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 Transportation
- How to get to Pattaya and aroundBy Car Pattaya can be reached in a comfortable 2-hour drive from Bangkok.  Drive along the
Bang Na-Trat and Sukhumvit Highways (Highway No. & Highway No
3) via Bang Pakong, and Si Racha. One can also avoid a lot of
traffic on Bang Na-Trat
Highway by opting for Motor Way (new
Bangkok-Chon Buri - Pattaya
route).By Bus Air-conditioned and non air-conditioned coaches regularly leave from the Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekamai) and the Mochit 2 Bus Terminal on Kamphaeng Phet Road throughout the day. Departure times and fares may be obtained by calling the Eastern Bus Terminal (391-9829) for air-conditioned coaches and 391 -2504 for regular coaches and the Mochit 2 Bus Terminal at 936-3509 for air-conditioned coaches. Time Table By Train The State Railways of Thailand offers daily train service departing Bangkok's Hua Lamphong Station at 6.55 a.m. The journey takes about 3.30 hours. Tel: 223-7010, 223-7020 Time Table  By Air Bangkok Airways operates daily flights between Pattaya and Koh Samui Time Table Regulations for carry-on baggage
Travel within the
ResortTravelling around Pattaya, Thailand, is most convenient by mini-buses that continually ply the Beach Road and Pattaya 2nd Road in counterclockwise circuits. Fares are 5 baht per person per ride, fares beyond main bag one negotiable. Those who wish to be independent and explore Pattayas surrounding countryside and beaches at leisure, can hire motorcycles, jeeps or cars. The visitor is advised to shop around and consult local tourism publications, for different companies offer different prices and conditions.
Travelling in PattayaPattaya City is divided ito four major zones: North Pattaya Central Pattaya, South Pattaya and Chomthian. It should be noted that there is a small mountain knows as the Hill, located between South Pattaya and Chomthian. For a visual illustration take a look at the Map of Pattaya and Chomthian with the Hill. Motorbikes are the most popular mode of transportation in Pattaya. However, transportation in the city is facilitated thorough the use of special cars (Song taew), customized pickup truck with passenger seats in a covered overhead back cabin. These pickups, know a Baths- Bus, can easily carry 8-10 passengers in the back, plus 1 or 2 passengers in front. The circle around the city and are allowed to stop anywhere. In addition to motorbike-taxis, the Bahts-Buses are the only form of public transport permitted in Pattaya. If not occupied, they also can be hired as private taxis. In fact, they are private vehicles in most cases belonging to the drivers. There are so many of them that they end up looking for passengers. This compact city consists of 3 major roads that parallel each other. Right along the beach is Beach Rd., which is a one-way road from the north to south that is a few kilometers long. Second Rd. is a hundred or so meters away and carries city transport mainly from the south to north, although it is partly a two-way road. The last road is Sukhumvit Rd, a continuation of the highway leading to Bangkok. Many small streets called Soi(s) cross the roads. And it's advisable to walk some of the small streets, which are enumerated from north to south, although some have names. Second Rd. continues on to South Pattaya and turns to Jomtien reaching Jomtien beach within 5 minutes, and continues alongside Jomtien beach, which is approximately 20 kilometers long with some secluded escapes Jomtien Beach Rd., which is a two-way road, also parallels Sukhumvit Rd ad is the only road in the Jomtien area , except for some connecting streets. on the other side of sukhumvit road are several country clubs, golf course and typical Thai rural villages, providing charming escapes on the banks of sweet-water lakes and small stream in the leisurely and relaxing countryside. Many kinds of motorbikes, convertible monster Jeeps, sport and passenger cars are offered for rent. A driver's license is not required for driving around Pattaya and vicinity, so many tourists are tempted get behind the wheel. It should be noted that in Thailand drivers drive on the left lane, as in England and Japan. |
