


Pattaya Beach
Lounge chairs line this bustling beach with water sports like parasailing & restaurants nearby.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Pattaya Beach, round out your day in Pattaya with contrasting stops nearby.
Visitor Reviews
A beautiful beach but only till evening 6 pm. After that it becomes a hub for illicit activity; girls every where looking for clients. It has a large foot path for walking and there are different variety of seating options where you can get thai food, drinks and coconut.
Lots of activities as mentioned in the day time like para-sailing, banana boat, jet ski. For me, my objective is the annual firework display by invited international pyrotechnic team from around the world. 3rd years in a row attending this event, Road closure and local authorities are stepping up their A game to ease end of event bottlenecks. The orderly the home crowd displays really attracts me to come back for more. Thumbs up to the Thais for being so orderly and well manner during the event. Saturday night is always the highlight of the event with the biggest crowd on the beach since its convenient for Thai. Options for viewing are like 1. paying premium to get a seating in the nearby restaurant. 2.rent a beach chair which requires you to be at the beach like 4pm onwards. 3. Hotel room facing the central beach. 4. Sit on the beach. Had tried it all..
Beautiful Beach with Lively Atmosphere Pattaya Beach offers a nice mix of sea views, city vibes, and activities. Great for walking along the shore, enjoying sunset views, or trying water sports. Plenty of restaurants and cafés nearby make it lively and convenient for visitors.
Tips for Visiting Beaches & Islands
Check Monsoon Seasons
The Andaman coast (Phuket, Krabi) has rough seas from May to October. The Gulf coast (Koh Samui, Koh Phangan) is roughest from October to December. Plan your island-hopping around these windows.
Snorkel Gear Is Cheap to Buy
Rental gear is often scratched and ill-fitting. Buy a decent mask and snorkel at a Tesco Lotus or Big C for 300–500 THB — cheaper than two days of rentals and much more hygienic.
Book Ferries on 12Go.Asia
The 12Go platform lets you compare ferry operators, times, and prices between islands. Book a day or two ahead in high season. Avoid the cheapest operators if reviews mention safety concerns.
Also Popular in Pattaya
JK Thai Inter Language School (ED visa)
Pattaya language school offering Thai courses and ED visa support, open daily 9am–8pm in Pratumnak.

Pattaya Walking Street
Colorful red-light area, closed to vehicles nightly & lined with bars, nightclubs, eateries & neon.

Nongnooch Pattaya Garden
This 500-acre attraction offers a variety of themed gardens, elephant shows & rides, plus an eatery.
Central Pattaya
A large, well-organised shopping mall in central Pattaya with extensive dining, a food court, and retail options.
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Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: June – October (rainy, rough seas)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
24°C – 33°C(75°F – 91°F)
Crowds
Peak: December – January
Getting there
Minibus from Suvarnabhumi Airport (~1.5 hrs). Bus from Bangkok's Eastern Bus Terminal Ekkamai (~2 hrs). No direct train.
Getting around
- •Baht buses (songthaews on fixed routes)
- •Grab (widely available)
- •Motorbike taxis
- •Ferry to Koh Larn island