Naklua, in the Banglamung district
of Chonburi Province, is effectively a (very small)
suburb of Pattaya
and in many ways a continuation of the North
Pattaya sub-district. It is especially popular with
visitors whose native language is German.
Naklua Bay (Ao Naklua) is immediately north
of Pattaya Bay, with Rachvate Cape separating the
two. Naklua Beach (Hat Naklua), to the far north,
is the main strip, with the smaller Crescent Moon
Beach (Hat Wong Phrachan) and then Palm Beach (Hat
Palm) further south. Beyond them is Wong Amat Beach
(Hat Wong Amat) which occupies the northern end
of Pattaya Bay, but is accessed from Naklua. All
are generally cleaner and more suitable for quiet
relaxation than Pattaya Beach.
How to get here
From Pattaya Second Road, take any Baht Bus
(shared songthaew) to the Dolphin Roundabout
(10 baht). If the songthaew turns left or
right at the roundabout (ie it's not one of
the few that continue straight on to Naklua),
disembark immediately and cross to the north
side of the roundabout, and either walk or
take a north-bound songthaew (10 baht) from
there.
See
Sanctuary of Truth, 206/2 Moo 5, Soi 12, Naklua
Road; tel. +66-38225407 / +66-38367229 [1].
An unfinished project, but worth a visit even
now. The main attraction is a huge ancient-style
wooden temple; nearby is a small dolphinarium
with dolphin shows at 11:30 and 15:30.
Do
Inter Snooker Club, Naklua Road (right
on the crest of the hill) is open
24/7 and has 11 full-size snooker
tables (no pool). 90 baht/table/hour,
or 140 baht/table/hour for one of
the two private VIP rooms/tables.
Jojo Horse Club, 284/54 Moo 5, Naklua
Road; tel. +66-38225149 jojo@chonburi.ksc.co.th
Siam Sailing, 668/10 Naklua Road;
tel. +66-38427269 [2] offers a number
of packages including full/half day
trips, beach and island trips, sunset
dinner cruises and private charters.
Pattaya Beaches
Jomtien
Beach
Jomtien ("Chom Thian", etc) Beach
is a 10-15 minute (10 baht) songthaew ride south
from the centre of Pattaya. Some 6 km long,
it is especially popular with Thai families
enjoying day outings. Places to eat and sleep
line the opposite side of Jomtien Beach Road
and the many sois that lead from it.
Dongtan Beach, at the northern end of Jomtien
Bay, has a traffic-free promenade, and the area
in front of the Avalon Beach Resort is popular
with gay visitors.
Naklua
Beach
Naklua Bay is immediately north of Pattaya Bay,
with Rachvate Cape separating the two. Naklua
Beach, to the far north, is the main strip,
with the smaller Crescent Moon Beach and then
Palm Beach further south. Beyond them is Wong
Amat Beach which occupies the northern end of
Pattaya Bay, but is accessed from Naklua. All
are generally cleaner and more suitable for
quiet relaxation than Pattaya Beach.
About Naklua Beach, Pattaya Thailand
