パタヤ
Pattaya is located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand about 165 km southeast of Bangkok. Pattaya, which means the 'south-west monsoon wind", is ne of the most popular beach resorts in the world. In 2005 it was visited by some 5,4 million visitors. It enjoys a tropical wet and dry climate, the most comfortable time of year coincides with the peak tourist season, which is over the Christmas and New Year period.