Overview
Sattahip is a small fishing town on Thailand's Eastern Gulf Coast, twice as large as Banglamung district (where Pattaya sits) but with a much smaller population. Domestic tourists come to pay homage at Wat Luang Pho I, while the availability of land has led to construction of many large-scale tourist attractions—often marketed as 'Pattaya attractions' to visitors from the nearby resort city.
Beach · Day Trips · Family Travel · Museums · Nature
Before you go
Culture
As a naval base town, Sattahip has strong military connections. Several beaches and attractions are under Royal Thai Navy supervision, requiring modest dress and behavior.
Transport
White songthaews on Sukhumvit Rd (Hwy 3) cost 20 baht to Pattaya. Train from Bangkok Hualamphong runs weekdays only for 37 baht, 4.5 hours.
Weather
Sattahip experiences typical Gulf of Thailand weather—hot and humid year-round with monsoon season typically May-October bringing rain and rough seas.