Numerous land and water sport activities can be enjoyed in the Pattaya area. Popular land sports
include golf, tennis, go-karts, squash,
badminton, bowling, jogging, paintball and
motor-racing. Major water sports include ,
parasailing, windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing,
fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling and bungee
jumping.
Water Sport
Water Skiing
The most popular venues are the northern and southern
Pattaya Beach, Jomtien Beach and Ko Lan Island. Fresh
water skiing is available at Lakeland Cable Water Ski at
150.5 km on Sukhumvit Highway.
Windsurfing
Jomtien Beach is the major center for windsurfing.
Tuition is widely available for beginners. The Pattaya
Windsurf Club on Jomtien Beach regularly stages board
competitions. October through June are the best months
for windsurfing.
Sailing
The most popular rentals are Lasers, Prindles and Hobbie
Cats.Sailing is a year-round sport in Pattaya's waters.
Fishing
Expeditions are organized by many operators. Waters
surrounding Manwichai, Ri and Kram islands are popular
for the pursuite of marlin, king mackerel, barracuda and
others.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling These water sports are popular around Pattaya's
offshore islands, particularly those furthest from
Pattaya Bay, namely Ko Pai, Ko Manwichai, Ko Luam and Ko
Rim.
The surrounding Sea of Pattaya it's the only place where
you can dive the whole year round.
Para-sailing
This sport can be found throughout the resort and is
featured at several hotels with their own private
beaches, and is perhaps best enjoyed at Ko Lan where
floating take-off and landing platforms ensure that flights
occur exclusively above the sea.
Land Sport
Tennis
Tennis can be enjoyed at 14 Pattaya Hotels,
where preference is given to the hotel's guests.
Certain hotels have tennis coaches
Go-Karts
Available at the 400 and 700 meter track Pattaya
Kart Speedway, at Mini Siam, K.R. Gokart, and
the 1,080-meter track for professional drivers
at the Bira International Circuit.
Squash
Available at the Cherry Tree Pub on the Siam
Country Club Golf Course road, the Dusit Resort
Pattaya and Ambassador City, Jomtien.
Paintball
Paintball is a game of skill, strategy and
daring normally played outdoors in a woodland
setting. Players are dressed in camouflage gear,
and use paintball-marking guns. Two equal teams
compete against each other, the objective is to
capture your opposition's flag and get it back
to your home base. During the game, players are
eliminated when a paintball hits them and
bursts, marking them with a vivid coloured
non-toxic dye that easily washes off. For more
information http://www.paintballpark-pattaya.com/
Badminton
Pattaya Badminton Court on Soi 17 is open 24
hours a day.
Bowling
Three alleys cater for bowlers, the Pattaya Bowl
on Pattaya Road 2, an alley in the Royal Jomtian
Hotel and the OD Bowl in South Pattaya.
Jogging
A jogging track is an integral part of the
pleasantly landscaped Pattaya Fitness Park
located near the summit of Pattaya Hill. Certain
hotels have jogging tracks. Jogging is also
enjoyable along the promenades facing Pattaya
Bay, and along the Jomtien Beach.
Motor Racing
The Bira International Circuit at km 14 on Route
36 to Rayong periodically stages international
motor and motorcycle racing. The 2.4 kilometer
track is ideal for Formula 3 racing. There are
daily opportunities for privately own two-wheel or
four-wheel vehicles to go around around the challenging
track for a nominal fees.
Golf
If golf is your passion then Thailand offers a
selection of world class courses in magnificent
settings - many designed by the world's top
professionals including Nicklaus, Faldo and
Player. Golf schools are abound for golfers who want
to improve their game or for those who want an
introduction to golf. In most cases, clubs,
shoes and other equipment can be rented, and
green and caddy fees are eminently reasonable.
During week days, there are few courses that
need to be booked in advance.
Only 5 to 40min from our Village you can find 20
International Golf courses.
More Information click here
http://www.thaigerlinegolf.com/
