RECOMMENDED PATTAYA HOTELS BY TRAVELLERS

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Rabbit Resort

318/84 Moo 12, Soi Dongtan Police Station

Dongtan Beach, Pattaya, Thailand

The hotel is composed of recently-built houses nestled in an area with many trees, plants and flowers. It feels almost like you're in a jungle, and it's very pretty and quiet. It also felt like you are staying in a guest house, not in a hotel, because the houses really look like houses, not hotel blocks, and because you have an entire floor of a two-story building as well as a big balcony on which you can eat meals when you ordered room service. The houses look classy on the outside and inside. The outside is of pretty brown hardwood, and inside there are some Thai textiles and artifacts for decorations. All the appliances worked fine.

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Royal Cliff Grand & Spa

353 Phra Tamnuk Road, Cholburi

(Part of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort), Pattaya 20150, Thailand

The Royal Cliff Grand has been one of all time favorite hotel for Pattaya travelers. Many travelers can still remember clearly the memories of coming to The Royal Cliff Grand and Spa. Anyhow, The Royal Cliff Grand is a part of the Royal Cliff Beach Resort complex, which comprised of 4 leading hotels all under the same brand - Royal Cliff. The Royal Cliff Grand is the second most expensive (Royal Wing- all suite is the most expensive) ..with room prices ranging from $165-$1,000

Overall it has been and always been a wonderful experience staying here.Travelers will always come back to this place whenever they visit Pattaya. This is the PERFECT hotel for those with small children and families. There's even glass elevators to take you down right on the beach. Not just for families, this Pattaya hotels is strongly recommend to all types of travelers.

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Le Prive Pattaya

436/11-13 M.9, Soi 1 Beach Rd., North Pattaya, Pattaya 20150

Nongprue, Banglamung, Pattaya 20260, Thailand

Its a delightful boutique hotel or resort in every sense. Absolutely charming staff and owners, with attention to detail that is way beyond the normal levels (unless staying in top 5 star hotels). Easy to get around, travelers can hire a motorbike from a place across the road to Mr. Macs hotel (very good condition and just 200 baht a day). Also the 10 baht buses run on the main road - just a 3 minute walk.

THE MOST RECOMMENED LUXURY PATTAYA RESORT & SPA

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Sheraton Pattaya Resort, Pattaya

The Pattaya resort with ancient Thai architecture and modern style. Sheraton Pattaya Resort in Pattaya attracts many tourists from across the world. You can easily reach the hotel from Bangkok and also from other parts of the city since it can be spotted close to the landmark of the Pattaya Exhibition and Conference Hall.

Sheraton Resort sets in beautiful gardens with 3 stunning swimming pools, with relaxing music gently soothing away the stress of modern life. There are 153 rooms including pavilion-fitted rooms and villas. Stand at the balcony attached with each of the rooms and savor the exotic panorama of the ocean and the greenery around from your room itself.

The restaurants of this luxury resort is known as one of the reputed restaurant in Thailand.

Enjoy your holiday or round up your business deals while staying at Sheraton Pattaya Resort in Pattaya with various resort facilities such as High Speed Internet Access and LCD projectors. You can also organize informal parties or theme parties in the ballroom.

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Sarita Chalet & Spa

Sarita Chalet and Spa is the luxury resort in Pattaya. There are 82 rooms equipped with a private balcony overlooking the sea-sand-sun.

The restaurant in this luxury resort serves up a variety of dishes, including a health meal. Enjoy with resort facilities such as Wi-Fi internet that runs throughout the hotel. This Pattaya resort provides you with a professionnal tour service or travel arrangements in and out of Pattaya.

Discover plenty of activities in Pattaya, including golf, diving, snorkeling, even bungee jumping. On the other hand, if a nice quiet day is your prefer, take a small stroll down to the white sands of Jomtien Beach.

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Pattaya Sea Sand Sun Resort & Spa

Pattaya Sea Sand Sun Resort and Spa is located at Chonburi Province, approximately 15 kilometres south of Pattaya and 163 kilometres from Bangkok. Traveling time by car services from Suwannaphumi International Airport is only 1:30 minutes.

This luxurious resort and spa is surrounded by the perfect scenery with 60 rooms in boutique-style. The resort facilities provide you with 27 oversized stand-alone private pool villas suite and garden suite with Jacuzzi.

Experience the touch of Thai massage and spoil yourself with a truly relax and refreshing with Sea Sand Sun aroma oils to balance the flow of energy and promote good healthy.

