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Pattaya, Thailand is best known for its nightlife.
Even if you’re not one of those tourists who travel primarily for carnal pleasures, a stroll along Walking Street at night is a must. It’s a very different world out there once the sun sets, and it is nice to sit down somewhere quiet, have a beer, and just watch the people going by.
However, there are other things you can do in Pattaya, once the sun is up. Here are just a few of them.
You can shop for souvenirs at the Pattaya floating market… which was created primarily for tourists. The entrance is free, and everything inside is geared to maximize touristic experiences, from the boat tours on the man-made lake to the numerous stalls selling souvenir items. If you enjoy this kind of thing, or if this is your first time to see a floating market, I’m sure you’d enjoy it here.
One good thing about it is that there’s a variety of food available, and since Thai food, wherever you can find it, is very good, you can’t go wrong by eating here.
…or go swimming, snorkeling, island hopping, or diving.
There are a lot of dive shops and other tour operators in Pattaya which can take you island hopping for swimming, snorkeling, or diving. I didn’t get a chance to do these things, though, since it was more expensive than in the Philippines.
However, I did get to go to the Birds and Bees Resort, and their beach seen from the restaurant looked nice and inviting.
The resort had an organic farm too, which supplies the vegetables they use in their restaurants. They use old rubber shoes as planters, and play Mozart to their chickens. I’m sure their poultry know more of Mozart’s music than I do, hearing it over and over again the whole day!
…or, best of all, just go on a food trip! Thai food is really the best, and even in Pattaya, you can find a lot of cheap and delicious meals anywhere. Even the street food taste great, like this spicy noodle dish sold in front of our hotel, or the variety of dishes sold by this woman along the street.
Aside from the “regular” dishes that Thailand is known for, there are more “exotic” ones too, like this insect dish that seemed to be quite popular. The leaves make it healthier, I suppose, but I had to say no to tasting it.
I’m adventurous but not to the extent of tasting all the local insects and rodents. The noodles and fish balls seemed so much more palatable!
Pattaya is best known for its nightlife, yes, but like Thailand as a whole, it has many other facets, many other sides to its personality that are just as fun and just as worthwhile to find out.
Have you been to Pattaya? What are the other things to do there that you can recommend?
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Floating market is one of the most visited and beloved place, it has been divided into four regions and every region have it’s own culture and they sell things accordingly. Great information.
Wow This is an amazing post!!I have been to Thailand ,it’s an amazing place!!I did sea walking ,it was a thrilling experience!!
Thailand is beautiful isn’t it?
Which food do you like? Thai or Vietnamese?
@ Ruth: Hope you had a memorable trip. Sorry for the late reply!
@ Remy: Sorry for the late reply po. How was your trip to Pattaya?
Hi Alleah,,
It’s really fun reading about your blogs.. And yes, last time I searched about Pattaya in Thailand. It’s because this coming December 26, me and my boyfriend are going there. We will go to Chang Mai first, then back to Bangkok, and then go to Kho Chang. But, he doesn’t want to go to Pattay coz he said it’s more on night life and i am not and avid fan of it.hehe Hopefully you can tell us some amusement parks there and I want to try riding in an elephant..
remy
Hi Aleah,
Thank you for writing your entries about Thailand! I am learning a lot from them and I appreciate this particular post because I’m heading to Pattaya on my first 2 days in Thailand this week to meet my dad’s half-brother who lives there. I’m excited to check out some of the places you mentioned here. Just hoping I’ll see a lot of sights given the tight schedule 🙂
Ruth
@ Marisol: I still prefer the smaller towns in Thailand than Pattaya. 🙂
@ Mark Bowman: Thanks, Mark. I like Thailand too. Am planning to go back there and stay a month or more in Chiang Mai or Pai.
Nice blog Aleah.I like Pattaya and all of Thailand.
Hi Aleah, nice post. I like Pattaya. I think you pretty much cover everthing there is to see and do in the area. As much as the floating market has become touristy, that’s still my most favorite Pattaya experience as you can still get a glimpse of the local village life.
@ Zara: Thanks for dropping by my blog. I really love the header Emila did for me!
I just found out about your blog from Emila Yusof (the one who created your beautiful header!). Omg! i do adore you for being a female solo traveller. Nice entry you had here. I definitely gonna visit your blog again.
@ Fifi Leigh: Thailand has a range of dishes available, but I didn’t notice any vegan food. Maybe because I wasn’t looking for it?
@ Mica: Yeah, it’s a very interesting place, Mica. 😉
Haven’t been there yet, but I would love to visit this part of Thailand soon
it looks like an interesting and fun trips. i hope the elephants and chickens are happy and treated well. by the way, was there any vegan food there?