Pattaya is one of the most famous beach destinations in Thailand. It has grown dramatically over the last 25 years from a small quiet fishing village to a bustling metropolis. In fact few beach resorts in Asia can match the variety of attractions that are found in this beautiful city by the bay.

The Bottle Art Museum
This museum has an extensive collection of more than 300 glass bottles containing miniature churches, temples, palaces, and ships. Created by Dutch sculptor Peter Bedelais, these hand crafted miniature displays are an extraordinary sight to see.

Pattaya Water Park
Pattaya Water Park is situated on Thappraya Road, at the top of Jomtien Beach. With water sliders, whirlpools and large pools for children and adults, this park is an amusement park as well, and is the perfect place to spend a day with the family.

Ripley's Laser Trek
A high tech laser competition, here kids and adults get to test their skills in virtual combat with laser guns.

Sriracha Tiger Zoo
This zoo contains more than 200 Bengal tigers and 100,000 crocodiles. It has many activities and shows for visitors including crocodile wrestling and elephants playing basketball. Camels, deer, wallabies, Peruvian guinea pigs and ostriches are also on display at the zoo as well.

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