Pattaya’s latest impressive tourist attraction

Posted by Party Pete on December 16th, 2008 filed in Entertainment, just visiting, sightseeing

In Chon Buri’s Bang Lamung district recently four regions Floating Market opened, which is the newest attraction for tourists visiting the popular seaside resort of Pattaya. Located by the main Sukhumvit Road that links Sattahip and Bangkok, the latest attraction is spread over a vast territory and constructed at a cost 350 million baht (about $10 million) Last month the floating market was softly launched and soon it will officially open to visiting holidaymakers.

The Pattaya Floating Market is owned by Warida Saeeung, a 34-year old local tycoon. The market claims to be the eastern region’s largest boasting 111 outlets serving cuisine and specialties from each region of Thailand. Around 80 boats will be operational to navigate visitors around the complex connected by an extensive network of canals.

Pattaya Floating Market

In addition, the site houses sunflower fields, model farms and a museum that is scheduled to open later. There will be rare works of crafted wooden goods displayed while after sunset there’ll be groups performing folkloristic dances native to Thailand’s four regions.

Entrance is free of charge and the market is open from 10:00 to 23:00 daily. For detailed information visit the official website of the attraction.