The Pattaya nightlife is still great in 2020.
And in this article I will give you a full overview of how you can enjoy this amazing city.
Millions of tourists still flock to this seaside beach town known as “sin city” year after year to experience the flashy and naughty fun to be had.
And the reason is simple: South Pattaya has some of the best entertainment options available in all of Thailand.
And the great thing is that is is not far from Bangkok. This also makes it quite busy.
Nightlife areas such Walking Street, and Beach Road can get quite busy in peak season. And you can find many people just having drinks and people watching.
Pattaya is a famous place, and gets interesting because you will find many different types of tourists.
A great portion of the foreigners are also single men, who come to the city to party with the Thai women.
Pattaya is fairly large city. That’s why it’s good to know about the different areas to experience.
Each of the hot spots will have its own vibe and charm about it. That is a great thing because you will rarely feel bored in Pattaya.
So in this article we will look at the following best areas. I will give you the full details about them, along with what to expect and how much the prices are for things such as drinks, and Bar Fines.
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Walking Street
Pattaya has a great party scene, and Walking Street is at the forefront of the party scene.
The place gets the most international recognition with regards to Pattaya’s entertainment districts.
These days you will see all types of travelers here. From single men looking to party with the cute Thai girls in Pattaya, to families and couples that come to the city to experience the thrilling nightlife scenes.
Yes it is a interesting place, and it is one of those types of places where you can always go for a good time.
The go go bars are a huge part of the streets success as the nightlife hub of the city. And it seems you can’t walk a few steps without seeing some attractive gogo dancers trying to get your attention to come in for a few drinks.
And some the dancers are super hot!
You will also run into Ladyboys here, who work in some of the Ladyboy bars.
The scene can get surreal. A few drinks can get the adrenal rushing some more.
The great thing is that you can enjoy many things at Walking Street. There are some awesome nightclubs, restaurants, live band shows, and some beer bars.
The options are endless here.
As the sun sets on Pattaya, Walking Street begins to come alive.
By midnight it gets rocking, and the place gets super busy during the peak travel season.
At 6 PM the street opens for pedestrians only, and the night time activities begin.
Soi Buakhao
Soi Buakhoa is a long street that connects from Central Pattaya road to South Pattaya Road.
Entertainment options can be found almost all along the streets, but the majority of the Soi Buakhoa nightlife is in and around Soi Diana and the the other nearby alleys. This part of the city also has some of the best value hotels.
Basically the central part of Soi Buakhoa. That area is also where you will see Soi LK Metro, which is yet another well-known place to party in Pattaya.
Soi LK Metro
You will find many beer bars and go go bar here to keep you busy.
Generally speaking, the prices here are a bit cheaper than Walking Street, except for the go go bars, which are around the same.
But it wasn’t always that popular, it was mostly frequented by experienced travelers or expats who knew the city well. Anyway, the best of central Pattaya nightlife is here.
The vibe is cool.
Yes it can get loud too, but it doesn’t feel as congested as Walking Street. And the atmosphere is a bit more laid back which some people prefer.
There are also many food stalls around so you can grab a quick snack on the go to one of the bars. There are also some nice outdoor beer bar complexes nearby.
Soi 6
Pattaya’s naughty reputation is party caused by the famous Soi 6 alley.
It is not uncommon to walk on Soi 6 and not have your adrenaline pumping from the excitement.
Why?
because the whole street is filled with cute Thai bar girls that want to have a naughty fun time with you.
The vibe here is also great in the daytime. There are even bars that open up at 1 PM, but the place gets more lively as the day unfolds.
Another great thing about Soi 6 is the location.
While it is far from Walking Street, it can give a fresh change from that hectic scene.
It can be great to relax, have a few drinks, and check out the scene. If you like one of the ladies, just buy her a lady drink and take it from there.
Soi 6 is located just off Beach road, and the alley connects to Pattaya Second Road.
Just next to it is Soi 6/1 which is a adjacent alley. Some of the bars rear entrances are from Soi 6/1 and you will notice some of the Ladyboys employed by the bars hang out in the back waiting for potential customers that may walk into their path.
The Thai girls here are usually more fun and lively, and this could also be because they seem to be younger than your typical beer bar girls
A great thing about Soi 6 is that it is also near a few of the best body to body massage parlors in Pattaya, so you can check those out whenever you are in the north part of the city.
Soi 7
Soi 7 is arguably one the best beer bar areas in Pattaya.
As the night comes, the bars get busier and more Thai bar girls begin to entice men to come into their bars for a drink or two.
A great thing is the beer prices here are a bit cheaper than Walking Street, but the entertainment can be just as good.
You’ll find many smaller bars, and a few bigger complexes to keep you entertained.
Soi 8
Right next to Soi 7 is Soi 8. A Similar vibe, with many beer bars, some food stalls, restaurants around.
The hotels and guesthouses here are also popular among the single male international tourists, who stay specifically here due to the convenient location.
Both Soi 7 and Soi 8 start to get busier as the night progresses.
Throughout the day and early afternoon there isn’t much to do here, other than chill out at one of the bars and have a cold beer (trying to escape the blazing hot sun).
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