Oct

Low Season Holiday? Better Visit Pattaya

Driving from Bangkok takes no more than 2 hours by the highway (road no. 7) or Bangna-Trad Highway (Route no. 34). You can take a leisurely three and a half hours by train from Hua Lamphong station, or two and a half hour by bus from the East or the bus terminal or Mochit 2 Bus Terminal, with regular departures every half hour either Terminal. Surely the main purpose of going to the seaside town is the sea, but there are some areas around Pattaya are worth exploring. Sanctuary of Truth – This massive wooden structure is located near the sea at Laem Ratchawet, North Pattaya. The sanctuary of truth was first built in 1981 by Mr Wiriyaphan Lek, the founder of the ancient city in the province of Samut Prakan. With exquisite architectural features, the building was conceived out of the vision that human civilization has been achieved and nurtured by religious and philosophical truth. It opens daily from 9. 00 a. m. -6. 00 p. m. Admission is 500 baht. The Million-Year Stone Park and Crocodile Farm This popular attraction is 9 kilometers from Pattaya on Chaiyaphonwithi Road. , Off Highway No. 3 at Km. 140. Hundreds of crocodiles as well as some rare animals, including albino bears and horses are kept. There are crocodile shows, magic shows and animal shows. The compound is open daily from 8. 30 a. m. – 6. 00 p. m. Admission: 300 baht for adults and 150 baht for children. Mini is located at km. 143 Sukhumvit Road. , Highway No. 3. It celebrates the heritage of Thailand with miniature replicas of famous monuments and sites of historical replicas of the Tower Bridge in London, the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty and Trevi Fountain are also displayed in the section entitled "miniworld. The compound is open daily from 7. 00 a. m. -10. 00 p. m. Admission: 250 baht for adults and 120 baht for children. Nong Mon market is the central market, one kilometer away from the entrance Bangsaen. There are all kinds of fresh foods and dry the sea, sweets and fruit (fresh and canned), and goods in rattan fruit near Amphoe Panat Nikhom. Who says Pattaya is just all about sand, sea and sun? If you ever want to take a break from your time on the beach, or take time out of your party, following sites are just a short drive from the beach. HTMS Chakri Naruebet is a helicopter patrol offshore Carrier anchored seaport Deep Chuk Samet. It was built in Spain in 1994. It is a vessel of 11 floors measuring 182 meters long and 30. 5 meters wide. The important tasks in wartime are the flagship of the fleet, control and command of the fleet in the sea, and the aircraft carriers and air defense mission. It is open daily from 8. 00 a. m. -4. 00 p. m. It is closed only on Wednesdays from 8. 00 a. m. -12. 00 a. m. It is free. International visitors will have to write a letter to the Commander of Royal Thai Fleet, Sattahip, Chon Buri, 20180. Turtle Conservation Center, the Royal Thai Navy is a source of knowledge on the biology of the life cycle of sea turtles for government agencies and other groups of visitors. The center also provides a conference for the public and young, video presentation and exhibitions. Visitors can admire the delicacy of sea turtles in the nursery ponds. Its goal is to create love and awareness towards the conservation of sea turtles in Thailand. The Center is open daily from 8. 00 a. m. -5. 00 p. m. Please contact in advance to the Air Command and coastal defense. Yanasangwararam Woramahawihan Wat covers an area of 366 Rai. Turn left from Sukhumvit Road at km. 160 for 5 kilometers. At the entrance are located international pavilions presenting a national architectural style of each country around the pond. In the temple are Mondop where a replica of the footprint of Buddha is enshrined, a large Chedi containing the relics of the Buddha and his enlightened followers, and Wihan Phra Yanaret. It is open from 8. 00 a. m. -4. 00 p. m. Tel. 0 3823 7506. In addition, there is the draft Royal Agricultural Training Center and Wildlife Conservation Area. Anek Kuson Sala (Wihan Sian), near Wat Yanasangwararam, 800 meters from the intersection of the reservoir, is the gathering place of high-class Chinese architecture and fine arts constructed in 1987 to celebrate the 60th anniversary of His Majesty The King's birthday. Inside, an exhibition of precious antiques, as the image of the great white jade Kwan Yin Bodhisattva, terra-cotta soldiers and horses from the tomb of Emperor Qin Shi Huang, golden throne of an emperor, antique paintings and pottery. It is open daily from 8. 30 a. m. -5. 00 p. m. Admission is 50 baht. The laser beam Cast Buddha Image of Khao Chi Chan is located on the same road as Wat Yanasangwararam, 6 kilometers miles. 160 Sukhumvit Road. , The image is in the subduing Mara posture, as measured by laser beams on the cliff Khao Chi Chan. It is a combination of Sukhothai and Lanna arts, with a height of 130 meters and a width of 70 meters to turn the image. Inside the chest is the image of the Buddha relic. In addition, the garden in the chamber is decorated with relaxation and is supervised by the Corps of Royal Thai Navy, Royal Thai Navy.