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		<title>Marriott Resort and Spa Hotels Pattaya</title>
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Pictures &#38; facilities

Pattaya Marriott Resort &#38; Spa
218 Beach Road, Pattaya,
Chonburi 20260
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Before we begin to give you additional information on this topic, take a moment to think about how much you already know.
Located in the hub of the city, Marriott Resort and Spa
Hotel in Pattaya is a sultry port facing the sea. The [...]]]></description>
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<strong>Pattaya Marriott Resort &amp; Spa<br />
218 Beach Road, Pattaya,<br />
Chonburi 20260<br />
</strong><a href="http://www.r24db.com/pattayahotels-thailand.com/pattaya/pttymarriott/reservation.html"><strong> <span id="tH8">Enquiry &amp; Reservation</span></strong></a></p>
<p>Before we begin to give you additional information on this topic, take a moment to think about how much you already know.</p>
<p>Located in the hub of the city, Marriott Resort and Spa<br />
Hotel in Pattaya is a sultry port facing the sea. The Marriott Resort and Spa Hotel at Pattaya has the shopping centers, restaurants and entertainment centers at a close proximity.</p>
<p>The hotel structure is enveloped in striking sultry gardens where the guests can relax in a peaceful environment. The hotel has fairly a lot of hotel army and recreational facilities that add to the comfort of the guests.</p>
<p>The extent facilities in the Marriott Resort and Spa Hotel in Pattaya:</p>
<p>- The Hotel displays a surfeit of scope army to propose to the guests. Each of the scopes is equipped with air conditioners, Satellite and cable connections and tea and chocolate making policy.<span id="more-11"></span></p>
<p>- The3 spaces are provided with frighten clocks.</p>
<p>Do you feel as though you have a firm grasp of the basics of this subject If so, then you are ready to read the next part.</p>
<p>- The Hotel displays a glut of space army to bargain to the guests. Each of the spaces is equipped with air conditioners, Satellite and cable connections and tea and brown making diplomacy.</p>
<p>- The3 spaces are provided with agitation clocks.</p>
<p>- Iron and ironing boards are provided in all the scopes.</p>
<p>- Rollaway beds and yank-out sofas are an added gain to the guests.</p>
<p>- The bathscope army enter bathrobes, withdraw shower facilities, and curls dryers.</p>
<p>- The scopes are smarmy equipped with entertainment facilities like cable TV and CD players.</p>
<p>- The extents also have refrigerators for the comforts of the guests.</p>
<p>Other than these the hotel is the right place for golfers. There are 18 Golf Courses near the Marriott Resort and Spa Hotel of Pattaya.</p>
<p>The hotel is a paradise for a foodie. The hotel houses wholly a few restaurants and bars that fulfil multi cuisines to the guests. Ranging from Thai cuisines to international varieties, restaurant at Marriott Resort and Spa Hotel at Pattaya are well known in the site. backyard Caf, Elephant Bar, Sala Rim Nam, The Rice refine, Manao Bar are the intake destination in Marriott Resort and Spa Hotel in Pattaya. The cuisines embrace Chinese, Thai and grill dishes and many other international varieties.</p>
<p>gift wide military, Marriott Resort and Spa Hotel in Pattaya is a beloved destination for the tourists as well as the trade men who break the city.</p>
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		<title>Popular Pattaya Tours</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Koh Samet - Day Trip
Departure: Every Day
At about 07:30 am we shall come with an air conditioned minibus to pick you up and bring you to Ban Phe. Your English speaking guide accompanies you to the Vongduan Bay of Koh Samet, a national park and also one of asia&#8217;s most famous places. You will go [...]]]></description>
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<p>Departure: Every Day<br />
At about 07:30 am we shall come with an air conditioned minibus to pick you up and bring you to Ban Phe. Your English speaking guide accompanies you to the Vongduan Bay of Koh Samet, a national park and also one of asia&#8217;s most famous places. You will go ashore at the clean beach in front of the MALIBU GARDEN RESORT to have a lunch offering international dishes. After that you will be free to enjoy your paradise island. You will be able to walk around, go for a swim or just relax in a comfortable deckchair. The last boat will leave Koh Samet at 16:00 pm (4:00pm) and the bus will return you to your hotel at around 19:00 PM (7:00 pm).</p>
