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"Thailand’s beach city of nightlife, islands, and entertainment"

Pattaya Tourism

Pattaya is a coastal city in the Gulf of Thailand, located 150km southeast of Bangkok, a two-hour drive away. The beaches and islands in Pattaya offer a wide variety of watersports, snorkelling options, restaurants, cafes and souvenir shops, making it ideal for families, friends and couples. The nightlife in Pattaya is quite famous for being loud, flashy and handsy.

Pattaya boasts a series of picturesque beaches, each with its own unique charm. Pattaya Beach is the city's main beach, lined with a bustling promenade, water sports, and plenty of beachfront dining options. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, Jomtien Beach is a great choice. Pattaya also offers a wide array of water-based activities. You can go scuba diving, snorkeling, jet skiing, parasailing, or take a boat trip to nearby islands.

The city comes to life after dark with its vibrant and diverse nightlife. Walking Street in Pattaya is characterized by bright street lights and signs hovering over open bars, go-go bars, and women standing along the streets. Cabaret shows such as the Alcazar Show and Tiffany's Cabaret Show are also popular tourist attractions during the night. Located within a two-hour drive from Bangkok, most tourists to Pattaya come via trains, buses, or cars from the capital.

Established around a wide crescent-shaped bay, Pattaya is an ideal destination for adventure lovers and party buffs. With its beautiful and serene beaches, swaying palm groves, and clear blue sky, Pattaya can make anyone fall in love with its diversity. It is not just for partygoers; it's also family-friendly. The city caters to the varied interests of its visitors, offering a plethora of tourist attractions ranging from zoos, theme parks, botanical gardens, temples, markets, illuminating streets at night, water sports activities, and relaxing tropical settings.

Pattaya is divided into three zones: North, Central, and South, each offering something different. The place attracts many tourists every year to explore and enjoy the raw beauty of nature sprinkled across Pattaya.

Pre-booking Activities: Some popular activities and attractions in Pattaya, like island tours, water sports, and cabaret shows, can get crowded. Consider pre-booking to secure your spot, especially during peak tourist seasons.
Limited Ferries: Some islands off the coast of Pattaya, like Koh Larn, have limited ferry schedules. Ensure you check the ferry timings and plan your trip accordingly.
Local Transport: Pattaya offers a variety of transportation options, including Baht buses and motorbike taxis. It's easy to get around, but make sure to agree on fares beforehand, especially for short rides. Baht buses usually cost TBH 10 per person for most routes.
Where to Stay: Choose a hotel in the Pattaya Beach area, which makes it easier to explore the city on foot. If you want to stay at a peaceful resort, consider staying in the Jomtien Beach area.
Bangkok to Pattaya: There are big buses to Pattaya from all three bus terminals in Bangkok, all arriving at Pattaya Northern Bus Station. You can also opt for the Bangkok–Pattaya van, which leaves from different locations throughout Bangkok. Both of these cost between THB120 and THB400. Taxis are also available from Bangkok airport and other locations, costing between THB1,700 for a 3-passenger car to THB4,000 for a private car.
Bangkok Airport to Pattaya: You can directly get a bus from the Suvarnabhumi Airport in Bangkok. Buses operate from the lower level of the airport and depart every two hours between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM. The tickets can be bought on the spot. You can also pre-book a taxi from a local operator, which costs less than booking a taxi from Uber or Grab.

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Nightlife in Pattaya

Globally known for its happening nightlife, Pattaya offers plenty of entertainment and fun options. South and Central Pattaya are the major hubs, offering endless amusement ranging from pubs, bars, beer cafes and discotheques to transgender cabarets, karaoke bars, go-go bars and restaurants, all lined up along the Pattaya Beach. All the venues are pulsating with loud music and drinks are served liberally. The northern part of the city is quieter but has its fair share of pubs and bars to choose from.

Pattaya Walking Street is also one of the major tourist hubs glowing with vibrant neon signs while housing hundreds of beer bars, massage parlours, discos, more than 30 go-go bars, numerous authentic Thai restaurants, street stalls selling delicious seafood and much more. The street is closed for vehicles between 6:00 PM to 2:00 AM, which is its legal closing time. For cheap drinks and ladyboy bars, Sois 7, 8 and Sois 6/1, 13/1 respectively are the best places to visit. Pattayaland and Boyztown are flocked with gay clubs while Second Road is best for cabaret shows.

