Phra Tamnak Hill or Khao Phra Tamnak ( th, เขาพระตำหนัก 'palace hill', ) is located between

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and

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on the south side of

Pattaya Pattaya ( th, พัทยา, , ) is a city in Thailand. It is on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, about southeast of Bangkok, within, but not part of, Bang Lamung district in the province of Chonburi province, Chonburi. Pattaya City ( ...

and is known for its viewpoints Chaloem Phrakiat Park and the temple Wat Phra Yai, also known as Big Buddha Hill, which is generally known for its large golden Buddha statue.

Location

Phra Tamnak Hill is southeast of

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Bang Lamung District Bang Lamung ( th, บางละมุง, ) is a district (''amphoe'') in the southern part of Chonburi province, Thailand. History ''Mueang'' Bang Lamung was formerly in Ban Bang Lamung, Tambon Bang Lamung. However, the government downgrade ...

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. The location borders numerous beaches, Bali Hai Beach (north), Pattaya Beach (north-northeast), Royal Cliff Beach, Cozy Beach and Pratumnak Beach (west), Sugar Beach (southwest), Dongtan Beach and the

(South-Southeast) to the

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Facilities

Phra Tamnak Hill or Pratumnak Hill is a spot for fitness and beach leisure. Under the patronage of His Royal Majesty

Bhumibol Adulyadej Bhumibol Adulyadej ( th, ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช; ; ; (Sanskrit: ''bhūmi·bala atulya·teja'' - "might of the land, unparalleled brilliance"); 5 December 192713 October 2016), conferred with the title King Bhumibol the Great ...

, it has an impact on the development and rise of sailing, yacht racing, and sea sports. At the peak of Phra Tamnak Hill is the Buddhist temple Wat Phra Yai. It is surrounded by other attractions and memorials such as

Abhakara Kiartivongse monument, Pattaya Abhakara Kiartivongse monument — Bronze statue of Admiral of the Royal Thai Navy Abhakara Kiartivongse - Prince of Chumphon, mounted on a stone pedestal on the high natural Pratumnak hill in Pattaya, 98 meters above sea level. Description ...

and the Taoist temple Wang Sam Sien. Pattaya Park and Pattaya Tower are on the south end of Phra Tamnak Hill and the Pattaya Exhibition and Convention Hall (P.E.A.C.H.) is on the north. From there down the hill is the Bali Hai Pier and the

Walking Street, Pattaya Walking Street is an entertainment and red-light district in the city of Pattaya, Thailand. The street is a tourist attraction which draws foreigners and Thai nationals, primarily for its night life. The Walking Street area includes seafood resta ...

References

External links

Life on Pratumnak Hill, 2018
(General information on Phra Tamnak Hill) {{coord, 12, 55, 1, N, 100, 52, 3, E, region:TH, display=title Neighbourhoods of Pattaya Hills of Thailand