Welcome to Pattaya Expats Club

Sharing up to the minute questions/answers and news. We are Expats helping Expats. We meet socially to discuss local events, share our experiences and give advice on local issues, all via the English language. We welcome Expats of all nationalities whether living here or just on a short visit. We also sponsor Speakers to present a topic of interest at the meeting followed by Q&A, and our famous ‘Open Forum’ each week where you may open any ‘legal’ topic for discussion. PEC has 4 different ways to get information from our volunteers (if you are unable to attend the event)… We hold a weekly (Tuesday) event at the Fr. Thereafter renewal 1-year periods are 400 Baht each (multiple years may be purchased). This joining fee provides a Photo-ID Card (bring two very small photos), allowing you access to all member services, including a free copy of a local Newspaper (when available), access to special offers or discounts from our Sponsors or the local community, by showing your entry ticket and member card. PEC Membership desk (only available at our live TUESDAY events) is just 750 Baht for an initial 2-year period. Please bring two small photos (3 x 2.5 cm) and your card will be prepared and laminated right away by our club staff. Our membership desk is open between 0945am & 1100am on event days.

A complete list of main guest friendly hotels in Thailand, Indonesia, Philippines, Vietnam, Cambodia and more. Guest friendly hotels Pattaya 2023 update: I came back from my last trip to Pattaya in 2022. I visited many guest-friendly hotels in Pattaya – see it here – , spoke to staff/owners, and took new pics. The info below is first-hand. Bring your guest back without extra charge. If you need more help and (bigger) hotel photos, just send me a message. The information is too big for one post, so I’ll keep a simple updated list of guest-friendly hotels in Pattaya. Walking Street is considered the heart of Pattaya nightlife with the largest entertainment complex, bars, and clubs. The best guest-friendly hotels in Pattaya are located close to the top nightlife areas. Best quality entertainment and the most expensive area. The best of Central Pattaya is in the soi LK Metro – soi Buakhao – soi Diana area. It is also the best value for money area, excellent for a newbie (and for anybody).

Rooms are spacious, clean, and modern with a fridge, balcony, and excellent bathrooms.

Everything you need is within 100 meters radius – beer bars, go-go bars, restaurants… ’s budget. Soi 6 in North Pattaya has many ST (short-time) bars. The area is mostly known as a daytime hang-out. LT – long time, all night; ST – short time, 1-2 hours; The prices are in Thai baht. Very good guest-friendly hotel in a great location. Everything is within 2 min. Walking Street, beer bars, restaurants. Rooms are spacious, clean, and modern with a fridge, balcony, and excellent bathrooms. The new guest-friendly hotel (built in 2015) is right in the heart of the action on Walking Street and close to the beach. Sea view rooms are worth the extra money – fantastic sea view and quiet. The best mid-range hotel I’ve seen in the area. Everything is new – rooms, pool, and rooftop bar. The rooms are huge with comfy beds, LCD TV, and safe and free wi-fi. The deluxe rooms have washing machines.

Baywalk Residence has a very good central location.

Clean and modern bathrooms. The hotel has only 12 rooms, so better book in advance. New budget guest-friendly guesthouse on Walking Street in the heart of the action. Close to everything. Clean and quiet rooms with comfy beds, good aircon, fast and free wi-fi, LCD tv, safe and balconies. The VIP rooms are huge and have sofas and microwaves. Baywalk Residence has a very good central location. Huge and clean bathrooms. Less than a five-minute walk to Walking Street, and a ten-minute walk to the soi LK Metro area. The beach is just across the road. Big, clean, and quiet rooms and clean bathrooms. Small rooftop pool. Very friendly staff. Five-minute walk to Walking Street and less than a ten-minute walk to the soi LK Metro area. Aya boutique hotel is located in a quiet soi but only a short walk to the main nightlife areas. Nice and clean rooms and bathrooms. Two minutes walk to the beach. Strong wi-fi and led TV.

Rooms are big, clean, and quiet with good aircon and free wi-fi.

Very helpful and friendly staff. Fully renovated and super close to the Walking Street entrance, beer bars, and restaurants but in a quiet location. Honey Lodge is a hidden gem. Easy to get baht bus to everywhere (10baht). The rooms are clean with modern and stylish bathrooms and separate toilets. Good aircon. Very fast but not free wi-fi in rooms (50 baht a day). Lift and outdoor pool, English-speaking staff. The P.72 Hotel has a perfect location in the heart of Pattaya nightlife, right on Walking Street. 7-Eleven store nearby. Rooms are big, clean, and quiet with good aircon and free wi-fi. Pattaya Marriott Resort & Spa is a very guest-friendly hotel and well worth the price. The staff treats you and your guests like a valued family members. Clean bathrooms. The restaurant is a great place to watch the world go by. It is an oasis located in the center of town. The action and nightlife are right outside the door.