THE BEST PLACE TO GO FOR DENTAL HOLIDAY IN THAILAND

Cosmetic Surgery and Dental Holidays are more popular in Thailand as the word get out about the affordability, expertise and the wonderful care that is available to foreign clients.

Dental holiday packages in Thailand are becoming a favorite with the cost of dental being less than half, of similar treatments in America and Europe.

The hard part of your decision to go for dental care in Thailand is where to go. According to All About Me Holiday Makeovers, they chose The Bangkok Hospital Group particularly Pattaya and Phuket for the best places to go not only for your Cosmetic Surgery Holidays. But for, Dental, Medical and Reconstructive Surgeries as well. Not only do they have fully qualified and experienced surgeons, facilities and state-of-the-art equipment; their attention to clients needs has to be experienced to be believed.

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Bangkok Hospital Pattaya

Pattaya city is a tourist resort known around the world. A huge number of international tourists visit this city each year. In addition, Pattaya is connected to the important industrial estates of the country on the Eastern Seaboard.

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya is trusted by 100,000 international patients each year (40 percent of total number of all our patients). The hospital provides interpreters covering more than 20 different languages to assist patients in all matters covering communication with the medical personnel, health insurance translations, and embassy liaison and also referral services.

The hospital also has a cultural and language training courses for the staff to make sure they understand the cultural differences and develop their language skills to provide the best service for the international patients. Of course, all patients are equally important for Bangkok Hospital Pattaya, with the same standards and medical technology.

Bangkok Hospital Phuket

The hospital opened on the 22nd of May 1995 for locals and tourists, whether Thai or from any of the 127 nationalities who have gone to make Phuket one of the premier tourist locations in the world.

Bangkok Hospital Phuket a member of the fastest growing Bangkok Hospital Network in Thailand, a high quality International hospital in South East Asian region. Bangkok Hospital Phuket is the forefront of hospital advances in comprehensive ranges of medical treatments and medical technology with a unique Thai-ness hospitality.

Honda LPGA Tour Pattaya Thailand 2009

Media Information Fact Sheet

The Media Centre is located at the basement of the Clubhouse. Media will enter the Clubhouse through the entrance in front of the triple green 4th , 9th ,16th .

Media Centre Facilities

* Fully-equipped with complete WiFi & 56 LAN functionality

* 56 workstations and 33 phone lines

* 9 desktop computers

* photo-copiers

* fax-machines

* beverages and light snacks will be available all day

* a buffet lunch will be served for all media

Parking

* Each media outlet may request up to one parking pass to park at Car Park B, where there are plenty of parking spaces; but if the lot is full, media can park their cars in the public car park area, where there will be tournament shuttle to take them to the clubhouse.

Photography

* An official photographer will be working throughout the tournament to take course and player shots. These photos will be made available to all media outlets at the media center throughout the day

Media Centre 038.909.610 to 038.909.642

Media Centre Team

James Best 083.198.4722

Barakorn Petchnoi (Bee) 086.389.5645

Supawadee Srirojpinyo (Kate) 086.796.9009

Jittima Maekharosthammakul (Jo) 086.907.8340

Hariruck Pewngam (Poh) 086.644.9636

For further information, please contact:

Aziam Burson-Marsteller Tel: 02.252.9871

James Best 083.198.4722

Supawadee Srirojpinyo 086.796.9009

http://www.lpgathailand.com

Honda LPGA Thailand 2009 at Pattaya’s Siam Country Club, February 26 – March 1, 2009

Following the successes of the Honda LPGA Thailand 2006 and 2007, Mr. Kenji Otaka, President of Honda Automobile (Thailand) Ltd. announces Honda’s continued support of the Honda LPGA Thailand 2009.

Since its inauguration in 2006, the Honda LPGA Thailand has now become one of the highlights in the LPGA Tournament, and forms an integral part of the LPGA calendar. The tournament was a huge success last year which attracted more than 25,000 spectators at the golf course and secured the participation of world-class LPGA golfers.”

It is indeed an honour for Honda, in its capacity as title sponsor, to team up with our partners in organizing this Honda LPGA Thailand 2009 which will be held at Siam Country Club, Pattaya. For fans and enthusiasts, they will be treated to four days of world-class golf, watching their favourite players in action as they attempt to beat their personal best scores to win the top cash prize from US$ 1.45 million prize purse.

