The Most Beautiful Destination , Pattaya , Thailand
Pattaya is a popular Beach resort on the Gulf of Thailand, just 150 km southeast of Bangkok –a mere two-hour drive. Pattaya is extremely famous for its amazing night life. Local authorities have, in recent years, improved the quality of the Beaches and reinvented the resort as a more family-friendly destination.
This coastal city is mostly famous for its breathtaking view of beautiful beaches, exotic water sports and pulsating outdoor activities. Today, hundreds of thousands of visitors are drawn each year to Pattaya to windsurf, water ski, swim, sunbathe, snorkel, sail, or take trips to nearby islands. Other activities include Bungee jumping, cycling skydiving, go-Karting, Muay Thai (Thai boxing), and Paintball. Golfers both novice and expert, are well catered to as well, with a wide selection of golf courses around Pattaya. Another major draw for visitors to Pattaya is the wide selection of restaurants serving some of Thailand’s freshest seafood. Due to the high number of expatriate foreigners in Pattaya there is also an excellent selection of authentic foreign eateries serving French, Italian, Swiss, German, Hungarian, Scandinavian, English, Indian, Arabic, Japanese and Chinese cuisine
How to reach Pattaya:
The nearest airport to Pattaya is Utapao (UTP) Airport which is 31.2 km away. Other nearby airports include Suvarnabhumi (BKK) (86 km), Don Muang (DMK) (113.3 km) and Trat (TDX) (172.4 km).
Baht buses or Songtaews as they are sometimes referred to, are a fantastic way to get around the city and run along all major routes. You can stop baht buses and ask them to take you to a specific location.
Pattaya to nearby cities and islands
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Pattaya to Phuket:
The earliest Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach) Phuket (Rassada Pier) ferry sailings typically depart Koh Lipe (Pattaya Beach) at around 09:00. The average sailing time is approximately 5h 30m and the fastest sailing time is approximately 5h 30m.
The best way to get from Pattaya to Phuket is to fly which takes 5h 30m and costs $85 - $260. Alternatively, you can bus via Bangkok, which costs $23 - $35 and takes 15h 40m.
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Pattaya to Koh Samui:
The cheapest way to get from Pattaya to Ko Samui is to bus and bus and ferry via Bangkok which costs ₹1,400 - ₹2,200 and takes 17h 2m. The fastest way to get from Pattaya to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 4h 1m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹22,000.
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Phuket to Koh Samui:
It takes around 6 hr 25 min if you take a taxi or car from Phuket to Koh Samui. But of course, the cheapest way to get from Phuket to Ko Samui is to Minivan and bus and ferry which costs ₹1,600 - ₹2,700 and takes 9h. The fastest way to get from Phuket to Ko Samui is to fly which takes 2h 40m and costs ₹10,000 - ₹21,000.
To get to nearby islands from Pattaya, Thailand, you can take a boat, ferry, or island-hopping cruise:
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Koh Larn (Coral Island):
7 km island from Pattaya's coast, Koh Larn is accessible by boat from Pattaya's harbor. The trip takes about 15–20 minutes by speedboat, or you can take a public ferry for 30 baht one-way. Koh Larn has white sand, clear water, and activities like banana boat rides, fishing, and snorkeling.
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Koh Khram Yai:
You can charter a speedboat from Pattaya City to reach Koh Khram Yai, which takes about an hour.
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Koh Krok:
One of the smallest islands near Pattaya, Koh Krok has a sandy beach on the east coast and a rocky shore on the west. You can reach the island by speedboat charter to its small pier. Koh Krok has a beach with dining options, sun loungers, and jet skis, plus corals for snorkeling and diving.
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Bali Hai Pier or Ocean Marina Yacht Club:
Ferries, speedboats, and island-hopping cruises depart from these locations in Na Jomtien.
