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City in Chonburi, Thailand
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Pattaya (พัทยา) is a seaside resort on the Eastern Gulf Coast of Thailand, about 150 km southeast of Bangkok. Pattaya is mostly famous for its go-go and beer bars, but local authorities have made some efforts to provide more family-friendly attractions and activities. Although the sex industry is still going strong, Pattaya also attracts domestic and international tourists. If you are going to be offended by the sight of old western men holding hands with young Thai women, then Pattaya is not the place for you.
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อุทยานหินล้านปีและฟาร์มจระเข้พัทยา
Features an exotic zoo and crocodiles, fire-swallowing and magic shows, as well as the garden and stone park. Its grounds are landscaped with flowering and rock gardens. Hundreds of crocodiles as well as some rare animals, including albino bears and horses, are kept. There are crocodile shows, magic performances and animal shows 7 times a day from 09:00-17:00.
หมู่บ้านช้างพัทยา
This elephant camp focuses on the daily lives of elephants and their keepers and also offers stage shows demonstrating how to catch wild elephants, elephants-at-work in the jungle, elephants playing football, and a grand war elephants parade. The shows are held daily at 14:30 and last one hour.
บ้านสุขาวดี
This is the residence of Dr. Panya Chotithewan. Visitors can enter the house to pay respect to the Bodhisattva Kwan Yin, to see the spacious conference room and the roof.
เขาพระตำหนัก หรือ เขาพระบาท Khao Phra Tam Nak
Buddha Hill is one of the highest points in Pattaya. At the summit is the biggest Buddha statue in Pattaya, and nearby is a beautiful Chinese-style sacred area dedicated to Confucius and Lao-zi. The next hill, just across Phra Tam Nak Rd, has the best Pattaya Bay coastline viewpoint and is also worth a visit, especially for sunsets. The locals come here to pay homage to Wat Khao Phra Bat atop the hill and the monument of Kromluang Chomphonkhetudomsak, who is regarded as the founding father of the modern Thai navy.
สวนเฉลิมพระเกียรติ
A park at the foot of Khao Pattaya. With an area of 6 acres, the park was dedicated to commemorate His Majesty the King's sixtieth birthday on 5 Dec 1988. The gardens of the park boast a wide variety of flowering plants and offer a scenic view of Pattaya. There are also multi-purpose grounds and winding trails for walking or jogging and standard exercise facilities. It is not at all obvious how to access the gardens of the park from the summit, and those from overseas should ask a local for guidance.
ปราสาทสัจธรรม
This huge ancient-style wooden temple is by the sea at Laem Ratchawet, north Pattaya. The entrance is at Soi 12, Na Kluea Rd. The Sanctuary of Truth was first begun in 1981 by Mr. Lek Wiriyaphan, the founder of the Ancient City in Samut Prakan Province. With exquisite unique architectural features, the building was conceived out of the vision that human civilisation has been achieved and nurtured by religious and philosophical truth. It is an unfinished project, but worth a visit even now.
เมืองจำลองพัทยา
Mini Siam features miniature replicas of iconic structures from Thailand and all over the world. It is one of the most famous model villages in the world. It celebrates the heritages of Thailand with miniature replicas of the most famous monuments and historical sites including the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, Democracy Monument, Bridge over the River Kwai, Prasat Hin Phimai, etc. Miniature replicas of the Tower Bridge, Eiffel Tower, the Statue of Liberty, and Trevi Fountain are also displayed in the section called "mini-world".
สวนกล้วยไม้ศิริพร
Inside the farm are various kinds of orchids to be admired and purchased such as Pompadua, Vanda, Golden Shower, and Cattleya.
หาดวงพระจันทร์
This small tranquil 1 kilometre beach is on the north side of Pattaya Bay. The serene atmosphere here is attractive to those longing for a complete rest and privacy.
อัลคาซ่าร์ คาบาร์เร่ต์
Directly after the show the performers come outside for a few minutes photo session.
