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Pattaya

Pattaya is a city in Eastern Thailand, the largest city in Chonburi province and the eighth-largest city in Thailand. It is on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, about 150 kilometres (93 mi) southeast of Bangkok, and has a population of 351,391 as of 2025.

Type CityPopulation 351,391

Why go

  • City in Chonburi, Thailand.
  • Served by Atlantic.

History

Pattaya is a city in Eastern Thailand, the largest city in Chonburi province and the eighth-largest city in Thailand. It is on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, about 150 kilometres (93 mi) southeast of Bangkok, and has a population of 351,391 as of 2025.

Where to stay

99 10 Pattaya 3rd Rd, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · arbourhotelandresidence.com
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42, 111 หมู่ที่ 9 Central Pattaya Rd, ตำบล หนองปรือ, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · atmindgroup.com
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799 Buakhaow 15, หนองปรือ Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · amethysthotelpattaya.com
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310 3 Beach Rd, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · wavepattaya.com
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321 11 Tambol Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · bestonpattaya.com
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293, Pattaya, 16 Nongprue, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · ihg.com
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243/12, Moo 9,Nong Prue Subdistrict, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · montraj.com
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78, 140 Moo 9 Nongprue, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · centarahotelsresorts.com
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429 หมู่ที่ 9 Pattaya Sai Song Rd, ตำบล หนองปรือ, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · hotel.hardrock.com
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Thailand, Chon Buri, Bang Lamung District, Muang Pattaya, ถ.เลียบหาด · a-onehotel.com
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666 หมู่ที่ 10 ถนน พัทยาสาย 2 Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · acquahotelpattaya.com
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198, 31 Buakhaow 15, ตำบล หนองปรือ, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · azurehotelpattaya.com
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397 42 หมู่10 Pattaya Sai Song Rd, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · intimatehotelpattaya.com
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8, ตำบล, 159 หมู่ที่ 6 N Pattaya Rd, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · bwplusnexen.com
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WVPM+C72, 520/1 ถนน Pattaya 8 Alley, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · flipperhotels.com
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59, 35, ตำบล หนองปรือ, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · thebeverlyhotelpattaya.com
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179/185-212 หมู่ที่ 5 N Pattaya Rd, ตำบล นาเกลือ Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · fairtextrainingcenter.com
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หมู่ที่ 10 525/1 Pattayasaisong 9 Aly, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · baronbeach.com
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579, Khao, Phra Tamnak, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · citrusgrandepattaya.com
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255 7 Pattaya Sai Song Rd, ตำบล หนองปรือ, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · easyplanethotels.com
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213 1-2 Pattaya 7 Alley, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · flipperhotels.com
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235/3 หมู่ที่ 9 ถนน พัทยา ซอย 5 Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · seasonfivehotel.com
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499 Beach Rd, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · a-onehotel.com
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137 หมู่ที่ 9 Beach Rd, ตำบล หนองปรือ, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · reservation.roomscope.com
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399/9-10 หมู่ที่ 9 Pattaya 3rd Rd, ตำบล หนองปรือ, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · atmindgroup.com
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378/16, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · mountainbeachpattaya.com
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412, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · p72hotel.com
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336/26 M.9 Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · ibe.channex.io
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หมู่ที่ 9 225/62 N Pattaya Rd, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · sevenzeahotel.com
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240 Village No. 10, Beach Road, ซอย 12 Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · hermannhotel.com
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202 5 หาดตาแหวน Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20260, Thailand · facebook.com
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555 54 หมู่ที่ 10 555/54 Beach Rd, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand · ayapattayahotel.com
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หมู่ที่ 10 529/52 Pattaya Sai Song Rd, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
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124/1 3 Pattaya Nuea 4 Alley, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
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216, ซอย Pattaya 11, Muang Pattaya, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
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Restaurants & places to go

