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Travel Information

Transportation

• If landed at Suvannaphumi Airport


1. Intercity Bus/Van
 At the arriving terminal on the 1st floor, door #8 (in front of the airport cafeteria), buy the ticket at the counter there. The bus number 389 (Suvannaphumi Airport– Pattaya (Jomtien Beach)). Depart from 6.45 am to 21.45 pm (every 45 minutes) cost 134 THB
 

 Get off at the final stop (called “Thep-pra-sit”), then take a blue “Song-Taew” public transport (pick-up with a roof) at this station to the beach in front hotel.



 

For more information, Call 086-324-2389

Advance booking : https://airportpattayabus.com/

• If landed at Donmueng Airport

It is recommended to get the transportation to Suvannaphumi Airport.

Option 1:  Take the public van (number 555 on the right hand side at Terminal 1) to Suvannaphumi Airport.

Option 2:  Take the bus number 554 at the bus stop in front Donmueng Airport to Suvannaphumi Airport.

Option 3:  Take the airport bus number A1 or A2 at the terminal 1 Door #6-7 to BTS (Mochit), then take BTS to Phyathai station. There is a skywalk connection to the Airport Rail Link which is to Suvannaphumi Airport.



 

Free Transfer Bus Between Suvarnabhumi and Don Muaeng Airport

- Service Time: From 05:00 a.m. to Midnight.

- Platform of Suvarnabhumi Airport Passenger Terminal 2nd Floor, Gate 3

- Bus coming from Don Muaeng Airport will drop passengers at the passenger terminal 4th Floor, Gate 5

- Passengers going from Don Muaeng Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport shall get on the bus at the platform of the1st Floor of passenger terminal of Don Muaeng Airport.

Free Transfer Bus Between Suvarnabhumi and Don Muaeng Airport

·         Service Time: From 05:00 a.m. to Midnight.

·         Platform of Suvarnabhumi Airport Passenger Terminal 2nd Floor, Gate 3

·         Bus coming from Don Muaeng Airport will drop passengers at the passenger terminal 4th Floor, Gate 5

·         Passengers going from Don Muaeng Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport shall get on the bus at the platform of the1st Floor of passenger terminal of Don Muaeng Airport.

 

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More information on the Public Transportation, please call: 1490 or 0-2134-4099 Or contact the information service at the airport.

Otherwise

Booking Bus ticket from Bangkok Bus Terminal (MoChit 2) / Southern Bangkok Bus Terminal / Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai) Bangkok

https://www.busonlineticket.co.th/bus-operators

• If landed at Utapao Pattaya Airport

Private taxi and Minibus services

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AirAsia minibus.  If you are flying on AirAsia, you can use their minibus service to get between Pattaya and Utapao.  You’ll be given an all inclusive price, flight plus minibus, if you select Pattaya Central as either your starting point or destination, rather than the actual airport.  The minibus picks up passengers from the side of Central Festival Mall in the city centre, or their hotel, if it is centrally located.  (You will have to contact the minibus company and arrange for a hotel pick up yourself) Likewise, if you are flying into Pattaya Airport and want to head to central Pattaya, the minibus will drop you off outside the same mall.

This service is run for AirAsia by Kitittron Transport, based in Pattaya.  Their contact numbers are: 081 578 2991 and 093 003 9909.  Or get in touch via Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/Kittitron-Tranfer-Airasia-1922152754716366/

 

Online-Pattaya.com operate both private taxis and shared minibuses.  The shared minibus is 350 Baht / person.  Pick up from your hotel.  More details and online booking.  Their timetable is below.

 

Suvarnabhumi Burupha Bus Company run minibuses between Pattaya and Utapao. Departing Pattaya at 08:00 and 12:00 and departing Utapao Airport at 10:00 and 16:30. Contact direct on tel: 082-926-8769 or via their website – http://swbbustour.com

Minibus schedule from Pattaya to Utapao

Pick up time    Arrival time     Flight

04:00 – 04:30  05:30 – 06:00  FD442 (07:00), FD101 (06:25), SL1997 (07:40)

07:00 – 07:30  08:30 – 09:00  FD450 (10:00), FD303 (10:05), FD1100 (10:40)

