Top of the list of highlights for holidays to Pattaya, is Pattaya Beach. By day, this 4km stretch of golden coastline is the place to be. Those looking to make the most of their time by the sea will be able to book onto a number of exciting holiday activities, including water sports, scuba diving and boat trips.

Holidaymakers looking for somewhere a little more laid­back will want to make the short trip to Jomtien Beach. Like Pattaya Beach, this quieter coastal stretch is home to a vast selection of restaurants and bars.

Back in Pattaya, visitors who stroll further inland towards the town will find a wide­ selection of shops, including the multi­-storey Mike Shopping Mall. The centre is perfect for those who are looking to indulge in a little retail therapy, with countless shops and eating­places.

Away from the hustle and bustle of Pattaya’s main district, about 3km out of town, is the majestic Sanctuary of Truth temple. The 105 metre tall building has been carved entirely out of wood and features intricate Buddhist and Hindu­ inspired designs.

It’s also worth making some time for a visit to the superb Pattaya Floating Market – the biggest of its kind. Visitors to the market can catch a boat ride around the market’s waterways and purchase a wide­ range of goods, from local produce to authentic Thai silk.

More nature-­orientated activities include the Sriracha Tiger Zoo and Pattaya Elephant Village, where holidaymakers will be able to hitch an alternative ride through the jungle!

When night falls, Pattaya’s bars and entertainment venues come alive. Cabaret, Go­Go bars, nightclubs and Pattaya’s red light district, the infamous Walking Street, turn the city into a strip that would give Las Vegas a run for its money.