ทิฟฟานี่ โชว์
Tiffany's is a family-friendly ladyboy cabaret show. The 19:30 show is generally deemed to be the best of the night. After the show there the ladyboys would gather outside available for photos sessions with interested audience. However, be aware that taking photos with the ladyboy means you are obligated to give the ladyboy tips depending on the rank of the ladyboy (front row ladyboys are more costly to take photos with than the back rows). Some ladyboys offer free photos session though. In May Tiffany's Show hosts the annual Miss Tiffany's Universe Pageant beauty queen competition, for contestants born as men. If you've got testosterone left over, visit the shooting range in the basement! Contact Tiffany's directly for a complimentary pick-up from your hotel.
Shows similar movies to the SFX cinema in Central Festival but is about 20 baht cheaper. Regular ticket for 120 baht (80 baht on Wednesdays).
Multiplex with 10 theatres on the 6th floor of the Central Festival shopping complex. One theatre has first class seats including popcorn and a soft drink.
This cinema has six theatres, slightly more at weekends; this has increasingly been showing Thai-soundtrack-only films (including dubbed versions of foreign films and no-English-subtitle releases of Thai films).
This is an “illusion” art museum that features ten galleries – the Camouflage Room, Under the Ocean Room, Wildlife Room, Classical Art Room, Civilization Room, Surrealism Room, Dinosaur Room, Waterfall Room, Scenery Room, and Exhibition of Art Room. Great place for any one who loves to snap selfies!
Decent field; helpful English speaking manager.
พัทยาคาร์ท สปีดเวย์
A kart racing circuit where there are separate lanes for professionals and amateurs, and there is a separate "off-road" track.
At the same location there's also a "Haunted Experience" show, a 4D movie theatre and "Infinity Maze" game. Various combination tickets available to enter all four.
The only indoor shooting range in Pattaya with 19 lanes. Minimum age 18.
Video games are a popular pastime in Thailand, hence PlayStation and computer game shops are everywhere in Pattaya. Making a pretty cheap entertainment, but expect things to get very crowded and loud in the hours after school lets out. There's a big shop on Soi Chaiyaphum (right off Soi Buakhao across from Soi Diana Inn) that's open 24/7 and has more comfortable chairs.
1 Jan has been adopted as New Year's Day. On the first of January, people offer food to monks at the temple or at a particular site designated by government offices of private organizations.
Mid-April. Songkran is the Thai New Year, celebrated primarily by everyone throwing prodigious quantities of water at anything that moves. Pattaya officially celebrates Songkran on later dates (April 18–19) than most of the rest of the country (April 13–15) - but in reality the fun just starts early and keeps on going that much longer. During this period many hotels and guest houses have high occupancy levels, and public transport services (especially buses to/from Bangkok) are very busy, with more frequent than normal departures but also with appreciable delays due to the general mayhem on the roads. Songkran in Pattaya follows the same overall pattern as seen elsewhere in Thailand, but is especially vigorous in areas such as Soi 7 and Soi 8. Expect to get very wet indeed and you're unlikely to be disappointed - regardless of where you go or what else you actually plan to do. Although things calm down considerably after dusk, it's still worth keeping anything that could easily be damaged (especially cameras, mobile telephones, passports etc) in plastic bags.
Mid-April. The Pattaya Festival has floral floats, a Miss Pattaya Beauty contest, a traditional aquatic sports competitions, castles, a fireworks display, fire crackers, arts and cultural performances, exhibitions and souvenirs for sale. Don't expect an "authentic" festival, this is basically a festival to promote Pattaya as a popular seaside destination for tourists.
A popular sports bar & restaurant that runs regular golf competitions on M, Tu, Th, and F. They have contracts with the local courses and offer highly discounted green fees either through the Pattaya Sports Club or they can book your private tour of up to 120 golfers. They are the only bar golf society with a TAT Licence. Transportation, club rentals, free Wi-Fi and golf lockers are available. Have 4 rooms available to golfers and non-golfers alike, prices depend on room and season.
18 holes, refreshments available; their cat sometimes acts as a self-propelled obstacle.
