Living

Where families live in Pattaya

Pattaya is often thought of as one busy beach road, but families live in several quite different areas. Which one suits you depends on the school, your budget and how much you want to be near the sea.

Jomtien

Jomtien runs along a long beach south of central Pattaya. It is quieter than the city centre, with condominiums along the beach road and houses further inland. Many families like its beach and its distance from the nightlife of central Pattaya.

Pratumnak

Pratumnak is the hill between Pattaya and Jomtien. It is mostly residential, with condos and some houses, and has small beaches. It is close to both Pattaya and Jomtien.

Naklua

Naklua is at the northern end of Pattaya. It is older and quieter than the centre, with a fishing-village history, local markets and newer high-rise condominiums by the sea.

East Pattaya

East Pattaya, across Sukhumvit Road from the beach, is where many families with children live. It has many housing estates with houses and gardens, some with shared pools, at lower rents than beach-side condos. Several international schools are on this side of the city. The trade-off is that you will drive to most places.

Before you sign a lease

Visit at the time you would travel to school. Check for flooding in the rainy season, ask about noise from nearby building work and find out how far the nearest supermarket is.