After you have visited Bangkok I hope the next city you visit and spending a few days in is enough.
Pattaya is considered a main tourist city. and is one of two provinces that have their own form of government after Bangkok. Pattaya is a lively and vibrant coastal city located on the eastern Gulf coast. Located in Chonburi province. It is famous for its lively nightlife. Beautiful beaches and many entertainment options cater to a wide range of travelers.
Pattaya, which was once a small fishing village, became an important tourist attraction during the Vietnam War. When American soldiers stationed nearby discovered the city’s charm, since then The city has developed into a cultural hotspot that attracts millions of tourists from around the world each year.
Walking Street, the city’s most famous pedestrian street, is a neon-lit extravaganza. It is lined with bars, nightclubs, restaurants and go-go bars. It’s a lively hive of activity after the sun goes down. There’s everything from live music and cabaret to exotic entertainment venues.
In addition to the nightlife Pattaya also has a beautiful coastline and is surrounded by pristine beaches. Pattaya Beach is the most popular beach. There are many water sports activities such as jet skiing, parasailing, and banana boat rides. For those looking for a quieter atmosphere, Jomtien Beach, south of the city center, is a more relaxed location.
away from the beach Pattaya also has many attractions to suit every interest. where tourists can immerse themselves in the excitement of nightlife. Relax on beautiful beaches and explore the rich cultural heritage. All in one destination
How to travel to Pattaya
Via Hi-way
The distance from Bangkok To Pattaya, approximately 160 kilometers, can be traveled as follows.
- Private car
Takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
If you don’t have friends in Thailand The only way you will travel is personally. is to rent a car and drive yourself You will need an international driver’s license. which can be used in Thailand. Finding a rental car is not difficult. You can open the website and contact to rent a car. If you have a credit card as collateral for the car rental, Most cars will be equipped with a GPS tracking system. As for the gas costs, you will have to pay for this part yourself. But let me tell you first that renting a car is not a good idea. Because finding parking is a headache. Sometimes you may park in a no-parking area and have the traffic police lock your wheels until you have to pay a fine of 1,500 baht per time or you can find a parking space but have to pay an additional hourly parking fee. Also
- Taxi
Takes approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
The cost of the car is approximately 1,500 baht to 2,000 baht, excluding express toll fees.
Calling this taxi, if you choose a street car, you will have to deal with the headache of haggling, where the driver will try to get as much money from you as possible. There is no guarantee that you will have a smooth trip unless the taxi is called by a representative of your hotel. Alternatively, you can call from an application such as Grab, Line or Bolt, which is safe to a certain extent. You can get a basic idea of the cost, which does not include the additional tolls the driver will charge you, which you should also pay.
- Bus
Can be taken from Mo Chit Bus Terminal and Ekkamai Bus Terminal.
Travel time is approximately 2 hours 25 minutes.
Ticket prices range from 150 baht to 430 baht according to the type of bus.
Caution: You should buy your tickets directly from the ticket counter because if you don’t, you may be scammed by ghosts who will not be able to board the bus.
Via Railway
Distance 283 kilometers from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station (Bang Sue Grand Station). Travel time is 3-4 hours.
Ticket prices range from 35 baht to 1,100 baht, depending on the type of train.
Ticket prices range from 35 baht to 1,100 baht, depending on the type of train.
Personally, this method is not recommended because it takes a long time to travel, but if you have a lot of time and you want to see the atmosphere along the road, which to be honest is exciting for the first hour and after that you will fall asleep and wake up. Came bored. without ever reaching the destination station You can then take a Songthaew from Pattaya Station to the center of Pattaya. But there is another trick: you can also contact the hotel to have a car pick you up from the train station to the hotel you are staying at, but you have to ask if there is a fee or not. Some hotels may provide the service for free.
Conclusion for this article, I recommend that you travel by bus from Ekkamai Station, which has a connection from the BTS Skytrain Station. Walk down the stairs to the station and it is most convenient. I hope it will be a fun trip for you.