Mar 15, 2016

Part 2: Do You Live in Pattaya?

Last week was the first in a multi-part series where we look at some of the areas that make up “Greater Pattaya.” In that article we looked at the Jomtien Beach area.

This week we will move east and explore some of the things that Jomtien has to offer that are not on the beach.

Before we get started I would like to point out that there are a lot of things to do in the Pattaya area and it is impossible to cover all of them. If there is something in your area that you enjoy or find particularly interesting please contact us and I will try to work it into one of the future articles.

A lot of people who live in Jomtien, especially tourists, do not seem to venture away from the beach that much. Some even have the impression that the area east of Jomtien Second Road has nothing but housing developments and shop houses. This couldn’t be further from the truth.

Not Just for Tourists

If you have been on Thepprasit Road you have probably seen the awesome Colosseum Show Pattaya building that houses Pattaya’s latest and biggest cabaret show. Or, as they bill it on their site a “Kaleidoscopic Extravaganza.”

This is not just for busloads of Chinese tourists. It is a wonderful show and makes for a fun night out.

The show is 75 minutes and is presented in 16 Segments. The shows combine magnificent dance theater performed by professional and experienced artists with the latest entertainment technologies from around the world, including a futuristic light and sound system, hydraulic stage system with superbly designed props, backdrops and fabulous costumes.

The Colosseum seats over 1,000 and tickets are 800 Baht for a deluxe seat and 1,000 Baht for a VIP seat. If you purchase the tickets online at least 7 days in advance the tickets are 600 and 700 Baht respectively.

A little further east on Thepprasit is Thai Thong Elephant Land.

Here you can engage in a variety of activities from elephant trekking, ATV riding, a shooting range and horseback riding. If you are a little less adventurous you can simply enjoy the elephant show.

If you are feeling the “need for speed” then you should head to Pattaya Kart off of Thepprasit Soi 9.

Here you can zip around the track like your favorite Formula 1 driver. There is a beginner’s track as well as a professional track for the more experienced driver.

If that is not enough to give you the adrenaline rush you need Pattaya Kart also offers Bungee Jumping, and a paint ball field. For more information on all of their activities and rates you can visit their site at: www.pattayakart.com.

If you prefer a more relaxing way to spend the day you can always head to the Jomtien Fishing Park off of Jomtien 2nd Road between Soi Wat Boon and Soi Chaiyapruek 1.

According to their site the park is stocked mainly with striped catfish between 7 and 10kg, with a few larger ones up to about 20kg, there are also a few Mekong catfish.

Prices start at 150 Baht (Thai) and 300 Baht (Foreigner) with rods available for rent and bait available for purchase.

Dining and Shopping

One of the first places I have to mention in this section is the Thepprasit Night Market.

One of Pattaya’s busiest night markets, there is something here for everyone.

The market is open in the evenings on Friday, Saturday and Sunday and has all types of Thai food, drinks entertainment, fashion and items for the home. It is a great spot to do some souvenir shopping if you are here on holiday.

It can get very busy as the evening goes on so if you want to avoid the crowds a good time to show up is about 6:00 in the evening.

By this time most of the vendors will have set up their booths and are displaying their wares. Of course it is okay to haggle to try to get the best price.

There are songthaews (Baht bus) that go back and forth between Jomtien Beach and the night market. Usually they are parked on Thepprasit Road just around the corner from FoodMart waiting for passengers. They will wait to fill up before they head to the market. If you don’t want to wait you can of course hire one to leave right away. Getting back can sometimes be a bit trickier but there are also taxis and motorbike taxis available.

Next to the night market you will find the Pattaya Outlet Mall. Here you can find all types of fashion and home furnishings some of which are offered at huge discounts. It is popular among locals and tourists alike and is a great place to shop for clothing and sporting equipment.

There are two buildings in the complex so be sure to check out both of them for the best deals.

Located just south of the Outlet Mall is the large TESCO Lotus store. (Most Thais will simply call it Lotus). This is a large supermarket with all types of grocery items, clothes and things for the home.

As is the case most anywhere around Pattaya a 10-minute stroll will take you past countless small restaurants and shops. This is also the case in Jomtien. Even away from the beach you will find small shops selling everything you can imagine.

On Thepprasit Road there are a wide variety of shops offering everything from custom built furniture, curtains, and other items for your house or condo. There are also gas stations hardware stores and plenty of restaurants.

I would like to wrap up the dining and shopping section by mentioning two of my favorite restaurants in Jomtien.

One is Maggs on Thepprasit Road, which offers a selection of European and Thai foods. While I have not tried the Thai food there the European food has always been excellent and the service is top notch.

The other, May’s Urban Thai Dine is a fairly recent addition to Pattaya’s dining scene and is next door to the Colosseum Show in the large Ratanakorn Market.

This has to be some of the best Thai food I have ever had and the presentation is mind blowing.

I had dinner there a few weeks ago and I have not been able to stop thinking about the Spicy Mussel Salad since. They can get busy but they do take reservations by calling 098 374 0063.

Housing

Finally, lets take a quick look at some of the housing options off of Jomtien Beach.

There are some beautiful, well-maintained housing villages in Jomtien that fit almost any price range. Coastal Real Estate is proud to offer homes in developments such as Palm Oasis, a modern style luxury housing development, which has to have some of the finest homes in the Pattaya area and Baan Fah Rim Haad, Adare Gardens and Eakmongkol Village just to name a few.

In addition to housing developments there are a large number of private homes for sale and rent in Jomtien and the Coastal Real Estate site has one of the largest selections of private homes in the Pattaya area.

There is also no shortage of condo developments as you get away from the beach. Coastal Real Estate offers condos for sale and rent in developments such as Park Lane, Paradise Park, Seven Seas and Savannah Sands.

As you can see there is more to Jomtien than what is available along the beach so take a day or two to drive or walk around Jomtien. You might be surprised at what you will find.

To learn more about some of the available housing and real estate investment opportunities in Jomtien please email us at info@coastalrealestatepattaya.com or call us to schedule an appointment.

Better yet, visit us at one of our offices so we can show you what is available in the Jomtien house and condo market.

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