Part 1: Do you live in Pattaya?

If you ask any of the residents here if they live in Pattaya you will probably get answers like “I live in East Pattaya” or “I live in Naklua” or Jomtien.

While they may sound like separate cities in fact they are all a part of Pattaya.

According to Wikipedia, “The city of Pattaya is a special municipal area which covers the whole tambon Nong Prue and Na Kluea and parts of Huay Yai and Nong Pla Lai. Bang Lamung Township which forms the northern border of Pattaya covers parts of the tambon Bang Lamung, Nong Pla Lai and Takhian Tia. Bang Sarey is on the southern border of Pattaya.

"Greater Pattaya" occupies most of the coastline of Banglamung (one of the eleven districts that comprise Chonburi Province). It is divided into a larger northern section which spans the areas to the east of Naklua Beach (the most northern beach) and Pattaya Beach (the main beach) plus Pratumnak Hill (often called "Buddha Hill" because of the temples on top of the hill) the land immediately south of Pattaya Beach, and a smaller southern section covering the area to the east of Jomtien Beach (which lies directly south of Pratumnak Hill).”

As you can see, Pattaya may be bigger than you realized.

Over the next few weeks we will look at some of the different areas that make up “Greater Pattaya.” We will start this week with Jomtien Beach.

Jomtien 

Over the past few years Jomtien has seen considerable growth. There have been many new condo developments such as Lumpini Park Beach Jomtien, Aeras and Reflection just to name a few, along with housing developments such as The Ville Jomtien and Tropicana Village.

Jomtien is also home to some very well established developments like the View Talay condo developments, the Jomtien Plaza Condotel, View Talay Villas and Jomtien Park Villas.

This article however, is not about the developments and villages in Jomtien but what Jomtien has to offer. If you are interested in the many condos and houses in the area for sale or rent you can visit our site at coastalrealestatepattaya.com and search for properties in Jomtien.

Jomtien Beach

Jomtien Beach stretches for about 6 kilometers in what seems to be an almost straight line. It is also home to the Pattaya areas only Gay beach, a 265-meter section known as Dongtan Beach.

Generally the beach area is wider than that of Pattaya, which makes it much easier to enjoy a stroll down the beach or to enjoy games such as volleyball.

I especially enjoy the brightly colored fishing boats on the sand awaiting their owners for a night-spent fishing on the gulf.

Although Jomtien Beach is quieter than Pattaya Beach there is still plenty to see and do. Chairs and lounges can be rented for a minimal fee and while you are relaxing you can order all types of drinks and food. There are also vendors wandering up and down the beach selling everything from ice cream and doughnuts to tattoos and massages.

Jet skis are easily rented and there are speedboats available to Koh Larn or to take you for a ride on a banana boat. You can even try parasailing if you like.

Jomtien Beach is also home to Jet Ski and sailboard competitions, attracting competitors and visitors from around the world.

Jomtien Beach is very popular among the Thais. On any evening or weekend you will see families or groups of Thais enjoying themselves on a bamboo mat listening to music, enjoying some delicious Thai food and taking in some of the beautiful sunsets Pattaya is known for.

Dining

Venture across the road from the beach and you will find an assortment of restaurants serving everything from Thai to Italian.

There is an amazing selection of seafood restaurants in Jomtien the entire way down the beach.  From the Surf Kitchen at the beginning of Jomtien Beach Road to Suttangrak seafood next to the iconic Reflection Jomtien condo building to Lung Sawai at the end of the beach, some of Thailand’s best dining awaits.

Reflection Condo, Image source pattaya-funtown.com

In addition to the many seafood restaurants in Jomtien there are other popular and well-known restaurants. Anyone who has been here for a while will have heard of Bruno’s, Pan Pan, La Bocca, Rich Man Poor Man the Pig and Whistle and Simons.

One of my favorites for breakfast is on Dongtan Beach between View Talay 5 and View Talay 7 is the Sandbar by the Sea. And if you are in the mood for an American style sandwich or pizza Pastrami and Rye has to be the place.

One cannot forget the Rompho Market, which undergoes a transformation several times a day from selling Thai breakfast foods in the morning to fresh produce, meats and seafood in the afternoons to Thai and Farang foods in the evenings. Located on Jomtien Second Road it is a treat anytime of the day or night.

A fairly recent addition is the Jomtien Night Market on Jomtien Beach Road that opens every evening with a great selection of Thai food, drinks and other Thai goods.

Nightlife

Like anyplace in Pattaya you cannot throw a stone without hitting a bar and Jomtien Beach is no exception. There are plenty of places to have a cold drink, listen to music or play a game of pool or two.

 The Jomtien Complex has a large selection of bars and entertainment venues in addition to a number of Gay  bars.  Many of the bars in and around the Jomtien Complex also have live music in the evenings and are happy to  have you get up on stage and sing a song or two if you desire.

 The Rompho Market entertainment complex is also a popular spot for tourists and locals to enjoy a beer, some  pool and the company of some of Jomtien’s lovely ladies.

 Health and Wellness

 Jomtien is also home to many massage shops offering traditional Thai massage as well as oil and foot massage.  Massages are also available on Dongtan Beach if you prefer to have one in the light sea breeze.

 If you want an all out spa experience try the Oasis Spa on the Chateau Dale development on Thappraya Road.  They offer many different spa packages and are sure to leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed.

Jomtien, More than Meets the Eye

Jomtien has a lot more to offer than you probably imagined.

This week we only touched on some of the things available around the beach. Next week we look at some of the other attractions in Jomtien that are not on the beach.

After reading this article you may find that one of Jomtien’s many condo or housing villages could be right for you. 

To learn more about some of the available housing and real estate investment opportunities in Jomtien please email us at info@coastalrealestatepattaya.com or call us to schedule an appointment.

Better yet, visit us at one of our offices so we can show you what is available in the Jomtien house and condo market.

You can also email us at info@coastalrealestatepattaya.com