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- Asia
- Thailand
- Pattaya
Pattaya
Pattaya, sited about 100 miles (160km) south of Bangkok, was
once just a quiet coastal fishing town. Today it teems with
holidaymakers, both local and foreign, and is packed with hotels,
shops, restaurants and bars. The tourism boom came with the Vietnam
War, when Pattaya was chosen as a popular venue for American GIs to
enjoy some 'R&R'. The town has developed something of a
reputation for sex tourism, an image it is trying to shake off,
although most of the night-time entertainment is centred around
spicy cabarets, massage parlours, go-go bars, and beer-bars with
girls for hire. The town however, has a multitude of other
attractions on offer, from its rather over-crowded and well-used
beaches to some first-class restaurants, hundreds of recreational
activities, bazaar-type markets, and excursions to nearby more
peaceful spots and offshore islands.
Information & Facts
Language
Thai is the official language, although English is widely
spoken in tourist areas.
Money
The unit of currency is the Baht (THB), which is divided
into 100 satang. Currency can be exchanged at the airport, banks,
hotels and bureaux de change. Banks are open Monday to Friday. ATMs
are available in most cities and tourist resorts. Most large hotels
and shops accept travellers cheques, but a better rate will be
given at banks. Most major credit cards are accepted at hotels and
larger businesses.
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