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Pattaya
Hotel and Travel Guide
 Pattaya
is 147 kilometers southeast of Bangkok, and faces the Thai
Gulf. It is Asia's premier beach resort, and caters with
equal appeal to families, couples and single visitors.
Pattaya's relaxing tropical ambience is synonymous with
every ingredient for memorable holidays.
Accommodation ranges from luxuriously appointed backside
hotels with superb convention facilities to simple guesthouses.
Sporting opportunities abound both on land and water, and
include some of the finest golfing, game fishing, and scuba-diving
anywhere in Asia.
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Pattaya History
Fifty years ago Pattaya was a sleepy little fishing village,
dwarfed by her neighbors to the North, Na Klua, to the South,
Rayong. Its only claim to fame being that it had, in the
13th century, been a resting place for the battle forces
of the great King Narai during his campaign to oust the
Burmese invaders. From that overnight bivouac, Pattaya derives
its name. Then came the Vietnam war and incursion of more
benign foreign troops. Thailand supported the American efforts
in the area! providing bases, manned by thousands of young
America requiring rest and recreation.
How is it possible to fix the date of an historical trend?
Whilst Pattaya had achieved some popularity with a few adventurous
souls who braved the rough road from Bangkok to take advantage
of the crystal waters, great diving and soon following them,
beach bars and restaurants, let us take the time when, on
the 29th June 1959, four or five transport trucks loaded
with American G.I.'s arrived in the village of Pattaya on
leave from their base at Nakhon Ratchasima. On arrival in
Pattaya they rented houses belonging to Phraya Sunthorn
which were along the southern end of Pattaya Beach, now
know as the "Strip". The marines stayed for about
a week and returned to base. Having had a great time in
Pattaya With the friendly residents, they spread the word.
A new group of marines kept arriving periodically and the
village geared up to cater to their every need. This can
be considered as the birth of Pattaya as a tourist resort.
Pattaya continued to grow in popularity at such a rate
with both Thai and foreign tourists, that the local government
could not cope with the administration. Administrative and
infrastructure combination with Na Klua, took place in 1976
and the government promulgated the Pattaya City Act in 1978,
there by joining Na Klua and Pattaya to form the fifth local
government municipality. Thus was Pattaya City born, and
thus, with an ever - increasing influx of visitors and residents
from the burgeoning surrounding industrial estates, has
she developed into what she is today.
Major Events
Wan Lai Festival
The heat in Thailand intensifies once the month of April
comes. People of old were wise enough to initiate the Songkran
festival to cool themselves off from the heat and celebrate
it as the Thai New Year. In the central region, the festival
is usually held on the 13th, l4th and 15th of April while
in the East there is a difference as the water throwing
activities commence on the l6th or 17th, 18th or 19th known
as "Wan Lai" (Flowing Day).
Pattaya City holds its Wan Lai festival annually on April
19th with activities such as water pouring for the elders,
processions and the fun of dowsing and another with water,
a time for Thais and foreigners alike.
Pattaya Festival
usually held at the middle of April to promote tourism and
Pattaya's reputation. Floral floats are paraded along the
streets. The Miss Pattaya Beauty contest is held as well
as traditional aquatic sports competitions and construction
of sand castles. A spectacular fireworks display takes place
on the beach and fire crackers are also set off. Simultaneously,
there are arts and cultural performances, exhibitions and
souvenirs for sale,
Chonburi Buffalo Races
is held in Chon Buri during October every year. The water
buffalo is one of the mainstays in the life of
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