Pattaya Park

**Captain Sensible** · 07-01-2006, 06:43 PM

For days I have been looking out my window at this bloody great tower that is the main feature of Pattaya Park. Pattaya Park is a resort style park with a water world type thing with slides and pools and stuff. The park also has a roller coaster, trampolenes, a bouncy castle and loads of other fun things to do. They wouldnt let me on the bouncy castle coz I had high heels on, so I took my shoes off and they still wouldnt let me saying that I was too big and risked hurting the other kids. Grrr.

Anyway, my gambit for the day was to overcome my fear of heights and go up to the top of the tower and take some pics.

When I arrived I looked up at this 170 metre tall tower and nearly fainted at the thought of being that high up but I wasnt going to be daunted.
Anyway, there are two ways to go up this bloody great tower. One is to go up in the gondola thingie which costs 100 baht. The nong who I asked could tell I was dead nervous coz I was stuttering which was odd coz I was speaking Thai and I hadnt realized that I could do that.
So the nong suggests that I can go up in the elevator inside the actual building. That is for me I thought as I thanked him and headed to the base of the tower, my legs already starting to wobble.

To go up 170 metres for a bloke who can get giddy just standing too close to the edge of a large kerb was gonna take some courage but I had made up my mind and it was now or never.

It cost 200 baht to go up in the elevator but I didnt care coz it was far safer, way more civilized and included a free cup of tea and a free activity.
It wasnt untill I got to the top that I realized what the free activity was.

Now was the moment of truth and I took a deep breath as I pushed the button marked ironically hah hah. That was it. There was no turning back now.

The first thing you see as you leave the elevalator is the sign outlining what the free activity is. *Gulp*

Now in case you cant read it, the sign basically outlines that the free activity is that you can jump off the bloody tower.

When I came too there were all these Thais standing over me laughing and one bloke was waving a bottle of salts under my nose. I felt quite sick.
In fact, just the memory of it all has me feeling quite queezy as I write this now. So if you dont mind I think I will have a little lye down and post the pics I took a little bit later.

**Torbek** · 07-01-2006, 06:53 PM

There ain't a hope in hell I'd go up a 170m tower in a gondola in Thailand...

Actually, not that sure I'd go up that 54 floor elevator either...

**dirtydog** · 07-01-2006, 06:57 PM

It was about this time last year when one of their elevators cables snapped, luckily it was near enough to the ground floor so they were only injured as opposed to being dead, I personally wouldn't go there due to their dual pricing policy.

Here are a couple of pictures anyway.

The Pattaya Park Monorail.

**colourful-era** · 07-01-2006, 08:53 PM

how much is it for a Thai?

never been to Pattaya park in my 5 recent visits - next time I'll check it out - although a Thai rollercoaster sounds a little dubious..

Just went to Kanchanaburi the other day - 100B on the train for 'foreigners' however many stops - met a French guy at the station who got kicked off the train for refusing to pay 100B for one stop (11B for locals) - fair play to him really , 100B all the way is ok but for 10km it's a piss take.

**Captain Sensible** · 07-01-2006, 09:25 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

It was about this time last year when one of their elevators cables snapped, luckily it was near enough to the ground floor so they were only injured as opposed to being dead, I personally wouldn't go there due to their dual pricing policy.

I really wish you hadnt told me that dog coz I am gonna have to go and lye down again now.

**Captain Sensible** · 07-01-2006, 09:36 PM

Anyway, lets get the jumping off bit outa the way. This pic shows a fool just about to leap off this fokking great tower.

And...........there she goes.

I was already too close to the edge to get any closer so I just pointed the camera in the general direction of where I thought she might be while I grimaced and looked the other way. This was the result and if you look closely you can just see her legs dangling into view at the top of the pic.

OMG, I am giddy just looking at the pics.

**Captain Sensible** · 07-01-2006, 09:40 PM

Here is another shot were I couldnt look but simply pointed the camera and clicked.

Bloody hell, I hope you lot appreciate what lengths I go to in bringing you these reports.

**Captain Sensible** · 07-01-2006, 09:46 PM

And now some nice pics of the wonderful views from atop this horrible tower.

First off, here is a nice shot of the dogs house. If you look really closely you can see the dog waving.

Next up is view of Jomtiem Beach, looking south.

And now, looking north over Pattaya.

**Captain Sensible** · 07-01-2006, 09:52 PM

Here is a nice shot of the water park.

Using zoomorology I was able to snap this jet ski which had to be over a kilometre away.

Naturally, at 170 metres up, the wind was quite high and I bet this lady didnt even think about that when she was getting dressed this morning.

**Captain Sensible** · 07-01-2006, 09:58 PM

By this stage I had enough and headed for the elevator and couldnt get down to terra firma quick enough. When I reached the ground I said a little prayer and God must have had a right old laugh coz the first thing I saw when I emerged from the building was a very pleasant sight indeed.

This lady was standing in the cafe getting some nosh. I had only gone in there for a nice settling cup of tea but decided to stay for lunch as well.

Can anyone guess what nationality that ladies butt is?

**dirtydog** · 07-01-2006, 10:58 PM

Russian.

