Planning my first trip to Pattaya in the next few months. I've read through a lot of the older threads but wanted to check if the info is still current.
My main questions:
- Best area to stay for easy access to the scene?
- Realistic daily budget?
- Any areas to avoid?
- How welcoming are the locals to foreign visitors?
I'm coming from Australia and have experience in Europe but this would be my first time in Pattaya.
Thanks for any help!
Pattaya — rainy season worth going?
Started by NewcastleNick · 11 Mar 2026 · 697 views
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Adding my experience from 3 weeks ago.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: better quality overall.
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Adding my experience from last month.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
The scene has improved since pre-COVID. Biggest change: prices up 20%.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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12 Mar 2026 at 10:22
I'd rate it similarly. Solid 8/10 destination.
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How long did it take to feel comfortable and find the good spots?
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Did you feel safe walking around at night?
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13 Mar 2026 at 14:33
Great report, thanks for sharing. I had a similar experience there last month.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Can confirm. Was there 2 weeks ago and everything checks out.
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14 Mar 2026 at 12:22
Nice report. Heading there next month — exactly the intel I needed.
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+1 on this. Exactly my experience too. Great destination.
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Hmm, I had a different experience. Prices were lower when I went. Maybe timing matters.
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What was your total spend roughly? Trying to budget for mine.
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Been going for years. The scene has stayed consistent.
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Not sure I agree about that area. I found a different part to be better value.
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This matches my experience. Pattaya is one of my favorites.
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