Thailand is quite exotic travel destination, and you really don't know what to expect before arriving to the country. Pattaya is one of the most popular places to go for holiday, with nice climate, beaches, and relaxed way of living. You have always access to the beach, and from that point of view it is more enjoyable than in big city like Bangkok.
We visited Pattaya during the winter 2006. Here are some pictures of the literally hundreds of pictures taken during the trip. There will be more on Thailand later on, but in the meanwhile have a look at these if you are interested.