Pattaya - Thailand

Sports and Activities

On Water...

Want to try something new, Pattaya is a great place to start. Inexpensive watersports include windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing, parasailing, gamefishing, snorkelling and scuba diving. Lessons are available for most sports at reasonable prices, so just do it!

On land, high energy people can choose from tennis, go-cart, squash, badminton, bowling, jogging and bungee jumping! For more sedate or family options see attractions

Windsurfing Jomtien Beach is Thailand's No.1 centre for windsurfing especially from October to June when ideal water and wind conditions prevail. The Pattaya Windsurfing Club on Jomtien Beach regularly stages competitions. Tuition is widely available for beginners, so anyone can try. Water Skiing The most popular venues are the northern and southern parts of Pattaya Beach, Jomtien Beach and Ko Lan island. Fishing For a quiet afternoon, you can fish in a local fishing parks; ponds or lakes well stocked with local fish, where you can hire equipment. The fishing parks charge around 80 Baht per day and extra for rod hire, bait, etc., (Some parks also charge for fish caught by the kilo, if you want to take your fish away) If you prefer to go for the big one! The waters around Manwichai, Rin and Kram islands are popular for marlin, king mackerel and barracuda. Offshore fishing trips are organised by many local operators. Inquire at the tour shops Pattaya Water Park Gigantic water sliders, Jacuzzi, whirlpools and a large pool for children. Located adjacent to the Pattaya Park Hotel. Tel.: (038) 251201-8, 364110-20. Ideal for families. Admission: 100 Baht for adults and 50 Baht   Sailing The most popular boats for hire are small Lasers, Prindles and Hobie Cats, which can be rented by the hour. You can sail year round in Pattaya's waters. For further information regarding charter, boat hire and weather conditions, contact the Royal Varuna Yacht Club. Parasailing There are many operators around the resort, and at several hotels. Ko Lan has floating platforms where flights can be made above the sea.

 

On Land...

Motor Racing The Bhira international Circuit periodically stages international motor and motorcycle racing. The 2.4 kilometre track is ideal for Formula 3 racing and you can drive your own two-wheeled or four-wheeled vehicles around the challenging track for a nominal fee. Located Highway 36 (Pattaya - Rayong) about 15 kilometers from Pattaya City. . More Info (01) 2181616 or in Bangkok at (02)5877448, 2533970. Go-Karts Great fun at the 400 and 700-metre track at Pattaya go-cart Speedway, at Mini Siam, K.R. Go-Kart Grandprix and the 1,090-metre track for professional drivers at the Bhira International Circuit. Miniature Racetrack The Pattaya Speedway has separate tracks for professional and amateur motorcycle riders. Situated on Thepprasit Road, which links Sukhumvit Highway and Pattaya-Na Jomtien Road, approximately 5 kilometres, south of Pattaya. Open daily from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. Contact (038)422044 Fax: (038)422041 Bowling Pattaya Bowl on Pattaya Road 2, and OD Bowl in South Pattaya. Horse Riding Available at the Horse Sport Centre at Km. 11 on Route 36 (near the Bhira International Circuit). Mountain and jungle rides on Australian thoroughbreds. Riding lessons are also available. Jogging Lots of jogging opportunities along the promenades facing Pattaya Bay, and along Jomtien Beach. Pattaya Fitness Park also has a jogging track which is part of the pleasantly landscaped park (located near the summit of Pattaya hill.) Certain hotels also have jogging tracks. Squash The following venues offer squash courts: The Cherry Tree pub on the Siam Country Club Golf Course road, the Dusit Resort Pattaya, and Ambassador City, Jomtien. Tennis Available at most of the first class hotels. Badminton The Pattaya Badminton Court on Soi 17 is open 24 hours daily. Snooker Quite a few venues.....Snooker can be enjoyed at the Pattaya Bowl, AR Snooker, Dice Cafe Hall and the Royal Place Hotel. Shooting A handgun and rifle range with 19 fully equipped and air-conditioned galleries is open daily on Pattaya 2 Road.