Chon Buri (Pattaya)
Chon Buri The Nearest Seaside Retreat
Chonburi, Bangkoks nearest seaside town, is located on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, only 80 kilometers from Bangkok. The area boasts abundant natural resources, which are highlighted by delightful beaches, local colors, traditions, delicacies and fresh seafood. This is a popular resort among Bangkokians who seek the nearest escape from hectic weekly schedules as Chon Buri has something for everyone. In addition, Chon Buri is the center of the Eastern Seaboard Development Project, with its industrial parks and fishing villages.
Pattaya A Travelers Paradise
Pattaya is nestled along a picturesque bay on the East Coast of the Gulf of Thailand, roughly 170 kilometers southeast of Bangkok. From a fishing village in the 1960's, Pattaya has emerged as the favorite Southeast Asian vacation center. A fascinating escape where tourists, holiday makers and vacationers from around the world unfold an incomparable array of possibilities to unwind during an exotic holiday beach vacation.
Unlike other beach resorts, where natural surroundings are used as magnets to attract tourists, Pattaya makes an all-out attempt to provide the best of everything. Here, everything means everything a tourist can imagine while on holiday: recreation, entertainment, sports, sightseeing and fun. To put it simply, Pattaya is a paradise for everyone, as it has a variety of attractions suitable for all types of visitors. This is the place where you can fill your day, from dusk to dawn, with endless activities, or you may choose to do nothing at all and relax.
The Past
Pattaya's name was originated from the march of Phraya Tak (later known as King Taksin the Great) and his followers from Ayutthaya to Chanthaburi just before the fall of the Ayutthaya Kingdom to the Burmese invaders in 1767.
When Phraya Tak's army arrived in the vicinity of what is Pattaya today, he encountered the troops of Nai Klom who tried to intercept him. When the two leaders met face to face, Nai Klom was awed by Phraya Tak's dignified manner and his army's strict discipline, thereby surrendering without a fight. The place where the two armies confronted each other was later called Thap Phraya, which means the Army of the Phraya. This was later changed to Phatthaya, which happens to mean the wind blowing from the southwest to the northeast at the beginning of the rainy season. Today the spelling of the name has been simplified to Pattaya.
For centuries, Pattaya was a small fishing village almost cut off from the outside world. But a big change occurred on 29 April 1961 when the first group of about 100 American servicemen who would join the Vietnam War arrived in Pattaya for relaxation. Soon, sleepy Pattaya became Thailand's premier and most successful beach resort, which annually attracts hundreds of thousands of pleasure-seeking visitors. A full range of accommodations from super deluxe hotels to bungalows and mini-pocket guesthouses replaced fishermens huts along the beach. Fishing vessels were adapted to become tourist boats and swimmers and sunbathers from various parts of the world frequented the quiet powdery golden beaches. Places of nighttime entertainment have also sprung up and are popular among international tourists.
The Present
Pattaya currently integrates the delights of a 1st class beach resort, city-like dining, shopping and night entertainment facilities with more than 300 assorted hotels, thousands of shops, restaurants and bars. In addition, there are an array of sports and recreational activities including beaches, golf courses, tennis courts, go-kart, gyms for working out, weight lifting and Thai-boxing gear. Pattaya offers a broad range of things to do. During the day, one may enjoy riding elephants or driving humble automatic mini-bikes, monstrous motorcycles, or even monster multicolored convertible Jeeps. Others go for shooting firearms, scuba diving and surfing, deep-sea fishing, speed boats, scooters, water-skiing, parasailing, or aerial sports such as gliding ultra-lights and flying motor-propelled gliders. On the other hand, at night, there are restaurants, bars, theaters, cabaret shows, night clubs, bowling halls, billiard & snooker clubs, discos, sauna & massage parlors, not to cite its absolutely incredible shopping which is available non-stop both day-and-night.
Pattaya Facts
This exotic beach resort welcomes approximately 5 million visitors a year. The friendly and hospitable Thai nature boosts its promotion, frequently bringing back the repeat visitors and constantly increasing the number of newcomers.
Pattaya city is located on the eastern coast of the country at latitude 13 N and longitude 101 E in the area of Chon Buri province. It is 147 kilometers from Bangkok and lies parallel to Sukhumvit Road on its east and the coastline on its west. Pattaya occupies an area of 208.1 sq. km. that is divided into 53.44 sq. kilometers of land and 154.66 sq. kilometers of islands and sea. Its coastline is 15 kilometers long.
Pattaya has a plain on the coast with some high mountains to the south. The area on the east slopes down towards the sea on the west.
Administration
Pattaya City has been administered under a special autonomous system since 1978. It has a status comparable to that of a municipality and is administered separately by the mayor of Pattaya City, who is responsible for making policies, organizing public services, and supervising all employees of Pattaya City Administration.
