Brief history about Pattaya.

Once upon a time, The troops of King Taksin, the great king of Thailand. He used this town as the base and the passage for his troops to combat against the Burmese. Soon after, the Thai troops were victorious over their Burmese counterpart. King Taksin was able to protect Thailand from the Burmese ruling. The city was renamed "Tap Praya" (Troops of the Emperor)

Presently, the city has turned into a tourist place that is one of the most beautiful city of Thailand. We call this city "Pattaya"

Pattaya is not only one of the most beautiful city in Thailand but also a commercial city of Thailand. In a year, Pattaya attract many diverse group of tourists from all over the world to visit Thailand. Whether its tourist from Asia, Europe, America, all because Pattaya boasts excellent tourist spots, and many other amenities.

Some of the tourist destinations here are: Repleys - A museum with all the amazing stories from around the world Koh Laan - An Island that has a long white sand coast line and blue color sea. You can see the delightful sea bottom here. Diving - You can see different kind of fishes and corals that is surely gorgeous. Go Kart - Enjoyable go-kart ride that can be appreciated by people of all ages.

After the sunset, you can dine at Tower Pattaya Park. Here you can watch pleasing scenary of Pattaya. And if you are here with your special someone then this it can gets very romantic. At night, Pattaya offer one of the most prominent nightlife in Thailand. You can have fun walking along "Walking Street" - Open street that you can walk the whole night, total in at about 3 kilometres. No vehicles are allowed passing this street from 7pm until 2am everyday.

Both ends of the road comprises of many shops and entertainment venues as in Disco, Bar, A go go, shops Etc. Pattaya is the most relaxing city and its welcome everybody, no matter sex or ages.

Most importantly in the near future, Pattaya will be the first city in Thailand with legal Casino. The government believes Pattaya is ready in all aspects, such as tourists or even accommodations. In Pattaya lie many hotels, Royal cliff, Pattaya Park, Ambassador, this is just to name a few. No less shopping malls either.

Pattaya has Lotus, Big C, Tops Supermarket, Foodland, Mike, etc. Also many hospitals, Pattaya has many hi ends hospitals.

Hence, it is not surprising that Pattaya draw in the most foreign tourists in Thailand.

Submitted by : Ervin
10-Nov-04

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