18 holes, plus chipping, driving and putting areas for the more serious golfer; refreshments served at the waterfront bar; caddy service available.
or Krok
2 km east of Ko Laan, is an isolated rocky islet with a single 100 metre stretch of sandy beach to the east, where visitors can see coral reefs.
หมู่เกาะไผ่ or Bamboo Island
Ko Phai, and other islands in the Ko Phai group, Ko Klung Badan (or Krung Badan), Ko Luam (or Leom), Ko Man Wichai and Ko Rin (or Lin) - are preferred destinations for scuba divers, and are also popular for general relaxation, fishing, swimming and snorkeling day trips. This area is controlled by the Royal Thai Navy, and overnight stays are not permitted. For a return speedboat charter from one of the mainland beaches or Bali Hai Pier (approx. 23 km/2 hours)
One of the largest massage and spa complexes in Pattaya, offering aromatherapy oil massage, herbal steam sauna, skin whitening treatment, body treatment with aloe vera herbal, mineral water treatment, body treatment with milk and honey, milk bath treatment, physical massage, foot massage, and others. Facial treatments include nail care and treatment, hand and foot therapy by soaking with herbal water, foot massage, facial massage, scrub, ozone, fruit skin treatment, lotion and others.
พัทยา มวยไทย สถานศึกษา เมืองพัทยา ประเทศไทย
A popular muay Thai camp that is open to everyone for fitness, self-defence and fighter training. The gym is fully matted, including a large open training area, a boxing ring, several punch and kick bags as well as fitness equipment. Accommodation is available in camp, the instructors are multilingual, free Wi-Fi for customers, and the option of fighting at muay Thai stadiums.
เปิดหู เปิดตาโชว์
"The Great Experience Behind The Magical", a lot of technological magic and illusion shows. It is a magic performance in various styles such as Aladdin, the Mermaid, Invisible Woman, the Wonderland, etc.
ปราสาทเวทมนต์ ทักซิโด
It is a magic theatre in the form of a split-level restaurant. There are series of shows such as making an umbrella out of cards.
Lake Land Cable Ski is a manmade, freshwater lake beside Sukhumvit Road, not far from Jomtien Beach. Water skiing and wakeboarding.
along Soi 15 (just off Walking Street). Foreigner friendly and cheap prices (e.g., fried rice, 50 baht; chicken, rice and soup, 30 baht).
Unassuming setting yet absolutely excellent food. Good place for Thai food. Completely local. It's like market area ambience. A real Sino Thai restaurant where you can enjoy a lacquered duck.
Perfect for eating kebabs. It's good for a quick bite to eat on the go. Kebab really good served in this little place. The owner is very courteous, the prompt service. Good before clubbing and afterwards.
Don't let its unassuming appearance fool you. This hole-in-the-wall has great food. The American breakfast is a great deal. Bacon, eggs, taters, toast, coffee, and fresh squeezed juice. Their cheeseburgers are beyond anything. On the other side, asking for anything special or substitutions like "can I have rice instead of potatoes?" will met with a curt "no!". Still delicious.
Hidden German gem in the center of Pattaya. Great Food and Service. Delicious food and Helmut is a very nice owner. Feel the German ‘roots’.
There are low-priced restaurants.
Good restaurant and bar, notable for its 65 baht breakfasts. Nice environment. There is Thai food and European food here, lots to choose from. Free Wi-Fi.
This is a restaurant where you can enjoy a meal while watching the sunset. You can eat indoors and outdoors. The place is very nice and the staff very kind.
The menu is huge and offers a variety of food choices including Thai, American, Italian and European cuisines. Excellent service from very helpful friendly staff.
Enjoy your meal with Thai and international cuisine. Friendly staff. Short waiting time.
It serves cheap and cheerful Thai and Western favourites 24/7 at two semi-open-air locations - one on Second Rd opposite Mike Shopping Mall, the other in Naklua Road just past Boncafe - also in Jomtien and Soi Pornprapanimit (Soi Siam Country Club)
It has stalls with a wide range of cheap Thai dishes. See the Buy | Malls section
Temporarily closed as of May 2022. It has good food including cheap Isaan treats, such as som tam (papaya salad) and khao neow (sticky rice). The Big C Extra stand, usually near the parking garage entrance, has inexpensive sandwiches.
