
How to Spend 3 Days in Pattaya
With its close proximity to Bangkok, the resort city on the Gulf of Thailand is a lively, yet less-crowded, alternative to the capital. Here are some ideas for a 3-day stay.
The Thai Alangkarn Theater troupe entertains up to 2,000 guests on the huge modern stage, complete with parading elephants, fireworks, a laser show, and historical reenactments during the Alangkarn Pattaya Show extravaganza. The facility also includes a 1,000-seat restaurant for dinner shows and a cultural market.
Thai myth and legend come to life on stage each night during the Thai Alangkarn Theater Show, one of Pattaya’s most popular stage performances. Show goers can choose between a basic entrance ticket, which includes an assigned seat for the show, or upgrade with extras like roundtrip transportation from Pattaya hotels or dinner at a Thai and international buffet on the theater grounds.
The theater is on Sukhumvit Road. The easiest way to get there is to hire a taxi or book a ticket that includes pickup and drop-off at your Pattaya hotel.
Performances are hosted nightly (closed Wednesdays), and it’s a good idea to arrive at least 15 minutes early to find your seat and get comfortable before the show begins. The buffet dinner is served prior to the performance.
While the Alangkarn Pattaya Show ranks among the destination’s most popular performances, it’s not the only show in town. The Vegas-style Alcazar and Tiffany’s Cabarets features music, dance, and glitzy drag queens, while the Kaan Show celebrates Thai mythology with interpretations from famous literary tales.