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Chonburi, Bangkoks nearest seaside town, is located on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, only 80 kilometers from Bangkok. The area boasts abundant natural resources, which are highlighted by delightful beaches, local colors, traditions, delicacies and fresh seafood. This is a popular resort among Bangkokians who seek the nearest escape from hectic weekly schedules as Chon Buri has something for everyone. In addition, Chon Buri is the center of the Eastern Seaboard Development Project, with its industrial parks and fishing villages.

Pattaya is nestled along a picturesque bay on the East Coast of the Gulf of Thailand, roughly 170 kilometers southeast of Bangkok. From a fishing village in the 1960’s, Pattaya has emerged as the favorite Southeast Asian vacation center. A fascinating escape where tourists, holiday makers and vacationers from around the world unfold an incomparable array of possibilities to unwind during an exotic holiday beach vacation.

Pattaya currently integrates the delights of a 1st class beach resort, city-like dining, shopping and night entertainment facilities with more than 300 assorted hotels, thousands of shops, restaurants and bars. In addition, there are an array of sports and recreational activities including beaches, golf courses, tennis courts, go-kart, gyms for working out, weight lifting and Thai-boxing gear. Pattaya offers a broad range of things to do. During the day, one may enjoy riding elephants or driving humble automatic mini-bikes, monstrous motorcycles, or even monster multicolored convertible Jeeps. Others go for shooting firearms, scuba diving and surfing, deep-sea fishing, speed boats, scooters, water-skiing, parasailing, or aerial sports such as gliding ultra-lights and flying motor-propelled gliders. On the other hand, at night, there are restaurants, bars, theaters, cabaret shows, night clubs, bowling halls, billiard & snooker clubs, discos, sauna & massage parlors, not to cite its absolutely incredible shopping which is available non-stop both day-and-night.

Restaurants

Minus 5 Pattaya : ( Soi Petchtrakool , Pattaya )
Telephone : 0 3848 9488
Website : http://www.minus5pattaya.com

Tata Suki : (Central Pattaya Road )
Telephone : 0 3842 2415, 0 3842 8675

Wandee Fine Dining : ( Soi 16 , Tambon Na Kuea, Amphoe Bang Lamung )
Telephone : 0 3836 7813

Rimpa Lapin : ( Pattaya )
Telephone : 08 4451 5686, 0 3823 5515
Website : http://www.rimpa-lapin.com

Cho Chang Somtam Yok Krok : ( Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chon Buri )
Telephone : 08 1004 6272

Deang Dam Resturant : ( Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chon Buri )
Telephone : 0 3842 6090

Thai House Koh Larn : ( Samae Beach, Amphoe bang Lamung, Chon Buri )
Telephone : 08 4946 3695, 08 1385 5955, 08 6532 8810

Shenanigans Irish Pub : ( The Avenue Pattaya )
Telephone : 0 3872 3939-40
Website : http://www.shenanigans-pattaya.com

P.I.C. Kitchen : ( Soi 5 Pattaya 2 Road, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chon Buri )
Telephone : 0 3842 8387
Website : http://www.pic-kitchen.com

Nicky's Bar : ( Pattaya 2 Road, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chon Buri )
Telephone : 0 3842 8374
Website : http://www.pic-kitchen.com

Mata Hari : ( Thappraya Road, Tambon Nong Prue, Amphoe Banglamung, Chon Buri )
Telephone : 0 3825 9799
Website : http://www.mataharirestaurant.com

Thai House : ( North Pattaya )
Telephone : 0 3837 0579

Somsak :( Soi 1 North Pattaya )
Telephone : 0 3842 3284, 0 3842 8987, 0 3841 0485-6

Local Products

Chaeng Lon : This is Chon Buri's special delicacy which uses the same ingredients as Ho Mok, with coconut shreds to replace coconut milk. The mixture is hand molded into small buns on a stick, and charcoal-grilled...

Khao Lam : This specialty is made with sticky rice, sugar and coconut cream cooked in specially-prepared bamboo rods.

Hoi Cho : This Chinese delicacy is Chon Buri's famous dish because a special kind of sea crabs is used as the main ingredient.