Summer has come to Pattaya

Refreshing in Pattaya with These 5 Activities now that school is out we here at the CUBE Pattaya have given you some ideas for enjoyable activities that you can do in Pattaya. Instead of sitting inside with a cup of ice cream, you may think of a good water park or water sports to have fun with your family and friends. Live activity to make everything cool down in this season, we would like to introduce you some famous Sports and Amusements in Pattaya that both Thais and foreigners find fascinating.

Sports in Pattaya

Pattaya is very famous mainly for water sports. Wind surfing and Scuba Diving seem to the most attractive activities especially in Summer.

Wind surfing

Pattaya Bay used to be very popular in the past for Wind surfing, but now Jomtien becomes the center for this lively activity, especially south of the start of Beach Road since the wind is safer and water is cleaner and smoother.
There are 3 big centers that are the leaders and all of them are in Na Jomtien. One is near The View restaurant, “Amara – Blue Lagoon” and the other one is just north of that by the Glass House restaurant and the Pinnacle hotel, “Club Loong Chat.” “Demon Days Beach Club” is further on the north in soi Na Jomtien 8, a little bit before Sea Falcon Hotel.
Professional players usually wait for North East monsoon in December until March for excellent flatwater windsurfing, or the normal >12 knots winds that usually come around 4 pm. There are competitions arranged in this area occasionally.

Scuba Diving

Well known water sport in Pattaya, a diving course seems to be very flexible for both beginners and advanced divers. Thailand has the perfect weather for diving, a fun activity that you can attend 365 days a year.
Dive In Pattaya is the only diving company in Pattaya that offers aquarium diving with huge live sea turtle, and also normal diving on beautiful locations. The service was firstly established in 2007. Steve and Angie have their aquarium on Sukhumvit Road, teaching basic about diving gear, how to put it together and operate it. Lunch, snacks and some refreshments are included in the package, and you can have photographs taken for an additional 1,000 Baht fee.
Many people have never dived before and some cannot even swim. They can have amazing experiences here, which many have left positive comments, vote as excellent service, and keep returning with their friends. High ranking on Trip Advisor can prove their good works.

Amusements in Pattaya

People from around the world have come to Pattaya for fun activities. Speed lovers will enjoy their time on the racing track.

Go karts

EasyKart PATTAYA is a Go Kart track located at Bali Hai Pier, Pattaya. Fun activity in safest environment in Asia. It is not only for professional drivers, but also for beginners and young kids. Beginner track is 350 meters, and racing track is 800 meters. It offers two large tracks, Restaurants/Bar/Pool, Panoramic terrace, Night lights, and Hi-tech timing system. You will have fun with your family and your friends. Outdoor activity that will bring you more than excitements.

Water Parks

ome amusement parks around Pattaya are also interesting. There are 3 places in the area. Pattaya Park have water slides, whirlpool and private beach. Only 10 minutes from Pattaya city (Bus terminal), Pattaya Park is at the end of Dong Tan beach at the bottom of Pratumnak Hill. Ramayana Water Park is not so far from Pattaya, only 20 minutes from South Pattaya. It is close to Silverlake and Khao Chee Chan. Affordable price with occasionally a special promotion offered. Shuttle service can pick you up from any location in Pattaya to the water park only 120 Baht. The area is very big but there are clear maps provided throughout the place. Cartoon Network Amazone also have transportation service 400 Baht for one round trip, but you only need to book 2 days in advance. This worlds’ first Cartoon Network-themed waterpark started in 2014 with 10 exciting entertainment zones. New high-speed Ben 10 water rollercoasters, Jake Adventure Time, exhilarating splash landing for all ages, and much more including ones for little kids.

Stay Fresh in Pattaya with Fun Activities

Many people love Windsurfing which most of the centers are in Jomtien. Scuba diving is still one of the most popular activities that you can do every day. Real people like Go Karts or may choose to have fun sometimes at three Water Parks. Pattaya is like the diamond on the East of Thailand, a prosperous city that still has pure nature with a lot of live activities to make your day, every day a happy season.