A good low-price place to eat.
Serves pretty good Austrian food.
ร้านอาหารนางนวล
In business since 1965, this is a super restaurant on the water in an unlikely Walking Street location. Seafood is a speciality, but the menu has sections devoted to Western food, Thai food, Italian food, Chinese food, and Japanese food. Extensive wine cellar. Attentive, friendly staff and reasonable prices.
An American-style pizzeria.
An unusual combination: an Italian restaurant coupled with a Thai restaurant. The place is huge, with the two restaurants occupying different sections, but sharing menus. Large outside seating area. The restaurant bakes its own bread, makes its own pasta, and sells meat that it raises on its own farm. The ambience is great, with historical photos of Tuscany and hand-painted Italian crockery on the walls. The Italian proprietors are very much in evidence and gracious as well. Large selection of grappas, German beer on tap, and a full cocktail menu.
British pub. One of several spots for fish and chips or roast beef and Yorkshire pudding.
Japanese steakhouse restaurant chain.
The restaurant serves excellent seafood and Thai dishes.
American chain restaurant. The reason to go here is that some beautiful Thai ladies seem to think it's cool.
"jay"="vegetarian"
A small middle-range indoor place that's 100% lacto-vegetarian and has a vegetarian owner/manager who speaks good English; also caters for vegans.
Indian vegetarian restaurant.
Should have been named "Walking, Shopping, Eating, Drinking, Dancing and Ogling Street" as there's plenty of almost everything here—including around 100 beer bars and at least 30 go-go bars, plus many more in the side-sois that lead east towards Pratamnak Road. Worth a look in the daytime, but best visited in the evening, and has loads of restaurants if you're bridging the gap between the two. Gets really packed in places when the nightclubs empty, so watch your pockets.
Soi Pattayaland 2 (Soi 13/4) features on many Pattaya postcards—when lit up at night, the go-go bar signs are a memorable and photogenic sight, although there are only eight go-go bars here (two of which feature guys, not girls), plus a half-dozen bars and the Penthouse Hotel. Worth a look in the evening (it's almost a ghost town the rest of the time), but get there before 01:00 as that's when the lights go out.
Features only male dancers and bars that cater for the gay crowd; Soi Pattayaland 1 (Soi 13/3) has even more all-male go-gos (eight), but does have a couple of girl-go-go bars as well. Pattayaland 1 is relatively dead in the daytime, but Pattayaland 3 has a handful of places to eat and drink that keep it ticking over in the afternoon. There is also a small lesbian scene in Pattaya, with local butch girls called "tom" girls and femme girls called "dee".
Connecting Soi Diana with Soi Buakhao, Soi L.K., as it is called (not to be confused with Soi Leng Kee) is for the largest part a pedestrianised street. Cars are parked willy nilly, but that actually serves as a traffic calming system so it is safe to walk down. There are lots of outdoor bars and cafes spilling out onto the street, giving it a "bit" of a European feel.
There's always something going on here—in the evening and early hours, there are about 120 well-staffed beer bars to choose from, plus a handful of go-go bars; in the morning there are several places that serve breakfast; in the afternoon it's a popular place for those who like to get started early; and at Songkran (Thai New Year) it's unmitigated mayhem. There are several large hotels (light sleepers beware), and Soi 8 also has a few travel agencies, convenience stores, etc.