As well as thrilling the golf fans with a keenly fought contest, the tournament allows them to see top-ranked professionals of the Ladies Professional Golf Association competing this year. Honda is delighted to confirm the participation of the world’s leading female golfers, Ms. Lorena Ochoa, and Ms. Paula Creamer, who will both take part in next year’s exciting tournament. The Honda LPGA 2009 will be spiced up with an additional Hole-in-one prize of the new Honda Accord 2.4 EL valued at 1.5 million baht.

The player field of Honda LPGA Thailand 2009 will comprise of 50 leading LPGA Tour players and 10 sponsor invites, competing for a purse of US$1.45 million over 72 holes stroke play with no cut in the field. The strong player field of Honda LPGA Thailand 2009 will ensure the Thailand crowds experience the most exciting actions at Pattaya in the weekend of February 26 to March 1, 2009.

TOP FIVE THAILAND SPA RESORTS

#1
Aana Resort and Spa

Location: Klong Prao Beach
Surroundings: Tropical garden alongside a beautiful river body. The sandy beach is opposite the resort which can be reached by kayaking across the calm river.
Price Range: Baht 2,000 – 7,900
Room Types: Hotel rooms, suites and villas
No. of Rooms: A total of 71 units comprised of 42 Deluxe rooms, 6 Grand deluxe rooms, 17 Villas, and 6 Top View Villas

#2
Paradee
Hidden away by the white sands of the beautiful Ao Kiew Beach at the southern tip of Koh Samet (Samet Island), Paradee is the discerning traveler's paradise. Its idyllic seaside location is complemented by luxurious five-star facilities and an impeccable service. If secluded seaside luxury is what you're looking for, Paradee is truly a Heaven on Earth.

#3
Somkiet Buri Resort
The luxury resort beautifully set in natural surroundings with mountain views and tropical garden. Only 300 metres from the most beautiful beach, white sandy and crystal clear sea of Ao nang. A secluded property located in Ao nang beach with mountain view backdrop. 17 kms to krabi town and 34 kms to krabi airport.

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Eravana The Hideaway Pattaya
From the ground up, this resort is built with pure nature in mind. The pools, villas, walls are made of natural soil clay bricks. The walls and interior decor is stained naturally. There are very little paint or chemicals to pollute the environment.

#5
Phu Chaisai Resort & Spa
The entire resort was designed and created by M.L. Sudavadee Kriangkrai and it is her creativity and love of Thailand that makes Phu Chaisai unique and awe inspiring. Soaked in dew, the fresh green leaves of trees glisten as day breaks. The entire mountain range and forest is a thick canopy of green humming with the singing of birds and insects. Open your eyes and from the confines of your bed watch the sun moving up the horizon.

Top Recommended Pattaya Hotels

#1 Rabbit Resort

It is quite simply the most perfect hotel in all ways. The resort comprises of modern wooden chalet type accommodation with a double bedroom, and separate bathroom, walk in shower, walk in wardrobe with safe, and kitchen(tea/coffee facilities and even a hob and cooking implements) with covered balcony, each unit secluded by well tended folage, all connected by "yellow brick roads" beneath a canopy of towering coconut palms that sway in a light breeze providing cover for beautiful birds and many coloured butterflies.

#2 Le Prive Pattaya

An oasis of quietness in Pattaya but only a ten minutes walk from walking street. Tourists should make a reservation because the resort is easily fully booked by regular visitors who like to come back here. That's the best place Pattaya' s visitors have found.

#3 Royal Cliff Grand & Spa

The Hotel complex is stunning, very extensive, yet almost homely in its approach to looking after its guests. It is impossible to tire of the facilities hence the reason we return year after year. This year the staff, yet again, excelled in terms of the service levels – they catered for all our needs in a relaxed, friendly and efficient manner that ensures a fantastic holiday is guaranteed. Wonderful ambassadors for the Hotel.

#4 Sheraton Pattaya Resort

The hotel never seems full or busy. The pools are lovely, pool service is excellent, the staff clean visitor' sunglasses, bring shot glasses of fresh juice and fruit lollies along with cold towels. Rooms were really spacious, clean and had lots of nice touches, such as a DVD player, fresh fruit, robes, slippers - a pair for inside and outside.

#5 Baramie Residence

This is a great small hotel to stay at. The staff and the general manager were wonderful and very helpful. The hotel is a little off the beaten track but there is a shuttle next door at the Pinnacle Resort. Would highly recommend this hotel for those wanting to avoid the sleaze of Pattaya.

2009 Thailand Chinatown Festival

Chinese New Year, also known as the Spring Festival, is celebrated on the first day of the First Moon of the Chinese lunar calendar and this year it falls on January 26. It is regarded as the most important celebration in the Chinese calendar.

