After dark
Walking Street, explained
Understand the street, the different venues and the ride home before planning an evening.
Get to know Pattaya
Travel guides for a better trip
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Get inspired for your next day
Keep a plan B
A rainy day in Pattaya
Indoor attractions, shopping and food. Group your stops so you spend less time crossing town.
Eat your way around
Get to know Thai food
Dishes, shared meals and useful ordering ideas for your time in Pattaya.
First time in Pattaya?
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Sightseeing, islands & days out
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Sanctuary of Truth: Plan Your Guided VisitKoh Larn Complete Guide: Ferries, Beaches and Day PlansNong Nooch Tropical Garden: Visitor GuideBig Buddha Hill and Pratumnak ViewpointPattaya Beaches Guide: Which Beach Is Best?Pattaya with Kids: The Complete Family GuidePattaya Water Parks Guide: Ramayana or AquaverseThe Best Day Trips from PattayaThings to Do in Pattaya When It Rains
Food, cafés & eating out
Get to know the dishes, menus and kinds of places you can explore.
Evenings & nightlife
Understand the different areas and plan the kind of night you want.
Practical guides, by topic
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Transport & getting around
15 guides
Bangkok Airport to Pattaya: All Your Transfer OptionsBangkok to Pattaya by Bus: Terminals, Tickets and TimingBangkok–Pattaya High-Speed Rail: Current StatusBeach Road, Second Road and Third Road ExplainedBuying a Car or Motorbike in Thailand as a ForeignerDon Mueang Airport to Pattaya: Bus, Car and Connection ChoicesDriving and Motorbike Rental in PattayaGetting a Thai Driving LicenceGetting Around PattayaPattaya or Bangkok: How to Split Your TimePattaya to Bangkok Airport: Departure-Day GuidePattaya to Koh Chang: Transport, Ferry and Trip PlanningSongthaews and Baht Buses: How They Work in PattayaThe Best Day Trips from PattayaU-Tapao Airport to Pattaya: Transfer Options and Flight Checks
Money & costs
11 guides
ATM Fees and Cash in Thailand: A Visitor's GuideBuying Property in Thailand as a ForeignerCost of Living in PattayaHow Much Does a Pattaya Trip Cost?Opening a Bank Account in Pattaya: What to ExpectPattaya Nightlife Prices ExplainedPattaya on a Backpacker BudgetRenting a Condo Long-Term in Pattaya: The Practical GuideSending Money to Thailand: Transfers, Cards and ATMsTipping and Money Etiquette in ThailandWhere to Change Money in Pattaya
Weather & seasons
2 guides
Visas & immigration
12 guides
90-Day Reporting in Thailand: What It IsEducation (ED) Visa for ThailandThailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC): Official GuideThailand Marriage Visa: Non-O and Extension BasicsThailand Retirement Visa for PattayaThailand Tourist Visa Options Explained for 2026Thailand Visa and Entry Rules 2026Thailand's LTR Visa: The 10-Year Long-Term Resident RouteThe DTV Visa for Thailand: A Plain-English GuideTM30 Address Registration in Thailand: A Practical GuideVisa Runs and Border Runs from PattayaWork Permits and the Non-B Visa in Thailand
SIM cards & internet
4 guides
Safety
13 guides
Avoiding Scams in Pattaya: Practical Checks for Common SituationsBeach and Sea Safety in Pattaya: Flags, Currents and StingsCannabis in Thailand: The Current RulesEmergency Numbers in Pattaya: Who to Call and What to ExpectFirst Time in Pattaya? 14 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid ThemIs Pattaya Safe? Risks, Advice and Emergency NumbersJet-Ski and Watersports Rental: What to KnowNightlife Safety and Scams in PattayaPattaya Nightlife for Couples and Solo WomenSolo Female Travel in Pattaya: A Practical Safety GuideVaping in Thailand: Current Rules for TravellersVaping in Thailand: Rules, Penalties and Traveller AdviceWatersports in Pattaya: Safety and Planning
Health & medical
10 guides
Bringing Pets to Thailand: The BasicsDental Tourism in Pattaya: Is It Worth It?Getting a Tattoo in Pattaya: What to KnowGyms and Fitness in Pattaya: How to ChooseHealth Insurance for Expats in PattayaHealthcare and Hospitals in PattayaHospitals and Healthcare in Pattaya: Main OptionsMedical Tourism in Pattaya: What to Check Before TreatmentStaying Healthy in Pattaya: Practical AdviceTravel Insurance for Thailand: What to Check
Culture & living
55 guides
About Pattaya: A Short History and City OverviewAccessible Pattaya: A Planning Guide for Reduced MobilityBangkok Day Trip from Pattaya: A Realistic PlanBig Buddha Hill and Pratumnak ViewpointBoyztown and Jomtien Complex GuideDeep-Sea Fishing in Pattaya: Charters and ExpectationsElephant Sanctuaries Near Pattaya: Welfare ChecksGetting Married in Thailand: The Legal ProcessGo-Karting and Motorsport in PattayaGolf in Pattaya: Best Courses and What to KnowHalal & Muslim-Friendly Pattaya: Food, Mosques & HotelsInternational Schools in Pattaya: A Family GuideIs Pattaya Worth Visiting? An Honest Traveller-Fit GuideKoh Larn Complete Guide: Ferries, Beaches and Day PlansKoh Samet Day Trip from PattayaLGBT Pattaya: A Practical, Welcoming GuideLK Metro Pattaya GuideMuay Thai Training in PattayaMuslim-Friendly Pattaya: Halal Food, Mosques and Practical PlanningNew Year's Eve in Pattaya: Fireworks, Parties and PlanningNong Nooch Tropical Garden: Visitor GuidePattaya Beaches Guide: Which Beach Is Best?Pattaya Events Calendar: What's On, Month by MonthPattaya Floating and Night Markets GuidePattaya for Indian TravellersPattaya for Retirees: A Practical OverviewPattaya for Senior Travellers: A Comfortable, Lower-Pace GuidePattaya Nightlife Areas ExplainedPattaya Nightlife Explained: Bar Types, Costs & SafetyPattaya vs Phuket: Which Should You Choose?Pattaya Water Parks Guide: Ramayana or AquaversePattaya with Kids: The Complete Family GuidePublic Holidays in Thailand: What to ExpectSanctuary of Truth: Plan Your Guided VisitScuba Diving and Snorkelling in PattayaShopping in Pattaya: Malls and MarketsShopping Malls in Pattaya: Every Mall, Honestly ComparedSi Racha Day Trip from PattayaSoi 6 Pattaya: What to ExpectSoi Buakhao Pattaya GuideSongkran in Pattaya: Dates, Wan Lai and SafetySpas and Massage in Pattaya: How to ChooseThai Cooking Classes in PattayaThai Etiquette for Visitors: Practical Do's and Don'tsThai Festivals and Events in PattayaThings to Do in Pattaya When It RainsTransgender and Kathoey Culture in Pattaya: A Respectful GuideTree Town Pattaya GuideUseful Thai Phrases for Visitors to PattayaVegetarian and Vegan Dining in PattayaWalking Street, Pattaya: What to ExpectWeddings and Honeymoons in PattayaWhat to Eat in Pattaya: A Thai Food GuideWhat to Pack for Pattaya: A Practical ChecklistWhere to Stay in Pattaya