Chonburi

Pattaya is a city in Thailand, located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand about 165 km southeast of Bangkok located within but not part of Amphoe Bang Lamung in the province of Chonburi. Pattaya has two main beach, Pattaya beach and Jomtien Beach which located one of the largest resorts in Asia, Ambassador City Jomtien. Pattaya is very popular place; most of the foreign visitors came to enjoy the exciting sea-shore activities. There are some small islands and island groups off Pattaya; a popular one is Ko Lan or Coral Island. Besides the beautiful nature, Pattaya is also famous for its nightlife. There are many bars discos, and nightclubs, as well as several large massage parlors are venues for sex workers and sex shows such as ping pong show. Pattaya also have famous transvestite (lady boy) cabaret shows; Alcazar Cabaret and Tiffany Show. But for people who enjoy sports or material arts, there are Muay Thai (Thai boxing) matches aimed at tourists can be seen at several open-air beer bar complexes.