Do you want to own a condo? Most people prefer to live in a condo that they own, however, they may not have the full cash value of the condo on hand. This is where financing comes in, and in Thailand to finance a condo as a foreign national can be difficult at best. Banks, for the most part require a deposit of 50% the terms are typically short, 7 years or less, and the interest rates is usually high, starting at around 8%. There is another way to finance a condo in Thailand that cuts the banks out. The Tudor Group, the builders of the CUBE Condo on Pratumnak Hill in Pattaya offer a very attractive developer lead financing option.

Condo can be better than houses because of the location. The same price you buy a medium sized condo, cannot even afford a small house in the city. To stay in the condo, you will have easy access to facilities, shopping malls, restaurants, transportation, and your work place.

Buying a condo is not difficult when you carefully choose appropriate financial plan either from banks or developments.

Bank Finance for a Condo in Pattaya

Occasionally a condo development may already have a deal with a bank so you may be able to get special interest rates, or current promotion. You usually get some more discount by not having to pay for guarantee’s valuation cost for the bank that each developer has a contract with.

The procedure to get your personal loan is not complicated, and the bank’s staffs are willing to assist you very well. Anyway, you need to submit all the necessary documents such as pay slips, bank statements and your employer's certification to prove that you can really pay your loan or you should get and approval. These are other documents you will need to prepare:

• Copy of ID cards/Passport including visa pages
• Marriage certificate
• Thai house book
• At least a 1-year work permit or Thai resident permit
• Booking form
• Sales contract
• Copy of the property document you use to Guaranteed
• Etc.

If you are exploring bank financing our team at The Cube Pattaya will assist you to prepare these papers and advise you to follow bank financial processes. You may do some extra research for financial promotions that each bank have to compare for the best choice.

Interest rate for the loan

At the beginning the interest will be fixed rate for few years, then it will be changed to floating rates: MLR or MRR that will go up and down depending on announcement from the government.

Compare normal salary rate in Thailand to estimate how much the bank will lend you money:

Salary 15,000 - 30,000
Salary 30,000 – 60,000
Salary 60,000 up

may get
may get around
may get

750,000 – 1,500,000 Baht for urban condos
1,500,000 – 3,000,000 Baht for condo around the city
3 million Baht up in good locations

Development Financing to buy a Condo in Pattaya

From this article, How Can I finance a Condo in Thailand When the Bank Says NO? can explain very well the financial plan from the Tudor Group that may be what you need. Many developers are offering private financing options for foreign buyers, but which plan is most suitable for you? Since property owners are giving different offers, you can spend your time to compare how many percent the down payment is, how long the payment terms are, and how much you will need to pay every month, and the most important thing is how much the interest rate is.
It is not a good idea to pay 50% down payment and pay the rest around 30,000 Baht up with no long-term payment options, is it?

It is not a good idea to pay 50% down payment and pay the rest around 30,000 Baht up with no long-term payment options, is it?

The cube is one example that is very flexible and open for financial terms while not every developer can do the same. You will also get big discount from Tudor Group Thailand’s hottest promotion: guarantee 7.5% rental return for 5 years, paying upfront as a discount (that is 37.5% discount!)

Down payments at The Cube are much lower than what is required by many banks. You only need to pay 30% not 50% at the beginning. And also…

• No credit check
• 100% buyer friendly
• Payment plans are flexible
• No prepayment penalties

Interest rate is only 5%, actually lower than the beginning rate from most banks.

Is the Rental Guarantee Too Good to be True! Is There Any Risk?

Be careful! You need to check about this first. But Tudor Group takes full risk, the buyer has little risk, other than minor costs related to the rental such as cleaning fees and room maintenance, the buyer will take care of them. If you would like to live on Pratumnak hill, next to the city that have full facilities, surrounded with beaches and nature in the future. Discuss with us for Bank Finance or Developer Finance that which one will best suit you. Contact us here for more information from The Cube.

Have you considered moving to Pattaya, Thailand?

If you used to come here for a trip or know a good friend that can give you some advice, you might have nothing else to worry about when you move here to Pattaya. However, many foreigners have been stuck for a while not only because language barrier, but also there are a lot difference in culture. With all these concerns, new residences will need some advice to make things easier, or at least to reduce time consumption and yes …panic! Besides moving to the right place in the right time, here is another wonderful guide for your relocation to Pattaya, Thailand.

Who Can You Talk to When You Relocate?

As we know, it is very important to have somebody that you can ask. Where is the post office? What is a good suggestion for food dining out or delivery? These things you can search on the internet since it does not need deep information. However, there are something like…

Shortcuts to places in Pattaya?