Chinese New Year, which signifies the turning over of a new leaf, is a time for family reunion and thanksgiving. The celebration is traditionally highlighted with a religious ceremony given in honor of Heaven and Earth, the gods of the household and the family ancestors. The sacrifice to the ancestors, the most vital ritual of all, unites the living family members with those who have passed away. All members of the family return home and join the important family meal, a most significant feast, on New Year's Eve. This is a time for the Chinese to congratulate each other on having passed through another year, a time to finish out the old, and to welcome in the New Year.

In Thailand, this festival is celebrated nationwide, not only among Chinese immigrants and their families, but by Thais, too. On this occasion, China will bring the famous troupes of Chinese Art and Culture from 7 regions and provinces; Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Hainan Province, Shandong Province, Anhui Province, Heilongjian Autonomous Region, Inner Mongolia Autonomous Region, Jilin Province to join the celebration.

Bangkok

Bangkok Chinese New Year Festival 2009

Venue: Chinatown, Bangkok 26-27 January 2009 (16.30 hrs onwards)CentralWorld, Bangkok 26 January 2009 (13.00 hrs onwards)

Every Chinese New Year’s Day, Chinese immigrants and Thais of Chinese ancestry in Bangkok gather around Chinatown to celebrate the festival, which features cultural performances from the People’s Republic of China, and sales of various products and delicious foods. Come and enjoy the festivities free of charge! You are invited to wear red.

For more information, please contact TAT Bangkok tel. 0 2250 5615, 0 2250 5500 ext 2991-5 or Samphanthawong District Office Tel. 0 2234 3460, 0 2237 3345

Pattaya, Chonburi

Pattaya Chinese New Year Festival 200924, 26-27 January 2009

Venue: South Pattaya Port (Bali Hai Pier)

Pattaya City celebrates Chinese New Year 2009 at Bali Hai Pier on 24 Jan (19.00 hrs) with cultural performances from 7 provinces of China. The celebrations include Magic Stunt (changing facial make up type), Local Dances, Kung Fu Fighting, Chinese Opera, Folk Music, Mongolian Theatrical Arts, and Magic Shows. On 26 and 27 January, there are dragon and lion dance shows, Chinese Girl Contest and many more cultural and musical performances at Bali Hai Pier.

For more information, please contact TAT Pattaya Tel. 0 3842 7667

Suphan Buri

Suphan Buri Chinese New Year Festival 2009

25 January-8 February 2009

Venue: Suphan Buri City Pillar Shrine

Pay respect to Chinese gods and goddesses, enjoy Chinese opera and free vegetarian food during the festival, and then visit the Chinese Museum.

For more information, please contact TAT Suphan Buri Tel. 0 3553 6030 or Suphan Buri City Pillar Shrine Tel. 0 3552 1690

Nakhon Sawan

Nakhon Sawan Chinese New Year Festival 2009

19-30 January 2009

Venue: Muang County, Nakhon Sawan

Pay respect to the Chinese gods and goddesses in the festival and enjoy food and products as well as various entertainments. The magnificent parade is held on 28 and 29 January.

For more information, please contact TAT UthaiTani Tel. 0 5651 4982

Chiang Mai

Chiang Mai Chinese New Year Festival 2009

26-27 January 2009

Venue: Kuang Meru Rd., Chinatown Chiang Mai

Experience the Chinese traditional performances, music, and food until midnight.For more information, please contact TAT Chiang Mai Tel. 0 5324 8604

Nakhon Ratchasima

Nakhon Ratchasima Chinese New Year Festival 2009

26-27 January 2009

Venue: Monument of Thao Suranari, Muang County, Nakhon Ratchasima

Enjoy the city’s wonderful decorations, Chinese cultural performances, music, dragon and lion dances, light and sound show and Chinese food.

For more information, please contact TAT Nakhon Ratchasima Tel. 0 4421 3030

Hat Yai

Hat Yai Chinese New Year Festival 2009

26-28 January 2009

Venue: Hat Yai Municipality Public Park and Sanehanuson Rd., Hat Yai, Songkhla Province

Experience the dragon and lion dances and wonderful road decorations, various forms of entertainment, Chinese Doll Contest, and delicious food.

