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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, snorkelling and scuba diving. Opportunities for less easily definable activities, including bungee jumping and parasailing, are also available. .
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. 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 landingplatforms mean flight occurs exclusively above the sea. |
