Pattaya

Tucked along Pattaya Bay on the Gulf of Thailand, Pattaya is a place whose character is shaped by its long beachfront and role as one of Thailand’s major seaside resorts. Once a small fishing community, it expanded rapidly in the 1960s as American servicemen on leave during the Vietnam War began coming here. The compact coastal centre combines hotels, markets, restaurants and nightlife, while the Sanctuary of Truth in the north is an elaborate all-wood structure covered in hand-carved figures. Ferries connect the shore with nearby Ko Lan, an island off the bay known for its beaches and coral reefs. Discover Pattaya’s place on Thailand’s eastern seaboard by browsing webcams in the surrounding area.

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