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Bhira
Internation Cricuit Race Course
is an international car and motorcycle racecourse, covering an
area of 326 rai. It is situated on State Highway 36 (Pattaya -
Rayong) about 15 kilometers from Pattaya City. Races take place
regularly on Saturdays and
Sundays.
Additional information may be obtained by calling (01)2181616
or in Bang kok at (02)5877448, 2533970.

Miniature
Racetrack
- The Pattaya
Cart Speedway? situated on Thepprasit Road, which links Sukhumvit
Highway and Pattaya-Na Jomtien Road, approximately 5 kilometers
to the South of Pattaya. Separate tracks have been alloted for
professional and amateur drivers.Open daily from 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Contact (038)422044 Fax : (038)422041
Bhira
Interanational Circuit Race - Course
- is an international
car and motorcycle race course. It is situated on State Highway
36 (Pattaya-Rayong) about 15 kilometers from Pattaya City. Races
take place regularly on Saturdays and Sundays. Additional information
may be obtained by calling (01) 323-0616.
Lakeland
Water Cable Ski -on
Sukhuvit Highway, 150.5, about 5 kilometers from Pattaya City.
This is another venue for amusement and recreational sports that
Pattaya has to offer. It comprises enormous fresh water lake,
27 rai in area with cable skis, a sport that is fast-gaining popularity.Open
daily from 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Admissions fees : 300 Baht per person
(for around 2 hours) Restaurant services available. Contact (038)232690-2.
The
Bottle Art Museum - contains
an extensive collection of more than 300 pieces of artwork contained
in glass bottles in the form of well-known tourist attractions,
churches, temples, palaces, ships both Thai and foreign. These
creations result from the tireless efforts of Dutch sculptor,
Mr. Peter Bedelais who crafted the various intricate parts and
assembled them in glass bottles of different shapes.Open daily
from 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Enquiries may be directed to the Bottle Art
79/15 Mu 10, Sukhuvit Road (Kilometer 145.3) Tel. / Fax. (038)422957.
Mini
Siam -
is on the left hand side at kilometer 143 on Sukhumvit Highway.
This miniature city offers replicas of 80 sacred places and
important historical sites around Thailand at a scale of 1 to
25. Some examples are the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Wat Phra
Srisanpeth, Anantasamakom Throne Hill, Phra Puttha-yodfah Bridge,
the Bridge over the River Khwae, the Golden Stupa and Phimai Khmer
Sanctuary. Replicas of places of world significance are also displayed
in the ?miniworld? area such as the Eiffel Tower, the Statue of
Liverty, Tower Bridge, Trevi Fountain. Open daily from 7 a.m.
- 10 p.m. There is also a MiniRace Course (Gokarts) for visitors
wishing to try their hand at racing fast cars.
Additional information maybe obtained by calling (038)421628,
424232 or fax (038)421555.
The
Million Years Stone Park And Pattaya Crocodile Farm
- is
at number 22/2 Mu 1, Tambon Nong Pla Lai, Banglamug, From Sukhumvit,
one turns left at kilometer 140 close to the pedestrian bridge
in front of Wat Sawangfah along Chaiyaporn withi Road (State High
way 3024) in the same direction as Mab Prachun Reservoir for another
5 kilometers. This is an other popular attraction with Thai and
foreigner tourists. Covering an area of close to 100 rai, the
compound comprises rock gardens and a botanical of rare plants
and beautifully land scaped grounds. Interesting sights include,
for example, fossiizedplants over a million years in age, 200
years old Thai style bonzai, crocodile pools and a collection
of rare animals such as albino bears, elephants and horses. Crocodile
round-ups, magic and animal performances are also a major attraction.
Daily admission from 9 a.m.-6 p.m.Additional information may be
obtained by calling (038) 249347-9 or
the Bangkok office Tel. 5794008, 5795033.
Khao
Pattaya (Khao Phra Baht) - a
small hill with an asphalt road leading to the top. From its peak,
one has a panoramic view of Pattaya City and Pattaya Bay. Currently,
Kho Pattaya has been developed and is now the site of the Naval
Sor Tor Ror radio station. A sacred Buddha image is also enshrined
on the hilltop.
Elephant
Village -
situated
on Pornprapanimitr Road on the same directions as Phanaraks Park
and Siam Country Club Golf Course. The elephant village is a popular
tourist spot for Thai and foreign guests alike. Daily performances
by elephants and wild elephant round-up shows are held at 2.30
p.m.
Shows last about 1 hour. Elephant jungle rides are also
available. Additional information may be obtained by calling 01-2123225
or from the front desk at the Tropicana Hotel, Tel. (038)428645-6,
428516.
Ripley's
Believe It Or Not Museum situated - on
the third floor of the Royal Garden Plaza, Beach Road. A display
of Mr. Ripley's collection of curious objects from every comer
of the world. Some of them being the actual item, others are replicas.
These extraordinary objects are divided into over 250 categories,
such as optical illusions, peculiar lifestyle of unusual people
and devices of human torture from ancient time, etc. Open daily
from 10a.rn.-12 midnight. Further inquiries may be made by calling
(038) 710294-8.
Elephant
Village -
situated
on Pornprapanimitr Road on the same directions as Phanaraks Park
and Siam Country Club Golf Course. The elephant village is a popular
tourist spot for Thai and foreign guests alike. Daily performances
by elephants and wild elephant round-up shows are held at 2.30
p.m.
Shows last about 1 hour. Elephant jungle rides are also
available. Additional information may be obtained by calling 01-2123225
or from the front desk at the Tropicana Hotel, Tel. (038)428645-6,
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