Tourists in Pattaya stay on the seaside as entertainment venues closedTourists relax on the beach of Pattaya Saturday night. Amporn SangkaewPATTAYA: Thai and foreign tourists relax on the beach of Pattaya as entertainment venues were closed for the advance voting on Sunday. Accordingly, entertainment places, bars and eateries where alcoholic beverages were available were closed. Crowds of Thai and foreign tourists relaxed peacefully on the Pattaya beach while roads in entertainment areas became quiet Saturday night. Local officials patrolled Pattaya and its beach to ensure order and they strictly enforced regulations on drinking in public places.