- Jomtien
Jomtien is a section of
Pattaya , a city inThailand , located on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand about 165 km southeast of Bangkok in the province of Chon Buri. It is located about 3 km south of South Pattaya and is home to many high-rise condominiums, beachside hotels, beaches and restaurants.The popular Jomtien Beach is know for its water sports (jet skis, para sailing, scuba diving) and for several annual sponsored events and festivals, attracting visitors from around the world. Equally popular is Dong Tan Beach with its many sections of colorful umbrellas. There are several high end resorts along the beaches, including the Rabbit Resort and the Avalon Beach Resort. Dong Tan is also quite popular with gay men from around the world.
There has been a construction boom in the last several years with many new condominiums as well as housing developments in the Jomtien area as it has become quite popular with Bangkokians seeking a second home and retired
expats who are trying to escape the noise and sex scene of Pattaya proper. Among the new projects is Ocean 1, which when completed at 91 stories will be one of the tallest residential buildings in the world.The Jomtien Complex, which includes a large group of shophouses, has recently seen a phenomenal growth as well after many years of standing vacant. The complex now features many restaurants, bars and stores of all kinds. It has also become a gay destination, featuring numerous gay bars, restaurants and boutique hotels.
A recent trend has been the opening of many upscale restaurants along Thappraya Road, the mainthoroughfare connecting Pattaya and Jomtien. Newly christened "Restaurant Row" by some locals, the area includes Bruno's, Mata Hari, Manhattans Steakhouse, Indian By Nature and the Italian Restaurant Pan Pan which is next to Expat Car Rent.
External links
* [http://www.pattayaphotoguide.com/?yfkRUvXmkcTC Pattaya Photo Guide - Jomtien] - street level panoramic walkthrough
* [http://www.thailandholidayhomes.co.uk/my-jomtien-pattaya-thailand.html Jomtien for tourists] - Interesting information about Jomtien
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