Pattaya Thailand travel guide & hotels

Thailand’s original tourist resort is a heady mix of naughty nightlife, great restaurants, sunny beaches, curious attractions, family-friendly leisure parks and good value shopping. Just one hour from Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport, this lively town is a multi-cultural destination with everything from German stuβe to menus in Russian. It’s a popular fun weekend from Bangkok.

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Pattaya sightseeing

Sightseeing

Pattaya has plenty of sights worth getting out of bed for, from nice beaches and view points to the stunning Sanctuary of Truth and interesting leisure parks...more

Day trips

Day trips

Get away from the hustle and bustle of Pattaya with a trip to offshore islands, local places of interest or family attractions, find out...more

Pattaya nightlife

Nightlife

It’s the main reason most come to Pattaya, and Thailand’s naughtiest city offers an exciting selection from night clubs to fine dining, and of course the endless girlie bars...more

Pattaya go gos

Go gos girls

Pattaya is famous for them, and the numerous go go venues, beer bars and strip clubs really attract the punters, here’s the low-down on how it all works...more

Pattaya activities

Activities

From parasailing in Pattaya bay, to diving and deep sea fishing, or a fun family day at amusement parks and a round of golf, Pattaya offers a great deal...more

Pattaya living

Living here

For good reason, Pattaya attracts a large expat crowd, find out where to hang out, how much it costs, where to find a condo, and arranging the right visa...more

Pattaya offers good hotels prices compared to other popular seaside destinations in Thailand, with a huge range of hotels and serviced apartments that cater for everyone from bachelor punters to package tourists. Opt for the heart of the girlie bar action off Beach road, South Pattaya, or go upmarket in North Pattaya and Naklua. Alternatively head to Jomtien beach if you’ve come for the sun loungers. Great restaurants are scattered across Pattaya to suit all tastes, while the nightlife is found near the walking street and Beach road lanes. Very few hotels have their own beach, but you’re never far from the sand.

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Tips for Pattaya

Tips for Pattaya
Local hints for what to do and to avoid when staying in the Thai resort town of Pattaya…more

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Posted: 3 February 2010, 8:13 pm

It seems at the moment that there’s a lot of rather gruesome news coming out of Pattaya. After the success and the frivolity of this week’s annual Pattaya Bed Race, it comes as a bit of a shocking blow to hear about the body of an unknown man which was found floating just off the coast [...] More

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