Pattaya itineraries
Pattaya in one day
The all-wood Sanctuary of Truth in the morning, two hilltops (the viewpoint and the Big Buddha) over the bay in the afternoon, sunset dinner on Pratumnak, Walking Street after dark. Doable as a day trip from Bangkok.
One night of shows, one day at sea
Day one is North Pattaya: trick-art museum, mall, Tiffany's cabaret and a rooftop bar. Day two is the ferry to Koh Larn and a seafood dinner on Jomtien. Stay in central Pattaya and everything is a songthaew ride away.
Gardens, cliffs and the south
Unpack in North Pattaya: day one is Mini Siam, Wong Amat beach and the Alcazar show. Day two hires a car for the southern loop, Nong Nooch gardens, the Silverlake vineyard and the gold-etched cliff Buddha. Day three winds down on Jomtien and a hilltop cafe.
Festivals & seasons
- 1 — Dry high season
- 3 — Pattaya International Music Festival
- 4 — Hottest months
- 4 — Wan Lai Songkran
- 5 — Top of the Gulf Regatta
- 7 — Pattaya Marathon
- 9 — Peak of the rainy season
- 11 — Loy Krathong
- 11 — Pattaya International Fireworks Festival
- 11 — Miss International Queen
- 12 — Tomorrowland Thailand
- 12 — Pattaya Countdown
Souvenirs
- Dried mango and coconut chips
- ChaTraMue Thai tea mix
- Elephant pants and beach dresses
- Toffee cake
- Handmade chocolate
- Dried squid and dried shrimp
- Tiger Balm and ya dom herbal inhalers
- Teak carvings