What is a reasonable price? Not Farang price.

Where can you find a mini bus to go to another province?

How to keep yourself and your pocket safe when hanging out at night

Pattaya is a mix of cultures. You may look for international friends at public places like churches, public parks, or restaurants. Facebook groups are open being a nice place to ask questions. Popular and super active groups are พัทยา(Pattaya) and พัทยาทอล์ค. Most people in these groups are very friendly and willing to help you. Hot Line Number 1337 belongs to Pattaya City Hall. This is for helping Pattaya people including tourists and new people who just moved in. You can ask for information about transportation, tourist attractions, government services, or even submit complaints to Pattaya City Hall. The followings are some Emergency Services that you can call 24 hours.

Medical Emergency: 1669

Tourist Police: 1155

Royal Thai Police: 191

Thailand Fire Brigade/service: 199

What You Should and Shouldn’t Do in Thailand?

First, it is not true that all food is edible, especially for foreigners. Briefly observe the place before you order and choose only restaurants that look clean. Fried insects, fermented foods are available everywhere, but some are not recommended. Make sure that you are not allergic to any of them.
When you buy something, rent a car, use motorbike taxi or any service; always ask until you agree with the price before you jump in. There are many issues that happen every day about this.
One more thing about Thai law. Do not forget to research basic Thai law and keep updated. To bend the rules without breaking them you must first know them.

Where is a Good Place to Stay in Pattaya?

This depends on where you are going to work and your lifestyle. If you are retired, you might love to stay in quiet area like in East Pattaya. The air is fresh with less pollution. However if you like beaches and would like to take advantage of the ocean breezes, North Pattaya, Central Pattaya, South Pattaya, Naklua, Pratumnak, and Jomtien are great locations.
If you would like to stay near the city and the beach in a Peaceful Atmosphere, Pratumnak is the ideal area we are talking about. Pratumnak is next to Pattaya city. It is between Jomtien, Cosy beach and Pattaya beach. You can enjoy three beautiful beaches and have a healthy life in the green zone.

Valuable Tips to Consider for Relocation

First, you should decide where to stay. If you like the beach, it is good that you stay in Jomtien, Pratumnak, Pattaya and Naklua. Pratumnak is sought after since it is in a quiet area with natural atmosphere on the hill, and it is between three beautiful beaches: Pattaya beach, Cosy Beach, and Jomtien beach. East Pattaya is more quiet and peaceful but a little bit far away from facilities. After that, plan for your basic routine. Where to buy good food? Laundry service and convenience stores? The best way is to get some advice from your friends, from online channels, or some agencies that are willing to assist you with this. You can contact The Cube Pattaya for more information.

Off-plan property refers to a house, condo, townhouse, or other property that is going to be built soon. Everything is already prepared for the construction. The Presales sometimes come along with Financial Plans to pay only deposit and then later can continue paying to the bank or developer monthly until the building is finished and ready to move in. At this point, your property’s price has increased letting you enjoy a healthy return on your investment when you buy Off Plan.

Investing in off plan condos in Pattaya, like anywhere does involve some risk, so it is a good idea to do your due diligence while selecting what developments you choose to invest in. Here are some advantages of this investment and wise suggestions to consider when investing in Pattaya an off plan condominium.

Why buying off-plan condo in Pattaya is beneficial?

The best part is the fact that investing in a Pattaya Off-Plan Condo will likely give you the best return for your investment. You can buy property at the lowest price to get maximum profit from the investment.
Wait for more years then resell it, or you can choose to rent it out from the beginning: it is just like having someone else paying for your condo. Not to mention yet that even when you move in to live here by yourself, you will get a value home at the cheapest price.

Another interesting aspect is that foreigners can own condos. This seems to be the only opportunity legally allowed in Thailand. Foreigners cannot own a house, townhouse, villa, or any land unless you have a company to own it. However, you can buy and sell condos with your name registered on the Chanotes by Land office. Therefore, buying a condo is more attractive in Pattaya as foreigners can manage their own properties freely and can also make money from it.

Buying off plan also enables you to pick and choose your own unit. It is more flexible that you can plan the view you would like to have from the terrace. You can design your property to increase the value by choosing every material and furniture by yourself or consulting with our specialists. You can adjust electric cables, Fire Bridges, or even faucet positions.

