Pattaya - dirty, naughty and coyote
Pattaya is very remarkable city, one of the most popular Asian resort, one of the fastest growing cities in Thailand. Possible to fall in love with Pattaya and possible to begin to hate it, but indifferent to itself Pattaya wound't leave.
The city is well known in the gay community today. If you are still not in the know, then we offer a small overview of the sex resort number 1 in the world.
Contents
- General information
- Transport in Pattaya
- Pattaya's beaches
- Pattaya's tourist activities
- Pattaya's gay community
- Pattaya gay map
- Pattaya gay spots
General information
Pattaya is the medium-sized resort city located 165 kilometers to the southeast of Bangkok on coast of the Gulf of Thailand in Chonburi province. The city recently received a status of an independent settlement, earlier was a part of Bang Lamung village.
The population of the city is about 116,000 registered residents (according to 2015 data). But this figure does not include a huge number of people who have come to work and numerous tourists, who however live in the city permanently. According to one estimate, the real population of Pattaya is 300,000, and on the other, more than 500,000. The bulk of the resident population is indigenous Thais. And most of them are migrants from other Thai provinces, mainly from the Isan region (northeast of the country). Therefore, in the city there are many restaurants with Isan cuisine, often there are events for residents from Isan.
Transport in Pattaya
Public transport
Public transport in Pattaya is the so-called songthaew. Songthaew is an indoor pickup truck adapted to carry passengers. In Pattaya they are also called tuk-tuk. There are two benches on the sides of the pickup where passengers sit. To catch the tuk-tuk enough to wave a hand. To stop the tuk-tuk you need to press the call button on the ceiling or above your heads. The fare depending on the distance is 10-20 baht.
Attention! If you make agreement about your point's destination with a tuk-tuk driver, it automatically means that you take tuk-tuk as the taxi. A payment from you will be taken like for the taxi. For using the tuk-tuk as public transportation don't say anything to the driver.
Taxi and motorbike taxi
Pattaya has plenty air-conditioned taxi sedans same in Bangkok. But to agree with the driver to pay by a counter like in Bangkok is almost impossible. All drivers are set up to levy a rate accepted in Pattaya: twice or tripled more than can be by the counter.
Motorbike taxi is very popular transport among local and tourists. This type of taxi is not afraid of any jam and motorbike quickly and with a breeze whisk off you to any part of Pattaya. Taxi drivers are easily find by colored vests: red, yellow, green. The rate starts from 40 baht. But for a short distance price can be lower.
Intercity buses
From the North Bus Terminal of Pattaya buses leave to Bangkok’s Mochit Bus Station, to the east bus terminal Ekkamai and to the southern bus terminal Southern. The ticket costs from 112 baht. There are also buses from the Pattaya North Bus Terminal to Bangkok’s international airport Suvarnabhumi.
There are other bus terminals in Pattaya. One of them is located near the intersection of Central Road and Sukumvit Road. From that terminal buses run to the eastern region of the country (Isan). Close to Jomtien, not far from the intersection Thepprasit and Thapphraya Road, is another terminal, from where buses run to Suvarnaphumi International Airport.
From several points of the city go minivans to the capital and other cities of Thailand. So with the city's bus service everything is all right.
Train connection
Few people know, but there is a railway station in Pattaya, which is located behind Sukhumvit Road. This station serves the only train Bangkok - Sattahip, which runs on weekdays. In this train, only third-class carriages with no windows and air conditioning with seats are provided. The duration of the train ride from Bangkok to Pattaya is 4 hours, and the cost is only 31 baht. The train is not popular even among locals.
Flight connection
Pattaya even has its own Utapao airport located 40 km from the city. Utapao takes aircraft from thai cities as well as international scheduled flights and charters. A significant drawback of the airport is the lack of bus service to Pattaya. AirAsia, which operates several flights from Utapao, organizes a carriage of passengers by minivans. Taxi to the airport costs 800 baht which exceeds the cost of some air tickets. Much more convenient to get to Suvarnabhumi which is organized by regular bus service.
