Budget WorldClass Drives Pattaya and the Eastern Gulf of Siam Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) SELF DRIVE VACATIONS MAP 1 BANGKOK-KLAENG To Prachin Buri 33 SI MAHAPHOT 3124 Bangkok International 304 Airport (Don Muang) 3281 To Kabin Buri 9 BANG NAM PRIEO 3079 319 304 PHANOM SARAKHAM BAN KHLA 3245 9 3121 Nong Ngu Hao CHACHOENGSAO (New International Airport Project) 304 20 304 3256 SANAMCHAI KHET 7 314 BANG PHLI BAN PHO 3304 3268 PLAENG YAO BANG BO 34 Muang Boran 315 3 19 PHAN THONG 7 315 PHANAT NIKHOM THA TAKIAP 3259 331 CHONBURI 349 6 3245 Ang Sila 344 7 BAN BUNG 777 m. BANG SAEN 3340 798 m. G U L F O F S I A M 5 G Natural Park Hill Golf BO THONG 3138 3401 Natural Park Golf G G Khao Kheow Country Club Noble Place Golf G G SI RACHA G Chonburi Century 732 m. 4 3241 Ko Si Chang G NONG YAI See Map 6 Page 7 For the eastem section of this drive. Treasure Hill Golf 3 SriRacha Golf G Laem Chabang 3245 3138 Industrial Zone Laem Chabang Golf G 344 7 G 3 Burapha Golf 8 BAN LAMUNG 2 PLUAK DAENG Ko Lan Siam Country Club G Pattaya Country Club 3191 Ko Phai G G Great Lake Golf Pattaya City 36 WANG CHAN 3191 1 3471 331 3376 Phoenix Golf 3138 G Rayong Green Valley 13 3377 G 3143 Century Golf BAN KHAI KLAENG 3 G 36 To Chantaburi 332 10 3139 3320 BAN CHANG 3161 3392 9 Phutaluang 3 3 3163 Ko Khram G G Eastern Star RAYONG SATTAHIP 11 Hat Phayun 12 3145 Uttapao 3192 International Airport Laem Charoen Laem Mae Phim Map Ta Phut Ban Phe Industrial Zone G Golf Course Laem Ya Hat Mae Ram Phung Industrial Estate Ko Samae San Ko Samet Ko Man Group Provincial Capital District Town (amphoe) Sub-district (king amphoe) N Expressway Useful Terms Motorway amphoe = district khlong = river, canal Main Trunk Route ao = bay ko = island 0 5 10 15 kms hat = beach namtok = waterfall Secondary Highway laem = point soi = lane Indeterminate (unsealed) khao = mountain tha = harbour wat = temple 2 R Budget WorldClass Drives PATTAYA AND THE EASTERN GULF OF SIAM Budget Rent a Car has more And while we hope you than 3,200 rental locations won't need it, 24 hour emer- worldwide, including ten gency road assistance is avail- convenient locations through- able from Budget. 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Gas Station • Seats 5, holds 3 large • Seats 5, holds 5 large suitcases. suitcases. 12 Distance Between Key Points (kms.) Restaurant *** All vehicles have air conditioning. R 3 Welcome to your exclusive Budget WorldClass Drive. PATTAYA AND THE EASTERN GULF OF SIAM Pristine sandy beaches, idyllic islands, succulent seafood, exciting sea sports, inland adventures — whether wild thrills on the waves, golf with the greats, or family fun under the sun, this tour along Thailand’s eastern seaboard on the Gulf of Siam has it all. se your Budget car to visit the host MAPS AND KEY U of attractions within day trips from Pattaya, then head east along the POINTS Sukhumwit Road (Highway 3), a fast divided highway that passes The maps in this through Rayong to the booklet are intended to wealthy coastal provinces of make navigation as easy as Chantaburi and Trat. possible. Important road The recommended route junctions are indicated as takes you to the scenic island Key Points. of Ko Chang, but there are di- versions that include crossing into Cambodia at Hat Lek to ENTRY FEES gamble at the casino just across the border (a visa must be ob- tained prior to leaving Bangkok). These are usually in- Only the outward drive is di- expensive, but to save on vided into days with suggested side attractions near Pattaya inquire at our trips, so leave something for your local representative office before return journey. Distances are quite