Pattaya, a famous Thai seaside resort, is among the
most popular tourist destinations in Thailand. The town is so popular
among the foreign visitors that some of them even decide to settle here
for ever. Here are facts and figures about Pattaya every prospective
tourist would like to know.
Yearly Visitors
Approximately 5 million
Status
Most popular Thai sea resort
Location
Eastern coast of Thailand in Chonburi province
Global Co-ordinates
Latitude of 13 North and a longitude 101 East
Distance from Bangkok
147km
Area
208.1 sq km (53.44 sq km of land and 154.66 sq km of islands and sea)
Coastline
15km
Average Temperature
25 to 34 degrees
Government
Constitutional monarchy
Time
GMT +6hours
Best Buys
Silk, cottons, silverware, bronzeware, pottery, precious stones,
jewelry, folk handicrafts
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