Located just two hours’ drive from Bangkok through the country’s most impressive motorway, the eastern seaside city of Pattaya is the semi-official party town of Bangkok and neighboring regions. Being the largest and most developed resort town in the country, Pattaya offers a vast selection of luxury hotels, communities and support networks for western expats and retirees who flock to this town, and the world-famous commercial entertainment and nightlife. The restoration effort on Pattaya beachfront during the recent years also saw the marked improvement in landscape and water quality, making the beach attractive to swimmers again. Pattaya is...