Having been to BOTH a few times...PATTAYA hands down. Here is the list Pattaya has over Phuket: 1) it's CHEAPER for EVERYTHING - by FAR! 2) More of EVERYTHING (women, bars, massage parlors, restaurants, hotels, etc...) 3) The nightlife is FAR more active (Walking Street, LK Metro, Beach road, Second Street, Soi Buckhao, etc...) 4) Cheaper, and more abundant, transportation options. More Malls, Shopping Centers, and food markets.
Been living in both and i love Pattaya the most. Its much cheaper to live in Pattaya. After the tsunami they did double the price on everything. If you go to a pharmacy to by a pack with imodium. You pay double price. I can go on and on with food and so on. Phuket look and feels more tropic. But i have to say that Pattaya wins and its just 1.5 hour to Bangkok or to airport.
I think phuket is more known for European tourist. It's definitely got that in the middle of nowhere vibe going whereas Pattaya seems more like a holiday weekend getaway from Bangkok vibe. This is one of the most useful videos I've seen. Thank you.
New subscriber, good informative video. I've been living in pattaya for 4 years, then moved to phuket and stayed for 7 years. In 2-3 months i will move back to pattaya. Phuket has during high season very nice beaches with clear water. It has a chill tropical island atmosphere with a lot of young westerners or tourists with families, but pattaya has it too if go to Coral Island or further south to koh samet etc. it's the same island vibe feeling like phuket. Pattaya mainland itself has also some nice beaches like Wong Amat beach, Paradise beach, Yinyom beach, bangsaray beach or sai kaeo beach in sattahip. Pattaya is very convenient regarding transportation, from pattaya can easily go by car or public transportation to bangkok and other provinces in central, east, north east thailand. From Phuket there's only 1 exit, which is sarasin bridge, otherwise must go by plane or boat. So I'm really happy to move back to pattaya
I’ve only been to Pattaya. Phuket is probably better but far out of the way when I arrive at Bkk airport. So it’s hard to combine. Pattaya isn’t luxurious but it still has literally everything. And so true about the intra city logistics.
That’s actually totally wrong Phuket does have public buses which connects all the beaches. Having said that Pattaya is still better places to visit with more options
I prefer Phuket. But the reason why Phuket is more expensive is that it’s a tourist town. December thru February is high season and the prices go up because off the influx of tourists. Like the island feel and the fact that most people come and go, then you start to notice the locals. Where as Pattaya (though I’ve never been) is said to have more retirees, long term digital nomads, and the like that enjoy the lower cost of living.
Very good video !!!! What about health care ... ? Hospitals are also very important if you live there. Pattaya has Bangkok International Hospital which is a really good hospital. What about Phuket ? The quality of air is much better in Phuket. The level of pollution in Pattaya is much higher. Take care and good luck!
Good question. I've never had to go to the hospital in Phuket so I'm not sure about the quality. Pattaya alone has more hospitals than Phuket does, and with it being so close to Bangkok, you have easy access to many more.
Hi Nick, thanx for the input. I've just been traveling one year through Thailand and overall Pattaya is far more better than Phuket. I've stayed one month in Pattaya and one week in Phuket and Phuket is to expensive to get to the beach iwhen you're hotel is in the old city of Phuket. You've to pay atleast 1.000 bath round ticket to get to the old city. Also hotels are pricewice more expensive in Phuket. In Pattaya 15 min. from the beach you've very nice hotels for 500 bath a night. Last but not least it's 1 1/2 hours away from BKK. So in general Pattaya wins. I'm going to buy a few condos in Pattaya at Grand Solaire which will be the most exclusive 67 storage appartment complex in Pattaya. It will be finished in 2025 so when you're in the neigberhood you're welcome to come over. I'm also making TH-cam films, but mainly of Temples, because i love the Thai culture. I've seen moren than 300 temples so i think i'm number one in tte world. Check my TH-cam channel and send me a messga eif you want. TH-cam channel Ro On The Go
Wongamat is definitely not high end of Pattaya, maybe Pratamnak, but most people with big money stay in the luxury estates outside of Pattaya like Siam Royal View, Paradise Villa etc.
