12 days in Pattaya & Bangkok Itinerary

Famous for its nightlife and activity-filled seafront, Pattaya remains a major party destination for tourists and expats in Thailand.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Art in Paradise Pattaya and Anek Kuson Sala (Viharnra Sien). You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Scuba & Snorkeling and Sai Kaew Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Pattaya side-trips: Plutaluang Royal Navy Golf Course (in Phlu Ta Luang) and Khao Chi Chan Buddha (in Na Chom Thian). There's still lots to do: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, play a few rounds at Thai-Ger Line Golf, get interesting insight from Tours, and wander the streets of Beach road.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Pattaya trip planner.

Manama, Bahrain to Pattaya is an approximately 13.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Manama to Pattaya is 4 hours. Traveling from Manama in November, you will find days in Pattaya are a bit warmer (38°C), and nights are about the same (28°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to catch the shuttle to Bangkok.

Enjoy cultural, historical, and culinary exploration during your holiday in Bangkok, the capital of Thailand and the most populous city in the country.

The Grand Palace and Wat Chaiwatthanaram will appeal to history buffs. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Wat Yai Chai Mang Khon and Temple Of Dawn (Wat Arun). You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bangkok: Wat Phra Khao Temple (in Bang Ban) and Ayutthaya (Wat Phanom Yong, Wat Phanan Choeng Worawihan, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wat Pho, make a trip to Wat Ratchanatdaram Woravihara (Loha Prasat), admire the masterpieces at Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA), and look for gifts at Rajawongse Clothier.

To find photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read our Bangkok route builder app.

Take a shuttle from Pattaya to Bangkok in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Bangkok can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.