Pattaya Activities

Beach activities are plentiful in Pattaya such as sand castle building, volley ball, beach tennis, cricket, and the like to entertain the children. There are simply so many things one can do on a beach besides catching a tan.

Bungee jumping is located at Jungle Bungy Jump just 5 a minute drive from Jomtien Beach in a pleasant lakeside setting. You can jump 165 feet from a custom built Bungee-tower with a "rigid" electronic lift-platform rated at 750 kg. All operations are overseen by a New Zealand-certified jumpmaster.

Diving and snorkelling are fun ways to explore the beautiful sea in Pattaya. It’s recommended that children don’t learn to scuba dive before they are 13 years old but snorkelling can be done by anyone. If you or your children can’t swim, don a life jacket and join in.

Elephant rides are great fun if you like views and heights; there’s no better way to survey the jungles of Pattaya than atop one of these magnificent creatures. Even if you don’t want a ride, you can buy bananas from the elephant venue and hand feed the animals. Don’t forget to take pictures of the kids and these new found friends!

Go-karts are popular in Thailand and Pattaya has many go-cart competitions. When the tracks aren’t holding international events, the general public may rent the vehicles and try the sport out for themselves. There are beginner, advanced and an off-road track.

Horse riding is another wonderful activity for the entire family. There are three centres catering to this activity and even the youngest or complete novice can join in. If you’ve never ridden before, livery staff will always lead you or be there to lend a hand. Beach rides are a favourite and the jungle rides are perfect for hotter weather.

Million Years Stone Park and Crocodile Farm is a magnificent forty acre natural garden containing gigantic stones, 200 year old bonsai trees and a zoo with an array of crocodiles in their natural surroundings. It's a popular spot for children of all ages and a good venue for those days when you need a break from the beach.

Mini Siam near Pattaya Klang is a theme park displaying Thai heritage in miniature and proves popular among all ages. The third largest in the world, it brings together models of important buildings and objects of Thai culture and civilization of various periods from ancient time till present.

Parasailing is another high-flying sport. Done here with the aid of a powerboat, this is definitely a ‘bigger’ boys and girls activity. Operators for these high-flying views can be found along most of the west coast beaches from November to April.

Pattaya Bottle Museum is located on Sukhumvit Road in Pattaya. This is the place to go to see ships in bottles and other strange items.

Sailing is fun for the whole family, what better way to really discover Pattaya's coast and offshore islands, other than on a boat? There are a number of sailing dinghy and catamaran rental outlets on most beaches in the area. If you would rather spend the day being taken by boat rather than having to play with sails and ropes, you can always charter a speed boat to get the family around on the water.

Theme Parks abound in Pattaya. Pattaya Water Park Beach Resort is a water amusement park, located between South Pattaya and Jomthien Beach. Waterslides, whirlpools and shallow pools suitable for small children make the park popular with families. There are restaurant facilities, a fast food outlet and there is easy access to the beach should visitors prefer to swim in the sea.

Bungee jumping is located at Jungle Bungy Jump just 5 a minute drive from Jomtien Beach in a pleasant lakeside setting. You can jump 165 feet from a custom built Bungee-tower with a "rigid" electronic lift-platform rated at 750 kg. All operations are overseen by a New Zealand-certified jumpmaster.

Diving and snorkelling are fun ways to explore the beautiful sea in Pattaya. Join a tour or rent your own equipment. PADI certification courses are available for novice divers or for those who want to advance their diving credentials.

Fishing boat charters can be hired from many owners along Pattaya Beach Road. Some are equipped with speed engines. The waters around Ko Manwichai, Ko Rin and Ko Khram prove popular. Fresh-water fishing is offered at Panarak Park on the Siam Country Club Road, Jomtien Fishing Park on Jomtien Beach Rd and at the Banglamung Shrimp Farm.

Golf is catered to by four courses of international standard. The Siam Country Club, the Panya Resort Golf Course, the Royal Thai Navy Golf Course and the Bangphra Golf Course, all within 30 minutes from Pattaya.

Discotheques, transvestite cabarets, nightclubs, coffee shops, open-air bars, amusement arcades and restaurants with live music and entertainment compete for attention. Most establishments are located along the Pattaya Beach Rd and in South Pattaya, the resort’s major shopping area. Pattaya is home to one of the largest cabarets in all of Asia.

Parasailing is offered along Pattaya Beach, Jomtien Beach and at Ko Larn.

There are several Theme Parks scattered around Pattaya. Pattaya Park, between South Pattaya and Jomtien Beach is for water amusements. It has colourful water slides, whirlpools and large pool for the young at heart.

Water-skiing is offered along Pattaya Beach, Jomtien Beach and at Ko Larn. Rental includes boat hire, driver and skis.

Pattaya has a large number of Thai and international restaurants, located in all corners of the city. If you’re a fan of fresh seafood, you’ll be in heaven. Many restaurants have live seafood tanks where you can choose among live crabs, lobsters and fish, at a fraction of the price you’d pay at home!

If you have never tasted Thai cuisine before, it owes much of its appeal to exotic spices, and herbs from China, India, Java and Portugal. The final art of the country's cuisine comes from the skill and ingenuity of cooks.

Although some Thai dishes are quite spicy, many are mild. If you don't want spicy food, it's a good idea to learn the words "My pet" meaning, “Not spicy”.

Shopping in Pattaya for many is an exciting and pleasurable experience. Whether you are bargain hunting or designing your own custom tailored suit, shopping in Pattaya is fun. From endless street vendor stalls to modern malls, you’re likely to find what you’re looking for.

South Pattaya is the main shopping area of the resort city. The city’s major jewellery, silk, cotton, handicraft shops, tailors and boutiques are all in the vicinity, or adjacent to major beachside hotels. Pattaya 2 Road also has several handicraft and silk shops.

A multi-million Baht shopping complex on North Pattaya Road, patterned after the Chiang Mai night market, includes a handicrafts centre, bazaar and shopping arcade with small bars, nightclubs and an outdoor seafood restaurant.