I didn't say its cheap, but I wouldn't go that far to call it high end. I stayed in several places in Pattaya (also Wongamat), but in my opinion Pratamnak is the best area with high end hotels and restaurants. Wongamat is also closest to Laem Chabang shipping port, which doesn't help to improve the seawater quality.
The beaches in phuket are much cleaner and better. But the tran😢tation is not as good but in the future. I hope they start having better and public transportation.
Phuket definitely has a better reputation than Pattaya and the natural scenery in Phuket beats Pattaya, better beaches, cleaner water. On all other aspects I prefer Pattaya over Phuket. Pattaya is much more convenient than Phuket, it's a 90-minute car ride and not a trip to the airport, and as you mentioned the Baht bus routes are cheap and take you just about anywhere, there are also motorcycle taxis that will take you anywhere. The price of Phuket is easily 20-30% higher than the rest of Thailand, for rooms, transportation, food, entertainment, really everything.
I have lived in Pattaya for the past 8 years and formerly holidayed in Phuket since 2007, I agree with most of your comments, I think there is far far more to do in Pattaya, even for families, Pattaya is far cheaper, lots less scammers than phuket and a better range of nightlife. I don't think you mentioned Jomtien beach, it's nicer than Pattaya and more suitable for families. Accomadation is also much cheaper Pattaya area. There is much better nightlife areas in Pattaya, than walking at.
But, I think there are zones and party zones in Pattaya. Beach Road/Walking Street, Soi Buakhao, LK Metro, Boomerang, Soi 6 and on and on. I loveee it! 😂😂😂
There's a multi-entry tourist visa that, if timed correctly, can last almost 9 months. 60 days on entry + 30 days extension at immigration (fee is 1900 baht) You would then have to leave and re-enter Thailand, which would give you another 60 days on entry + 30 days extension at immigration.. Before your visa expires, you could do the process once more potentially getting you approximately 9 months. Perhaps a better option though would be to get an education visa. You can get that by enrolling in Thai language classes or through certain Muay Thai gyms.
Hey i really appreciate the video. Question for you, im seriously considering making a move to Pattaya ( at least for a while ) i have a passive stable income of 2200 usd a month Im younger and would enjoy some nightlife no doubt. But nothing overboard. Definitely would cook for myself and just chill at the beach or gym most days. Is 2200$ enough to be comfortable with a nicer 1 bedroom condo ? Or should i look for remote working option to double my income? Thanks
$2200/month gets you a really nice lifestyle here. Unless you get caught up in the nightlife and start simping for girls, you'll have more than enough for everything you described.
For beaches ⛱️ Phuket wins hands down. Phuket airport an hour away for flights to Australia etc. For dedicated mongers go for Pattaya..enjoy the seedy life with a lower cost of living
I'm wondering that myself actually. I've spent a grand total of 2 nights in Hua Hin, so I don't have enough experience to form an opinion. I plan on going back for longer though so I can make a real comparison.
Phuket has nicer beaches, yes.. though Koh Larn (15 min speedboat away) has beaches that are just as nice as any that are in Phuket. Bit of a hassle to go there though so for someone who wants to swim multiple times a week, Phuket is better for that.
Bolt/Grab are cheaper in Pattaya. Ya, Phuket is more spread out, which makes it less convenient logistically and requires either a larger budget for taxi's or a car/motorbike of your own if you want to explore. Not really sure what your point is. The facts stated in the video are useful when comparing between the two.
It's a tourist destination, so there's a LOT of foreigners. Still plenty of Thai's though. You can spend time in Phuket Town if you want a more local vibe.
A good rule of thumb when travelling is to not really trust anyone. Always put your valuables in the safe. You can get your valuables stolen in either a Hilton or a smaller guesthouse. The cleaning staff in high end hotels don't earn much. That being said, I've never had a single issue throughout all my time there (staying in both budget and high end hotels).
Yea, the biggest water park in Thailand is about 20 min outside the city. It's called Ramayana Water Park. There's another one called Columbia Pictures Aquaverse as well.