08:00 – 09:00  10:00 – 10:30  SL1995 (11:35)

11:00 – 11:30  12:30 – 13:00  FD101 (14:25)

11:30 – 12:00  13:00 -13:30   AK841 (14:50)

12:00 -12:30   13:30 – 14:00  FD2001 (15:50)

13:00 -13:30   14:30 – 15:00  FD1104 (16:15)

14:00 – 14:30  15:30 – 16:00  PG294 (17:20), KY8364 (17:20), FD161 (17:35), FD490 (17:40)

18:30 – 19:00  19:30 – 20:00  SL1438 (21:05), FD103 (21:50), FD298 (22:10)

PPK Travel (Kungnang taxi) run both shared minibuses and private taxis between Pattaya and the airport.  A private taxi is 800 Baht one way.  For larger groups a private minibus is from 1,200 Baht total.  Tickets for the shared minibus are 300 Baht. For booking, see: https://www.facebook.com/pg/Kungnangtravel

 

Crane Travel Service.  Another company that also operates shared minibuses for 250 Baht, with a pick up at your hotel in central Pattaya. Bangkok Airways recommend them to their passengers.  To book a seat, call on 081-377-2778.

 

Nam’s Taxi Service.  This is a small private taxi service that uses only female drivers.  So if you prefer a calmer driver or a single woman travelling alone, this may be an alternative.  They are based in Pattaya and can arrange transfers by car, SUV or private minibus to Bangkok and locations in Eastern thailand.  See: http://www.namstaxipattaya.com/

 

For visitors travelling further afield, the private services mentioned about can all arrange taxis to popular destinations such as Suvarnabhumi Airport, Bangkok, Don Mueang Airport

 

Utapao to Pattaya by Airport Taxi

As you enter the arrival area at Utapao you will see counters for taxi services to hotels in Pattaya.  There are three taxi counters just before the exit door at U-Tapao. The taxi price is fixed at 1,000 Baht. (No haggling.) This is a very convenient way to get to the city centre.  However there are a couple of cheaper options if you’re happy to share in a minibus, or take the time to pre-book a taxi from Pattaya to meet you. The same counters also sell tickets for the 250 Baht minibus services.

 

Booking by smartphone

You can book a taxi, by phone or through the website or, more commonly nowadays, the Facebook page of a transport company.

Grab is a Singaporean based company that operates around the region.  You can use it to order everything from a motorbike taxi, to public taxi, to private car or limousine.  Simply download the Grab Taxi app onto your phone and away you go.  Grab cars usually charge around 800 Baht for the trip to Pattaya.

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     Pattaya is a popular place for both Thais and foreigners because the city has everything tourists need. Traveling there is easy as you can take your own car or ride a bus, a van, or a cab from Bangkok. There is also a ferry service from Hua Hin to Pattaya, which takes about an hour.

Interesting Places to Go

Khao Chee Chan Buddha mountain opens 06:00 – 18:00 hrs. Dress modestly and please follow exactly as the rules state. Plus, you shouldn’t get too close to the Buddha because it may cause an accident.

     If you want to visit Koh Lan, you can do it in a one-day trip. On the Island, there are mini buses and motorbike taxis in services. But if you are feeling adventurous, you can rent a motorbike to ride for yourself.

There are so many different kinds of places for you to stay in Pattaya such as big hotels, resort>s, guest houses, condominiums, and apartments. Most of these places are right next to the Beach.

There are many things you can do in Pattaya such as water sports, sunbathing, go-karting, bungee jumping, horse riding, golf playing, diving, cabaret show watching, and many more.

During the night time, all the way down Pattaya road is full of various entertainment options. Here you can always find something to eat, drink, and just somewhere to Chill Out.

     Pattaya is a popular beach resort on the Gulf of Thailand, just 150 km southeast of Bangkok –a mere two-hour drive. Pattaya’s pulsating nightlife is well known, but local authorities have, in recent years, improved the quality of the beaches and reinvented the resort as a more family-friendly destination. 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. Drawing such a large number of diverse visitors from across the world, it’s no surprise that Pattaya also boasts an incredible choice of accommodation. Those on a tight budget and those with money to spend are equally able to find rooms to suit their needs. Visitors can always find some peaceful beach time at nearby Jomtien Beach, just 3 kilometers south.

