- Consistently Good Weather
The weather of Pattaya is generally sunny and fitting of a tropical
resort city. Over the course of a year the weather cycles between the
hot and dry period from December to February, hot and humid
from March to April, and hot and rainy period that runs from
May to November. The three rainiest months of the year are found in
October, September,, and May. The average temperatures of the city
range from a high of 31 to 24 degrees Celsius.
- Beaches Within Reach
Pattaya puts its residents and guests within an easy to
reach distance from multiple beaches.
- Pattaya Beach: The most centrally located beach is Pattaya Beach that runs parallel to the center of the city.
- Jomtien Beach: Separated from Pattaya Beach by Pratamnak Hill is Jomtien Beach. The beach has come to be known as a quieter beach than Pattaya Beach because of its location in a less densely populated area.
- Near, Far, and Coral Islands: Off the coast of Pattaya and reachable by boats in as little as 15 minutes, many of the islands have their own beaches. Some have on island accommodations while others only allow for day trips and lack any shelter for overnight stays. However, all of the islands offer quick and easy getaways for the day.
- Surrounded By Numerous Golf Courses
Within 1 hour from Pattaya there are at least 21 golf
courses. Many Bangkok golfers spend their weekend in Pattaya on the
area courses. Additionally, the demands for upscale amenities have
been noticed by operators and have become features of many area
courses.
- International Population
Pattaya has a large population of foreign residents that
come from all areas of the globe. There is also a variety of
foreigner organizations and other groups that are a mix of Thais and
foreign members. Some of these are professional groups, community
service groups, support groups, or some are simply established for
the purpose of socializing.
- International Foods Readily Available
No matter what kind of food you want, it can be found in
Pattaya. This isn’t limited to only restaurants, but they can also
be found at grocery stores. Possibly the most popular chain of
grocery stores for international foods in Thailand is Villa Market.
There are also a few others such as Tops and Foodland. For bulk
purchases there is Makro.
- Not Far From Suvarnabhumi Airport
Suvarnabhumi International Airport is only about 90
minutes or 120 kilometers from the city of Pattaya. Besides Bangkok
it is the closest major city to the airport and can be reached by
multiple roads and a motorway.
- Decent Cost Of Living
The cost of living in Pattaya is generally lower than
other places that offer a similar environment. Renting in Pattaya is
often cheaper than in cities like Bangkok, but other areas lack the
the combination of what the city has to offer with shopping, dining,
entertainment, beach access, and watersports. Owning is also decent
with new construction condos like the Art On The Hill condominium
offering property that starts at just over 1 million Thai baht.
- Landmarks
Pattaya offers large number of attractions and landmarks
that can be visited. Some are entertainment venues while others allow
for views of the local habitats. For example the Pattaya park Tower
offers dining and amusement while also nearby are botanical gardens
for getting closer to the natural habitat that lies just outside of
the populated city center. The city also offers pleasant views from
Pratamnak Hill , underwater forays via a submarine that offers 30
minute trips into the Gulf of Thailand, or other amusement
opportunities at Underwater World or Ripley’s Believe It or Not.
Also popular in Pattaya is the stunning Sanctuary of Truth and the
interesting Mini Siam that features miniature replicas of Thai
landmarks throughout the country plus a small Mini World that
features similar replicas of world landmarks.
- Nightlife or Quiet
The nightlife of Pattaya is well known around the world.
However, living in Pattaya you will find that the city offers more
than just the clubs and bars of Walking Street for its night scene.
Pattaya also offers quiet and relaxing environments away from the
city center and on the islands just a short distance off the coast.
- Good Immigration Office
Although seemingly insignificant but necessary if you
plan on staying for extended period of time and are not a Thai
p[assport holder. If staying in Pattaya on more than a tourist visa,
you will be required to visit the immigration office every 90 days.
It’s good to have an immigration office that will save you from the
headaches that are spoken of by those living in areas populated with
fewer foreigners.
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