Accommodation
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| Eurostar International Hotel | Banglamung | 950 THB |  |
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| Eurasia Serviced Residence | Banglamung | 1050 THB | |
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| Golden Sea Serviced Residence | Banglamung | 1200 THB | |
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| Sea Orchid Pattaya | Banglamung | 1400 THB | |
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| Horseshoe Point Resort + Country Club | Banglamung | 2600 THB | |
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| LK Royal Suite Serviced Residence | Banglamung | 3200 THB | |
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| Palm Grove Resort | Banglamung | 4000 THB | |
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| S.S. Bangsaen Beach Hotel | Bangsaen | 1200 THB | |
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| The Tide Resort | Bangsaen | 2100 THB | |
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| Sunshine Vista Serviced Apartment | Beach Road | 1250 THB | |
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| Siam Bayview Hotel | Beach Road | 3000 THB | |
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| Siam Bayshore Hotel | Beach Road | 3200 THB | |
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| Pattaya Marriott Resort + Spa | Beach Road | 5500 THB | |
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| Century Pattaya Hotel | Central Pattaya | 850 THB | |
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| Nova Lodge Hotel | Central Pattaya | 950 THB | |
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| Sabai Inn Pattaya | Central Pattaya | 950 THB | |
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| Pattaya Centre Hotel | Central Pattaya | 1000 THB | |
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| Sunbeam Hotel | Central Pattaya | 1750 THB | |
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| The Montien Hotel Pattaya | Central Pattaya | 3300 THB | |
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| Amari Nova Suites | Central Pattaya | 4200 THB | |
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| Sawadee Sea View | Central Pattaya Beach | 600 THB | |
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| Siam Sawasdee | Central Pattaya Beach | 700 THB | |
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| Town in Town Hotel | Central Pattaya Road | 1200 THB | |
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| Rabbit Resort | Dongtan Beach | 3700 THB | |
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| Nirvana Couture + Boutique Suites | Jomtien | 1100 THB | |
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| RS.Sea Side Hotel | Jomtien Beach | 900 THB | |
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| Welcome Jomtien Beach Hotel | Jomtien Beach | 950 THB | |
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| Natural Park Resort, Pattaya | Jomtien Beach | 1000 THB | |
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| White House Resort | Jomtien Beach | 1050 THB | |
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| Grand Jomtien Palace Hotel | Jomtien Beach | 1100 THB | |
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| Dragon Beach Resort | Jomtien Beach | 1200 THB | |
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| Sigma Resort Jomtien Pattaya | Jomtien Beach | 1200 THB | |
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| Pattaya Park Beach Resort | Jomtien Beach | 1300 THB | |
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| Pinnacle Jomtien Resort + Spa | Jomtien Beach | 1400 THB | |
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| Jomtien Thani Hotel | Jomtien Beach | 1450 THB | |
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| Ambassador City Jomtien | Jomtien Beach | 1500 THB | |
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| Jomtien Garden Hotel + Resort | Jomtien Beach | 1500 THB | |
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| Jomtien Palm Beach Hotel + Resort | Jomtien Beach | 2000 THB | |
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| Nusa Playa Hotel + Spa | Jomtien Beach | 2450 THB | |
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| Ravindra Beach Resort + Spa | Jomtien Beach | 2500 THB | |
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| Dor Shada Resort | Jomtien Beach | 3400 THB | |
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| Eravana The Hideaway Pattaya | Jomtien Beach | 4200 THB | |
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| View Talay Villas | Jomtien Beach | 4900 THB | |
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| Viewpoint Village | Jomtien Beach | 5817 THB | |
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| Jomtien Beach House + Spa | Jomtien Beach Road | 900 THB | |
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| Baramie Residence | Jomtien Sattahip Beach | 1200 THB | |
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| Cosy Beach Hotel | Khao Phra Tamnak | 1200 THB | |
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| Dynasty Resort | Khao Phra Tamnak | 1350 THB | |
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| Zen Town | Muang | 1400 THB | |
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| Sunset Park Resort and Spa | Najomtien, Sattahip | 3500 THB | |
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| Jomtien Holiday Hotel | Najomtien, Sattahip, | 950 THB | |
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| Pattaya Garden Hotel | North Pattaya | 900 THB | |
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| Fairtex Sports Club + Hotel | North Pattaya | 950 THB | |
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| BJ Holiday Lodge | North Pattaya | 1050 THB | |
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| Loma Resort + Spa | North Pattaya | 1050 THB | |
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| Sunshine Garden Hotel | North Pattaya | 1050 THB | |
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| Crown Pattaya Beach Hotel | North Pattaya | 1150 THB | |
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| Green Park Resort | North Pattaya | 1200 THB | |