You'll find plenty of good looking women in either location. As mentioned in the video though, Bangkok has the best dating scene, so if it comes down to Pattaya vs Phuket, then Pattaya wins solely for the proximity to Bangkok.
In every video i have seen of Phuket the price of literally everything seems to be at least 20% higher which makes sense becauseits an island-also its full of annoying drunk young Australians which i already get back home so its pattaya for me anytime...
Bangkok is a night city. Its hot and stressfull in the day. And its hard to get around in a car or with a motorbike. BK are fun for a few days imo and thats it.
@@theaverageguy3884 There's two big points for me: street photography in BKK would be on another level and the healthcare has to be superior to Pattaya. If it weren't for these two things, I'd be way more interested in the benefits it holds over Bangkok.
@@michiganspencer6920 I agree and need to point out 1 thing. The badest and most boring Go Go in Pattaya is better than the best on in Phuket 😂 so if you like Go Gos stay the F a way from Phuket.
Pattaya...by FAR!!! However, be careful! The Russian bars can shake you down for MONEY and leave you BROKE! I went into one just off of Walking Street for only 20 minutes...and left MINUS 4,000 Baht!!! A friend of mine stayed for an hour, and left MINUS 23,000 Baht!!! If you MUST go to a Russian bar, take what you can afford to lose in one night...and be sure to leave your extra money and credit cards back at your hotel! Btw...the Russian women WON'T go with you back to the hotel (like the Thai women will)...no matter HOW much money you offer! I have only reliable sources that told me ALL Russian bars are MOB owned and operated!!!
@@cameronkajay I assumed you were asking which place has the most Russian women to meet in bars? The answer is still Pattaya. Yes, there are more Russian people in Phuket...however, that figure includes men, women, and children. Perhaps the question needs to be more specific? Btw...most of those Russians arrived in Phuket to escape from Putin and the Ukraine war between Nov. 2022 and Jan. 2023.
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Having been to BOTH a few times...PATTAYA hands down. Here is the list Pattaya has over Phuket:
1) it's CHEAPER for EVERYTHING - by FAR!
2) More of EVERYTHING (women, bars, massage parlors, restaurants, hotels, etc...)
3) The nightlife is FAR more active (Walking Street, LK Metro, Beach road, Second Street, Soi Buckhao, etc...)
4) Cheaper, and more abundant, transportation options.
More Malls, Shopping Centers, and food markets.
But the beaches in Pattaya are shit. Dirty and unfit for swimming.
100%
Been living in both and i love Pattaya the most. Its much cheaper to live in Pattaya. After the tsunami they did double the price on everything. If you go to a pharmacy to by a pack with imodium. You pay double price. I can go on and on with food and so on. Phuket look and feels more tropic. But i have to say that Pattaya wins and its just 1.5 hour to Bangkok or to airport.
I think phuket is more known for European tourist. It's definitely got that in the middle of nowhere vibe going whereas Pattaya seems more like a holiday weekend getaway from Bangkok vibe. This is one of the most useful videos I've seen. Thank you.
New subscriber, good informative video. I've been living in pattaya for 4 years, then moved to phuket and stayed for 7 years. In 2-3 months i will move back to pattaya.
Phuket has during high season very nice beaches with clear water. It has a chill tropical island atmosphere with a lot of young westerners or tourists with families, but pattaya has it too if go to Coral Island or further south to koh samet etc. it's the same island vibe feeling like phuket. Pattaya mainland itself has also some nice beaches like Wong Amat beach, Paradise beach, Yinyom beach, bangsaray beach or sai kaeo beach in sattahip.
Pattaya is very convenient regarding transportation, from pattaya can easily go by car or public transportation to bangkok and other provinces in central, east, north east thailand.
From Phuket there's only 1 exit, which is sarasin bridge, otherwise must go by plane or boat.
So I'm really happy to move back to pattaya
I’ve only been to Pattaya. Phuket is probably better but far out of the way when I arrive at Bkk airport. So it’s hard to combine. Pattaya isn’t luxurious but it still has literally everything. And so true about the intra city logistics.
i have visited both pattaya and phuket several times. You are spot on with your assessment.
