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so judy has been doing a lil bit of research lately and she feels that we should go to Pattaya. reasons being that it seems to offer a good balance of peace and excitement. like chill out but not too crazy if you get what i mean. and its near Bangkok so getting back on the last day shouldn't be a problem. there's the main Pattaya Beach which, according to some website i stumbled on, is:

...the major venue from where boats visit Pattaya's offshore islands... The northern section of the beach is largely tranquil, while the central and southern parts become increasingly lively, thanks to a juxtaposition of shops, department stores, boutiques. beauty salons, supermarkets, bars, discotheques, restaurants and nightclubs. The central area of the beach is a major shopping area, while the southern end is one of Pattaya's major nightlife areas.

or we could sail out to the offshore islands for a day to go scuba dive or just tan like crazy and sip pina coladas haha. there's this place called Ko Lan situated to the west of Pattaya Strait, about 7.7 kilometers from the shore. sounds pretty chill out if you ask me:

A well-known beach is at Ta Waen Beach in the northern part of the island, a 750 meters stretch of white sand with many stalls and shops.. There are also Laem Thian Beach and Samae Beach on the south-western side, each beach spanning a length of 700 and 100 meters respectively. Both are regarded as beautiful and interesting spots, especially Laem Thian Beach which has remained exceptionally clean and tranquil... On the southern part is Nuan Beach 450 meters in length. On this beach is a hotel which accommodates a large number of tourists... good place for viewing coral... also Laem Hua Khon Beach on the back and front sides, Laem Lamrae... Popular activities on Ko Lan include swimming, coral viewing, Para-sailing, water-skiing, water scooter riding, etc.

so how?