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Shopping in Pattaya

Pattaya, like most of Thailand, is a paradise for shopaholics even though it cannot compete with Bangkok. However, there are plenty of options to choose from - numerous floating markets, classy malls, supermarkets and bazaars. Some of the best things to buy include clothes, footwear, jewellery, silk, plants and handicrafts. The place is also known for its gemstones as the hub of gem mining industry, Chanthaburi is located nearby. While at floating markets, make sure to test your haggling skills to the best and beware of fake products. Learn More About Shopping in Pattaya.

Exchanging Money in Pattaya

The currency in Pattaya can be exchanged at either bank (major banks of Thailand being Bangkok Bank and Thai Farmers Bank), which are open from 9:00 AM to 3:30 PM, Monday to Friday or there are numerous authorized currency exchanged counters dotted all across the tourist places.

One can also get it exchanged at the airport. Most of the hotels will also exchange the currency but at poor exchange rate. One will find bank branches at most of the shopping centres and market place. ATM Machines are easily available for 24 hours all around the city and accept all major credits cards including Visa and MasterCard.

Most of the international credit cards are widely accepted in Pattaya. ATM Machines are easily available 24 hours all around the city and work with all major credit and debit cards including Visa and MasterCard. Traveller's cheque is another option, which is also readily accepted and preferable over credit cards owing to low processing charges (THB 33 per cheque as compared to THB 180 charged by Thai bank for foreign cards). Make sure you carry cash while shopping at local street markets and use your cards wisely to avoid any fraud.

Daily Budget for Pattaya

Pattaya is a destination offering facilities for all kind of visitors. If you are planning a trip to this beach destination, below are the daily-basis expenses for different types of travellers. The cost mentioned here is approximate per day per head cost excluding the hotel charges (including food, water, local transport, entertainment, tips and handouts, local transportation, souvenirs and alcohol cost) Budget travel: THB 678 approximately Comfortable travel: THB 1229 approximately Luxury travel: THB 2116 approximately

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What is the best time to visit Pattaya?

The best time to visit Pattaya is from November to March which is the winter season. The city faces a tropical wet and dry climate type throughout the year and thus is prone to heavy rainfall. The weather in winter is cool and pleasant with figures ranging between 23-degree Celcius to 30-degree Celcius. The monsoon begins around July and extends up to October. The summers are extremely hot with an average high temperature of 32-degree Celcius.
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What is the local food in Pattaya?

Restaurants at Pattaya serves not only authentic Thai cuisine but also Asian, continental and other food as well. One can either visit numerous restaurants at hotels and resorts offering well presented delicious multi-cuisine food or plenty of eating joints and stand-alone restaurants with equally mouth-watering food. One will find lots of eating outlets along Pattaya 2 Road and Beach Road, while a South Pattaya is clustered with lip-smacking seafood stalls, which is specialty of the city. Make sure you try out delicious mangos teens, durians and rambutans that are available between May and September. Spicy papaya salad (som tam) and spicy-sour chopped pork salad (larb) is also a favourite among locals, especially one originally belonging to Isaan region.
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How much does a package cost for Pattaya?

The packages for Pattaya start at INR 8500 which can be further customized based on number of people, days, hotel category, vehicle type and customizations. You can have a look at all packages here

What are the top hotels in Pattaya?

There are 2871 in Pattaya which can be booked through Holidify. The most popular hotels in Pattaya are baan suay tuk, Pattaya Pool Villa, Amazon Residence by Pattaya Sunny Rentals, Pattaya Northpoint, Studio Viewtalay 3 Anastasiya, Laguna Beach Resort. You can see all the hotels in Pattaya here

What are the things to do in Pattaya?

The top things to do in Pattaya are Walking Street, The Sanctuary of Truth, Jomtien Beach, Pattaya Beach, Tiffany's Cabaret Show, Pattaya Night Bazaar. You can see all the places to visit in Pattaya here

What are the places near Pattaya?

The top places near to Pattaya are Bangkok which is 100 km from Pattaya, Hua hin which is located 107 km from Pattaya, Koh samui which is located 391 km from Pattaya, Koh si chang which is located 42 km from Pattaya, Koh poda which is located 48 km from Pattaya

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