By air
Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK), ~1.5-2 h by road
Southeast Asia · Thailand
Pattaya, Thailand
A lively resort on the Gulf of Thailand
Getting there
Best time to visit
November to February — dry and less humid
Don't miss
The Sanctuary of Truth
Koh Larn
Pattaya beach
Wat Phra Yai
Things to do
Beach days
Boat trips to Koh Larn
Water sports
The Sanctuary of Truth
Where to eat
What to pack
Swimwear, sunscreen, light clothes
A quieter corner
Koh Larn's quieter beaches, a ferry ride away
Questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Pattaya?
November to February — dry and less humid. What to pack: Swimwear, sunscreen, light clothes.
How do I get to Pattaya?
Fly into Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK), ~1.5-2 h by road.
What is there to do in Pattaya?
Beach days, boat trips to Koh Larn, water sports, the Sanctuary of Truth. A quieter find: Koh Larn's quieter beaches, a ferry ride away.
What should I eat in Pattaya?
Seafood by the beach and Thai street food.
About Pattaya
- Coastal
Where it is
Pattaya is a city in Chonburi province on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, about 150 km south-east of Bangkok.
History
Pattaya was a fishing village until the 1960s, when American servicemen began visiting on leave during the Vietnam War; it then grew quickly into one of Thailand's busiest beach resorts.
People
Pattaya's people speak Thai, and the city draws workers from across Thailand and residents from many countries, giving it a busy, international character.
Known for
- Beaches and water sports
- The Sanctuary of Truth
- Day trips to Koh Larn
- Lively nightlife
Did you know?
The Sanctuary of Truth in Pattaya is built entirely of wood and has been under construction since 1981.
We haven't written a guide for this place yet — you can still plan a trip here.