Busy, lively, tourist-packed
Families, first-timers, shoppers
Noisy at night, traffic jams
Mid to high
Expat hub, lots of food, no-frills
Long-stay, budget, meeting friends
Not beachfront, need transport to beach
Low to mid
Quiet, upscale, condo area
Couples, peace-seekers, long-stayers
Few restaurants, must go downhill to city
Mid to high
Long beach, relaxed, family + Russian/European community
Beach vacation, families, long-stay
Far from Pattaya nightlife (~15 min)
Mid
Luxury resorts, Russian community, calm beach
Honeymoon, luxury, tranquility
Far from city, higher prices
High
Local community, wet market, authentic seafood
Culture lovers, seafood fans, authentic vibes
No nightlife, limited English
Low to mid