Tourism is the backbone of Pattaya economy. Most residents of Pattaya are dependent in one way or the other on tourism industry. There are hotels, restaurants, roadside stalls and several other places catering to the needs of the tourists. People associate with these industries earn their livelihood from the money tourists spend in Pattaya. Approximate 40,000 hotel rooms are available in Pattaya and this demonstrates how much accommodation industry has expanded in the plac