Less than a two hour drive from Bangkok, Pattaya is probably Thailand’s best known beach resort and one of Asia’s premier golf destinations. Not only does it have some of the best courses in the country, it is an international playground for sun worshippers, watersport fanatics, bargain shoppers, food lovers and night birds of all persuasions. A dozen quality courses are in easy reach from any one of the number of the deluxe hotels in Pattaya.