spa treatments in places like Avani Pattaya Resort, which relies on Thailand's famed holistic healing methods. Following your treatment, dine at a restaurant, which serves authentic Thai cuisine. These are also ideal spots for a glass of excellent wine or a handmade drink while watching a glorious sunset.
Chefs at fine-dining restaurants all across town use Pattaya's seafood in a variety of inventive recipes. Casa Pascal serves exquisite scallops in rich garlic butter and also pan-fried Dover sole meunière. In a delightfully atmospheric Thai home, Cafe des Amis serves rich French delicacies complemented by exotic wines. Finally, although The Glass House is a little of a trip from town, its perfectly prepared meals more than justify the trip – as does its excellent seaside backdrop that you can appreciate from almost every table because the walls are made of glass. These are some of the best Pattaya things to do and you can't miss out on them!
KAAN Show is a 90-minute spectacle that relies on Thailand's literary past to delve into the nation's intriguing mythology and myths. These ancient myths come to life because of high-budget visual effects, extravagant costumes, and spectacular aerialists. The Sanctuary of Truth, an aesthetically remarkable wooden edifice adorned in beautiful carvings symbolising many parts of Thai philosophy, is a must-see after that. The structure, which stands more than 100 metres tall, is a stunning example of modern Thai workmanship.
Pattaya Yacht Charters offer watercraft be it catamarans or the ultra-luxurious yachts to sail across the turquoise haven right off the shore. The sixteen-metre Silver Princess, with three tastefully decorated cabins and a fully equipped kitchen, is one of them. The Golden Boy, another of the biggest super-yachts ever built in Thailand and a masterwork of workmanship, is the glory of the fleet. Up to sixteen guests may relax in the vessel's salon on luxurious furnishings or use the kayaks, waterskis, and snorkelling equipment that are all available aboard. The most valuable asset, though, is the well-trained crew, who can effortlessly sail passengers to the powdery-sand beaches of islands like Koh Phai, Koh Rin, and Koh Larn.
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