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Pattaya

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Pattaya
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About Pattaya

Pattaya is a city in Eastern Thailand, the second-largest city in Chonburi province and the eighth-largest city in Thailand. It is on the east coast of the Gulf of Thailand, about 100 kilometres southeast of Bangkok, and has a population of 328,961 as of 2021.Pattaya City is a self-governing municipal area within, but not part of, Bang Lamung district and has a population of 119,532. It covers the tambons of Nong Prue and Na Klua and parts of Huai Yai and Nong Pla Lai.

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When to go

Best months for The East coast and islands: Dec to Feb. Month-by-month guide

  1. Jan Best
  2. Feb Best
  3. Mar Good
  4. Apr Good
  5. May Mixed
  6. Jun Avoid
  7. Jul Avoid
  8. Aug Avoid
  9. Sep Avoid
  10. Oct Mixed
  11. Nov Good
  12. Dec Best

Regional weather guide, not specific to Pattaya. Tap a month for details.

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