Chonburi

Even with all the time I have spent in Thailand over the past 20 or so years, it took me years until I made it to Pattaya.

The problem was its reputation – as a hub for sex tourism and everything that brought with it.

Of course, there are many more things to do in Pattaya that don’t involve the red light districts or the ‘companions’ that many foreign visitors pick up for their stay. But are they worth the visit?

Well, I’m about to give you some suggestions for what to do in Pattaya, and some of them are interesting and fun.

But I have to be honest right at the top here – I wouldn’t really recommend visiting Pattaya. It’s just not one of the best places in Thailand.