Paraglide is a free-flying, foot-launched aircraft comprised harness and a fabric wing. The shape of the wing is formed by suspension lines and the pressure of air entering vents in the front of the wing. Other instruments include variometer, radio and GPS unit. Skydiving or parachuting is the activity of jumping from an airplane at approximately 4,000 metres altitude and free-falling before activating a parachute to slow the landing. There are several aerial sport operators in Pattaya.

Aerobics is a form of physical exercise which combines stretching and strength training routines aiming to improve flexibility, muscular strength and cardio-vascular fitness. The exercise is usually performed with music and with different routines to practice different muscles. In Thailand, it has become very popular in all age groups, in particular older group. It can be done individually or in group, alone at home, in fitness centre or in the park. Most fitness offers classes at different levels of intensity and complexity and taught by certified instructor.

Jogging is a form of running at a slow pace. As a sport, it aims to increase fitness without putting a lot of stress on the body like running. It is a low impact form of exercise and a great way to burn calories and reduce fat deposits.

Billiards is a cue sport in general including pool, carom billiards and snooker and sometimes refers to the following games more specifically, pool, carom billiards and English billiards. English billiards is played with 2 cue balls: white and yellow. The white and yellow balls are the cue balls of the two opponents. The objective is to score some set points. The player scoring the set points first wins.

Snooker is a cue sport played on a green baize-covered table with 4 pockets in each corner. Players use a cue to hit a snooker ball into other balls in order to pot them. The cue ball, white colour, is used to hit other balls of other colours including 15 red balls and 6 other colours. The player wins the game by scoring points more than the opponent.

Pool is also known as pocket billiards. It is played with six pockets along the rails. 8-ball is played with 16 balls including a cue ball, 15 object balls consisting of 7 striped balls, 7 solid balls and the a black ball.

Bowling is a sport that the players can score points by rolling a bowling ball on a flat surface into the rows of pins or to get close to a target ball. Since the sport has been popular in Bangkok and other major cities in Thailand, more and more shopping complexes feature bowling in their entertainment section. It is not only beneficial to the body by helping burning calories and work the muscle group that are not usually exercised, it is also a social sport which people can make friends and socialise amongst each other while playing.

Bungee jumping is an activity performed by jumping from a tall structure while the jumper is connected to a large elastic cord. Normally, the structure is fixed such as bridge, building or crane but jumping from movable object is also possible. When the jumper jumps off the structure for free-falling, hovering above the ground and the rebounds, the cord stretches and the jumper flies upward again then falling back down. Some Bungy jumping offers a jump with a dunk in the water. Pattaya offers international standard bungy jumping with a view of the lake.

There are 3 cinema theatres in Pattaya, located on different areas of Pattaya 2^nd Rd. in shopping and entertainment complexes. They show latest both Thai and international films. Schedules can be checked through the cinema website or local newspapers. Aside cinema, Karaoke is also popular activities. It is a form of interactive entertainment which one can sing along a recorded music using a microphone. The lyrics are displayed on the screen.

Cycling or biking is an activity performed on a bicycle, unicycle, trycicle or quadracycle as sport, leisure or race. It normally takes place on paved surfaces. Bicycles for rent in Pattaya are available in bicycle renting shops. Some hotels also offer such service for their guests.

Mountain biking is riding a bicycle offroad and rough terrain. The bicycle used for mountain biking is specially designed to enhance durability and performance. Knowledge of some technical skills like ascending, descending, dirt jumping or aerial maneuvers are required. The bikers may need special gears such as protective gears including helmet, body armour and pad, gloves, pump, etc.

Dancing classes focus on creativity, choreography, technique, performance. There are different types of dance such as Ballet, ballroom, Jazz, Spanish Dance, Contemporary Dance, Hip Hop, Swing and more. There are courses for both children and adults available from beginners to advanced levels. Private and group training are also available.

Fishing techniques includes hand gathering, spearing, netting, angling and trapping. Fishing could also include catching other aquatic animals such as shellfish, crustaceans and echinoderms in the sea or lake. Pattaya offers opportunities to go fishing in the deep water as well as freshwater. Fishing gear shops are available throughout. Boat services to the sea can be arranged through sport club or tour agencies.

Fitness generally mean the state of health and well-being. Physical fitness is also considered a measure of body's ability to function efficiently and effectively. There are a number of fitness centres providing trainings to general health and specific part of the body. They offer body training with equipments such as treadmills, rowing machines, weights and cardio equipments. Some also offer aerobic dance classes. Fitness centres in Pattaya are located in convenient locations with a good number of them in hotels and resorts.

Football is a popular sport worldwide played by amateurs, professionals at all ages. It requires physical strength as it involves running, kicking the ball into the goal to score. Football in Thailand is known as football or soccer in American term. Pattaya also has football clubs that run matches on a regular basis as well as facilities for playing football.

Beach Volleyball is similar to indoor volleyball. They are different in the place and size of the court, the number of the team members and there are also some rules that differ. The match is held on the beach with a net set in the middle. Undeniably, Pattaya is a host of International Beach Volleyball tournament as well as local ones. Beach volleyball courts are available at some beach resorts as well as a international standard court in Jomtien.

Go-karting is an open-wheel motor sport. It is a smaller scale of car-racing and considered a first step to serious motor car racing. The kart has simple, small four-wheels with kart or gearbox. The circuits are scaled-down from motor-racing circuits. The track or speedway is normally asphalt, clay oval track with sharp and wide corners. Pattaya caters speed-lovers at all ages.

