Pattaya, Thailand
🇹🇭Thailand

Pattaya

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🌸 Best TimeNov-Mar (dry season)
💰 Budget$30-90/day
🕐 TimezoneUTC+7
💴 CurrencyTHB (฿)
🛂 VisaVisa-on-arrival 30 days for most nationalities; e-Visa available

About Pattaya

Thailand's most misunderstood city — yes, it has wild nightlife, but it's also home to beautiful islands, world-class water parks, upscale rooftop bars, and a surprisingly family-friendly side that most tourists never discover.

Where to Stay in Pattaya

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Dusit Thani Pattaya

Dusit Thani Pattaya

Mid-Range

North Pattaya Beach

4.6$90-160

Thai luxury brand hotel on the beachfront with large pool and classic Thai hospitality

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Hilton Pattaya

Hilton Pattaya

Mid-Range

Central Pattaya

4.7$120-200

Premium downtown hotel with infinity edge pool and panoramic Pattaya Bay views

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Top Things to Do in Pattaya

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Coral Island (Koh Larn) Snorkeling Day Trip

Coral Island (Koh Larn) Snorkeling Day Trip

Full dayfrom $30

Speedboat to Coral Island's clear waters with snorkeling gear and beach barbecue lunch

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Cartoon Network Amazone Water Park

Cartoon Network Amazone Water Park

Full dayfrom $38

Southeast Asia's largest water park with 35 rides, wave pool, and CN character meets

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Pattaya Floating Market & City Tour

Pattaya Floating Market & City Tour

4 hoursfrom $25

Explore 100,000 sqm floating market selling Thai food, crafts, and cultural shows

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Muay Thai Evening at Max Muay Thai Stadium

Muay Thai Evening at Max Muay Thai Stadium

3 hoursfrom $20

Watch live professional Muay Thai bouts at Thailand's premier boxing stadium

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Sanctuary of Truth Entrance Ticket

Sanctuary of Truth Entrance Ticket

2 hoursfrom $18

Marvel at an all-wood 105m hand-carved temple covering 2,115 sqm — ongoing since 1981

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3-Day Pattaya Itinerary

1

Day 1: Beaches & Temples

09:00

Jomtien Beach morning swim

beach
11:00

Sanctuary of Truth visit

attraction
13:30

Lunch: seafood at Naklua fish market

food
15:00

Viewpoint Hill (Khao Phra Tamnak) & city panorama

attraction
17:00

Pattaya Walking Street early evening stroll

culture
20:00

Rooftop bar dinner with bay views

food
2

Day 2: Coral Island Escape

08:00

Speedboat to Koh Larn (Coral Island)

transport
09:30

Snorkeling at Tawaen Beach

water-sports
12:00

Beach barbecue seafood lunch

food
13:30

Explore Koh Larn by rented scooter

outdoor
16:00

Return speedboat to Pattaya

transport
19:30

Muay Thai evening bout

entertainment
3

Day 3: Water Park & Floating Market

09:00

Cartoon Network Water Park (full day)

family
14:00

Pattaya Floating Market

culture
17:00

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden sunset stroll

nature
19:00

Dinner: Pattaya Bay sunset cruise

food

Practical Info

Getting There

Nearest airport: U-Tapao Pattaya (UTP) with some budget flights. Most travelers fly to Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) then take a bus or taxi (2h, $10-20 by bus). Private transfer ~$40.

Getting Around

Baht buses (songthaew) circle the city for 10 THB flat. Grab app available. Scooter rental $8-10/day. Walking Street and beach road walkable.

Monthly Weather

31°21°
Jan
32°22°
Feb
33°24°
Mar
34°25°
Apr
33°25°
May
32°25°
Jun
32°25°
Jul
32°24°
Aug
31°24°
Sep
31°23°
Oct
31°22°
Nov
31°21°
Dec
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