Just a short drive from Jomtien Beach turning right off Chaiyapruek Road on to the Sukhumvit highway takes you to the latest attraction - Pattaya’s floating market.
This amazing Thai style shopping arena covers an area of some 23 Rai, and is supported by the Tourism Authority of Thailand, several hotels, radio and television.
Discover some 75 shops offering traditional Thai craftwork, clothing, antiques and of course many eating places. Park up in a neighbouring field or in the 500 space car park, if you can find a space, cross the bridge and enter this maze of small wooden Thai buildings.
As you start your journey across the lake you can hire a traditional longboat and take a leisurely cruise around the complex if you desire or of course you can walk, as you complete your walk across the first bridge just opposite the jetty is a small Thai museum, do go in well worth a visit.
Fed up with shopping the try your luck shooting ornaments off a shelf or burst six balloons with six darts for that elusive cuddly toy, watch the Thai dancing show or settle down for some coffee and Thai butter biscuits.
A great few hours of interesting shopping not to be seen in the major shopping areas of Pattaya, taking the Kid’s, then load up with change as they will be very demanding.
The abundance of children’s goodies on offer including the locally made Coconut ice cream will keep you shelling out. However this is Thailand and it certainly won’t break the bank!
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