How far is Pattaya from Bangkok?
Bangkok to Pattaya is about 150 km (93 miles). See what that official city-level distance means and why an exact road trip can differ.
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- Start 01Where is Pattaya in Thailand?
Pattaya is in Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri Province. Learn its coast, Bangkok orientation and why the exact subdistrict depends on the address.
Checked 30 August 2026 · 3 sourcesReview due - Start 02Is Pattaya a city or a beach resort?
Yes. Pattaya is a formal city with special local-government status. Beach resort is a tourism description, not a different administrative class.
Checked 30 August 2026 · 4 sourcesReview due - Start 03Is English widely understood in Pattaya?
Learn where English is often usable in Pattaya, what not to assume and how Tourist Police 1155 or the official app can help when it matters.
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What currency is used in Pattaya?
Pattaya uses Thai baht (THB), divided into 100 satang. Exchange rates change continuously, so no evergreen foreign-currency conversion is shown.
Checked 23 August 2026 · 3 sourcesReview dueWhat time zone is Pattaya in?
Pattaya uses Thailand Standard Time, UTC+7. For phones, calendars and software, select the IANA zone Asia/Bangkok rather than storing only the offset.
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Areas and neighbourhoods
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Beaches and Koh Larn
Costs and payments
Getting to Pattaya
Health and safety
Practical local life
Rules and official processes
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- Where should a Pattaya visitor check current Thai visa or exemption eligibility?Checked 21 September 2026Review due