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Sattahip and Bang Saray: the quiet south of Pattaya
South of Pattaya the city gradually gives way to fishing villages, coves and green hills. This is Sattahip, the main base of the Royal Thai Navy, and Bang Saray, a quiet seaside village. Here is what makes the south good and who it suits for living.
In short
- Sattahip is about 30 km south of Pattaya and home to the Royal Thai Navy headquarters.
- Nearby are U-Tapao airport, Nong Nooch Garden and the Ramayana and Aquaverse water parks.
- The south suits those who want quiet and the sea and do not mind driving into town.
Where it is
Sattahip lies about 30 km south of Pattaya, with the Na Jomtien district and the village of Bang Saray in between. Further south the navy base land begins, so building is restrained and there is more nature.
What is here
- Navy beaches. The Tourism Authority of Thailand lists Sai Kaew, Nang Ram and Nang Rong beaches, a sea turtle conservation centre and an islands and sea museum among Sattahip's sights. Check the visiting rules for beaches on navy land locally.
- Nong Nooch Garden on the border of Na Jomtien and Sattahip.
- Water parks. Ramayana Water Park in Sattahip and Columbia Pictures Aquaverse in Na Jomtien. Prices in Things to see in Pattaya.
- U-Tapao airport. According to the airport, it is 39 km to Pattaya. Domestic flights run from here, including to Phuket, Samui and Chiang Mai.
Weather
By Thai Meteorological Department normals Sattahip gets about 1,340 mm of rain a year, around 115 rainy days. December is the driest month, October the wettest. Much like Pattaya; details in Pattaya weather by month.
Who it suits
- Those looking for quiet and nature, away from city noise.
- Families who want the water parks and Nong Nooch close by.
- People who fly around Thailand a lot via U-Tapao.
The one downside: you have to drive into central Pattaya for the big malls and hospitals. So many choose a compromise, the Na Jomtien district: close to the south, but nearer to town.
What to buy nearby
In the Avalon catalogue the projects closest to Sattahip are in Na Jomtien, with seaside condos at developer prices. See the Na Jomtien catalogue and resale; compare districts in Pattaya districts.
FAQ
How far is Sattahip from Pattaya?
About 30 km south, with the Na Jomtien district and Bang Saray in between.
What beaches are there in Sattahip?
The Tourism Authority of Thailand lists Sai Kaew, Nang Ram and Nang Rong beaches on navy land. Check the visiting rules locally.
Where do flights from U-Tapao go?
According to the airport schedule, domestic routes including Phuket, Samui, Chiang Mai and Udon Thani.
Sources
- TAT Newsroom: Sattahip as a model tourism city
- U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya International Airport: domestic flights
- Thai Meteorological Department: climate normals 1991–2020, PDF
- Avalon catalogue of new developments by district
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