What to do in Pattaya when it rains

When the rain sets in, Pattaya sends you happily indoors — world-class museums, galleries, covered markets and warm cafés to wait out the weather.

Museums

Spend a few hours in the city's museums — many are free, and a rainy day is the perfect excuse to take your time.

Art galleries

Duck into the art galleries; they're quiet, warm and rarely busier than on a wet day.

  • Art In Paradise Pattaya 78/34 หมู่ที่ 9 Thanon Pattayasaisong, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
  • Art Corner Pattaya 191, 20 Thappraya Rd, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
  • Ae Painting Gallery, Picture Framing & Art Material supply 361/25-26 Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
  • Pop Art Thailand 454/59 Mo 10, 108 ซอย กอไผ่ 9 เมืองพัทยา อำเภอบางละมุง ชลบุรี 20150, Thailand
  • Wasan's Studio 391, 61 หมู่10 Soi Thap Phraya 9, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
  • Sawaik Fine Art เลขที่ 361/25-26 Thappraya Rd, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand

Historic sites

Explore the indoor historic sites and their covered galleries.

Covered markets

Browse the covered market — street-food stalls, local makers and somewhere dry to graze for an hour.

  • Pattaya Walking Street Walking St, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
  • Thepprasit Night Market เลขที่ 408/5 Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
  • Pattaya Night Bazaar 519, 106 หมู่ที่ 10 Thanon Pattayasaisong, ตำบล หนองปรือ, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
  • Runway Market Thanon Pattayasaisong, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
  • Tree Town Pattaya Night Market 502 44 หมู่ที่ 10 Soi Buakhao, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
  • Pattaya Park Night Market Na Kluea, Pattaya City, Bang Lamung District, Chon Buri 20150, Thailand

Cafés

Claim a window seat in a cosy café and watch the rain instead of walking in it.

  • The Moment Beach House Restaurant 256, 38 Soi Naklua 18/2, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
  • Holiday Inn Pattaya by IHG 463/68, 463/99, หมู่ที่ 9 Pattayasainueang, ตำบล หนองปรือ, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
  • Sheeva Cafe 146 167 Sukhumvit-Pattaya 75, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
  • Toffee Cake Pattaya 160, 70 หมู่ที่ 5, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
  • City Coffee Pattaya Unnamed Road, WVF7+QX6 เมืองพัทยา อำเภอบางละมุง ชลบุรี 20150, Thailand
  • Sunny Beach House Pattaya 352, Asia Pattaya Hotel, หมู่ที่ 12 Soi Phra Tam Nak 4, ตำบล หนองปรือ, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand

Indoor shopping

Hit the covered shopping streets and centres — everything under one roof.

  • Terminal21 Pattaya 777 777/1 ตำบล Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
  • Central Pattaya 333/102 Thanon Pattayasaisong, ตำบล หนองปรือ, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20260, Thailand
  • Central Marina Outlet 78/54 Thanon Pattayasaisong, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20260, Thailand
  • Outlet Mall Pattaya 666 หมู่ที่ 12 ซอย Thanon Thep Prasit, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20260, Thailand
  • Tukcom South Pattaya 8 หมู่ 10 Thanon Pattaya Tai, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand
  • Royal Garden Plaza 218 Beach Rd, Muang Pattaya, Amphoe Bang Lamung, Chang Wat Chon Buri 20150, Thailand

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