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<p><img src="http://www.pattayacity.com/photos/samet7.jpg" alt="" width="250" height="161" align="left" /><strong>Bangkok 2 Day Tour - Special</strong></p>
<p>Departure: Monday<br />
<strong>Day 1</strong> Departure from Pattaya at 07:00 am preceding to Wat Pho, the Temple Of The Reclining Buddha. After that we continue to The Royal Place and Wat Pha Kaew, home of the most sacred relic of Thai Buddhism, The Emerald Buddha. Lunch at a restaurant and after we will visit the National Museum before getting a long tail boat along the Chao Phraya River for sightseeing the nature and the everyday life of the Thai people along the river. Then to the hotel and the near by shopping center and the most famous night entertainment area Phatphong street.<br />
<strong>Day 2</strong> After breakfast at 9:00 am we shall leave for Wat Trimite, the biggest Golden Buddha Image and continue to The Wimammak Palace where there is the biggest Gold Teakwood Building in the world. Lunch and then proceed to the best jewelry factories in Asia. When we finish here our tour will return back to Pattaya at 5:00 pm</p>
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</strong>Departure: Mondays<br />
Pick up from hotel at 07:00 am. Our first visit will be at Kao Samuk, Monkey Hill, where hundreds of monkeys live. Then to Angsila where you will see the stone carving. Animals and birds being carved by hand. We then stop nearby where we can see how red bricks are made. Red bricks are only made by red clay and water, grinding it afterwards, mold and dry under the sun for 2 days and later heat it in an wood fueled oven for 5 days. Then to a refreshing boat ride along the canal or Mae Nam Bang Pa according to the water level. One of the highlights is our visit to Luang Poh Sothon with it&#8217;s well known Buddha image where more than a thousand Buddhists gather in order to convey their respect and reveal their wishes. Ancient temple dancers are to be seen during most of the day. After lunch we will visit another temple Wat Luang where you can see uncountable numbers of chicken bats hanging in the trees. We will be back to Pattaya at 17:00 pm</td>
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<td><img src="http://www.pattayacity.com/photos/samet9.jpg" alt="tour" width="250" height="161" align="left" /><strong>Bangkok Day Tour:</strong><br />
Departure: Wednesdays, 1 Day Tour:<br />
Leaving Pattaya at 07:00 am and proceed to Wat Taimtr, Golden Buddha and China Town. We will also visit Wat Po, The Temple Of The Reclining Buddha. Then taking a long tail boat on the Chao Praya river and the klongs where you will see the daily life of the Thai people who live there and has changed little for centuries. Stopping at the Ancient Wat Arun which has become a symbol of Bangkok. Cross the river to the Royal Palace with it&#8217;s different buildings constructed by the Kings. Visit Wat Phra Kaew home to the most sacred relic of Buddhism, the Emerald Buddha. After lunch we will go to the National Museum and return to Pattaya.<br />
<strong>Note: please dress  properly, no sleeveless dress, short pants, T-shirt, sandals or  indecent clothing.</strong></p>
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<td><img src="http://www.pattayacity.com/photos/samet10.jpg" alt="our" width="250" height="161" align="left" /><strong>Bridge  Over The River Kwae</strong>Departure: Thursday, 2 Day 1 night Tour:<br />
Pick up time from hotel starts at 04:45 am, leaving Pattaya at 05:00 am. After having breakfast we will go straight to Damnoern Saduak, the famous floating market for a short visit. Having seen the life of people living by the canals we proceed to Royal Thai Handicraft &amp; Factory where skillful craftsmanship of carved teak wood products can be seen. Board our bus again and on to Kanchanaburi to visit the Jeath Museum and then to The War Cemetery where the deceased prisoners of war were placed in burial at the former site of the prisoner camp. In the afternoon we will take a train ride passing the well known part of the Death Railway. We will have a view of one of the water falls in Kanchanaburi. Then on to our accommodations and dinner will be served at 19:00 pm.  Breakfast at 08&#8243;00 am and on to explore some caves and then take a long tail boat ride to the famous Bridge Over The River Kwae. Lunch in one of the restaurants in the town. After lunch we are ready to go back to Pattaya. Arriving approximately 19:00 pm.</td>
