Pattaya

A popular beach resort in Thailand, in the southeast of the Gulf of Thailand.

Language

Thai.

Religion

Buddhism is the state religion of Thailand. Most of the residents practice Theravada Buddhism.

Geography

Pattaya is located in the southeast of Thailand, 165 km from the capital Bangkok.

Climate

Subequatorial, average annual air temperature + 24.9 C. Wet season lasts from March to November, dry - from December to April.

Population

115,840 people (2015). Ethnic composition: Thais, Laotians, Chinese.

Attractions

Walking Street is the epicenter of urban fun with bars, restaurants, nightclubs, from 18.00 until the morning the street becomes completely pedestrian.

Pattaya is considered one of the world centers of adult entertainment - there are strip bars, discos, show transvestites, wanting to do erotic massage, there are many other entertainments.

However, families with children will also have many activities: dolphinarium, oceanarium, water parks, snake and crocodile farm, pony riding, Kao Keo Outdoor Zoo, Elephant Village, Sirach Tiger Zoo and museums.

Important sights: The Temple Ensemble of Truth at Cape Richvat (considered the tallest building in the world), the Big Buddha Hill (the temple complex of Wat Phra Yai and the observation platform), the Golden Buddha Mountain (the rock with the largest image of the Buddha).

Traditions

The main national features of Pattaya are colorful holidays, commitment to ancient crafts, unique outfits, fascinating music, hospitality of residents.

Thai New Year (Songkran) is a favorite celebration with mass festivities and the custom of dousing each other with water.

January is the time of the fun Bed Race, which takes place through the central streets of the city, and is accompanied by jokes and laughter of the audience.

Loi Krathong is the traditional launch of candle boats after sunset on the first full moon of November.

In October, the Buffalo Race is held - various competitions of animals and people at the racecourse.

In Pattaya, you can go to the theater, theatrical art has several genres: the theater of masks "Kon" - the action is transmitted by pantomime, the basis of the lacon theater is the art of gestures, slaves - dance, lamtad - cheerful satire.