284-285 Moo 6, Bung, Sri Racha, Chonburi 20230
Gary Player’s contribution to golf in Thailand is a relatively short course set in beautiful countryside.
The course does not feature many water hazards and the par-four holes tend to be short, especially from the standard men’s tees. There are many uphill and downhill fairway lies.
The greens and bunkers are beautifully maintained. Clubhouse facilities are very good, including an enormous swimming pool.
Also known as “Big C North”, Central Center Pattaya boasts over 130 stores and services other than the supermarket, including a five-screen cinema, an ‘IT Corner’ selling mobile phones and accessories.
There is also a very impressive array of restaurants and a range of boutiques, brand name shops and stalls.
Opening Hours: 09:00 – 23:00
Location: 78/54 Pattaya Second Road, North Pattaya Tel: +66 (0)3 300 3888
With a large mock aircraft half stuck into the building above the entrance and the yellow and white balloon rising above it, Royal Garden Plaza is one of the most distinctive buildings in Pattaya.
Shopping including the huge name of in fashion of Levi’s, Esprit, Von Dutch, Converse and Nautica.
Taking up a full block between Beach Road and Second Road, there is plenty of room also for shops selling souvenirs, jewellery, beachwear, food and drinks and electrical goods.
Opening Hours: 10:30 – 23:00
Location: 218 Beach Road, South Pattaya Tel: +66 (0)3 841 6972
The “Made in Thailand Night Market”, is a collection of permanent market stalls is open for most of the day as well.
Keeping cool under the purpose-built shelter is a selection of small stalls and stores , including tailors shops, clothing stalls, souvenir stands, luggage vendors and small electrical goods.
Haggling is always an option.
Opening Hours: 08:00 – 23:00
Location: Pattaya Second Road, South Pattaya
Located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, Pattaya is 147 km from Bangkok and can be reached in 2 hours by car.
– Bangkok-Chonburi-Pattaya Motorway (Highway No.7). The motorway is linked with Bangkok’s Outer Ring Road (Highway No. 9). There are entrances to the hightway at Si Nakharin and Rama IX Junction.
– Bangna Trat Highway (Highway No. 34) From Bangna, Bangphlee, cross over Bang Pakong River to Chonburi. Take Chonburi bypass to meet Sukhumvit Road (Highway No. 3), pass Bang Saen Beach and Bang Phra to reach Pattaya.
– Bangkok – Minburi (Highway No.304), pass Chachoengsao and Bang Pakong river to reach Chonburi.
Most hotels in Bangkok provide limousine service from the hotel to Pattaya.
was built in 1987 to commemorate His Majesty the King’s 60th Anniversary. The place houses high-class Chinese architecture and fine art. In front of the large building, there are stone sculptures of animals in Chinese mythology, the figures of 8 saints or Sian, 12 zodiac signs and a pair of stone Peking lion which are 3.5 meters high and weigh 22 tons. Inside the hall, there are an ancient Chinese art objects including the Goddess Kuanyin in white jade, the figures of soldiers and horses from the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor, the Emperor’s golden throne, old paintings, and ceramics. The second floor contains the figure of one of the 8 saints in Taoism. On the terrace, 18 gestures of Shaolin saints as well as the sculptures of Chinese’s lifestyle and culture.
How to get there: Before reaching Wat Yansangvararam, on Sukhumvit Rd. from Bangkok direction, take the left turn at km 160 marker which goes towards Wat Yansangvararam, turn right and continue about 5 km. There is a direction sign indicating a left turn to Wihan Sian.
Contact :Tel: 0 3823 8367
Opening Hours: Daily from 08.00 am. – 05.00 pm.
Admission: 50 Baht
were built in the reign of King Mongkut, Rama IV, under the name of “Asai Sathan – the Residences” used as convalescent home, regarded as the first vacation homes of the country. There are two buildings. The large one is in white and the smaller one is in red. In the following reign, Queen Saovabha had the buildings renovated and named the white building “Maharaj Building” and the red one “Rajini Building”. Both buildings were registered by the Fine Arts Department as archeological sites on 14 October 1996.
How to get there: Located next to Ang Sila Fish Market. From Sukhumvit Rd., take the left turn into Ang Sila, the royal residences are on the right.
or Wang Saen Suk Hell Garden features religious sculptures on the area of 32 rai, featuring large and small ghastly figures displaying the suffering and punishment received after death from doing bad deeds. It was built by the Venerable Phothisatto Foundation as reminders for people to keep high moral standards and the faith in the Lord Buddha’s law of cause and effect. On the other side, the Land of Buddhism features the Lord Buddha at birth, attaining enlightenment and death. There is a literature zone featuring Phra Abhai Mani, the masterpiece story of Soonthorn Phu, a great poet in the reign of Rattanakosin. There are also figures of deities in other religions.