When to Consider Buying Off Plan Property in Pattaya

The key to success is the Location Location and Location! Tourist areas are Jomtien, Pattaya, Pratumnak, and Wongamat. It is easy to see why these areas are very popular and attractive among investors. Just like how we choose Pratumnak Hill to build The Cube Condominium. This area is full with nature, with three beautiful beaches nearby. Public parks, gourmet restaurants, and coffee shops which have the best view in Pattaya. Many tourist attractions and viewpoints on great locations right between Pattaya City and Jomtien. Condominium for people who love city life but this is even more perfect.

As another example, however, property’s value on the dark side or East Pattaya is still not high; on the other hand continue growing rapidly in every year. This is challenging for people who look for opportunities to have long-term investment that will grow up with high margin profit. East Pattaya is suitable for people that would like to live near the city, but also need to rest in quiet place. The only drawback is that it is a bit far from facilities, shopping malls and tourist attractions.

Invest In an Off-Plan Condo: Invest With Professionals

Why waste your time buying expensive condos and wait a long time till somebody buys it. A new condo is easier to manage and sell when you can decorate it as you wish. Pattaya Off-plan condo investment now becomes more competitive. Contact our specialists now at the Cube; they will show you what makes the CUBE arguably the best off plan condo in Pattaya due to its, prime location in the Pattaya area. More than that, you will get the newest and hottest financial offers and guarantee for long-term rental return from The Tudor Group.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year 2017! from Simon Ditchburn, Tudor Group. Our building crews have been working though big holidays end of this year to make sure that we finish installing this floor by the end of the year. In fact, our last delivery was exactly on Christmas day. We will show you a top overview of what we have done so far inside the building and the structure.

Steel Frame for the Windows

One of the main structures we are working on at the moment are the windows. They represent about 85% outside of the building. To make sure that we have the correct size of the window, we have made the steel template representing the exact size of the window. It takes a little bit longer to make that template at the beginning, but it saves us a lot of troubles in correcting measurement mistakes later. Basically the steel frame can be removed from this floor and can be placed one and many floors above again and again. We can keep reusing it to guarantee that we will have the same sized window going all the way through. The block layers just have to build the block exactly the same as the steel frame to make a correct size window.

The Electric

A multi shared unit building is not just for a single house. This is for the whole building that needs at least 1 hour for evacuating from the fire. So the wires and insulation need to be hard plastic industrial class, higher than normal use. The wall already has switch socket installed, ready to connect with electric wire. The electrician starts to put the tube on the ceiling and put the wire inside room by room, floor by floor.

Floor Leveling

This is another major item we are constructing at the moment. When the main structure goes together, when you pour the concrete floor by floor. Those concrete slabs are not 100% leveled. We have to come back later and see what the floor furnish is going to be, such as carpet, laminate floor, or tiling.
We have to make the floor much more accurate and much more leveled. We work from a 1-meter line which is drown on every single room in the entire building. That 1 meter will represent the height of every door and window from the final floor level. We make the point where the tile will finish and we pour floor level insulation on top of the concrete to make sure that this floor is nicely leveled to lay the tile on top.

It’s not good to do this all in one process. It’s great for speed but the missing is the glue for the tile. What we do here is that we make sure that level insulation goes in first, then it sets and solids. We glue the tile to its position and make sure that the tile will not pop out on the later day.

Aluminum Frame Work for PVC Pipes

We start to form the shaft room by room. A nice aluminum frame work is put together with double layers of plaster board. In the bathroom section will be water proofed and 1-hour fire rating. Because the shaft goes through every floor up to the roof, it’s very dangerous when there is a fire since the PVC itself is flammable. Therefore, we have to make sure that each floor has the fire blanket and in each level in each room has the one hour fire rating.
With all the changing in Thailand and another country such as Russia that has sold their units and moved back due to financial crisis and the Pounds situation that is 20% lower in the U.K. Anyway, we are really pleased to show you all this last quarter of 2016 because we are finishing incredibly strong. We are moving to 2017 with the new market “Chinese Market.” Thai banks are also allowing Thai buyers to buy more which is very strong for the market. So, this 2017 should be another prosperous year. We hope everybody enjoyed your holidays and see you again next time. In case you have questions or are interested in our financial plans or promotions, feel free to contact us here.