Awesome comparison and very knowledgeable. Essentially like your final tip :)
Access to BKK for a "normal" girl I agree. As for Pattaya..Tinder, Thai friendly, etc are nothing more than freelancer access apps
That’s actually totally wrong Phuket does have public buses which connects all the beaches. Having said that Pattaya is still better places to visit with more options
I prefer Phuket. But the reason why Phuket is more expensive is that it’s a tourist town. December thru February is high season and the prices go up because off the influx of tourists. Like the island feel and the fact that most people come and go, then you start to notice the locals. Where as Pattaya (though I’ve never been) is said to have more retirees, long term digital nomads, and the like that enjoy the lower cost of living.
Team Phuket... !!! Karon / Kata beach beautyfull area and beaches I don,t need Pattaya can easy switch to Phi Phi Island, Koh James Bond, Krabi etc
I want to go to both. Can i fly to phuket from Pattaya or do i need to fly to phuket from Bangkok?
Very good video !!!!
What about health care ... ? Hospitals are also very important if you live there. Pattaya has Bangkok International Hospital which is a really good hospital. What about Phuket ?
The quality of air is much better in Phuket. The level of pollution in Pattaya is much higher.
Take care and good luck!
Good question. I've never had to go to the hospital in Phuket so I'm not sure about the quality.
Pattaya alone has more hospitals than Phuket does, and with it being so close to Bangkok, you have easy access to many more.
@@traveloverthings I know Koh Samui is famous for good hospitals and health care.
Hi Nick, thanx for the input. I've just been traveling one year through Thailand and overall Pattaya is far more better than Phuket. I've stayed one month in Pattaya and one week in Phuket and Phuket is to expensive to get to the beach iwhen you're hotel is in the old city of Phuket. You've to pay atleast 1.000 bath round ticket to get to the old city. Also hotels are pricewice more expensive in Phuket. In Pattaya 15 min. from the beach you've very nice hotels for 500 bath a night. Last but not least it's 1 1/2 hours away from BKK. So in general Pattaya wins. I'm going to buy a few condos in Pattaya at Grand Solaire which will be the most exclusive 67 storage appartment complex in Pattaya. It will be finished in 2025 so when you're in the neigberhood you're welcome to come over. I'm also making TH-cam films, but mainly of Temples, because i love the Thai culture. I've seen moren than 300 temples so i think i'm number one in tte world. Check my TH-cam channel and send me a messga eif you want. TH-cam channel Ro On The Go
Beaches in Pattaya are shit. They are dirty and unfit for swimming.
Wongamat is definitely not high end of Pattaya, maybe Pratamnak, but most people with big money stay in the luxury estates outside of Pattaya like Siam Royal View, Paradise Villa etc.
You have never stayed in Wongamat, have you? It's far from cheap.
I didn't say its cheap, but I wouldn't go that far to call it high end. I stayed in several places in Pattaya (also Wongamat), but in my opinion Pratamnak is the best area with high end hotels and restaurants. Wongamat is also closest to Laem Chabang shipping port, which doesn't help to improve the seawater quality.
@@kimpop6701 The seawater quality along that whole stretch of coast is very 💩 poo-er.
agree and that's the biggest difference to Phuket
Pratamnak is chavvy
The beaches in phuket are much cleaner and better. But the tran😢tation is not as good but in the future. I hope they start having better and public transportation.
Phuket definitely has a better reputation than Pattaya and the natural scenery in Phuket beats Pattaya, better beaches, cleaner water. On all other aspects I prefer Pattaya over Phuket. Pattaya is much more convenient than Phuket, it's a 90-minute car ride and not a trip to the airport, and as you mentioned the Baht bus routes are cheap and take you just about anywhere, there are also motorcycle taxis that will take you anywhere. The price of Phuket is easily 20-30% higher than the rest of Thailand, for rooms, transportation, food, entertainment, really everything.
