My Jomtien... Pattaya Thailand
Long before Pattaya became a famous destination – Jomtien Beach had already carved a niche of its own, at least among the local beachgoers who adored it for its pearly white sands and long straight beach.
Albeit a little late, there’s a renewed tourist interest in Jomtien from around the World. On an ordinary day, the resort looks like a busy carnival ground with colorful umbrellas dotting the whole stretch of the beach and sun worshippers in all kinds of swimwear-spicing up the scene. An interesting foreground to the huge palms, flood lit at night overhead with the Gulfs gentle breezes whispering in your ears.
Jomtien today
Jomtien was an old fishing village, a great favorite picnic destination among the Bangkok residents evidence of which can be seen on any Thai public holiday!
Not so much of a water sport center then, this distinction came much later.
Today, Jomtien is a much more popular destination, the six-kilometers of largely straight beach, located just around the headland from Pattaya is popular with many water sports enthusiasts. It is also quieter and more relaxing than Pattaya Beach, shop’s, restaurants and the occasional bar are available along the road that runs parallel with the beach.
Thailand activities
Windsurfing is the beach’s most popular water sport particularly October through to June with ideal water and wind conditions.
Other sports such as skydiving, kite boarding, parasailing, water-skiing, jet skies and banana boat rides are also available.
There is little in the way of shopping or beer bars compared to Pattaya at Jomtien, which is essentially a residential area, with beachside hotels, condominiums and private rental Villas and Bungalows.
Jomtien is also the home to Pattaya Park, an entertainment complex with a water park, roller coaster, monorail and children’s activities. The 56-story Pattaya Park tower is a landmark that can be seen from virtually anywhere in the city.
Climate
Tropical and warm all year round, monsoon winds are sometimes accompanied by the rains.
It can be very hot March to June, July to September ranging from 32 to 38 degrees,
cooler and very comfortable from November through to February.
Transport and services
Bangkok is a mere two hour drive and one and a half hours from the new Suvarnabhumi Airport along the Sukhumvit Highway via Bangna, Bangpakong, Chonburi and Sri Racha.
Getting around Jomtien and Pattaya (just a ten minute drive from Jomtien) is most convenient by mini-bus, motor cycle, baht taxi or by car, however when traveling by car to Pattaya parking is limited, underground car parks can be found with entrances on first and second road at Mikes Mall and the Royal Plaza.
Boat trips to the nearby Islands can be found along the beach both at Jomtien and Pattaya.
Accommodation
In the area accommodation can be found to suit all budgets, facilities range from opulent beachside hotels, luxury holiday homes to simple guest houses.
Budget rooms from around 500 baht a night up to five star hotels at 20,000 baht plus.
The People
Jomtien and Pattaya has many expatriate residents and is an expanding International tourist resort, hence you will find many of the vendors providing services speak English with signboards in English, German and occasionally in Russian.
But where ever you go you will be welcomed by a wide Thai smile for sure.
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