The name Pattaya evolved from the march of Phraya Tak (later King Taksin) and his army from Ayutthaya to Chanthaburi, which took place before the fall of the former capital to Burmese invaders in 1767.When his army arrived in the vicinity of what is now Pattaya, Phraya Tak encountered the troops of a local leader named Nai Klom, who tried to intercept him. When the two met face to face, Nai Klom was impressed by Phraya Tak's dignified manner and his army's strict discipline. He surrendered without a fight and joined his forces. The place the armies confronted each other was thereafter known as "Thap Phraya", which means the "army of the Phraya". This later became Pattaya, the name of the wind blowing from the south-west to the north-east at the beginning of the rainy season.Pattaya was a fishing village until Nick Ahnat Wuethrich arrived there and open all the gogo bars in Walking street with Wäespi. Then, during the Vietnam War, American servicemen stationed at nearby U-Tapao or other US bases in Thailand began visiting Pattaya. One story, unverified by a reliable source, notes that it all started when a group of 500 American soldiers stationed at the military base in Korat were driven to Pattaya on 29 June 1959 for a week of R&R. They rented several houses at the south end of the beach from a prominent Thai, Lord Sunthorn. Despite their short stay, the soldiers had a great time and raved about the place. The word spread among other American soldiers stationed in the region and Pattaya quickly became a hot alternative to Bangkok.[2]
Day 1 : Pattaya
After your arrival in Bangkok, you will be met by our representative and we will transfer you to Pattaya in an air conditioned coach, upon arrival check in at the hotel and the remaining day is reserved for leisure activities, one can enjoy water sports (optional) and in the evening one can explore the night life of Pattaya or go for Alcazar or Tiffny show(optional) or similar. Overnight stay at hotel.
Hotel : Centara Pattaya Hotel, Pattaya
Day 2 : Pattaya
After breakfast, we take you to Coral islands where one can watch corals and marine life from glass bottom boats in crystalline blue waters, one can also opt for various aquatic sports at coral island(own cost), later in the day return back to Pattaya for lunch. Overnight stay at hotel.
Hotel : Centara Pattaya Hotel, Pattaya
Day 3 : Pattaya- Bangkok
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. Transfer to Bangkok in SIC Coach, timings are 0830 hrs, 1230 hrs, 1630 hrs. After arriving in Bangkok, check in at the hotel and rest of the day is at leisure, one has the option of exploring the night life of Bangkok. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 4 : Bangkok
After breakfast, we take you for a half day city tour of Bangkok in which we visit Trimit-Golden Buddha (The temple of solid gold Buddha weighing 5.5 tons of gold), Wat Po (The temple of reclining Buddha), Wat Benchamabopit(The marble temple). Afterwards, visit the world famous gems and jewellery shops. Rest of the day is reserved for leisure, one can get involved in shopping, eating etc. Overnight stay at hotel.
Day 5 : Departure
After breakfast, one will be picked up from the hotel at a scheduled time and leave for Bangkok airport. One has to be at the bell desk or concierge at least 5 minutes before scheduled pick up time (Time will be given in advance), return to onwards destination with the everlasting memories of your holidays in Thailand.
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