Romain Beuvart

Pattaya Holidays

Pattaya is the best known of the Thai beach resorts, famous for its buzzing nightlife and beaches, all less than 2hrs away from Bangkok.

Visit Pattaya

Art & Culture
Handicraft
Museums

Pattaya: How to get there?

90min by taxi from Bangkok

Pattaya: See when to go?

From November to August

Pattaya: For how long?

1 to 2 days

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Pattaya: What to see nearby?

What our travellers think of their stay

Pattaya is a tourist destination visited by expats and foreigners. Located on the east coast, around 100 km from Bangkok, it's a city that doesn't seem to live up to its reputation.

My suggestion

If you have no friends in Pattaya or haven't specifically organised a trip there, I would basically advise you to give it a miss.

Pattaya is the best known of the Thai beach resorts, famous for its buzzing nightlife and beaches, all less than 2hrs away from Bangkok.

My suggestion

Could be worth visiting once, for curiosity's sake, but there's nothing special to stay on for. There are much better beaches further east. And beware of jet-ski scams.

Thailand: our articles for your holidays

Experience Thailand without riding elephants!

Elephant rides have become a major concern in many locations, but are still offered by a handful of so-called "sanctuaries" with the proposition to get close to the exotic and majestic animal. Elephant rides are offered on every street corner and Westerners have little knowledge about the cruel methods to succeed in training these enormous animals.

Bangkok, a continental megalopolis

Come and completely immerse yourself in the gigantic megalopolis which is Bangkok.

Khao Yai or the paradise of species

To set the scene for you, imagine 2,188 km² covered by 80% forest and populated with more than 800 animal species roaming completely free. Add streams, waterfalls and a mountain range amongst 2,000 plant species. Classify it all as a UNESCO world heritage site and you have the Khao Yai national park.