At insulation factory, outside Pattaya, Simon Ditchburn, managing director of Tudor Group Thailand is showing the whole floor of panels which is ready to go to the “sandwich” process of installation at the Cube’s construction plan.
“They will put all the insulation into the trucks today and deliver to the construction site.” Simon said masterfully.
Today we will go back into the building site to look at some area that you haven’t seen it before…

The External Wall

The external wall we build is inspired by the traditional style used in the U.K. We create double walls to make it not only strong but be the perfect wall.

Inside of it is the insulation which is the same as Chocolate bar with thousands of air pockets to let the air inside.
The concrete outside is strong and hard enough to protect the building from the weather, heat and humidity.
The perfect gaps between the two parts are very important to allow the air flow allowing for proper circulation.
This will make everything efficient for you to save electricity and air conditioning. - all what we will need in this hot climate.

The Shaft that is Designed for Easy Fixing

We have been installing the tube all throughout the story which will lead to the shaft in this part of the floor, and eventually to the septic tank downstairs.
All the waste water which comes from the drain, the sink, the shower and maybe the washing machine you have…
All the condos at the Cube are designed to sit back to back from each other so that they can share the same shaft together.
Less shafts means less possibility to have plug in the tube, and we use larger size of tube to make water flow much easier.
What is very good is that we put the shaft on the corridor back of the restroom, so that you can easily repair it. - No need to knock your neighbor room’s door asking to open their roof to fix it.

The Arrival of All Floor Panel for the Next Complete Floor

The arrival of our first truck. Our plan now is to unload that truck into the holding area.
We have 2 days to install all the panels, and on the 3nd day the next truck will come with another load of panels.
This will continue for about 2 weeks. That’s enough pressure!
But…we only have two and a half weeks before the big Christmas and New Year Holiday, so we have to install the whole entire floor in a very short period of time.
Under a lot of stress and pressure we will see you again next time.

Latest Promotion at the Cube Condo Pattaya

We offer full kitchen and Real comfortable living room in the Spacious 56.3 Square meters 1, 2 and 3 bedrooms. Rooftop fitness and Rooftop swimming pool are available with natural surroundings of Pratumnak Hill area. Buy it now for as little as 17,600 Baht per month or contact us for another interesting financial plans provided by Tudor Group Thailand.

What are Rental Returns? A Rental Return is a percentage representing Net Rent comparing to Net Value of the Property or Mortgage Amount, depending on your financial plan. The higher Rental Return, the less that you will have to pay to cover the interest of the home loan, including possible costs such as council rates and insurance.

Rental Returns come from Net Rent divided by Net Unit Cost and then multiply the result with 100. The percentage came up is the benefit from future investment. Rental Returns show estimated profits of the properties for you to make an informed decision. Although the number is quite rough, it’s enough to show the overall image in order to compare one property to the other one.

So, what is the difference to invest with the CUBE not somewhere else?

From the article Rental Return of 7.5% for 5 Years Paid Up Front – Guaranteed, the Cube Pattaya guarantees 7.5% Rental Return for 5 years with a lot of confidence in the management team at Tudor Group. They will assist you in financial plans as well as handling the property management in order to maximize your return and to get a better outcome. The CUBE offers the best option for you to invest with rental guarantee. You get a big discount, pay to the developer for 15 years, and will discover something…?!?

“The Cube is offering the rental returns paid upfront as a discount on the property price. Straight away that gives a buyer a 37.5% discount on the sales price and the buyer has a minimum outlay of 30% of the remaining to pay. The buyer can't touch that property for the next 5 years, as the Developer rents for that period of time, to recover the discount he has given the buyer. Now let's assume the 5 years has passed and the property returns to the control of the buyer. A smart investor will have taken the 15-year payment plan, as the monthly payments are only 18-22,000 Baht per month, but the investor can easily rent out the property for much more.” Simon Ditchburn (CEO of The Cube?)

Why is it amazing this way?

One of the most attractive rental guarantee program in Pattaya to be offered by The CUBE. This program is suitable for the buyer who is looking for a long term plan. You pay to developer every month and let us organize everything for you. Our team will look for tenants, take care of marketing, show the rooms and organize the rent contracts for you. You don’t need to worry about anything. At the end of the plan, you will discover that most of the money has already paid by the tenant which cover 70% of the price. You only pay 30%, and that’s it!

