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  Filled with cafes, floating markets and beaches, Pattaya is a seaside town in Thailand. The town offers a rare combination of modern-day amenities, historical temples and giant Buddha statues. Pattaya's convenient location – a mere two-hour journey from Bangkok – makes getting here easy. The town makes for a great day trip from Bangkok. It's even better if you plan on spending a few nights here. From bus transfers to train rides to private tours, here's a list of ways to get here from Bangkok. Wpcpey ,  Walking Street Pattaya Frog Bar 2018 ,  CC BY-SA 4.0 1. Private airport transfer Most tourists arrive in the country through Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport, nearly 120 kilometres away from the town. If your first stop is a  resort in Pattaya Thailand , it's better to go directly there rather than stopping in Bangkok. You can choose a one-way airport transfer, which will save you a lot of time and the hassle of dealing with local taxi drivers. With a private airport...

Regarded as Thailand's most coveted beach holiday hotspot, Pattaya lies on the eastern shores of the dynamic Asian nation. Home to some of the finest beaches and seaside landscapes in the region, Pattaya is also an adventure traveller's dream come true. Rich in culture and heritage, there's much to see and do during a getaway in Pattaya. Here are some tips on how to make the most of a vacation in picturesque Pattaya. Ilya Plekhanov ,  Pattaya-Koh Larn ferry ,  CC BY-SA 3.0 1. Timing is everything Those who are heading to Pattaya for the first time should ideally plan their holiday to coincide with the best possible weather conditions in this part of the country. Nothing can put a damper on a beach holiday quite like inclement weather conditions and monsoon rains that can render outdoor activities unavailable. All visitors should attempt to visit Pattaya in the months between November and February although the official Thai tourist season falls between November and April. Th...