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<td><img src="http://www.pattayacity.com/photos/samet11.jpg" alt="tour" width="250" height="161" align="left" /><strong>Chantaburi Sapphire Mine Tour</strong><br />
Departure: Fridays<br />
Pick up from hotel at 07:30 am, depart from Pattaya at 08:00 am. Our tour will start in Wat Kao Sukhim and it&#8217;s collection of art and craftsmanship. Then proceed to a small street where the occupation of the residents are cutting gemstones. Rubies &amp; green, blue and white sapphires are being cut and polished. Before lunch we will visit the first and oldest church in Chantaburi, The Immaculate Conception. After lunch we will continue our trip to the Pliew water falls where you can swim, feed the fish or walk around and feel the friendly atmosphere away from the bustling city and only the sound of the water fall and crickets will be your sound of music. On the way back to Pattaya we might stop in the fruit market where fruits in season are being sold. Arriving in Pattaya at 18:00 pm and to your hotel.</td>
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<td><img src="http://www.pattayacity.com/photos/samet12.jpg" alt="tour" width="250" height="161" align="left" /><strong>River Kwai  		&amp; Floating Market Tour</strong><br />
Departure: Saturdays, 1 Day Tour:<br />
Pick up time from hotel starts at 04:45 am, leaving Pattaya at 05:00 am. After having breakfast we will go straight to Damnoern Saduak, the famous floating market for a short visit. Having seen the life of people living by the canals we proceed to Royal Thai Handicraft &amp; Factory where skillful craftsmanship of carved teak wood products can be seen. Board our bus again and on to Kanchanaburi to visit the Jeath Museum and then to The War Cemetery where the deceased prisoners of war were placed in burial at the former site of the prisoner camp. In the afternoon we will take a train ride passing the well known part of the Death Railway. We will have a view of one of the water falls in Kanchanaburi. Then on to explore some caves and then take a long tail boat ride to the famous Bridge Over The River Kwae. After that we are ready to go back to Pattaya. Arriving approximately 19:30 to 20:00pm.</td>
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<td><img src="http://www.pattayacity.com/photos/samet13.jpg" alt="Reclining Buddha" width="250" height="161" align="left" /><strong>Ayuttaya &amp; Bang-Pa-In Tour</strong><br />
Departure: Sundays<br />
Departure time from Pattaya at 07:00 am. First visit will be at Bang Pa In, the former summer place of KIng Rama 5 who was leading the country at it&#8217;s most prosperous time. Proceeding to Wat Pha Nan Choern by boat and then to Wai Yai Chaimongkol, a temple of great victory which was built by King Naresuan to commemorate his victory over Prince of Burma n 1592 AD. The next temples that we will visit is Wat Mahathat and Wat Rachaburana which is the cremation site of two Princes who were both killed on elephant back duel fighting each other for the throne. Afterwards we will proceed to Wat Sisanpet the formor temple and palace burnt in 1767 AD. The last temple that we will visit is Wat Napramain the only temple that was not destroyed by the Burmese War. Lunch will be served in a restaurant nearby.</td>
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<p><img src="http://www.pattayacity.com/photos/samet14.jpg" alt="tour" width="250" height="161" align="left" /><strong>Floating Market &amp; Crocodile Tour</strong></p>
<p>Departure: Sundays<br />
You will be picked up from your hotel at 07:00 am. We shall then go directly travel to The Floating Market in Damnem Saduak Village. We will take a long tail boat to pass the canals to reach The Floating Market and the floating trade center. Around this area you will really admire the colorful world market and the simple style of the villagers with their orchards and houses along both sides on the canals. One more interesting place for our tourist group to see is the Teakwood Handicraft Center where there are many skillful craftsmen from northwest Thailand. Our lunch will be at Samphran Crocodile Farm and Zoo. We will watch the magic show including elephants and crocodiles, the wrestling show and an Orchid farm before returning to Pattaya.</p>
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		<title>Pattaya Shopping</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pattaya Shopping Malls
Pattaya has malls, superstores and supermarkets, making it simple for most tourists to find products they are familar with.  Even the layouts are like shopping back home.