So the reality is, the Tenant is paying the cost, not the buyer.

Your property is all paid by somebody else. Then you can choose to keep or resell the property after that.

Rental return, long term business plan.

For long term investment, the goal is to get the best return with the least spending. But how can we do that?

Normally when you buy a property, you will need to invest all the money to pay back to the bank and also spending time just to find a tenant. There is a great opportunity to invest for less risk and high return. No need to worry about rental return because we guarantee rental return for the first 5 years up to 7.5%. Even nicer when it is paid upfront in the form of discount. You don’t need to be busy all the time looking for a tenant because Tudor Group will organize that for you.

The Developer lead financing for a full 15 years at lower interest rates than that of most banks is currently making the Cube one of the easiest condos to buy on Pratumnak Hill. If you find this plan interesting for you, contact us for more details. Contact Us

My friend just installed his new top box trunk on his motorbike. A little bit proud of himself, he keeps saying that we can go shopping with a lot more storage in the motorbike. We cannot refute that “Shopping” is one of the best activities ladies the world over love doing. Pattaya has a lot of shopping centers. You can find them around where you stay and in every few kilometers near each other. And yes, we love shopping!

Brand Names
Fitting in the room and discussing about fashion are a lot of fun. We like Brand name products because of the higher quality and after sale services. Although the price is sometimes very high, but to compare them with the time we use, it’s worthwhile. Sometimes we can even buy them 50-90% Off from the price. Why is it not good?

Leather products are very popular for the tourists. Many tour guides recommend the Italian Toscano Leather & Fur on North Pattaya road which offers exotic leather and luxurious products.

Many “Grand Sale” events occasionally take place in Pattaya, mainly in the Outlet Mall, Central Festival Beach Pattaya, and Central Center Pattaya on the ground floor, especially at the end of the year. You will also find big discounts at Mike’s Shopping Mall.

We also have Annual Sahapat Fair in Pattaya. The fair is well known and very popular among Thai people. You will find a lot of discounted products in a good condition. It normally takes place sometime before the middle of the year at Banglamung School. Although the fair is not as big as in Sahapat Fair Sriracha which is normally held in November, you still find denim products, such as trousers, skirts, and jackets from Beverly Hills Polo Club, Mc Jeans, Guy Laroche, etc., quality shoes and sports clothes as well as underwear, office cloths, instant foods and leathers with a lot of discounts sometimes up to 70-90%.

Souvenirs
You may be looking for a nice present for your colleagues, friends and family. It’s not that you can buy it easily from anywhere in Pattaya. The truth is you have to be careful and always ask the price first. Some shops in Pattaya may open specifically for the tourists in the tour package, then the price is a lot higher than normal.

Trying to find a good souvenir in Pattaya can be possible. The basic place to buy souvenirs is in Big C and Tesco Lotus. You will find Tesco in North and South Pattaya. Big C is in Central Center North Pattaya, Big C Extra in Central Pattaya, and Big C Jumbo in South Pattaya. They have souvenirs in specific sections which are offered for sale at reasonable prices.

You can also find a lot more choices of souvenirs, jewelries, and beachwear on the ground floor at Royal Garden Plaza. Some artworks, Buddha images, carved elephants and fairy lights, including OTOP (One Tambon One Product) products such as regional handicrafts and snakes can be found in Mike’s Shopping Mall.

Central Festival Beach Pattaya is also full with quality products with various kinds of handmade, OTOP products, and royal project products. There is Jim Thomson in Central Festival and also in Home Works next to Big C Jumbo South Pattaya. They have high quality fabrics, mainly are hand-woven Thai Silk products which have a remarkable range of colors and textures.

For fresh products, Glutinous Rice Steeped in Coconut Milk for eating with Mango or Durian is highly recommended to buy as a souvenir. Big vendors are in small markets near Big C Extra in Central Pattaya. They make this dessert from the best ingredients and it’s offered at a friendly price.

Pattaya is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Thailand. There are many places to go shopping here. Some places are suitable to buy some products, and some places you will find many things for a good price and high quality. Many Grand Sale festivals are occasionally taking place in shopping malls. You will find Brand Name products which normally are high quality with competitive prices. Souvenirs can be found almost everywhere in Pattaya. You just have to pick one and ask the price first before you buy. People in Pattaya are very friendly and nice. You will have a wonderful trip here.

