Pattaya Sport

Fishing Boat charter costs, depend on the season and size of the boat. Boats can be hired from many owners along Pattaya Beach Rd. Some are equipped with speed engines.

Parasailing is offered along Pattaya Beach, along Jomtien Beach and at Ko Larn. A common rate is 250 Baht per round.

Water-skiing is offered along Pattaya Beach, along Jomtien Beach and at Ko Larn. Rental includes boat hire, driver and skis.

Game fishing Expeditions are organized by several operators. The waters around Ko Manwichai, Ko Rin and Ko Khram prove popular.

Fresh-water fishing is offered at Panarak Park on the Siam Country Club Road, Jomtien Fishing Park on Jomtien Beach Rd and at the Banglamung Shrimp Farm.

Tennis can be enjoyed at 14 Pattaya hotels where preference is given to hotel guests. Several hotels have tennis coaches.

Squash is offered at the Cherry Tree on the Siam Country Club Road.

Badminton courts, open 24 hours a day can be found at the Pattaya Badminton Court.

Snooker There are three official snooker clubs and many hotels and entertainment areas have tables.

Bowling There are two ten-pin bowling clubs in the resort city.

Shooting with hand-guns and field rifles, is offered at Tiffany's which has an aircon range with 19 fully equipped galleries.

Archery ranges offer further entertainments of skill in the Pattaya area.

Horse Riding Trail riding in the neighboring countryside is available on thoroughbreds imported from Australia at two different establishments in Pattaya.

Motor Racing A visit to one of these tracks where you can join in the action is a great way to spend a cloudy day when the beach isn't quite as inviting.

Go-karting is popular in Thailand and Pattaya hold many karting competitions. When the tracks aren't holding international events, the generic public may rent the vehicles and try the sport out for themselves. There are beginner, advanced and an off-road track.

Pattaya Fitness Park A track is laid out at at the foot of Pattaya Hill. The park has a beautiful garden, offers plenty of shade from trees and has a refreshing hill breeze. Jogging is also popular on some hotel jogging tracks, along the 4km Pattaya Beach Rd and along the 6km Jomtien Beach Rd.

Gymnasiums and fitness centers are dotted around Pattaya and many hotels and resorts have their own establishments.

Golf is catered to by four courses of international standard. The Siam Country Club, the Panya Resort Golf Course, the Royal Thai Navy Golf Course and the Bangphra Golf Course, all within 30min from Pattaya.