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Pattaya travel guide

What to watch out for, what to see, what to eat, and how to get around — written for people arriving for the first time.

Last updated 2026-08-30

Sanctuary of Truth, Pattaya
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Common scams in Pattaya

19 reported scam patterns travellers run into in Pattaya, what they look like, and how to sidestep them.

Common scams in Pattaya — and how to avoid them →

Top places to visit in Pattaya

6 places worth your time in Pattaya, with what each is actually like and when to go.

Top places to visit in Pattaya →

Top food to try in Pattaya

6 dishes to eat in Pattaya, what is in them, and where they belong.

Top food to try in Pattaya →

Traditions and customs in Pattaya

5 customs and traditions in Pattaya — what they are, and how to take part without causing offence.

Traditional things to do in Pattaya →

Getting around Pattaya

How to travel around Pattaya — 5 options, what they cost, and which booking apps fix the fare before you go.

Getting around Pattaya: transport and taxi apps →

Rules to follow in Pattaya

5 laws, restrictions, and customs in Pattaya that travellers often break without knowing — and the fines or consequences that follow.

Rules to follow in Pattaya — laws and customs travellers must know →

Emergency contacts in Pattaya

4 emergency services in Pattaya you may need as a traveller — tourist police, ambulance, fire brigade and more. Save these before you go out.

Emergency numbers in Pattaya — police, ambulance, fire and tourist helplines →

Best places to shop in Pattaya

5 markets, malls and shopping districts in Pattaya — what to buy, when to go, and the tourist traps to avoid at each one.

Best places to shop in Pattaya — markets, malls, bazaars and street shopping →

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