Pattaya beaches
There are four main beaches in Pattaya: Central Beach (Pattaya Beach), North Beach (Naklua or Wongamat), Jomtien Beach and Najomtien Beach. But we conditionally allocate the fifth beach - gay beach, where gay people love to enjoy infront of sea.
Unfortunately, a seacoast recreation in Pattaya leaves much to be desired: sea is muddy, sand is coarse and muddy yellow and the beaches are narrow and quite littered. At a rising tide in the water can be found garbage like plastic bags, condoms, pantyliners. On top of that at the hot and rainy seasons the sea is very warm that does't refresh and there are jellyfishes that can touch and burn you badly.
If you're a fan of swim and sunbathe, your gay holiday in Pattaya would be greatly damaged, but here is a solution to this problem. There are some beautiful islands near Pattaya. And the closest and most popular island is Koh Larn. From a central pier named Balihai you can take a ferryboat just 30 baht for one way. From the Balihai you can buy the ticket for speed boat that will take you right to the beach (only 300 bath for two way ticket). In addition, you can take a boat right from the beach close to your hotel, which will take you to any island.
Pattaya's tourist activities
Tourist holiday in Pattaya is put on a grand scale and there you can find entertainment for any style. For those who like to gaze at unusual exotic things tropical gardens, tiger, snake, crocodile farms, villages with elephants, floating markets, water parks, museums are created there. First-class oceanarium Underwater World with all inhabitants of the Gulf of Thailand invites tourist to show the sea life. In the garden of million-year-old stones you can fish for crocodiles, take pictures with pandas and tigers. Special attention is given to the tropical garden Nong Nooch: there are mini-copies of russian Peterhof, french Versailles and english Stonehenge, as well as a greenhouse of orchids, elephant shows and many many other interesting things.
Cabaret and travesty fans can go to admire the Tiffany, Alcazar or Colosseum show. Actresses are striking with their beauty and femininity. Even the most meticulous won't find male traits. Well, if you're looking for something hotter, Pattaya has a lot of go-go bars that make ping-pong shows.
A panoramic views on the city can be seen from Prathurmak Hill which is located between South Pattaya and Jomtien. The one of biggest buddhism temple in Pattaya Wat Khao Phra Bat is on Prathurmak Hill as well. Also on the hill local Thais and expats do sports (mostly jogging).
Prathurmak Hill recently has become a cruising place for gay males who love outdoor sex. In the aforementioned context the hill got a specific name Magic Mountain.
For those who like an active vacation type Pattaya has everything you need: a few dozen golf clubs, tennis courts, riding schools, water scooter and quad bike races, scuba diving, parasailing over the sea, numerous fitness clubs and many more.
Pattaya's gay community
Pattaya has received the title of the best sex city already. Probably it's destined to become the best gay destination? Time will tell ... But even today entertainments for LGBT in Pattaya are presented for the most various and exacting style.
There are three gay areas in Pattaya where an abundance of supplies not always find an appropriate demand. And for such a small city Pattaya three areas is more than enough. The first, and most famous area, is Boyz Town located in the central part near Walking Street. There are a few gay bars and pubs, restaurants, massage shops, small sauna with gym, hotels and plenty go-go bars.
The second gay area is Sunee Plaza located in South Pattaya within intricate sois and hidden from tourist eyes. But for the curious seeker, a pink travel connoisseur, to find that is not difficult.
The third Pattaya gay area is Jomtien Complex was found relatively recently. The first gay venues there were opened at the end of 90th years. That place hasn't got an extra popularity, but there always quiet and peaceful that draws visitors who get tired of noise and vanity. Near Jomtien Complex, just in a five minute walk distance, the gay beach is located.
Two night clubs (disco) for our brother today are opened in Pattaya. The first disco and the most popular, Nab, is situated close to cabaret Alcazar (behind Macdonald's). The second disco, Muze club, was opened recently and there mostly local guys hang out.
Well, and of course, we should tell you about the world famous sauna for men Sansuk. It's a small and cozy gay sauna was loved by so many gay travellers that warms their hearts with sweet memories even years later.
Pattaya gay map
We suggest you to use the map of gay Pattaya where we marked all spots and venues for LGBT which we only could find. Click on marker to open popup and find details of spot.