Top of the list:
Royal Garden Plaza (Beach Road, between Soi Post Office and Soi Pattayaland 1)
Big C is a huge shopping mall (opposite Soi 3 on Second [...]]]></description>
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<p>Pattaya has malls, superstores and supermarkets, making it simple for most tourists to find products they are familar with.  Even the layouts are like shopping back home.<br />
<strong>Top of the list:</strong></p>
<p>Royal Garden Plaza (Beach Road, between Soi Post Office and Soi Pattayaland 1)<br />
Big C is a huge shopping mall (opposite Soi 3 on Second Road)<br />
Mike&#8217;s Shopping Mall (Beach Road between Sois 11 and 12)<br />
The Avenue (Second Road, opposite Soi 11) - upmarket boutiques.<br />
For a comprehensive rundown of Pattaya see &#8230; &#8216;Malls, Superstore and Supermarkets&#8217;<br />
<strong>Thai-style Street Markets</strong></p>
<p>Local handicrafts, ceramics, carving, Buddhist art, clothing for all tastes and much more.<br />
But be prepared to bargain, the opening gambit may be high. Most shop keepers use a calculators so you can make your counter offer in any language.<span id="more-5"></span></p>
<p>Pattaya Thailand is famous for its open-air markets and street stalls. Pattaya has less of this Thai style shopping than most of Thailand&#8217;s major destinations, but some Thai-style markets do exist:<br />
Thepprasit Market on near the junction with Sukhumvit Road is Pattaya&#8217;s version of a weekend market &#8230; (Thepprasit Road)<br />
Soi Buakhao Market, sometimes called the Tuesday/Friday Market<br />
<strong>Gems and Jewellery</strong></p>
<p>Thailand is noted for its gems and hand-made jewellery. Care must be taken when shopping to avoid a scam.<br />
Never buy gems from vendors on the street or allow a tout take you to a store offering special bargains.<br />
<strong>Tailors</strong></p>
<p>Pattaya is loaded with tailors. Most are capable of good, if not spectacular work. Avoid tailors who offer incredibly cheap deals, or work under 24 hours.  The best (but more expensive) tailors can be found in Walking Street, or on Beach Road.</p>
<p>Remember, you get what you pay for and the quality of goods here is far lower than you would expect at home. Money-back guarantee is a vague concept, so the goods are &#8216;Good&#8217; before buying anything.<br />
(see &#8230; More Good Advice)<br />
<strong>7-11</strong></p>
<p>In Pattaya you’re rarely more than a hundred metres from a 7-11. There are more than one-hundred 7-11s in Pattaya City and more opening every day.</p>
<p><strong>NOTE:</strong><br />
The further you get away from the beach, the more you enter the real Thai community and the shops will reflect this.</p>
<p>Shop-houses are a combination shop and home for the shop keep. The shop is on street level and the family lives in the rooms at the back and above the shop.</p>
<p>Bargaining - is no longer expected anywhere except in at Tourist Trap street Tout markets. Do not bargain down the price of a bottle of water.</p>
<p><strong>Shopping &amp; Other Sites</strong></p>
<p>* Wood Carvings &amp; Souvenirs<br />
* Art &amp; Paintings<br />
* Gems &amp; Jewelry<br />
* Home &amp; Business - Repairs<br />
* Security<br />
* Computer Related<br />
* Tailor Shops<br />
* Diving Shops<br />
* Sports<br />
* Golf</p>
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Pattaya Beach
offers hotels, shopping malls, street stalls, many Western restaurants, watersports and other leisure activities, and, of course, world infamous Nightlife.
Jomtien Beach

Jomtien Beach is located 2 km south of Pattaya. Jomtien Beach beach has a long straight coastline and some argue the better beach to that of Pattaya Beach. There is very little  transition [...]]]></description>
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<strong>Pattaya Beach</strong></p>
<p>offers hotels, shopping malls, street stalls, many Western restaurants, watersports and other leisure activities, and, of course, world infamous Nightlife.<br />
<strong>Jomtien Beach<br />
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<p>Jomtien Beach is located 2 km south of Pattaya. Jomtien Beach beach has a long straight coastline and some argue the better beach to that of Pattaya Beach. There is very little  transition from South Pattaya to Jomtien. A hotel lined boardwalk connects the  two areas. The inner Soi streets of Jomtien Beach offer less chaos than those of  Pattaya.<span id="more-1"></span><br />
<strong>Naklua Beach</strong></p>
<p>Naklua Beach is on the northern tip of Pattaya Second Road, where it meets North Pattaya Road, marks the end of Pattaya Bay and the start of the area known as Naklua.<br />
<strong>Wong Prachan Beach</strong></p>
<p>Wong Prachan Beach is 1 km stretch of beach on the northern side of Pattaya Bay. Wong Prachan Beach is a quiet, and offers an exclusive serene beach that is best for swimming and relaxation. There are no shops or nightlife, and only fine high-rise hotels and condominiums in the area.<br />
<strong>Islands of Pattaya</strong></p>
<p>Islands around Pattaya Pattaya&#8217;s islands make for the perfect day-trip to enjoy swimming, fishing and coral viewing</p>
<p><strong>Ko Lan Island</strong></p>
<p>Ko Lan, or Coral Island, is a small island situated 7.5 km west of Pattaya. Ko Lan beach offers white sands and clear water. Ko Lan is accessible by speedboat and ferry.</p>
<p><strong>other Islands </strong></p>
<p>Off Pattaya there are two small island groups, the &#8220;Near Islands&#8221; (Ko Sak, Ko Krok) located close to the northern shores of Pattaya, very near Ko Lan, and the &#8220;Far Islands&#8221;.</p>
<p>The Far Islands are Ko Rin, Ko Man Wichai, Ko Hua Chang, and Ko Badan, located offshore directly west of Pattaya. Far Islands, are the prime scuba diving destinations in and around Pattaya.</p>
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