Pattaya Sports
Guide
Pattaya activities and sports
The city of Pattaya has a wide variety of activities
to suit all ages and preferences.
Here in Pattaya the activities on offer include: para-sailing, jetskiing,
bungee-jumping, elephant back riding, deep-sea, shore and freshwater
fishing, scuba diving, sailing,
swimming in the pool or the sea, golf, motor racing, polo, gyms and
fitness training, shopping,
cycling, bowling, running, tennis, snooker, shooting, archery, cooking
courses, yoga, kick boxing, tai chi, meditation, beauty and relaxation
spas, tropical gardens and just walking by the sea.
 Adventure
activities
Pattaya, being a tourist resort by the sea, offers an exciting selection
of unique and fun activities which can be arranged either through
one of the many tour agents scattered around the city or often through
your hotel or condo. Jet skis can be hired directly from most beaches
in Pattaya for around 1000 baht per hour and fast speedboats can be
hired by the hour or day for 1500 to 5000 baht. Para-sailing takes
place offshore, depending upon wind and sea conditions, throughout
the year, with pick up boats from the New Pier at the end of Walking
Street or from the Pattaya beach.
Pattaya is also one of the oldest diving centres in this part of Asia.
It has a year-round diving season with good visibility, and a sea
temperature of around 28C which means that there is a rich variety
of marine life and coral. Most of the diving companies have offices
along the waterfront and in Walking Street. More on Diving in Pattaya.
Many of the speedboats plying their trade from the Pattaya area are
specialist game fishing boats which are out for the big fish further
south in the Gulf of Thailand. They are all for charter, hire or offer
day fishing. The fish go to over 1000lbs. There are many agents along
the coast roads and specialist shops dotted around. Fishing from the
shore is very popular with both the local Thais and visitors alike.
More on Fishing in Pattaya.
Extreme
sports
Away from the sea there are other exciting opportunities on offer.
Bira International Racing Circuit, 14kms outside Pattaya on Route
36 hosts international motor and motorcycle races. The 2.4 km circuit
is ideal for Formula 3 races and is open every day (02-522-1731-8).
In Jomtien, the Pattaya Kart Speedway (038-422044) is one of the first
built in Thailand and meets international standards. There are three
tracks catering for all ages and standards of driving. Not far away,
next to the small lake in Jomtien, is a 50-metre bungy-jump with international
jump-masters and a bar for recovering from the rush afterwards (tel.06-378-3880).
Pattaya City is clogged with small motorbikes but you can hire a Harley-Davidson,
a big Honda or a similarly powered machine in several places along
Beach Road, Sois 2, 8 and 13/1 and on Sukhumvit. Some of them go very
fast and the laws and local traffic should be seriously noted. Many
companies restrict the use of these bikes to 50kms per day and do
make sure the insurance is in order. A big bike will cost you around
1500/2000 baht a day unless you bargain.
Swimming and fitness
Pattaya can get pretty hot at times. Being by the sea means a more
even climate than in most of Thailand and the refreshing sea breeze
is welcome the closer you get to the beaches. Most hotels and condos
of any size have at least one swimming pool. Alternatively, if yours
hasn’t, others are happy to have you as a daily guest of their
pool for a small charge. Most people who come to this seaside resort
also enjoy swimming in the warm tropical sea. More on Pattaya
beaches.
You can keep yourself in shape during your stay
here at one of the many gyms that admit people on a daily/weekly or
monthly basis. Tony’s on 3rd Road, South Pattaya and also in
Walking Street is the most famous and offers modern equipment, swimming,
tennis, Thai boxing and more. Sitpholek Sports Centre off Sukhumvit
in North Pattaya also has top class facilities (09-934-5001 for English
speakers). There are a good number of smaller gyms all round Pattaya
and many of the larger hotels have their own facilities for guests
although some of these have only basic equipment.
The Hash House Harriers have a busy programme and details can be obtained
from the local English-speaking press or from the Scandi Bar on Beach
Road. They usually meet on Mondays at 15:30 from this same venue,
with a large and social group that has been going for more than 20
years.
Golf and tennis and outdoor activities
Pattaya is a golfer’s paradise with over
20 international-standard courses within very easy reach. Many people
come from all over the world to Pattaya just to play golf on top quality
courses for a fraction of the cost at home. Tournaments, both domestic
and International, are played at various courses. Green fees start
at 300 baht in low season, but the best courses will charge 1000 to
2000 baht, caddies cost 250 baht, golf cart fees are 500 baht. More
on Golf in Pattaya.
Tennis is popular in Pattaya and most of the larger hotels
have an available court for visitors. Dusit Resort Pattaya (03-842-5611)
and Amari Orchid Resort (03-842-8161) both have excellent facilities
as does Tony’s on 3rd Road.
Horse riding can be enjoyed at various stables, including Horseshoe
Point Riding Academy (03-8735050) and trekking near the Bira Circuit
(01-302-0814), with free transport. The International Polo Ground,
just outside Pattaya, is visited by the King and Royal Family, as
is the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, which hosts World Championships throughout
the year off Jomtien.
