Pattaya

Pattaya Activities, Activities in Pattaya, Diving, Golf & Sports

 

Golfing in Pattaya

There are several excellent golf courses in the Pattaya area, among the best known are:

  • Asia Pattaya Beach Hotel
    Tel: 0 3825 0577, 0 3825 0401-11, 0 3825 0602-6
    Fax: 0 3825 0496
    Website: www.asiahotel.co.th
  • Bangpra International Golf Club
    Tel: 0 3834 1149
    Website: www.bangpragolf.co.th
  • Burapha Golf Club
    Tel. 0 3837 2700-1
    Website: www.buraphagolf.thailand.com
  • Khao Kheow Golf Club
    Tel: 0 3829 8224-7
  • Laemchabang International Country Club
    Tel: 0 3837 2273
    Website: www.laemchabanggolf.com
  • Natural Park Hill Golf Club
    Tel: 0 3839 3001-8
    Website: www.nparkgolf.com
  • Natural Park Resort Golf Course
    Tel: 0 3834 9370
    Website: www.nparkgolf.com
  • Noble Place Golf Course
    Tel: 0 3826 3158-60
  • Pattaya Country Club
    Tel: 0 3842 3718-9, 0 3826 3445-7 Fax: 0 3842 3719
    Website: www.pattayacountryclub.net
  • Phoenix Golf and Country Club
    Tel: 0 3823 9391
  • Royal Lake Side Golf Course & Resort
    Tel: 0 3857 3275-9
  • Siam Country Club
    Tel: 0 3824 9381-6 Fax: 0 3824 9387
    Website: www.siamcountryclub.com
  • Sriracha International Golf Course
    Tel: 0 3833 8375 Fax: 0 3833 8379
    Website: www.srirachagolf.com
  • Treasure Hill Golf and Country Club
    Tel: 0 3842 0766 Fax: 0 3842 0767

back to top Go-Karts

Go-Karts are available at the 400- and 700-metre tracks on Thepprasit Road.

  • Pattaya Kart Speedway
    Tel. 0 3842 2044
  • K.R. Go-Kart Grand Prix, open for both professional and
    amateur drivers daily from 9.30 a.m.- 6.30 p.m.
    Tel. 0 3830 0347
  • Siam Karting Circuit
    Tel. 0 3872 7410

back to top Motor Racing

The Bira International Circuit on Highway No. 34 and Highway No. 36 (Pattaya-Rayong) 15 km. away from Pattaya town periodically holds international motor and motorcycle races, while there are daily opportunities for speed enthusiasts to drive their own two-or four-wheeled vehicles around the challenging track.
Tel. 0 2971 6450, 0 2522 1731-8 or mobile phone 0 1782 1441


back to top Shooting

An air-conditioned handgun and rifle range is located at Tiffany’s on Pattaya II Road. Open daily 9.00 a.m. - 10.00 p.m.
Tel. 0 3842 1700-5, 0 3842 9642


back to top Horse Riding
  • Jo Jo Horse Club is a training place for horse riding.
  • Horseshoe Point Club is a place of horse riding training and accommodation. It covers an area of 300 rai. There are horse riding training fields for both indoor and outdoor, cross-country jumping and polo, which are up to an international standard. The Thai Polo Club offers polo lessons and opportunities to play polo.

back to top Paintball Game

Paintball is a game of skill, strategy and challenge normally played outdoors in a woodland setting. Available at Paint Ball Park on Thepprasit Road. Open daily 9.00 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. Tel: 0 3830 0608


back to top Bungee Jumping

The Pattaya Bungee Jump has been running for 9 years and during that time many hundreds of jumpers have experienced the adrenaline rush only bungee jumping can provide. Also available at Paint Ball Park on Thepprasit Road. Open daily 10.00 a.m. - 6.30 p.m. Tel. 0 3830 0608


back to top Muai Thai

Muai Thai, translated into English as Thai Boxing, is the national sport of Thailand and is a martial art with origins in the ancient battlefield tactics of the Siamese (or Thai) army. Muai Thai is unique in having a splendid opening ritual, known as Wai Khru, a ceremony paying homage to the fighters teacher and guardian spirits before fighting. This shows gratitude for knowledge imparted and asks for victory in the fight ahead. Boxing venues are available on Thepprasit Road. Sityodthong Boxing Camp, Tambon Nong Prue, open daily 8.00 a.m. - 10 a.m. and 3.00 p.m. to 5.00 p.m. Tel: 0 3824 9018, 0 3873 0079 Pattaya International Muai Thai Training School, open daily
5.30 a.m. - 9.00 p.m. Tel: 0 3841 0111


back to top Windsurfing

Best at Jomtien Beach, where tuition is available for beginners. October through June are the best months, with ideal water and wind conditions for windsurfing.


back to top Sailing

Sailing is a year-round sport in Pattaya’s waters, and the most popular craft to rent are Lasers, Prindles and Hobie Cats. For more information, visitors should contact their hotel travel desk or the Royal Varuna Yacht Club.
Tel. 0 3825 0116, 0 3830 6290


back to top Water Skiing

The most popular venues are the northern and southern parts of Pattaya Beach, Jomtien Beach and Ko Lan, while freshwater skiing is available at Lakeland Cable Ski at the 150.5 km. marker on Sukhumvit Road. Open daily 10.00 a.m. - 7.00 p.m.
Tel: 0 3823 2690-2


back to top Game Fishing

Expeditions are organised by many operators, with the waters around Ko Manwichai, Ko Rin and Ko Khram popular for the pursuit of marlin, king mackerel and barracuda.


back to top Parasailing

This sport is widely available throughout the resort.


back to topDiving

The most popular destination in Pattaya for diving buffs is the Hardeep Wreck which was sunk by the allies in the Second World War. The wreck lies on its starboard side at a maximum depth of 26 meters. Other popular dive destinations near Pattaya include:

  • Ko Rin
  • Ko Lan
  • Ko Man Wichai
  • Ko Hu Chang
  • Ko Khrok
  • The Wreck of HTMS Khram
  • Ko Sak

back to top Scuba Diving and Snorkelling

Both sports are popular around Pattaya’s offshore islands. The resort has several dive shops, and beginners can take PADI open water certification courses.





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Last Updated : 20-Feb-2010