Watch animals performing breathtaking tricks in Elephant Village; savour the overwhelming scent of Siriporn Orchid Farm or visit Nong Nooch Tropical Gardens, home to cacti, beautiful landscapes and a lake.
For cultural shows, The Cultural Village has dancing, sword fighting and Thai boxing - not for the faint hearted, as it features children!
Pattaya’s superb dining scene has a lot to offer - Mexican, Spanish, Indian - but make sure you treat yourself to some delicious fresh seafood.
Visit Asia’s largest and newest aquarium, Underwater World Pattaya, where you can watch 200 marine species including the shovelnose ray, a cross between a shark and a stingray.
A must-see is The Sanctuary of Truth, a wooden castle-like construction, where the hand carved decorations reflect the Ancient Vision of Earth, Ancient Knowledge and Eastern Philosophy.
For sporty types, enjoy the thrill of parasailing or for something more leisurely, there’s excellent snorkelling and scuba diving.