Pattaya is a resort city that sits on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand. What used to be a quiet fishing village in the 1960s is now a bustling city filled with resorts and hotels, golf courses, shopping malls, cabaret bars and clubs. Of course, the elephant in the room has to be addressed, the sleazier parts of the city are a big influence on Pattaya’s reputation, but that’s not all Pattaya offers. Pattaya is also home to the enchanting Sanctuary of Truth, a temple designed in the ancient Ayutthaya style that’s under construction; and the grand Wat Phra Yai which houses an 18-metre tall golden Buddha. From partying till dawn to visiting markets and temples in the morning, there’s never a dull moment in Pattaya.