Place to visit
Pattaya Beach, Thailand: what it is and when to go
Pattaya Beach is a beach in Ko Lipe, Thailand (หาดพัทยา). Interests: Beaches. The best time to visit is November to February. There are about 12 h 22 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Beach in Ko Lipe, Thailand · Beaches
- Local name
- หาดพัทยา
- Where
- Thailand
- Best time
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- KBV Krabi, 183 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 6.48556, 99.3024
What it is and where
Pattaya Beach is a beach in Ko Lipe, Thailand (หาดพัทยา). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 6.48556, 99.3024; the nearest main airport is Krabi International Airport (KBV, Krabi), 183 km as the crow flies. How to get around Thailand (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (opens in a new tab)Directions (opens in a new tab)
It is one of the Beaches places in Thailand. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Pattaya Beach is November to February.
- JanBest time11:40
- FebBest time11:48
- MarPossible11:57
- AprBetter not12:09
- MayPossible12:18
- JunPossible12:22
- JulPossible12:21
- AugPossible12:13
- SepPossible12:02
- OctPossible11:51
- NovBest time11:42
- DecBest time11:38
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
There are about 12 h 22 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
When to go to Thailand in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Thailand
To enter Thailand there are 9 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Passport valid for six months and an onward ticket”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Thailand checklist. Currency: Thai baht (THB); plugs: Type A, B and C · 220 V · 50 Hz (the two flat-pin plug; a universal adapter covers everything); emergencies: 191 police · 1669 ambulance · 1155 tourist police.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Ko UsenDive site1.3 km
- Koh Yang SouthDive site7.6 km
- Koh Yang NorthDive site8.3 km
- Tarutao National ParkMarine national park of Thailand20 km
- Mu Ko Phetra National ParkNational park of Thailand61 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Thailand guide.
More in Thailand: Beaches
- Patong: beach on Phuket island, Thailand
- Railay Beach: beach in Krabi province, Thailand
- Karon Beach: beach on Phuket/Thailand
- Hat Kata: beach on Phuket island, Thailand
- Hat Kata Noi: beach in Phuket, Thailand
- Ko Racha Yai viewpoint: Beach
Every Thailand place under Beaches, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Pattaya Beach?
It is a beach in Ko Lipe, Thailand (หาดพัทยา in the local language). It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Thailand: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Pattaya Beach?
November to February. There are about 12 h 22 of daylight all year round: this close to the equator the days barely change.
How do you get to Pattaya Beach?
The nearest main airport is Krabi International Airport (KBV), 183 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Thailand is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Thailand map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Ko Usen, Koh Yang South, Koh Yang North. The rest is in the Thailand guide.
Keep reading
- Beaches23 places for beaches in Thailand, from Patong to spots hardly anyone knows. Best time: November to February. Each with its own season by altitude and daylight.
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