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| Tropicana Hotel | North Pattaya | 1200 THB | |
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| Baboona Beachfront Living | North Pattaya | 1250 THB | |
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| Mark-Land + Spa | North Pattaya | 1550 THB | |
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| Thai Garden Resort | North Pattaya | 1550 THB | |
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| Cholchan Pattaya Resort | North Pattaya | 1900 THB | |
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| Pattaya Discovery Beach Hotel | North Pattaya | 2350 THB | |
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| A-ONE The Royal Cruise Hotel | North Pattaya | 2350 THB | |
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| Mantra Pura Resort + Residence | North Pattaya | 2500 THB | |
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| Woodlands Resort | North Pattaya | 2800 THB | |
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| The Zign Hotel | North Pattaya | 3300 THB | |
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| Amari Orchid Resort and Tower | North Pattaya | 3550 THB | |
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| Dusit Resort Pattaya Hotel | North Pattaya | 5950 THB | |
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| Best Western Bella Villa Cabana | Pattaya City | 2000 THB | |
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| Garden Cliff Resort and Spa | Pattaya - Naklua Road | 3000 THB | |
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| Honey Inn Pattaya | Pattaya 2nd Road | 700 THB | |
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| Grand Sole Hotel | Pattaya 2nd Road | 950 THB | |
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| Areca Lodge | Pattaya 2nd Road | 1050 THB | |
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| Golden Beach Hotel | Pattaya 2nd Road | 1050 THB | |
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| Villa Panalee | Pattaya 3rd Road | 1000 THB | |
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| Nova Park Exec. Serviced Apt. | Pattaya 3rd Road | 1200 THB | |
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| J.A. Villa | Pattaya 3rd Road | 1400 THB | |
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| Mike Garden Resort Hotel | Pattaya 3rd Road | 1900 THB | |
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| Four Seasons Place | Pattaya 3rd Road | 2050 THB | |
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| Hard Rock Hotel | Pattaya Beach Road | 4000 THB | |
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| Mercure Hotel Pattaya | Pattaya Second Road | 2050 THB | |
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| Royal Orchid Pattaya | Pattaya-Naklua | 2750 THB | |
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| Romeo Palace Hotel | Pattaya-Naklua Road | 550 THB | |
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| Naklua Beach Resort | Pattaya-Naklua Road | 1050 THB | |
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| Aisawan Resort + Spa | Pattaya-Naklua Road | 3900 THB | |
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| Eurogrand Hotel, Pattaya | Soi Chalermprakiet 18 | 700 THB | |
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| Eastern Grand Palace | Soi Khao Talo, Nongprue | 1000 THB | |
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| Diamond City Place | South Pattaya | 700 THB | |
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| Piyada Residence | South Pattaya | 700 THB | |
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| Champ Pattaya Hotel | South Pattaya | 750 THB | |
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| Hotel Beverly Plaza | South Pattaya | 800 THB | |
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| Diamond Beach Hotel | South Pattaya | 800 THB | |
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| Sunshine Hotel + Residences | South Pattaya | 800 THB | |
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| Jomtien Bayview Hotel | South Pattaya | 850 THB | |
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| Erawan Hotel | South Pattaya | 900 THB | |
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| New Day-Night Hotel | South Pattaya | 900 THB | |
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| Mountain Beach Hotel | South Pattaya | 1100 THB | |
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| Grand Central Hotel, Pattaya | South Pattaya | 1200 THB | |
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| Mind Resort | South Pattaya | 1200 THB | |
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| Quality Resort @Pattaya Hill | South Pattaya | 1200 THB | |
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| Momchailai Pattaya Retreat | South Pattaya | 1650 THB | |
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| Asia Pattaya Beach Hotel | South Pattaya | 1754 THB | |
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| Tim Boutique Hotel | South Pattaya | 2200 THB | |
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| Nova Platinum Hotel | South Pattaya | 2300 THB | |
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| Royal Cliff Beach Resort | South Pattaya | 3750 THB | |
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| Pattaya Bay Hotel | South Pattaya Beach | 1150 THB | |
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| Welcome Plaza Hotel | Southern Pattaya Centre | 900 THB | |
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| Pacific Park Hotel + Residence | Sriracha - Chonburi | 1100 THB | |
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| Sunset Village | Sunset Beach | 2250 THB | |
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| Jomtien Orchid Hotel | Tapphaya Road, Jomtien Beach | 800 THB | |
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| Naris` Art Hotel | Tapphaya Road, Jomtien Beach | 950 THB | |
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| Sugar Hut | Tapphaya Road, Jomtien Beach | 4275 THB | |
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| Nirvana Place | Thappaya Road | 2950 THB | |
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| Long Beach Garden Hotel + Spa | Wongamat Beach | 2800 THB | |
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