Soi 6
Imagine a kerb-crawlers paradise—and then pedestrianise it. Arguably Pattaya's most colourful street (as well as the most notorious one), Soi 6 has about 50 bars (mostly "short time" bars, with names such as "Butterfly", "Love Club", "Route 69" and "The Eager Beaver") which all get going at 13:00 and close pretty much on the dot at 01:00. It's not really a pedestrian-only street (but it is one-way), however walking — preferably in broad daylight — is undoubtedly the best and most popular way to experience it. Go in the middle of the afternoon and just wander from one end to the other (if coming from the south, walk from the Second Road end down to the Beach Road end if you want to get there and back by songthaew). It's much, much more "sex-tourist" than "tourism" oriented, but anyone is welcome everywhere provided they're buying a drink or three. The curiously named "Hi Boss! 2002 Pub" is where the ladyboys hang out, there's one go-go, "Mandarin" (dancing from 17:00-01:00), plus a couple of "pub" food possibilities; and neighbouring Soi 6/1 has a handful of "ordinary" outdoor beer bars.
A collection of about 35 very popular beer bars, which start to fill up from about 16:00, and several of which remain open long after the lights go out around 01:00-02:00. "Atlantic Bar", at the far end of the five-bar strip to the south of Soi 2, always draws a substantial crowd. The only go-go ("Classroom 2", 19:30-02:00) is a lively one, and while there's not much in the way of food in amid the bars themselves, there are numerous eating options close nearby (including outlets for most of the major fast-food chains directly opposite on the other side of Second Road).
Small street with several bars, as well as several go-go bars. Golden Time Agogo, Pink Baby Agogo, Screamers Agogo, Heaven Above Agogo, Baku Lounge, Club Baku, Naughty Club, 555 Bar.
A beer bar.
An otherwise relatively run-of-the-mill go-go that plays nothing but DVDs, with a very strong bias towards live performances of rock 'n roll classics. Requests welcome. If in doubt, ask for Meatloaf's "Paradise By The Dashboard Light". Stage and screen come to life at 18:00 and keep going until at least 02:00 (closing hours not so strictly enforced here as it's not among a bunch of other bars), but get there early as it's a popular place and their army of dancers thins out with prodigious speed.
Very good own craft beer. Food is good but the place gets packed and service slow with seats hard to find. Live music at least some evenings.
Hilton Hotel
34th floor rooftop bar. Very high-end, for taking someone special. Great views, particularly at sunset and after dark. Happy hour, 2 for 1 drinks, 17:00 to 19:00, perfect timing for sunset viewing.
Clean, airy, well-run beer bar in a great location to view the passing scene before plunging into Soi 7. Very accommodating and gracious, relaxed (not pushy) bar girls. Best feature is strong, free Wi-Fi.
House music, cheap drinks, late license, European DJ's.
Popular with young Thai people, although this is not a typical Thai discothèque. Only R 'n B, sometimes with special guest DJs. A good place to go at about 02:00-03:00. Extremely crowded after midnight. Free entry, expensive drinks.
Large dance floor and plays house music (it's the house music counterpart of Lucifer). Free entry, but drinks are expensive.
R 'n B and house rooms (two rooms in one disco). Drinks are expensive.
Has an attractive and stylish interior, great live music and service. Free entry, but incredibly expensive drinks - and fine if you're caught bringing your own in!.
Open air venue, it hosts afternoon parties with the best view of sunsets in town each Friday and each second Saturday - grand fiestas, each of them has a different theme: Brazilian, disco, house, etc.
Great own brewed coffee, popular with expats
Good coffee, cakes and breads. Partially air-conditioned
Affordable suite-quality rooms. All suite rooms have 42" LCD TV, safes, refrigerators, kitchens, Wi-Fi, wired (30 Mb fibre) Internet, and laundry. Long- or short-stay. A few minutes motorbike ride from Walking St and Beach Rd. Thai/American-run hotel.
Fan rooms with en suite bath, with or without balcony.
A smallish Danish owned hotel near Soi Buakhao marketplace. Full service restaurant with a pool table and a swimming pool downstairs. Rooms are tidy and clean. Besides the standard rooms there are poolside rooms, suites and the penthouse apartment available. Even there are bar complexes near, there is no noise problems in this hotel.
All rooms have air-con, cable TV, fridge/minibar, hot shower, and telephone. Very nice, clean rooms, and helpful staff. For breakfast, you can find 150 baht buffets at Apex Inn or Lek Inn nearby.