What do you do in your free time? Some like shopping or watching movies. Some people like cooking and spending time together with their family. Healthy activities would be awesome: going out for a walk or playing sports somewhere. Pattaya has many fitness and health centers. They are great and very convenient. What about somewhere that you can get full oxygen from fresh air including enjoying your free time there? What about Public Parks?
Pattaya has 171.5 Rai in total for Public Parks, and not everybody knows about it. There are five main locations in Pattaya that are particularly lovely.

Beach location:
Lan Pho Muaeng Pattaya Park, Naklua

Free beachfront location for fitness equipment and health activities. Lan Pho Muaeng Pattaya Park is located in Naklua, next to Lan Pho old Naklua market where they are famous for fresh seafood and good restaurants.
Beautiful sunsets in a clear red sky will grab your attention for a moment to stop and shoot some photos before getting back on track. The park features nice gardens with trees and green yards have just newly been decorated with flowers. You may prepare picnic food and lie down for relaxing.
Activities are various such as Aerobic dance in group, Dancing, and Taijiquan. Slow exercise for physical therapy and the elderly are also available. Free space on the cement normally has some people to play Futsal, and some visit to ride skate boards.
Sit down and enjoy the views on the bench while waiting for your family to do their activities. You won’t believe how this place can well serve people from the big city.

Mountain location:
Chaloem Phrakiat Park and Queen Sirikit Park, Pratumnak Hill

Beautiful view point that has the most oxygen since it is surrounded with trees and nature. Both public parks are located on top of Pratumnak Hill, between Jomtien and Pattaya.
Some parts have high slopes. Some parts are very high… Even when you come for a walk, you will get enough sweat. Some people choose Yoga or Aerobic dance for an hour. Some people like to walk and take a deep breath for fresh air. There was new fitness equipment recently installed for more activities you can do together. Enjoying good views and spending time with nature near the city are the reasons why Pattaya people like to come here.
Fountain/Lake location:
Nongprue Public Park, Soi Siam Country Club

This public park has everything you need. The jogging track is approximately 1-kilometer-long around the lake, surrounded with natural rocks and trees. Stunning sunsets can be seen every day when the sky is clear enough.
Indoor sports, there are Futsal and some extra space which can easily serve for boxing. Next to the stadium, there is a Takraw court to have fun with your team.
Playing sports with your friends or colleagues is very good for relationship building. You can also play football in the field while your girlfriend is attending Yoga or Aerobic dance. Fitness machines are fully equipped and ready for you to test the strength. Some people come here to play Hula Hoop, and there is a club for body builders.
Relaxing your eyes at the high fountain and natural scene at mini Sala and keeping your eyes on your kids at the playground. This place is full with fresh air and has such a great atmosphere.

Safe & Convenient:
72nd Anniversary Commemoration of Queen Sirikit Health Garden, Soi Noen Phlap Whan

Don’t have to worry about security at night, since we are working out just behind the Police Station. This seems to be a good idea, and we normally feel safe to come here in the evening.
There are some bathrooms available as well at least to change clothes and wash your face. The parking space is enough for parking inside. Although the place is quite tiny, it is enough for jogging or a short walk. Some people come here for physical therapy and some enjoy sitting and relaxing. There is an Aerobic Dance Club which they organize to meet almost every day.
Opposite is the car wash service. It’s just an idea for you to spend time while waiting. The park is full with trees and green area, and there are also big sliders in the playground. The fountain will make you feel more lively and energized.

Spacious area/Adventurous:
Mueng Pattaya Park, Soi Chaiyaphruek 2

Imagine when you walk past the rocks and stones just like they do in the movies. Exercising at Mueng Pattaya Park will give you the same feeling.
Jogging tracks pass green areas. Walking past small dunes with big and small trees. Green grass and big stones where you can sit to rest and enjoy with some flowers or even climbing to make the real adventure. Your children will love this place.
Around 35 Rai in total, the area is big enough to support large amounts of people. In some occasions, schools organize this place for Boy Scout camping and the Burapha Pattaya Bike Week normally takes place in the sport stadium every year in February.