Pattaya has the reputation 😂😂😂😂
I have lived in Pattaya for the past 8 years and formerly holidayed in Phuket since 2007,
I agree with most of your comments, I think there is far far more to do in Pattaya, even for families, Pattaya is far cheaper, lots less scammers than phuket and a better range of nightlife.
I don't think you mentioned Jomtien beach, it's nicer than Pattaya and more suitable for families. Accomadation is also much cheaper Pattaya area.
There is much better nightlife areas in Pattaya, than walking at.
For me Pattaya ONLY.
thank you very much , top notch info bangkok meet normal then move together to relax in phuket , surfing every morning with my love ...
excellent comparison, thanks😃
How about infrastructure?
Great information, thanks super informative.
I Love Pattaya
But, I think there are zones and party zones in Pattaya. Beach Road/Walking Street, Soi Buakhao, LK Metro, Boomerang, Soi 6 and on and on. I loveee it! 😂😂😂
I know I’ve chosen Pattaya over Phuket as a place to reside. Sure I’ll visit Phuket but Pattaya is so much more convenient.
Idk if anyone asked, but which neighborhoods are good options for a 1-2 month stay to get my feet wet???
Great video a lot of great information. What do you recommend as the easiest way to live in Thailand for 9 months+?
There's a multi-entry tourist visa that, if timed correctly, can last almost 9 months.
60 days on entry + 30 days extension at immigration (fee is 1900 baht)
You would then have to leave and re-enter Thailand, which would give you another 60 days on entry + 30 days extension at immigration..
Before your visa expires, you could do the process once more potentially getting you approximately 9 months.
Perhaps a better option though would be to get an education visa.
You can get that by enrolling in Thai language classes or through certain Muay Thai gyms.
Hey i really appreciate the video. Question for you, im seriously considering making a move to Pattaya ( at least for a while ) i have a passive stable income of 2200 usd a month Im younger and would enjoy some nightlife no doubt. But nothing overboard. Definitely would cook for myself and just chill at the beach or gym most days. Is 2200$ enough to be comfortable with a nicer 1 bedroom condo ? Or should i look for remote working option to double my income? Thanks
$2200/month gets you a really nice lifestyle here.
Unless you get caught up in the nightlife and start simping for girls, you'll have more than enough for everything you described.
@@traveloverthings great! thanks for the reply
For D game I think Pattaya is better choice for EYE game phuket and for mind games just fall in love with a bar girl 😂😂😂
Looking great Nick, well done. 👍
Thanks very informative
You saved me so much time
For beaches ⛱️ Phuket wins hands down. Phuket airport an hour away for flights to Australia etc. For dedicated mongers go for Pattaya..enjoy the seedy life with a lower cost of living
Very Informative & Helpful, Thank You!👍 What's Your Overall Thoughts/Synopsis, Pros/Cons Of Hua Hin?
I'm wondering that myself actually. I've spent a grand total of 2 nights in Hua Hin, so I don't have enough experience to form an opinion. I plan on going back for longer though so I can make a real comparison.
Look at the beaches, enough said..
Phuket has nicer beaches, yes.. though Koh Larn (15 min speedboat away) has beaches that are just as nice as any that are in Phuket.
Bit of a hassle to go there though so for someone who wants to swim multiple times a week, Phuket is better for that.
Never been to Phuket, in Pattaya tattoos seems to be popular among the bar girls, is that the same in Phuket.
thanks
No problem!
Ever heard of Bolt in Phuket?.. you have no idea.. you should be comparing Patong and Pattaya.. of course a larger island area is more spread out 🙄
Bolt/Grab are cheaper in Pattaya.
Ya, Phuket is more spread out, which makes it less convenient logistically and requires either a larger budget for taxi's or a car/motorbike of your own if you want to explore.
Not really sure what your point is. The facts stated in the video are useful when comparing between the two.
Many vloggers say that Phuket is now all farang and very little Thai life …. Is this right?
It's a tourist destination, so there's a LOT of foreigners. Still plenty of Thai's though. You can spend time in Phuket Town if you want a more local vibe.
There is over 300 000 russians occupying the island.
in pattaya is my luggage safer in like a hilton or is a thai owned hotel ok too? i hear staff opens your rm safe n steals....
