Pattaya areas

Where should you live in Pattaya?

I've lived here for over 20 years and our agencies rent homes right across the city. Tap an area on the map for my verdict, or answer four questions and I'll suggest one.

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Map of Pattaya's main areasKOH LANGULF OF THAILANDSUKHUMVIT RDWongamat& NakluaCentral PattayaPratumnakJomtienNa Jomtien& Bang SarayEast PattayaN ↑ · NOT TO SCALE
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Which part of Pattaya suits you?

Four quick questions. I'll give you the area I'd point you to, and a runner-up.

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Who's moving?

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Newer high-rises in the north of the cityWongamat & NakluaBest for: condo lovers who want a newer building.฿20k a month: possibly only a small studioIn the middle of everythingCentral PattayaBest for: young singles who want the buzz.฿20k a month: a small one-bedThe quiet hill between town and JomtienPratumnakBest for: couples who want quiet without being far out.฿20k a month: a small one-bedThe beach, at a slower paceJomtienBest for: retired couples.฿20k a month: a one-bed that's a bit bigger than you'd find in wongamat or pratumnakFurther south, more room for your moneyNa Jomtien & Bang SarayBest for: people who want more space for the money.฿20k a month: a bigger one-bedHouses, schools and spaceEast PattayaBest for: families with children at international school.฿20k a month: possibly a two- or three-bedroom house

Short answers

What's the best area to live in Pattaya?

It depends on your stage of life. Central Pattaya if you're young and want the buzz, Jomtien if you're retired and want the beach, Pratumnak for a bit of both, and East Pattaya if you have kids or pets.

What does ฿20,000 a month rent in Pattaya?

A small one-bed in Central or Pratumnak, a slightly bigger one-bed in Jomtien, possibly only a studio in Wongamat, and possibly a two- or three-bedroom house without a pool in East Pattaya (2026).

Where do families live in Pattaya?

Mostly in East Pattaya. It's mainly houses, close to most of the international schools, and it's where pet owners usually end up.

What's the biggest mistake people make when choosing an area?

Not exploring enough. Spend a whole day walking around the area you're considering to see what restaurants there are and who lives there. And rent first: most people move more than once as their life changes.

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