Pattaya City is located
147 kilometres south-east of Bangkok and faces the
Gulf of Siam and
has gained the title 'The Riviera of Thailand'. It
is within easy road access of the New Suvarnabhumi
International Airport.
Pattaya is the premier tourist destination in Thailand,
with a booming residential property market
and is the resort of choice for UK and American buyers.
In 2006, a total of 16.6 billion baht of
condominiums were sold in major resort destinations
in Thailand. Pattaya represented 49% of
the market (or 8.219 billion baht). Prices and sales
volume of condominiums continue to rise in
the Pattaya area. 82% of Pattaya prospective buyers
are currently residing in Thailand
(both Thais and foreigners).
Pattaya: Top 10 Place of Residence of Prospects
| 1. Thailand |
6. Hong Kong |
| 2. UK |
7. Sweden |
| 3. USA |
8. Germany |
| 4. Australia |
9. Switzerland |
| 5. Singapore |
10. Netherland |
It is the most cosmopolitan and International of
all Thailand's resort. 5.8 Million tourists visited
Pattaya in 2006, another 10% year-on-year growth.
These figures are expected to grow even
further now that the new International Airport has
opened, which is located between Bangkok
and Pattaya.
Tourism is Pattaya's main source of income. It attracts
millions of tourists from all over the world.
There is so much to offer; good beaches, off shore
islands, a full range of water sports including,
scuba diving, fishing, sailing, water - skiing, jet
- skiing, windsurfing, parasailing etc. In addition
there
is a wide variety of land sports, motor car racing,
horse riding, tennis, badminton and bungee
jumping are just a few of the activities visitors
can enjoy. Gyms, health clubs and Spas are also
available. Golfing is a speciality of the region;
with more than 20 courses within an hour's drive
(most within 30 minutes) of Pattaya. All offer good
facilities and value for money.
65% of tourists visiting Pattaya are foreigners,
but it is also the nearest major weekend holiday
choice for Bangkok's city-dwellers.
Pattaya boasts an incredible choice of accommodation
to suit every pocket. Facilities range
from air conditioned opulence to basic simplicity.
The visitor has the choice of luxury hotels
with private-beaches; bay side hotels and bungalows;
and 'inland' economy-class hotels and
guest houses.
Pattaya offers International cuisine, when it comes
to dining and has some of the best
speciality seafood restaurants in Thailand. Steak
houses and fast-food outlets provide
attractive alternatives. Gourmets and Gourmands alike
find satisfaction in restaurants
featuring French, Italian, German, Swiss, English,
Scandinavian, Russian, Arabic, Indian,
Japanese, Chinese and off course Thai cuisines.
If you are contemplating Buying or Starting a business
in Pattaya, Thailand?
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