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Numerous sporting opportunities include participant
and spectator sports on land and water. Major land sports include
golf, tennis, go-karts, squash, badminton, bowling, jogging and
motor-racing. Popular watersports include windsurfing, sailing,
waterskiing, gamefishing, snorkeling and scuba diving. Opportunities
for less easily definable activities, including bungee jumping and
parasailing, are also available.
Land Sport
Tennis
Tennis can be enjoyed at 14 Pattaya hotels, where preference is given
to hotel guests. Certain hotels have tennis coaches
Go-Karts
Go-karts are available at the 400 and 700-metre track Pattaya Kart
Speedway, at Mini Siam, at K.R. Go-kart Grandprix and the 1,090-metre
track for professional drivers at the Bhira International Circuit.
Squash
Squash can be enjoyed at the Cherry Tree pub on the Siam Country Club
Golf Course road, the Dusit Resort Pattaya and Ambassador City,
Jomtien.
Badminton
The Pattaya Badminton Court on Soi 17 is open 24 hours daily.
Bowling
Three alleys cater for bowlers, the Pattaya Bowl on Pattaya Road 2, an
alley in the OD Bowl in South Pattaya.
Jogging
A jogging track is an integral part of the pleasantly landscaped
Pattaya Fitness Park located near the summit of Pattaya hill. Certain
hotels have jogging tracks. Jogging is also enjoyable along the
promenades facing Pattaya Bay, and along Jomtien Beach.
Motor Racing
The Bhira international Circuit at Km 14 on Route 36 to Rayong
periodically stages international motor and motorcycle racing. The 2.4
kilometre track is ideal for Formula 3 racing. There are daily
opportunities for speed enthusiasts who enjoy driving their own
two-wheeled or fourwheeled vehicles around the challenging track for
nominal fees.
Snooker
Snooker can be enjoyed at the Pattaya Bowl, AR Snooker, Dice Cafe Hall
and the Royal Place Hotel.
Shooting
A handgun and rifle range with 19 fully equipped and air-conditioned
galleries is open daily at Tiffany?s on Pattaya 2 Road.
Horse Riding
Available at the Horse Sport Centre at Km. 11 on Route 36(near the
Bhira International Circuit). Mountain and jungle rides are made on
Australian thoroughbreds. Riding lessons are offered.
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WaterSports
Windsurfing
Jomtien Beach is the major centre for windsurfing. Tuition is widely
available for beginners. The Pattaya Windsurf Club on Jomtien Beach
regularly stages board competitions. October through June are the best
moths for windsurfing, thanks to ideal water and wind conditions.
Sailing
The most popular rentals are Lasers, Prindles and Hobie Cats. Sailing
is a year-round sport in Pattaya?s waters. Visitors wishing to avail
themselves of knowledgeable information regarding sailing rentals and
seasonal conditions should contact their hotel desk, or the Royal
Varuna Yacht Club at Tel : 251-115.
Water Skiing
The most popular venues are the northern and southern parts of Pattaya
Beach, Jomtien Beach and Ko Lan island. Freshwater water-skiing is
available at Lakeland water cable Water Ski at Kilometre 150.5 on
Sukhumvit Highway.
Gamefishing
Expeditions are organised by many operators. Waters surrounding
Manwichai, Rin and Kram islands are popular for the pursuit of marlin,
king mackerel, barracuda and other Gulf denizens.
Parasailing
The sport is ubiquitous throughout the resort, is featured at several
hotels with their own private beaches, and is perhaps best enjoyed at
Ko Lan where floating ?take-off and landing? platforms mean flight
occurs exclusively above the sea.
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