Pattaya Hotels
Activities

What to do in Pattaya? Oh! You will be absolutely overwhelmed with activities offered both on land and in the sea. Energetic people can choose from tennis, go-cart, squash, badminton, bowling, jogging, bungee jumping, and motor-racing. In addition, water sports are very popular, including windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing, parasailing, game fishing, snorkeling, and scuba diving.

Water sports

Windsurfing
Jomthien Beach is the premier center of windsurfing in Thailand. Everyone can try surfing because there is tuition for beginners. The Pattaya Windsurfing Club on Jomtien Beach regularly organizes competitions; October to June is the best period when the condition of water and wind are at its best.

Water Skiing
The most popular meeting points for water skiers are the northern and southern parts of Pattaya Beach, Jomtien Beach and Koh Lan.

Sailing
The most popular boats for hire are small Lasers, Prindles and Hobie Cats which can be rented by hour. Sailing is possible all year round in Pattaya. The Royal Varuna Yatch Club will give you details about sailing.

Fishing
You can enjoy a quiet afternoon fishing in local fishing parks. There are ponds and lakes well stocked with local fish where you can rent the equipments. The fishing parks charge around 80 Baht per day. If you prefer the deep-water fishing, the waters around Manwichai, Rin, and Kram Islands near Phai Islands are ideal for catching marlin, king mackerel and barracuda. Many tour operators organize fishing trips; you can contact any of them which are often found around Pattaya.

Parasailing
There are many operators around the resorts and hotels. Koh Lan offers floating platforms where flights can be made above the sea.

On Land

Motor Racing
International motor and motorcycle racing is periodically held at the Bhira International Circuit. Local races regularly take place on Saturdays and Sundays.

Go-carts
You will have a great fun. There are two types of tracks: the 400-700-meter track for anyone who would like to have fun, at Pattaya go-carts Speedway in the area of Mini Siam and the1090-meter-track for professional drivers at the Bhira International Circuit.

Horse Riding
This activity is available at the Horse Sport Center at kilometer 11 on Route 36. You will ride the horse through the different terrains, mountain and jungle. Riding lessons are also offered.

Shooting
A handgun and rifle range with 19 fully equipped and air-conditioned galleries are opened daily on Pattaya 2 Road.