**poolcleaner** · 07-01-2006, 11:03 PM

nah, that's Twinkle isn't it?

**Captain Sensible** · 07-01-2006, 11:05 PM

Originally Posted by dirtydog

Russian.

Too easy for you dog coz you live here. I was amazed at how many Russians are here actually. This is a pic of the food in the cafe and if you look closely you can see that the main labels are in Russian with English subtitles.

If you cant see it that is because the dog makes me resize all my pics now.

All these pics are clickable for full size view in the gallery.

**dirtydog** · 07-01-2006, 11:12 PM

The hotel mainly caters to russian package tours, I used to go there occasionally to ogle the tottie

hang out at the dive shop.

**Dougal** · 07-01-2006, 11:49 PM

For a country supposedly on the verge of bankruptcy it is staggering how many Russians - with money - have managed to establish themselves in London.

I was on a tube train in North London a few weeks ago where the guard was making train announcments in English and Russian (well I assume it was Russian).

**Captain Sensible** · 08-01-2006, 12:04 AM

I wasnt aware that England was on the verge of bankruptcy.

**Dougal** · 08-01-2006, 01:31 AM

Why did you think we were all moving to Thailand?

**poolcleaner** · 08-01-2006, 08:41 AM

Originally Posted by Dougal

For a country supposedly on the verge of bankruptcy it is staggering how many Russians - with money - have managed to establish themselves in London.

I was on a tube train in North London a few weeks ago where the guard was making train announcments in English and Russian (well I assume it was Russian).

Nah, that was the call to prayer!

Very common in Muslim countries!

**Dougal** · 08-01-2006, 04:56 PM

ROFL

So that's why everyone got on their hands and knees. I thought it was just another bomb alert.

**Captain Sensible** · 08-01-2006, 07:29 PM

Anyway, I nicked thier fact sheet off the net for you.

THE PATTAYA PARK BEACH RESORT FACT SHEET
Pattaya Park Beach Resort & Tower

55th floor the Apex Observation
54th floor the Meridian Revolving restaurant
53rd floor the Pinnacle Revolving restaurant
52nd floor the Panorama Revolving restaurant

The first and the highest seaside tower and the Revolving restaurant located on the East Coast of Thailand.

Breathtaking Views:
Where you can stand and gaze at the beauty of the Jomtien Bay and Pattaya City, with an admission fee.

Sumptuous Meals:
On the 52nd, 53rd and 54th floor- The Panorama ,the Pinnacle and the Meridian Revolving restaurants. Taste the international buffet lunch and dinner with seafood. On the 55th floor- the Apex Observation deck is the Vantage points. Where you can have a private party among your friend. Pattaya Park Tower is one of the hotel's top spots for families.

Pattaya Park Beach Resort:
Our fabulous resort situated on the top of Jomtien secluded beach, with all 718 luxurious sea-view rooms and suites. The hotel is fully facilitated with banquet and conference rooms, fitness center, sauna, snooker room, shopping arcade and exclusive bathing area by the beach. Splash out on the water slides and ease off by the whirlpool in our by- the- beach Water Park. Relax and enjoy the feast in various surrounding, be in the elegant revolving restaurant.

Location:
Situated on Jomtien secluded beach, Pattaya park Beach Resort offers an unique location with panoramic views over Jomtien and Pattaya Bay. Spacious rooms guest and a variety of restaurants & bars and banquet & conference facilities. Exclusively a thrill of the entertainment or water slides and whirlpool. Pattaya Park Tower, the first and the highest seaside tower with view points and the Revolving restaurant, on the East Coast of Thailand.

Accommodation:
- Main building; 261 rooms guest including suites, bungalows and townhouses.
- Tower wing; 457 rooms guest and Junior suites. And room features: Colour television with cable TV programs, private bathroom with bath tub and shower, mini bar, Hairdryer (Available on request), Air- conditioning with individual controls, Balcony with seaview/ mountain view.

Click for more on Pattaya Park

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**Marmite the Dog** · 09-01-2006, 10:27 AM

Originally Posted by Captain Sensible

Sumptuous Meals

I get this sneaking suspicion that some people would be disappointed after reading this.

**aging one** · 09-01-2006, 10:35 AM

Go to the water park a great day in the water and sun. Its our favorite place in the Pattaya area. Giant float pool and lots of slides all for the cost of 100b for adults and 50 for children.
Its really a fun day.

**ChiangMai noon** · 09-01-2006, 10:41 AM

One of the few things i miss, living up here in chiangMai is a water park.
i used to use the one on top of central Bangna at least weekly.

Having said that, my village has just completed the building of the village pool, 10 months behind schedule. I think I'll go and take some pictures of it soon, then I can show off by posting them.

**Captain Sensible** · 09-01-2006, 10:58 AM

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

Originally Posted by Captain Sensible

Sumptuous Meals

I get this sneaking suspicion that some people would be disappointed after reading this.

What makes you say that Marmers? Have you eaten there and been disappointed?

**aging one** · 09-01-2006, 11:10 AM

I ate there. Lets just say once is enough. That is being very polite.

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