All the planets are aligning for Pattaya to enjoy a boom.

...New hotel projects include Central Mirage Beach Resort, Amari Orchid Resort & TowerтАЩs five-star wing, InterContinental Resort Pattaya and Le M├йridien Pattaya Resort. The Sofitel-managed Garden Cliff Resort & Spa opened in December 2005, while Sheraton Pattaya Resort received its first guests early last year.?Amari Orchid Resort & Tower also opened its standalone restaurant, Mantra earlier this year to much applause..

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