A good rule of thumb when travelling is to not really trust anyone. Always put your valuables in the safe. You can get your valuables stolen in either a Hilton or a smaller guesthouse. The cleaning staff in high end hotels don't earn much. That being said, I've never had a single issue throughout all my time there (staying in both budget and high end hotels).
@@traveloverthingsty, i heard they open the rm safes....n i trust no one lol
Phuket is a rippoff for women 3000 baht minimum most will be much more if thats what you really wanted to know.... Pattya 1000 up
Pattaya
So, in conclusion. Pattaya and Phuket are good but Padia is the best. Where is Padia ?
Depends on what you like. I recomend Pratumnak aria. Its quiet there and just 5-10 min drive to both Jomptien or Pattaya side.
is there a big water park in pattaya?
Yea, the biggest water park in Thailand is about 20 min outside the city. It's called Ramayana Water Park. There's another one called Columbia Pictures Aquaverse as well.
Which one has the better looking women?
You'll find plenty of good looking women in either location. As mentioned in the video though, Bangkok has the best dating scene, so if it comes down to Pattaya vs Phuket, then Pattaya wins solely for the proximity to Bangkok.
PATTAYA PATTAYA PATTAYA
My man - it's not PAT-e-yuh, it's puh-TIE-yuh
In every video i have seen of Phuket the price of literally everything seems to be at least 20% higher which makes sense becauseits an island-also its full of annoying drunk young Australians which i already get back home so its pattaya for me anytime...
Please compare Bangkok and Pattaya.
Bangkok is a night city. Its hot and stressfull in the day. And its hard to get around in a car or with a motorbike. BK are fun for a few days imo and thats it.
Bangkok is only good if you want lung cancer from the air pollution & you like paying more for everything...😅
@@theaverageguy3884 There's two big points for me: street photography in BKK would be on another level and the healthcare has to be superior to Pattaya. If it weren't for these two things, I'd be way more interested in the benefits it holds over Bangkok.
I've been to ALL 3 locations...Bangkok is a separate entity all its OWN! Pattaya and Phuket are comparable...but Bangkok has its own UNIQUENESS!!!
@@michiganspencer6920 I agree and need to point out 1 thing. The badest and most boring Go Go in Pattaya is better than the best on in Phuket 😂 so if you like Go Gos stay the F a way from Phuket.
Which place has the most Russians between the two?
Pattaya...by FAR!!! However, be careful! The Russian bars can shake you down for MONEY and leave you BROKE! I went into one just off of Walking Street for only 20 minutes...and left MINUS 4,000 Baht!!! A friend of mine stayed for an hour, and left MINUS 23,000 Baht!!! If you MUST go to a Russian bar, take what you can afford to lose in one night...and be sure to leave your extra money and credit cards back at your hotel! Btw...the Russian women WON'T go with you back to the hotel (like the Thai women will)...no matter HOW much money you offer! I have only reliable sources that told me ALL Russian bars are MOB owned and operated!!!
@@michiganspencer6920 Wow -thank you for the detailed information. Very informative!!
Most of them are in Phuket. Over 300 000 of them.
@@Oggiwara1 Yes that is what i Originally thought...
@@cameronkajay I assumed you were asking which place has the most Russian women to meet in bars? The answer is still Pattaya. Yes, there are more Russian people in Phuket...however, that figure includes men, women, and children. Perhaps the question needs to be more specific? Btw...most of those Russians arrived in Phuket to escape from Putin and the Ukraine war between Nov. 2022 and Jan. 2023.
One word. Brazil.
One word "Mugged"...
Can you walk around in Brazil at 2am alone 💀 I can in thailand & it's way safer than Australia...
Why would you walk around at 02.00 unless you are a degenerate?
@@soup-nazi6824 All I can say is I lived in São Paulo 89-90. Walked anywhere I wanted to anytime and never got mugged. RIO would be another story.
In Brasil the chance is that you can get killed instead of Thailand which is unbelievable safe. I've travelled one year through Thailand and never ever any problems
Pattaya is the best place! Phuket sucks!