Tranquil, refurbished with more than 62 tiled rooms, air conditioning and fans. Room facilities include hot water, cooking facilities, fridge with beverages, and satellite TV (55 channels) and Wi-Fi. Substantial discount for long-term guests.
Multistory contemporary hotel with rooftop pool.
Air-con double room.
Quiet laid back gardens with a choice of bungalow or room accommodation. All rooms have TV, air conditioning, fan, hot shower and tea making facilities. Long- or short-term.
Small hotel at the south end of Soi Buakhao, close to the Tu/F market. Rooms have air-con, minibar, TV and Wi-Fi. There is a small swimming pool. Some rooms have older, noisy air-conditioning units, but others have new LG units. Ask to see first.
Many decent rooms, Wi-Fi, elevator and ground floor swimming pool. Small lockers provided next to reception, but no strong boxes in rooms.
Although the rooms themselves are clean and the staff is reasonably friendly, its location, right in the heart of Soi 6, is downright noisy and the shouting in the street does not subside till early morning. Free Wi-Fi.
Large air-con fully furnished studios with side sea view. Suitable for independent travellers wanting large budget-priced accommodation in a quiet area.
This place used to be an Asia Backpackers - seems to have spruced up a bit, as it now features kitchenettes, A/C, TV, and balconies in each room, plus a bar and terrace downstairs.
Large ground-level pool. The Areca Lodge will reliably book non-smoking rooms.
Two locations in Pattaya. This one and Dynasty Resort (Buddha Hill, Tel. +66 38 250721). Free minibus transfers between the Pattaya locations and Dynasty Inn Bangkok (Sukhumvit, Soi Nana) for guests. Dynasty Inn is in the central shopping area, close to the main night life areas; Dynasty Resort is further south, a short songthaew ride from the main tourist areas. The Dynasty properties will reliably book non-smoking rooms.
In the heart of the best-known cluster of beer bars in Pattaya.
In the heart of the best known cluster of beer bars in Pattaya, a stones throw from its sister hotel. Room rate includes a super buffet breakfast. Great swimming pool. Wi-Fi costs 150 baht for 24 hr.
A friendly, clean, safe, good value. All rooms have air-con, cable TV, fridge/mini-bar, hot shower, security box, telephone, swimming pool. The hotel has 80 rooms and suites, some rooms have private balconies, set in lush gardens.
Rooms come in varied sizes but share the same features: air-conditioning, cable TV, mini-bar, refrigerator, hair dryer, and safe.
Has a swimming pool. Standard and deluxe rooms available.
Big, clean rooms
Relatively clean and old rooms
Marketed as an "adult fantasy" hotel featuring "theme rooms". It's in the centre of the main go-go district and directly attached to a go-go bar. It's an older property that's somewhat the worse for wear.
At Pratamnak Hill, all rooms are provided separate kitchenettes or kitchens, seating area, flat screen TV with satellite channels. Free Wi-Fi is offered to all rooms and free private parking is available.
This is a popular out-of-the-way location, a short walk from the intersection of South Pattaya Rd and Pattaya Second Rd, and is a good choice for those looking for somewhere quieter. It has relatively new facilities, with 1 and 2 bedroom suites; discounted lower rates are sometimes available through other sources.
In the central shopping area, close to the main night life areas. Also has a sister hotel Summer Spring on Soi 1.
Sawasdee Court
Sawasdee Sabai (Sawasdee Court) is a colonial Thai-style hotel. 24 hour CCTV security camera and a security guard on duty. Internet cafe, Thai and international cuisine, and room service.
One of the cosiest centrally-located hotels close to the beach and shopping arcades.
In the centre of Soi 8. All rooms have air-con, shower or bath tub with hot/cool water, cable TV, fridge with mini-bar.
VTSIX
Hotel in the View Talay 6 condominium complex with studios and suites up to three bedrooms, many with sea views.
Roof-top pool and rooms with fully-equipped kitchens. Free Wi-Fi.
The deluxe Ocean Tower at the north end of Pattaya Bay, 5 minutes from entertainment areas. One lap pool and one free form, large rooms with LCD TVs and open bathroom concept.