Health services in Thailand in general is excellent with good value for money. Pattaya itself also offers a high standard of services. There are clinics, state-run and private hospitals providing great facilities and latest medical technology. Special promotions and packages are also on offer. The private hospitals may have less language barriers to those of state-run.

Horse racing is an equestrian sport. Its type and distance of racing vary by country. The track is normally in oval shape and the race is based on speed and stamina. Horse racing is the only legal gamble allowed in Thailand. It began in Thailand 100 years ago. In Pattaya, there are some sport clubs offering horse-riding as well as training for first-timers before taking the horse for a stroll on the beach or on the track.

A hustle and bustle of the city may have influence ones to seek the serenity and peace. Different religions have their form and way to practice it. It is the disciplines involving invoking and cultivating internal state, a very effective means to be at peace. Pattaya as a festive leisure and entertainment town, on the contrary offers meditation retreats located in peaceful surroundings of temple, fitness centres and hotels. Most of practices are based on Buddhism. It can be done by one self or guided by teachers at the centres. Courses are also available. Local and tourists of all ages and religions are welcome.

Muay Thai or Thai kickboxing is a martial art and the national sport of Thailand that has been practiced by generation after generation. Muay Thai also refers to Art of 8 Limbs. The fighters use punches, kicks, elbows, kicking, knees, foot-thrust, clinch and neck wrestling to wear down and knock out their opponent. It can be practiced as martial art as well as sport. It is one of the popular sports watched and practiced in Pattaya. There are several boxing schools and fitness centre offer classes from beginner to professional levels and open for all ages, male and female.

Rock climbing is a physically and mentally demanding sport which requires strength of the body in particular hands and arms to support the weight and ascend a steep object, natural rock formations or artificial rock walls. It also requires endurance, balance and agility. It can be a dangerous sport and knowledge of climbing techniques as well as equipment usage is very important.

Scuba diving is a form of underwater diving which has become very popular. Scuba divers need take their own source of breathing gas contained in a tank into underwater which allows driver to have more freedom / flexible while stay underwater. Swimfins are used to help divers swim. There are many types of scuba diving nowadays such as open water diving which is the most common one, wreck diving, nitrox diving, recue diving etc. Dive centres are located throughout Pattaya. PADI dive training courses are available at all levels from amateur divers to diving instructor. Pattaya is a year- round diving destination with similar temperature, visibility and diversity of dive sites from shallow coral dive to wreck dive. There are 4 wreck dive sites and many small nearby islands to explore.

Shooting sport is a test of accuracy as well as speed. Several types of guns are used in the game such as rifle, handgun and shortgun. The targets can be still target sheets, moving targets or live shooting as in hunting. Pattaya is a popular venue for shooting sport.

Paintball can be played in teams and individually by hitting the opponents with capsules containing paints from a paintball marker in indoor or outdoor environment n urban or wood set up. The equipments include paintball marker, paintballs, mask or goggle. The setup of the venue and rules can vary. Paintball in Pattaya is popular amongst the local residents, Bangkokians as well as tourists. Pattaya is also a host of international paintball championship.

Swimming pools are also a spot where a lot of people choose to unwind. If ones choose to sunbath, sip a cocktails and enjoy freshwater, there are swimming pools in most hotels and resorts as well as in condominiums in Pattaya even though some of them are available to only their guests and some allow non-guests for daily rate. Swimming pools at both hotel and sport clubs are normally well-maintained. There are many types of pool for many preferences, lap pool, free-form pool, infinity pool, olympic-sized pool or pool with jacuzzi and facilities for kids, etc.

Tennis and squash are both racquet sports. Tennis can be played indoor and outdoor between 2 players or 4 players in a match. Players strike the ball to the opponent over the net and try to win by hitting the ball to fall on the opponent's court. There are 4 types of tennis courts, clay, hard, grass and carpet.

Squash is also a racquet sport but played indoor. It can be played alone or in pair in a four-wall court with a rubber ball. Pattaya has Tennis and Squash courts at convenient locations in the city centre, mostly located in fitness centres, hotels as well as university.

Thai cuisine has been internationally well-known of its delicacies. As its popularity, people are more interested in cooking it, not only eating it. Thai cooking classes are available throughout the Kingdom including Pattaya. There are schools specialised in Thai cooking. Cooking classes are also run in hotels, resort as well as language schools. The length of the course varies from a wrap-up 2-3 hours course to 2 weeks course or more.

Thai language is a national and official language of Thailand. Even though English is understood by people in touristic cities, learning the language is a way to learn more about the culture, way of life. It acts as an access to more profound understanding of the nation and helps travelling easier. Thai language classes are offered in most main cities in Thailand. There are crash courses for tourists, more in-depth for expatriates or full courses for linguists or language enthusiasts.

Watersports, a general term for sport activities performed in, under or on water. Pattaya is abound with watersport activities due to the location, weather and facilities. Examples of watersports available in Pattaya are diving, snorkeling, sailing, jet ski, windsurfing and yachting, etc.

Yoga is a practice of mind, body and spirit involving physical postures and poses aiming to create balance of the mind and body. It needs the practice of movements, breathing exercises, relaxation techniques and meditation. Fitness centres have adopted the practice into their programmes. Hotels and resorts also offer classes and facilities.