Land of Smile

Know More About Thailand

BANGKOK

Bangkok, the capital of Kingdom and the land of smiles, is a city that never sleeps. First time visitors are in for an exciting and unforgettable trip. Bangkok Asia's shopping paradise, Bangkok shopping malls and market are famous the world over. Once the sunset over Bangkok start to dazzle. Behind Bangkok gleaming modernism the glorious culture treasures that made it famous still survive Fantastic palaces beaches shopping centers reveal a spiritual site to the city. Bangkok is a bee hive of fun activities ideal for every one What ever the young and the at heart Bangkok re creational tours include everything from a safari park crocodile farm to world renowned weekend market. Thailand capital is a good starting point for exploring the rest of this amazing country, with so much Bangkok has to offer. Bangkok has many sites and attraction that represent the countries rich historical and cultural heritage.

PATTAYA

Pattaya lies 150 km. to the southeast of Bangkok less than 2 hrs by road and stretches for some 15 km. along the eastern sea port. Thailand largest resort, it shares the coast with traditional fishing villages, other resorts such as Bang Sean and Rayong new industrial centers, the town of Chonburi and Sriracha, and the port and naval base of Sattahip. Pattaya beach is a palm-fringed, sandy bay with a view of coral islands on the horizon. Nearby are other cliffs and other bays, while inland, the region is rich in agricultural products including sugarcane, tapioca, rubber, and fruit trees. Pattaya in the 1960's was just a little fishing village, until a few Bangkok residents began to take their weekends here and generated a modest local tourist industry. Even so, the only hotel of any size was the Nipa Lodge; Other accommodations tended towards holiday bungalows and beach huts. The Vietnam wars saw the start of Pattaya's international reputation for the fledging resort was used as an official R & R centre. for the US forces. They were flown into U-Tapao airport which was built for American news at the time and shops services bars and hotels accommodation grew to meet the demand. Pattaya is now a city in its own right with its own mayor and its own administration. This is not all due to tourism. The government development program for the Eastern Seaboard has transformed the region, and this rapid industrial and commercial expansion has led to many expatriates coming to live in the area. There is a new deep-sea port at Laem Chabang, 20 km north of Pattaya with a vast industrial estate, and another development zone at Map Ta Phut near Rayong to the south. Pattaya city is well located to be a major business centre serving these two giant industrial communities. There are 5 international schools and 4 international hospital in the area.

Fun for all

As a beach resort with city status, Pattaya has something for every one, whereas most other beach resorts simply on natural surrounding for theircharms, Pattaya makes an all out attempt to provide the best of every thing. There is just about everything you can think of for recreation, entertainment, sightseeing and fun. Pattaya can be whatever you want it to be. Such is its variety that it is ideal for all kind of visitors. While there is plenty to keep the children happily occupied, there is also everything for the sport enthusiastic, for couples of all ages seeking rest and relaxation. and for those who are simply looking for warms and shine.