From the cities of Russia, you can fly to Pattaya and Phuket. There are direct flights and transfers. Usually, tickets to Bangkok are slightly cheaper than to Phuket (but it also happens vice versa). You can get to Pattaya through Bangkok, and from there by low-cost airline, transfer or bus. On the contrast, Pattaya is quite a bit cheaper. This is especially true as you go further away from Beach Road and Walking Street. You have to understand that Pattaya is more of a beach town than a major city center like Bangkok. Although it can get pretty crazy especially around high season, a beach town is still a beach town. Phuket and Bangkok have more differences than similarities. So, let’s start with the areas where these destinations diverge. 1. Size. Phuket is about one-third the size of Bangkok, with approximately 210 square miles compared to Bangkok’s 600+ square miles. But Phuket is still big in its own right; it’s the largest island in Thailand. You will find Pattaya much cheaper than Phuket as well as a cheap bus ride from Bangkok. Local transportation in Pattaya City area is only 10 baht using baht buses. Compared to Phuket this is a bargain! If interested in nightlife there is a lot of it in Pattaya. Good restaurants, modern malls, cheaper hotels (my opinion) than Phuket. Based on the same source, Pattaya got almost 10 million tourists in 2019 and ranked the 3rd most visited region in Thailand, only behind Bangkok and Phuket. Krabi vs. Pattaya: Cost of living When planning to visit Pattaya or Krabi, you need to carefully think about how much you will have to spend during your stay. Phuket is a Province, an island (Thailand's largest) and a city. Phuket could be very rainy in September, Pattaya possibly a little less so. Reply. Report inappropriate content. 330driver. Phuket, Thailand. Level Contributor. 1,515 posts. 132 reviews. The second biggest red light districts in Pattaya. Less known, less touristic and more residential. Most expatriates prefer to hang out here than Walking Street. Cheap Hotels Near LK Metro • Sutus Court 3; Walking distance from LK Metro nightlife and nearby numerous massage parlors offering a happy ending service. Location: The Telephone Bar is located in Sukhumvit-Pattaya 46/3 also known as Soi Batman (yes, seriously). Coming from Second Road, you could either walk there in about 50 minutes or take a motorbike taxi for 60-80 Baht. Girls: 4/10. Blow Job: 800 Baht. Short Time: 1,300 Baht. .

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