Major courses in the Pattaya area are:
Bangphra Golf Course
45 Mu 6 Tambon Bangphra, Amphoe Si Racha, Chon Buri
Tel: (038) 341-149, 341-150 Fax: 341-151
Burapa Golf Club
Tambon Bung, Amphoe Si Racha (opposite Laem Chabang International
Golf Course)
Tel: (02) 248-15569
Khao
Khiao Country Club
Tambon Bangphra, Amphoe Si Racha, Chon Buri
Tel: (02) 279-4817 Fax: 01-353-2511
Laem
Chabang International Country Club
106 Mu 4 Tambon Bung, Amphoe Si Racha, Chon Buri
Tel: (02) 255-3556, 01-485--0639
Panya
Resort Country Club
502 Mu 10 Sukhumvit Highway, Amphoe Si Racha, Chon Buri
Tel: (038) 349-370-81 Fax: 349-365
Phoenix Golf & Country Club
Kilometre 158 Sukhumvit Highway, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chon Buri
Tel: 01-213-3859, (038) 239-391-8
Royal
Thai Navy Golf Course
Tambon Phlu Ta Luang, Amphoe Sattahip, Chon Buri Tel: (038) 431-189
Siam
Country Club Golf Course
50 Tambon Pong, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chon Buri
Tel: (038) 249-381-7
Natural Park Hill Country Club
159/1 Sansuk Bangphra Road, Chon Buri
Tel: (038) 393-001-18 Fax: (038) 393-019
Si
Racha International Golf Club
284-285 Amphoe Si Racha, Chon Buri
Tel: 01-916-2416, 01-915-6282
Noble
Place Golf Resort & Country Club
88/8 Mu 6 Ban Bung, Chon Buri
Tel: (01) 484-9066, 484-9069 Fax: (01)
212-9327
Pattaya Country Club
Highway No. 331, Bang Lamung , Chon Buri
Tel: (01) 211-2499, 213-9457 Fax: (01) 212- 0278
Others
courses:
Tennis
Tennis can be enjoyed at 14 Pattaya hotels, where preference is
given to hotel guests. Certain hotels have tennis coaches.
Go-Karts
Go-karts are available at the 400 and 700-metre track Pattaya Kart
Speedway, at Mini Siam, K.R. Gokart, and the 1,080-metre track for
professional drivers at the Bira International Circuit.
Squash
Squash can be enjoyed at the Cherry Tree pub on the Siam Country
Club Golf Course road, the Dusit Resort Pattaya and Ambassador City,
Jomtien.
Paintball
This game of skill, strategy and daring can be enjoyed every day
at the Paintball Parkwhich is located near the Pattaya Kart Speedway.
Badminton
The Pattaya Badminton Court on Soi 17 is open 24 hours daily.
Bowling
Three alleys cater for bowlers, the Pattaya Bowl on Pattaya Road
2, an alley in the Royal Jomtien Hotel, and the OD Bowl in South
Pattaya.
Jogging
A jogging track is an integral part of the pleasantly landscaped
Pattaya Fitness Park located near the summit of Pattaya hill. Certain
hotels have jogging tracks. Jogging is also enjoyable along the
promenades facing Pattaya Bay, and along Jomtien Beach.
Motor
Racing
The Bira International Circuit at Km 14 on Route 36 to Rayong periodically
stages international motor and motorcycle racing. The 2.4 kilometre
track is ideal for Formula 3 racing. There are daily opportunities
for speed enthusiasts who enjoy driving their own two-wheeled or
four-wheeled vehicles around the challenging track for nominal fees.
Snooker
Snooker can be enjoyed at the Pattaya Bowl, AR Snooker, Dice Cafe
Hall and the Royal Place Hotel.
Shooting
A handgun and rifle range with 19 fully equipped and airconditioned
galleries is open daily at Tiffany's on Pattaya 2 Road.
Major game fishing operators include:
Bangsaray Fishing Lodge
Km 165 Sukhumvit Highway, Bangsare Village, Amphoe Sattahip
Tel: (038) 436-757.
Deutches Haus
Soi 4 Beach Road, North Pattaya
Tel: (038) 428-725
Samaesan Fishing Bridge
40/7 Mu 4 Samaesan Village, Amphoe Sattahip
Tel: 01-211-4659
Scuba
Diving
Scuba diving and snorkelling are popular around Pattaya's offshore
islands, particularly those furthest from Pattaya Bay, namely Ko Pai,
Ko Manwichai, Ko Luam and Ko Rim. Neophyte divers can take open water
certification courses organized by several local dive shops.
Pattaya's major
dive shops include:
Dave's Diver Den
190/11 Mu 9, Central Pattaya Road Road
Tel: (038) 420-411 Fax: 360-095
Divers World
219/76 Soi Yamato, South Pattaya
Tel: 426-517
Mermaid's Dive School
Mermaid Beach Resort, 75/102 Mu 12 Jomtien Beach Road
Tel: (038) 232-219-20, 231-907 Ext. Dive Shop Fax: 232-221
Paradise Divers
Siam Bayview Hotel, 310/2 Mu 10, Beach Road
Tel: (038) 423-871-8 Ext. Paradise Divers Shop Fax:423-879
Piak
Diving centre
109/18 Jomtien Beach Road
Tel: 231-008
Scuba
Tek Dive Centre
Weekender Hotel, Pattaya 2 Road
Tel: 428-720 Fax: 429-461
Seafari Sport Centre
359/2 Mu 9 Soi 5, North Pattaya
Tel: (038) 429-060
Sunshine Diver
53 Soi 10, Beach Road
Tel: (038) 429-069, (01) 943-8288 Fax: 429-069
The
Dolphin Diving Centre
183/29 Mu 10 Soi Post Office
Tel: 427-185, (01) 944-0992 Fax: 427-158
Indoor pursuits
Indoor bowling is very popular with both locals and tourists with
several alleys to choose from around the city, the one above Tops
Supermarket on the corner of 2nd Road and Central Pattaya Road is
a favourite with both locals and tourists. Snooker halls in Pattaya
are everywhere, as are pool and billiard bars. There are also a pistol
shooting gallery, clay shooting range and archery range. Theatres,
cinema, festivals and live music for all tastes are listed in the
local community magazines and newspapers.
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