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the East is a long coastal plain that runs from k4 Bang Saen, near
Chon Buri, past the naval headland of Satthahip all the way to Trat
at the Cambodian border, with a series of incredible beaches and two
popular marine national parks of Ko Samet and Ko Chang along the
way. All the activity - for golfers and those who love sea sports -
happens at Pattaya, Thailand's most famous beach resort and now
centre of many industrial activities along the Eastern Seaboard.
This once small fishing village is now a major resort with an
excellent range of accommodation, accessible from Bangkok in less
than two hours thanks to new fast motorways.
For golfers, there are 15 international standard courses within 30-40
minutes of Pattaya, all with excellent facilities at inexpensive
rates, making the resort an ideal centre for golf vacations. Pattaya
and its accompanying beach area of Jomthien offer a wide range of
sea sports activities - swimming, windsurfing (especially off
Jomthien), para-gliding, jet-skiing, sailing (out of Varuna Yacht
Club and Ocean Marina) and deep sea fishing. Diving clubs offer
scuba further south around some interesting old wrecks and at the
offshore islands.
The offshore island of Ko Lam is a popular day trip for visitors, to
enjoy the superb beaches, view the coral, dine on very fresh seafood
and just relax. If you prefer more privacy, the islands of Ko Pai
and others further out are virtually deserted, visited mainly by
dive boats and charters. Back on the mainland, there are plenty of
things to do, such as visiting Khao Kheow, i Thailand's largest open
zoo where you can | wander and view a wide range of animals, or join
the night safari. For a bit more danger, the Sri Racha Tiger Farm
houses tigers, crocodiles and other exotic animals. More docile are
the pachyderms of Pattaya Elephant Camp where the elephants put on a
daily show and take visitors on brief treks.
For a cultural experience stroll through Nong Nooch Village, a
beautiful park famous for its palms and orchids. The village puts on
daily cultural and elephant shows, and has a mini zoo where children
can touch the animals. Nearby the fascinating temple of Wat Yan
displays an amazing range of architecture. Pattaya comes alive at
night, with a wide variety of restaurants offering everything from
seafood by the beach to fine French and Italian cuisine. Afterwards
visit some of the many pubs, beer bars, discos and other interesting
places to hang out, like Ripley's Believe It Or Not Museum.
A must for visitors is the outstanding cabaret at Alcazar or
Tiffa¬ny's, where beautiful performers put on superbly choreographed
shows nightly. For a quieter atmosphere, visitors should move to the
peacefu beaches of Rayong or Ko Samet, an island known for its sandy
beaches quiet coves and laid-back accommodation. Even better go all
the way to the border where the marine nationa park of Ko Chang is
the latest getaway spot, featuring unspoilt beach and sea areas,
basic accommodation and a chance to explore your own desert islands. |
Golf course in
Thailand Eastern Region
1.
Eastern Star Golf Resort
2.
Great Lake Golf & Country Club
3.
Khao Kheow Country Club
4.
Laem Chabang Country Club
5.
Natural Park Hill Golf Course
6.
Natural Park Resort Golf Club
7.
Noble Place Golf & Country Club
8.
Phoenix Golf & Country Club
9.
Plutaluang Golf Club
10.Rayong
Green Valley Country Club
11.Royal
Lakeside Golf Club & Resort
12.Siam
Country Club
13.Sriracha
Golf Club
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Golf course in:
Bangkok &
Central Region
Western
Region
Northern Region
North Eastern Region
in Southern Region
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