Kebab, Chicken, Asian, Ice Cream, Thai, International, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · "Ресторан “Пельмени Клаб” это сочетание русских традиций, качественной кухни,… · pelmeni-club.com
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Thai, Restaurant · ส้มตำบ้านสวน พัทยา ส้มตำบ้านสวนพัทยา เราอยากให้เป็นที่ซึ่งทุกคนมาแล้วประทับใจ ทั้งรสชาติอาหาร และบรรยากาศ โดยเฉพาะส้มตำ ประเภทต่างๆ… · facebook.com
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Restaurant · Gourmet sourdough pizza and Mediterranean food Opening hours: Mo-Su 13:00-20:00 Features: outdoor seating · m.facebook.com
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Pizza, Fast Food · Opening hours: 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway, delivery · dominospizza.co.th
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Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 Features: takeaway, delivery, step-free access · kfc.co.th
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Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: 24/7 Features: takeaway, delivery · mcthai.co.th
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Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · starbucks.com
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Italian, European, Coffee Shop, Breakfast, Pasta, Salad, Pizza, Tea, Dessert, Soup, Bistro, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-23:00 · 245/67 Pattaya 3rd… · instagram.com
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Art, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Tu-Su 08:30-18:00 · Nong Yai 6, 20150 · onedayesthetic.com
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American, Restaurant · Features: step-free access · hardrock.com
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Ice Cream, Ice Cream · Ice Cream ice cream · swensens1112.com
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Regional, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 17:00-00:00 · 64/2 สันติสุข 2, หนองปรือ, บางละมุง, ชลบุรี, 20150 · facebook.com
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International, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-23:00 · 8podkov.ru
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Steak House, Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 · facebook.com
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French, Restaurant · Opening hours: Th-Mo 18:00-22:00 · auboncoinpattaya.com
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Sandwich, Pizza, Thai, Cafe · Opening hours: 11:00-21:00 · coffeepitini.com
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Austrian, Thai, Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00;We off · domicilpattaya.com
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Mexican, Restaurant · Opening hours: 12:00-23:00 Features: delivery · mikespattaya.web.fc2.com
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Barbecue, Chicken, Friture, Grill, Russian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Sa 13:00-03:00 · VVMJ+F33 เมืองพัทยา อำเภอบางละมุง ชลบุรี 20150 · t.me
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Cake, Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:30-22:00 Features: outdoor seating · nitanpattaya.com
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Norwegian, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · sailorinn.com
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Japanese, Sushi, Salad, Curry, Fish, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 ( Closed WEDNESDAY ) · 238/2, 20150 · maps.app.goo.gl
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Asian, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 15:00-00:00 · 140/142 หมู่5 โพธิสาร 8/1, เมืองพัทยา, 20150 · facebook.com
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Durian, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-22:00 · 64/66 64/66 moo 12 nongprue district banglamung chonburi, pattaya, 20150 · lin.ee
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Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-22:00 Features: takeaway
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Donut, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · misterdonut.co.th
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Tea, Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 12:00-20:00 Features: vegetarian options · 129/12 M9 พัทยากลาง, 20150
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Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-23:00 Features: vegetarian options · พัทยาสายสอง · chotivalabangkok.com
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Russian, Thai, European, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, delivery, step-free access · foody-vibes.com
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Steak, Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 17:00-01:00 · www3.hilton.com
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Italian Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 09:00-00:00 · marcospattaya.com
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Seafood, Restaurant · Opening hours: 10:00-22:00 Features: step-free access · pupenseafood.com
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Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Tu-Su,PH 12:30-20:00; Mo off Features: takeaway · facebook.com
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Local, Seafood, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:30-20:30 · wongnai.com
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Fried Food, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 16:00-22:00 · 268/1 โพธิสาร 6, Pattaya, 20150
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Breakfast, Cake, Coffee Shop, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 08:00-19:00 Features: outdoor seating
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Fries, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 14:00-20:00 · 102/8 ซอยแกรก 4, 20150
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Greek, Restaurant · Features: takeaway · elgreco-pattaya.com
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Scandinavian, Burger, Italian, Restaurant · Scandinavian/Burger restaurant · akvavitjomtien.com
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Danish, Thai, Restaurant · Danish/Thai restaurant · hoteldanmarkjomtienpattaya.com
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Spanish, Tapas, Mediterranean, Restaurant · Spanish/Tapas restaurant · facebook.com
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Dutch, Thai, Restaurant · Dutch/Thai restaurant · doubledutchthailand.com
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Korean, Restaurant · Korean restaurant · 384/45 m.6 สุขุมวิท พัทยา ซอย 34, pattaya, 20150 · hangmepattaya.com
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British, Steak, Restaurant · British/Steak restaurant · jollyspattaya.com
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Swiss, Italian, Steak, Pizza, Restaurant · Swiss/Italian restaurant · swissfood.net
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357 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →

Airports

U-Tapao–Rayong–Pattaya International Airport (UTP) 30 km to the centre
Rayong, 21, TH — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 1 airline (Bangkok Airways) · direct flights to 2 destinations incl. Ko Samui, Phuket (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 1 airline, 2 direct destinations

Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.

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Eastern Flying Club Airport 4.6 km to the centre
Pattaya (Bang Lamung), 20, TH
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Atlantic 13 km to the centre
20, TH
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Getting there by ferry

Pattaya Bali Hai Pier
Ferry terminal · 3.4 km from the centre
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ท่าตลิ่งชัน
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
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Na Baan Pier
Ferry terminal · 12 km from the centre
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Ta Waen Pier
Ferry terminal · 14 km from the centre
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Pattaya - Ko Lan (Na Baan Pier)
Ferry route
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Jomtien - Ko Lan (speed boat)
Ferry route
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Pattaya - Ko Lan (Ta Waen Pier)
Ferry route
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Where things are

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Photographs

When to go

Tourist season
May – September

The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.

Shoulder season
April, October

Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.

Worth avoiding
Deep winter

Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.

Getting there & around

Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Atlantic; 4 other airports serve the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By water: 4 ferry terminals within 20 km (nearest: Pattaya Bali Hai Pier, 3.4 km); routes include Pattaya - Ko Lan (Na Baan Pier), Jomtien - Ko Lan (speed boat), Pattaya - Ko Lan (Ta Waen Pier).

Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Pattaya. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.

Trains & rail

Private aviation

On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.

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Tours & experiences