Take 01
1989
Bangkok Hilton
Pattaya beachfront and Gulf coast settings
12.9236°N, 100.8825°E
Pattaya
Professional film production services in Pattaya, Thailand's Gulf Coast resort city. Beach promenades, island escapes, and vibrant nightlife just 90 minutes from Bangkok.
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Scene 01 — Filmed Here
Notable Productions in Pattaya
Take 02
Ongoing
Thai action and crime dramas
Pattaya Beach Road, Walking Street, Gulf-coast venues
Take 03
1987
Good Morning, Vietnam
Thai Gulf coast standing in for 1960s Saigon outskirts
Take 04
1971
The Big Boss
Pattaya area and surrounding Chonburi province
Scene 02 — Locations
Filming Locations in Pattaya
From landmark monuments to hidden quarters — every district scouted and permit-mapped.
landmark
Sanctuary of Truth
Extraordinary all-wood temple covered in intricate carvings, standing 105 meters tall on the coast. Unique architectural marvel combining Thai, Khmer, Chinese, and Indian styles.
Walking Street
Pattaya's famous entertainment strip with neon lights, bars, and nightlife energy. Pedestrianized after 6 PM for vehicle-free shooting.
Moderate
Koh Larn Beaches
Multiple pristine beaches with turquoise water on this car-free island. Tawaen Beach is the largest; Samae Beach offers more seclusion.
Moderate
Pattaya Beach Road
Main beachfront boulevard with high-rise hotels, restaurants, and the famous Walking Street nightlife district. Urban beach energy for resort and nightlife content.
Jomtien Beach
Quieter southern beach with a relaxed atmosphere, kitesurfing, and family-friendly resorts. Calmer alternative for beach scenes without Pattaya's party reputation.
Naklua & Wong Amat
Northern area with luxury condominiums, Sanctuary of Truth wooden temple, and quieter beach coves. Upscale residential feel for lifestyle and luxury productions.
Koh Larn Island
Offshore island with pristine beaches and turquoise water, 45 minutes by ferry. Crystal-clear Gulf of Thailand waters ideal for beach paradise and underwater sequences.
Scene 03 — The Case for Pattaya
Why Film in Pattaya
- ✓ Convenient 90-minute drive from Bangkok with motorway access
- ✓ Gulf of Thailand beaches with calmer waters than Andaman coast
- ✓ Well-developed hotel and resort infrastructure for crew accommodation
- ✓ Koh Larn island offers pristine beach locations close to mainland facilities
- ✓ Lower costs than Phuket while maintaining production-quality beach scenery
Scene 04 — Logistics
Transport & Logistics
Airports UTP (30 km from Pattaya center) · BKK (120 km from Pattaya (90 min drive)) ▼
U-Tapao International Airport (UTP) — 30 km from Pattaya center
TaxiPrivate transferHotel shuttle
Suvarnabhumi Airport (Bangkok) (BKK) — 120 km from Pattaya (90 min drive)
Private transferBusTaxi
Local Transit songthaew · taxi ▼
songthaew
Baht buses (songthaews) run fixed routes along Beach Road and to Jomtien. Cheap and frequent.
Crew tip: Only useful for individual crew transport. Book dedicated vans for equipment and production teams.
taxi
Grab rideshare and motorbike taxis available. Metered taxis less common than Bangkok.
Crew tip: Pre-arrange production vehicles. Koh Larn requires ferry booking — plan equipment logistics separately for island shoots.
Production Parking good · Permits required
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Hotel and shopping center parking widely available. Beach Road parking limited during peak hours.
Coordinate with hotels or Pattaya City Hall for production vehicle access to beachfront areas.
Getting Between Locations ▼
Pattaya is compact — most locations 10-20 minutes apart. Koh Larn ferry takes 45 minutes each way from Bali Hai Pier.
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Plan Your Pattaya Shoot
From permits and crew to equipment and logistics — we handle everything on the ground so you can focus on capturing Thailand's Gulf Coast.