For more information, please contact TAT Hat Yai Tel. 0 7423 1055

Phuket

Phuket Chinese New Year Festival 2009

31 January-2 February 2009 (18.00-23.00 hrs)

Venue: HM Queen Sirikit 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary Park, Thalang Road and Soi Rommani

Experience Chinese opera, Kung Fu fighting and cultural performances form China at the Queen’s Park, various activities in downtown, and yummy food along Bangyai Canal. Don’t miss the parade on 31 January and another Chinese opera on 1 February.

For more information, please contact TAT Phuket Tel. 0 7621 2213

Things To Do in Pattaya, Thailand

Pattaya is a popular tourist resort in Thailand located about 150 km south of the capital Bangkok. Although Pattaya has become notorious as an adult playground for men, there are a few interesting attractions that can be enjoyed by couples and families.

Pattaya Elephant Village
Pattaya Elephant village is home to a few dozen elephants that are trained to do all sorts of tricks including playing football. There are daily shows held for the tourists at the village every day at 2.30pm. There is also the opportunity to do a spot of jungle trekking on elephant back which costs 500 Baht for 30 minutes for adults, 200 Baht for children.

Pattaya Mini Siam
Mini Siam is an interesting place to come to if you want to know about all the major sites and landmarks in Thailand without actually having to go to them. Mini Siam has scale replica models of all the most important features in Thailand, both natural and man made. Mini Siam is open to receive visitors from 7am until 8pm daily. Entrance costs 200 Baht for adults and 100 for kids. Mini Siam is best reached by car as it is a short drive north of Pattaya city.

Pattaya Go Kart
Pattay has a good Go karting track which is about 400 metres long and available for use by adults and kids alike. The cost for hiring a go kart to go round the track is 100 Baht for ten minutes.

Nong Nooch Garden
Nong Nooch is a giant botanical garden situated about 18km outside Pattaya city. Aside from the vast array of plant life there are also some elephants that are resident here and daily shows are put on for the benefit of tourists. The show is a real crowd drawer as in addition to the elephants there are dancers, acrobats and even Thai boxing demonstrations.

Wat Khao Prayai in Pattaya
This is a Buddhist temple located high on the hills to the south of Pattaya. In addition to the great views of Pattaya and the sea that can be had from here, there is also a 10 metre statue of Buddha facing the sea that makes for a good photo opportunity.

see also :
Pattaya Night Life
Buffalo Racing in Chonburi
Loi Kratong : The Festival of Light
Koh Samui
Koh Chang

Nighlife at Pattaya, Thailand

Pattaya Night Life and bar girl, one of the most reputation in attraction of Pattaya. Come to Pattaya and enjoy nightlife with bar girl in walking street.

Walking Street
The Walking Street is the center of Pattaya's nightlife, with hundreds of bars, Go-Go clubs and dancings. Other areas are in Soi 7, Soi 8 and Soi Yamoto, in Soi Praisanie (around the post office), along Pattaya's 2nd Road and in Soi Buokhaow.

A new growing area is at the 3rd Pattaya Road, from North Pattaya Road to the South Pattaya Road as well as in Soi Chayaphoon and Soi Lengkee, both between Soi Buokaow and the 3rd Road.

Another large Beer Bar area is located in Soi 2, across BigC's Shopping Center. Pattaya Naklua has a large area with bars too. It starts at the North Pattaya Road.

Pattaya Cabarets (lady boy show)
Pattaya is famous for it's transvestite (katoey) cabaret shows. Lavish productions with amazing costumes and massive sets. A night at a cabaret show will set you back around 500 baht. These shows are well worth a visit even if it does not sound like your sort of thing. They are not at all sleazy and the whole family will be amazed.

Alcazar
78/14 Moo 9 Second Road, North Pattaya
Tel 038-428-746, Tel 038-429-212, Fax 038-424-939

Book for this one. It's often full even in the low season. They bus in hundreds of Chinese tourists everyday and the supply seems to be never ending. The cost is 500 baht for unreserved seating and 600 baht for reserved places. Many booking agents around town or book at the theatre. There are 4 shows every night, each one lasting around 1 hour 10 minutes

The production values are very high and the show is spectacular. There is no hint given that the performers are actually men, and the whole thing is played very straight.

This place is widely acknowledged as the best of type in Pattaya.

Tiffany's Show
464 Moo 9 Second Road, North Pattaya
Tel 038-421-700/3, Tel 038-429-642, Fax 421-711

Very similar to Alcazar but perhaps a little more raunchy. More silicon on display than you need to see in one life time. Tiffany's is the home of the famous Miss Tiffany Thailand contest which is broadcast on national TV in Thailand. reservations also are essential.