Things to do in Pattaya
The Sanctuary of Truth, the Big Buddha and the Pratumnak viewpoint, Nong Nooch garden, the floating market, water parks, golf and days out with children: opening hours, ticket prices, how long to allow and how to get there.
Big Buddha Pattaya and the Pratumnak Hill viewpoint
Wat Phra Yai's 18-metre golden Buddha, the Chinese gardens of Wang Sam Sien and the Khao Phra Tamnak viewpoint over Pattaya Bay: hours, dress code and how to link all three.
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Golf around Pattaya: courses, green fees and how to book
More than twenty golf courses lie within an hour of Pattaya. The main ones, what a round costs with caddie and cart, how tipping works, when to play and how to book a tee time.
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Nong Nooch Tropical Garden: tickets, shows and what to see
A vast landscaped garden 23 km south of Pattaya, with a French garden, a dinosaur valley, a sky walk and a daily Thai cultural show. Ticket types, prices, hours and how to plan the day.
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Pattaya Floating Market: tickets, hours and what to expect
The Four Regions Floating Market on Sukhumvit Road is a purpose-built canal market of wooden walkways, food stalls and craft shops. What the ticket covers, when to go and what to eat.
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Pattaya with kids: beaches, attractions and practical tips
Where to stay, which beaches are calm, what each attraction costs and which age it suits, plus heat, strollers, car seats, pharmacies and hospitals.
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Sanctuary of Truth Pattaya: tickets, hours and visit guide
The all-wood Sanctuary of Truth on the Naklua seafront: ticket prices for adults and children, opening hours, guided tour languages, dress code and how to get there.
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Temples in Pattaya: the ones worth visiting and how
Wat Yansangwararam, the Chinese museum of Viharn Sien, the Buddha Mountain of Khao Chi Chan and Wat Chaimongkol in town: hours, fees, etiquette and a half-day route.
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Water parks in Pattaya: Aquaverse and Ramayana compared
Two large water parks operate south of Pattaya in 2026: Columbia Pictures Aquaverse and Ramayana. Prices, hours, height rules, lockers, food rules and how to get there.
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