Centrally located accommodation that offers views of Pattaya Bay and is set amid landscaped gardens. It features standard guest amenities including a swimming pool, dining venues, spa services, and fitness facilities.
A 5-star high-rise hotel at the center of Pattaya Beach on the Beach Road above Central Festival Pattaya shopping mall. Rooftop bar offers fine views over Pattaya Bay.
The 5-star property is on a 64-acre property on the beach behind Buddha Hill. The resort consists of four hotels each with its own ambience with Royal Wing being the most luxurious.
Probably Pattaya's largest second hand bookshop. It's run by an Englishman called Dave. Also has a cafe restaurant and rooms. The cafe at the front is a popular meeting place with expats, mostly from UK, US and Australia.
This store has several branches, at Big C, South Pattaya Rd; Carrefour, Central Pattaya Rd; Tesco-Lotus, North Pattaya Rd; Tesco-Lotus, Sukhumvit Rd.
One of the largest malls in Asia. It is the best shopping mall in the region and now attracts customers from all over, adding to the traffic chaos of Beach Rd. Fashion, electronics, health & beauty, kids activities and food are all here. With the obligatory cinema complex and bowling alley on the top floor, this mega-mall is styled on the big Bangkok destination shopping areas like Siam Paragon. The Food Loft has the best view of the bay and great variety at reasonable prices. The anchor store is Central Department Store itself, offering high-end designer labels from abroad and Thailand. A supermarket and budget food hall is in the basement. Enter from Soi 9, Pattaya Beach Rd or on Second Rd after the new View Talay complex. Easy to find, just look for the traffic jams.
The ground floor has many small stalls selling clothing, tourist souvenirs and many other inexpensive items; above that there's a department store; on the 5th floor there's a food court; and up on the roof (10th floor) there's a public swimming pool.
A predominantly IT mall. In the basement is a Tops supermarket, a food court, and various other (mostly clothes) shops as well as a spare parts department that sells a variety of electronics (e.g., transistors) and other parts (e.g., washing machine lint filters), and the ground floor hosts an assortment of regular shops. However the upper floors are almost exclusively mobile phones (1st floor), computer software (4th floor), and computers and handheld electronics (2nd/3rd/5th floors). Prices are significantly higher than in Bangkok though.
sells most things you need.
Despite the name, it is also open in mornings.
This market is a little lonely, but some evenings it has students giving music or dance performances on a small stage.
Daytime on Tuesdays and Fridays; plus an evening market further along the same road.
One of several "World's Biggest" jewelry stores, this one also has a theme park.
By plane
Bangkok Airways flies to/from Ko Samui (USM) and Phuket (HKT). Flights from Pattaya to Ko Samui are usually slightly less expensive than BKK to Ko Samui ones.
By bus
Pattaya is a mess for bus travellers unless they are going to Bangkok. There is no single bus station as in most Thai towns.
By minibus/minivan
It's also possible to travel by minibus to Hat Lek (for the southernmost border crossing between Thailand and Cambodia), but not every day of the week.
By taxi
Public taxis serving the airport must have a meter, be air-conditioned, and be less than five years old. The driver should have an Airports of Thailand certificate.
By train
Provided it's a weekday, the most economical way to travel between Pattaya and Bangkok by public transport is by rail.
By ferry
By local bus
A local bus company, called Beach Bus, runs a circular route: Pattaya Floating Market - Chaiyapruek - Jomtien Beach Rd - Thappraya – Pattaya Second Rd – Dolphin Roundabout – Northern Bus Terminal –…
By motorbike taxi
The quickest way to get around is by motorcycle (motosai).
By taxi
Meter-taxis are a common sight in and around Pattaya; however, none of them will accept a fare using the meter.
By car
If considering renting a vehicle, bear in mind that traffic in Pattaya can seem very erratic by Western standards, and that driving on the left can be confusing not only for those who have previously…
By boat
Regular ferries depart from to nearby Ko Lan island, trip costs 30 baht per person and takes about half an hour.
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