Living and working in the city is not that easy. Perhaps it will cause stress and depression. Pattaya leadership is concerned about this, so they have prepared both facilities to make your life easier plus some green zones for the better quality of life. Many people have chosen to spend time outside to play sports, jogging, or doing fun activities with their family or friends. Picnicking at Public Parks is also good choice to do with somebody you love. Life can be brought down to balance when you come close to nature. Going out to refresh yourself with a lot of oxygen. Pick a location you like most in Pattaya and have a good time there.

Believe it or not ?!? Even some Thai people never come to Pattaya. We all know that this never sleep city is very famous, known for the nightlife and entertainment. There are a lot of bars, night clubs and discotheques in Pattaya. Based on Thai culture, this is not a good place for young people…
So, it’s not a good idea that you will plan to come to Pattaya with your family. Is it true?
The fact is that not everybody know about this. Pattaya is full with natural resources, and many activities are suitable for the family. At day time, Pattaya is the same as another city and town. Friendly local people are welcoming their guests, and it’s not just like what you have heard from rumors. Here are some examples of family friendly activities we can do in Pattaya.

Water activities and sports

Pattaya has many beaches where you can choose to hang out with your family. To enjoy water sports, I would suggest Jomtien Beach or Pattaya Beach. You can go windsurfing, rent a Jet Ski, or have fun together on Banana boats. A diving course in Koh Sak will be ideal for the whole family with professional trainers who are willing to take care of you during the trip. Fishing on Bali Hai pier or Naklua pier or taking a private charter boat trip will be enjoyable. You can also take a sun bath on the deck and then cook your fresh ingredients on the boat. Having such a wonderful meal together with stunning views of Koh Larn and Pattaya Bay.

Pattaya also has a number of water parks such as Pattaya Park, Splashdown Waterpark Pattaya, Cartoon Network Amazone Waterpark, and Ramayana Water Park which are not far away from the city. You can spend time there together and visit some tourist attractions nearby.

Museums and shows

Teddy Bear Museum Pattaya

For anybody who truly falls in love with these cute bears, you will never miss the chance to come here. First Teddy Bear Museum in South East Asia! Two thousand five hundred square meters are large enough for over 2,000 Teddy Bears in different sizes. Temperature, light and sound are adjusted to create the feeling as if you were in the real Teddy Bear town. There are 14 zones such as Inca Zone, Outside Zone, Dinosaur Zone, and Fossil Zone. Just take some nice shots to make your Facebook friends jealous!

Tuxedo Illusion Hall

Excellent is the result from Trip Advisor reviews. This place was rated to be 62nd from “116 things to do in Pattaya.”

Keng Tuxedo has been skillful in the field for nearly 20 years. He has archived many awards from different international contests and has joined many events globally such as Bejing International Magic Convention in China and 1st Busan International Magic Festival 2006 in Korea. Various kinds of shows from Keng whether the basic tricks with birds, flowers, flying guy or even changing cloth ladies will only make you feel “Wow.”

Tuxedo Illusion Hall is the first Magical Hall in Thailand. They produce memorable magical shows every day. Tuxedo also offers training courses for magical shows by a Master Magician and there is a museum inside. There are props and instruments provided for sale in order to arrange your own shows. Time to surprise your friends or colleagues!

Massage and spa

Another option which will change your feeling and mood to be more positive after the long journey…
An activity which you can do together with your family is to find a place for relaxation…
Just like in Eastern culture people like to go to sauna and spa for relaxing. There are a lot of massage and spa in Pattaya. The price is quite reasonable due to a lot of competition in the area. From small shops that offer small courses of a few hours’ massage, doing hot herbal compress, or some skin treatment such as scrub, mask, and hair waxes. Large health centers offer full options of facilities be it hot and cool pools, sauna, steam and swimming pool. For good health and balance of the body, to reduce pain, release stress from work or study, your family can refill energy here to get ready for a new day.

There is a surprising truth about Pattaya that not everybody knows about. Not just that people are having fun in Walking Street or playing Pool in the bar, Pattaya is also famous for day time activities. Many family friendly activities can be arranged to do together in the area, and local people are very friendly to assist you with that. There are many water sports along the beaches, and you can have fun together at different water parks. Very confident that your children will love magical shows and Teddy bear museum. After the long journey in Pattaya, the most relaxing activity that everybody will enjoy together would be spa and massage. Activities, which are suitable for people of all ages, are waiting for you to discover.