Location: 12 Bangsaen Sai 2nd Rd., Soi 19, Chonburi (approximately 1 km from Bangsaen Beach)
Admission: Free. There is a donation box on site.
The Najasathaichue Chinese Temple was built in 1991 on an original area of 200 square wa, by Master Somchai Choeisiri. In 1996, he built a large Chinese temple in honor of His Majesty the King on his 72nd Anniversary. The name, Thep Sathit Phra Kiti Chaloem was given by His Holiness the Supreme Patriarch which means the abode of gods. The 4-storey temple is designed and elaborately decorated with Chinese art and design. There are 2,840 scultures of dragon. In front of the building, the hall of Heaven and Earth, with the 36-metre dragon pole with 9 dragons representing the 9 planets.
How to get there: 1/13 Moo 5, Ang Sila – Bangsaen Rd., Ang Sila, Muang, Chonburi. From Sukhumvit Rd., turn right into Ang Sila Rd., at the Old Market Ang Sila intersection, turn left to Ang Sila-Bangsaen Rd. The temple is on the left.
Contact: Tel: 0 3839 8381 to 4, 0 3839 8399
Opening Hours: Mon – Fri from 08.00 am. – 05.00 pm., Saturday from 08.00 am. – 06.00 pm., and Sunday from 08.00 am. – 08.00 pm.
Built in late Ayutthaya Period, around 1700, Ang Sila Temple was originally comprised of twin prayer halls opr Bots, Inner Hall (Wat Ang Nai) and Outer Hall (Wat Ang Nok). They were merged into one temple in King Rama V Chulalongkorn. There are older murals and a group of pagodas standing in front of the Bot. The Outer Bot features murals from the Third Reign, by painters from Wat Sam Pluem in 1825. It features the life story of the Lord Buddha in red, black and indigo, with inscriptions in ancient Khmer and Thai. The temple has been registered by the Fine Arts Department as archeological sites.
How to get there: On Highway No.3134, Moo 4, Ang Sila, Muang, Chonburi. From Sukhumvit Rd., turn right into Ang Sila, go straight before the intersection to the old Ang Sila market. The temple is on the left.
The temple is situated approximately 12 km south of Pattaya City. It was built 1976 on the purpose of paying respect Somdet Phra Yanasangwon, the present Supreme Patriarch and is now under the patronage of His Majesty the King. The architecture of the temple is noted for its elegant and modern Thai style within peaceful surroundings.
Within the ground, there are a mondop (pavilion with four gables) with a replica of the Buddha’s footprints, a large stupa with the relics of the Lord Buddha and his disciples, Phra Yanaret Vihan as well as international pavilions representing the architecture of several countries. Nearby, there is also a Chinese-style building housing antiques and art objects from China. Various types of meditation courses are available from 06.00 am. – 06.00 pm.
How to get there: Located 12 km south of Pattaya and 3 km from Nong Nooch Tropical Garden. It can be reached by turning left from Sukhumvit Rd. at km 160 marker.
Opening Hours: Daily from 08.00 am. – 05.00 pm.
Admission: 50 Baht. Dress code: Both women and men should have shoulders covered and wear long pants or skirts.
is located at the border of South Pattaya and Jomtien. The top of the hill is one of the best viewpoint overlooking the crescent bay of Pattaya. It is a popular spot amongst the tourists, especially at the sunset and at night when the city is lit up. Wat Khao Phra Bat, the Monument of Kromluang Chomphonkhetudomsak, the founding Father of modern Thai Navy, Phra Phut Sukhothai Cholatan, Buddha image in Subduing Mara gesture and Thai Navy’s radio station are also located on the hilltop. At the foot of the hill, there is a public park. TAT office is also located nearby.
How to get there: From Sukhumvit Rd., turn right at the road sign to South Pattaya. Turn left at the first traffic light, continue until reaching a-5-way intersection. Turn left to Phratamnak Rd. and turn right again towards Royal Cliff Beach Garden Resort. Drive uphill. There is a parking lot catering up to 40 – 50 cars.
Opening hours and admission: Phratamnak hilltop viewpoint is open from 07.00 am. – 10.00 am.
Admission: Free
Bali Hai pier provides the ferry and speedboat to Koh Larn. Yellow Submarine, a tour company situated nearby offers services for an underwater sightseeing.
Location: South Pattaya (end of Beach Rd.), Chonburi
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