Chonburi, Thailand

Chonburi is on Thailand's eastern coast and as it is the nearest beach destination to Bangkok one of the main weekend ‘getaways' for city dwellers. The province features excellent beaches and is also home to Pattaya – probably Thailand's most famous beach destinations. Pattaya is a significant draw for foreign tourists keen to sample its nightlife, golf courses, water sports and diving around Jomtien and Naklua beaches. The area also boasts numerous restaurants, cabaret, shows, zoos – everything in fact you could possibly wish for on a holiday. A little over two hours from Bangkok, Chonburi/Pattaya can be approached as a daytrip or an extended stay.