making a journey. short, which allows plenty of time to Full prices are listed as follows: enjoy yourself along the way, espe- (2000 plus) cially as you enter the more relaxing (1000-2000 Baht) atmosphere of the coast beyond (500-1000 Baht) Rayong. (Less than 500 baht) Your car allows you to choose. You can visit excellent seafood restaurants Visa and Master card are widely (sea maps), take country roads not accepted except on the islands. Take suggested as side trips, and even re- cash for places without mainland pre- turn via Sa Kaeo province (shown only payment facilities. Dial country code on the map) to explore inland Thai- 66 and the area code without the 0 if land on your own. calling from overseas. ACCOMMODATION WHEN TO GO The listings are necessarily limited The high season and clear skies and places have been selected for qua- last from late November till after the lity. The maps show additional places Songkran festival in mid-April. The low to stay. Advanced booking is highly key atmosphere and tubulent condi- recommended, especially if visiting at tions of the green season have a charm weekends or national holidays. of their own. 4 R N MAP 2 PATTAYA 7 KEY POINT SEVEN you have to return on busy roads after dark. 1 2 km R The intersection of the Start from Key Point 2 and drive to Ao Wong Phra Chan Naklua Market Cholburi bypass spur (H.3) with Central Shopping Arcade Ban Lamung, passing a fishing village Pattaya 2nd Rd. Laem Ton Tan the Rama 1X-Cholburi Motorway Tel: (038)720-611-3 before joining Sukhumwit Road (H3) Fax: (038)720-567 (H.7) between KM.78-79. and heading north. Just before Key Beach Rd. Naklua Rd Rd Mike Shopping Mall Point 4, turn left into Si Racha town 8 Pattaya 2nd Rd. KEY POINT EIGHT (see map 5). Sukhumvit Pattaya Nua Passenger ferries depart hourly 2 (North Pattaya Rd) The intersection of H7 with R from Soi 14 on a 45 minute trip to the Amari Nipa Resort H H36. Soi Diana Inn City Hall Car and Truck Rental Mark Land H pleasant historical island of Ko Si Central Shopping Arcade 3 Parking Beach Rd ater sports,motor sports, Chang (last ferry from island 17:00). Montien Bavaria Pattaya 3 Motorcycle taxis tour the island via the House II Pattaya H exotic zoos and gardens, PattayaPattaya 2 Klang W (Central Pattaya Rd) Parking Soi 8 inland adventures, 17 competition fishing town, the San Jao Phaw Khao Mike Shopping Mall class golf courses within an hour’s Yai Chinese temple and the site of a Soi Post Office Central Shopping Arcade royal palace abandoned when the South Pattaya Pattaya Land drive and a beat that pulses through the night till dawn — French occupied the island in 1893. H Pattaya T Royal Cliff Beach ai Pattaya has something for every- From Si Racha drive inland from Wat Khao Phra Bat (South Pattaya Rd) 147 1 one. So when the pace gets too Key Point 4 to Si Racha Tiger Zoo for Royal Varuna TAT (tourist information) Yacht Club Wat Phra Yai hectic, laze sublime and let Pattaya a shorter trip. Otherwise continue north Nightlife Centre put life in the pink. to Nong Mol Market, which is famous Prasit Rd The maps locate main attrac- for basketry from Phanat Nikhom and tions within day trips from the city dried seafood delicacies. At Key Point and where restaurants out MAP 3 AROUND PATTAYA TOURING AROUND of town serve 3 To Si Racha 137 To Motorway & Bangkok PATTAYA seafood that Si Racha Tiger Zoo Tel: (038)296556-8 will seduce Khao Kheow Open Zoo BANG LAMUNG 7 Tel: (038)298188 1 KEY POINT ONE your palate. Naklua Market 8 A The T junction of South Pattaya Rd. DAY Pattaya Nua (north) 3240 (Pattaya Tai) with Highway (H)3, the 2 City Hall TRIPS Pattaya Klang (central) Sukhumwit Rd.