Koh Larn’s hotels were all full and ferries were packed as tourists flocked to the Pattaya resort island for the New Year holidays.
Boats were crowded with sun worshippers, leisure travelers, families and watersports enthusiasts ready to jet ski, parasail and ride banana boats.
The limited number of hotel rooms on the island were full, so most people came for day trips to Na Baan, Tonsai and Samae beaches. Vendors estimated they rented out more than 90 percent of their chairs and umbrellas.
The Pattaya sea rescue center was on full alert and Marine Department officials were ensuring that all ferry passengers were using life jackets. No accidents were reported.