     Just over one hour from Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport, Pattaya is a lively beach town that draws visitors from around the world. With activities that include a wide array of water sports, golf, Shopping, cabaret shows, an elephant Village, and fascinating museums, it’s impossible not to have an action-packed Pattaya holiday. Unless of course it’s relaxation you crave, in which case there are beach chairs and umbrellas lining the Pattaya shore, where wandering vendors will cater to your every need: from barbequed shrimp to a foot massage. Pattaya is certainly a Thai beach resort that meets the needs of any visitor on any budget.

Key Tips

- Only fish during the appropriate Fishing season. 

- Dress politely and take off your shoes before entering Buddhist temples.

- Examine rental motorbikes and cars thoroughly before renting.

- Drive motorbikes and rental cars with extreme caution.

- Beware of con-artists who prey on new tourists to Thailand. While most Thai people are just being friendly, be careful of those offering to do you too many favors or promising you incredible bargains.

- Beware of pick pockets, especially on Walking Street when it's crowded.

- Beware of entertainment venues that have poor signage or are poorly lit inside; some venues offer free admission and then refuse to allow visitors to leave until they have paid exorbitant bar bills.

- Do not purchase or consume illegal drugs or participate in illegal gambling.

- Show respect to the local Thai people and the Thai police. Guilty or not, your display of anger will only make things worse.

- Haggle in a good-natured way with small shop vendors. A polite “no thank you” will be more effective than a loud display of emotion.

- Ask for the price first when ordering food and before getting a massage or manicure on the beach. Do likewise before renting a jet ski or getting in a tuk tuk or taxi.

- The sun in Pattaya is very strong; apply sunscreen liberally and frequently.

- Tap water in Thailand is not safe to drink; however, bottled water is cheap and readily available.

- While illegal, the sex industry is a reality in Pattaya. It is strongly advised to protect yourself accordingly, both from sexually transmitted diseases and from theft.

More Info : Tourism Authority of Thailand

 

Pattaya Beach

          As this guide to Pattaya Beach will show, there is a lot more to this 4 km crescent of coastline than just sand and sea. In fact, the beach is not even the star attraction, even if it is home to a huge number of speedboats, parasails and jet skis, as well as diving boats and floating restaurants. Pattaya Beach Road, which is just a line of palm trees away from the shore, is the place to be.

          Our Pattaya Beach Guide will show you where to find the best attractions, the best shopping, the best eating and the best partying in the the main part of the sprawling conurbation now known as ‘Greater Pattaya’. Between Pattaya North Road (Pattaya Nua) and Pattaya South Road (Pattaya Tai), there is a wealth of experiences to enjoy, ensuring that you will never be bore

Jomtien Beach

          As our Jomtien Beach Guide shows, this 6 km straight stretch of sand is a much quieter place compared to its rowdy neighbour to the north. It still has many attractions - some of which are world firsts – but the biggest is, without a doubt, the pleasure of a leisurely day on the sandy shore, splashing in the clean and uncluttered sea and enjoying the cheap seafood snacks available from wandering vendors.

          If lazing on the beach isn’t for you, however, there is still plenty to do. Check out our guide to Jomtien Beach for where to find some of the finest restaurants in the area as well as unique attractions such as world-renowned botanical gardens, thrilling water parks and awe-inspiring cultural and religious sites. There is also a great selection of excellent hotels for all budgets.

 
 

Naklua & Wong Amat Beach

          If you want to enjoy a beach holiday as part of your trip to Pattaya, this guide to Naklua Beach and Wongamat Beach is for you. The beaches in this northern part of Greater Pattaya are amongst the finest in the area, bested only by those found on the uninhabited Far Islands. Some five-star hotel chains have realised this, which is why the shore is cluttered with accommodation.

          The name ‘Naklua’ translates as ‘salt fields’, with salt farming being the main industry of the area before the tourists arrived. There are still small fishing communities here, providing some of the fresh produce which graces the tables of some of finest restaurants in the area. As this Wongamat and Naklua Beach Guide will show, this is a good place to go if you want to get a feel for local life.




More Info. : Pattaya Hotels and Travel Guide Everything You Need to Know About Pattaya

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