Thailand · Eastern Seaboard · Pattaya

Pattaya Travel Guide: Beaches, Family Fun & Nightlife

Pattaya is a busy beach city within easy reach of Bangkok. You get a mix of seaside activities, waterparks, shopping malls and nightlife, plus day trips to nearby islands like Koh Larn.

This guide gives you an overview so you can decide how Pattaya fits into your Thailand holiday, especially if you're travelling with friends or family and want variety close to Bangkok.

How Long to Spend in Pattaya

• 2–3 nights as a quick seaside break from Bangkok.
• 4–5 nights if you want time for beaches, waterparks and day trips as well as evenings out.

Practical Tips for Pattaya

• Families often base themselves a little away from the busiest parts of the beachfront for quieter nights.
• Boats to Koh Larn give you a change of pace and clearer water for a day.
• As with any city, it helps to check which areas match the kind of nightlife or calm you're comfortable with.

When you want to dig deeper, you can look at things to do in Pattaya and where to stay in Pattaya.