Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Tourism Authority of Thailand
(TAT; 0 3842 8750; 609 Th Phra Tamnak; 8.30am-4.30pm)
Located at
the northwestern edge of Rama IX Park. The helpful staff have brochures and maps.
BYPASSING BANGKOK
An expanding network of bus and minivan services now connects the eastern seaboard with Suvarnabhumi air-
port, meaning that you don't have to transit through Bangkok for a flight arrival or departure. This is especially
alluring to winter-weary visitors eager to reach a beach fast. Ko Samet is the closest prettiest beach to the airport
and its southeastern beaches are serene enough for honeymooners. From the airport bus terminal, check the
schedule for Rayong-bound buses and then catch a
sŏrng·tăa·ou
to reach the ferry pier to Ko Samet.
Getting There & Away
Pattaya's airport is
U-Taphao Airfield
( 0 3824 5599)
, 33km south of town.
Bangkok Airways
(
0 3841 2382;
www.bangkokair.com
; 179/85-212 Th Pattaya Sai 2)
flies from here.
The main bus station is on Th Pattaya Neua.
Minivans heading north to Bangkok leave from the corner of Th Sukhumvit and Th
Pattaya Klang.
0 3842 9285)
is off Th Sukhumvit south of town.
Pattaya Train Station
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