Travel Alone to Pattaya

You can travel alone to Pattaya. I did on all 5 of my epic trips, having a blast on each one. I made it there safely and back each time.

Taking a solo trip, to the other side of the world takes courage...and preparation.

If you've never traveled alone, you should prepare.

And the best way to to prepare for a trip to Pattaya is taking some solo trips in your home county and (of course) read the information on this website:)

Before my first Pattaya trip, in the prior 6 years, I took 5 long western road trips by myself, 3 local weekend getaways, 1 work road trip, 1 flight for a long weekend in Las Vegas, a one-week trip to Playa del Carmen Mexico and a flight work trip in the years leading up to my first Pattaya trip.

I traveled alone on these trips and except for the work trips, spent all my time alone. I drove all over, hiked in the wilderness, ate all my meals alone at restaurants, shopped, took care of things and went out most nights partying until late at night chatting with strangers, men and women.

I flew, drove, walked, took Ubers and took taxis.

I don't think you need to spend years preparing like I did. The years I spent were more about enjoying the USA and that I did not really know enough about Pattaya to go.

But I was thoroughly ready for Pattaya.

Traveling Alone is Fantastic

Advantages When you Travel Alone to Pattaya

Pattaya is for single men who have an enormous desire to meet beautiful ladies, who have some guts, with enough vacation time and a chunk of money they aren't afraid to spend on themselves having an epic time.

When you go by yourself, you make every decision:

When to get up
When to go to bed
Where to eat
What bar to go to
When to get up and leave
Who to talk to
Who not to talk to

You don't have to tend to someone else. Your buddies who get drunk too easy, who overdo it and become a mess, or who get belligerent when they drink.

You just take care of yourself.

On the flip side, you don't have anyone to take care of you. That's why you should prepare in your home country and be the type of guy who does need anyone to take care of him.

What You Learn Traveling Alone

You learn to constantly:

Check on your most valuable things – your wallet, your phone and your keys if you are travelling by car.
Be on your guard. There is no one to watch your back.
Be totally aware of your finances.
Be on the lookout for people trying to take advantage of you.
Know where you are at all times.

You learn:

How hard you can push yourself.
When you need to back off and rest.
How much you can drink and when to stop.
What types of foods to watch out for.
Your own bowel situation.
How far you can walk without resting.
What kinds of clothing works for you.
How how to pack efficiently.
How to quickly get to know the area you are in.
How to read maps.
How to develop backup plans if something goes wrong.
When it’s best to leave.
How to calm your fears with preparation and keeping a cool head.

And most importantly, that you can do it.

Other Benefits when you Travel Alone to Pattaya

You make every decision yourself.
You don't have to tend to others.
You can do whatever you want to do for the entire trip.
You can do as much, or as little as you want.
You don't have to worry about others...if they get sick, get too drunk, make bad decisions.
You don't have to go home early when your friend wants to.
You can go home early if you want to.
You don't have to worry about someone teasing you for meeting someone.

How to Make Friends when You Travel Alone to Pattaya

You probably won't meet a guy who ends up being your best friend when you travel alone to Pattaya. But you can be social and meet some guys. You don't have to stay silent and be alone for the entire trip.

Many men do travel alone to Pattaya. Most of the tourists are older, established and mature. Men who are divorced or single and looking for some female company. And many don't mind a little conversation.

Some are really helpful with some good information. For example, I was not planning on going to Pattaya during the summer in the USA, thinking Pattaya would be too hot, too rainy and too dead to go. A random German fellow I talked with on the Adelphi elevator told me he goes every August and has a great time.

When I asked about the heat and rain, shutting things down, he laughed and said, it doesn't rain all the time, the heat is manageable and there are plenty of bars open all providing the same services we all love in Pattaya.

I took his advice, went that August and had a great time. And again the next August.

Your hotel pool area is a good place to start a conversation. .·

Adelphi Hotel Pool. There is usually a few guy lounging around the pool by mid-morning

Start any conversation with:

Hello
Good morning or afternoon or evening
Good day

From there, add on a question:

Where are you from?
Is this your first time here?
Do you live here?
How long are you staying?
What's your favorite restaurant or bar?

To keep a conversation going, tell then a bit about you or what you’re doing:

I'm from America.
This is my first time in Pattaya.
I kind of like this hotel.
I’m going to the mall.
I’m going out to lunch.
I’m beat.
I’m exhausted.
I’m going to my hotel to rest.
My feet are killing me.
I’ve had too much sun.

If you're in a bar and chatting, you can offer to buy another man a drink. That will always get someone smiling.

In all cases, be nice, be respectful, be friendly.

All of these are simple conversation starters. Some men in Pattaya will not be social. Don't take it personally. Some men won't understand your language or will struggle with it.

But sometimes you'll strike up a nice conversation or learn something new and it will be another special part of your Pattaya experience.

If for some reason, there is a misunderstanding, say sorry. Maybe get up and leave. Maybe offer to buy them a drink. So far, this has not happened to me, but I could see how someone inexperienced in interactions with people getting drunk could get into trouble.

The major thing to never do, is start chatting with a lady who is with another man

If You're Really Lonely or Don't Understand What Pattaya is About, Go on a Bar Crawl

I went on a bar crawl on my first trip. It was awesome. Many of us quickly got to know each other, drinking and talking. I made friends with 3 Australians and had nice chats with 2 Americans and a German.

Empty Baht Bus. There is room for 10 seated under the roof and 2 mor standing on the outside

The bar crawl was organized by the Buzzin' Lounge. It was located in Treetown at the time. They hired 3 or 4 baht buses to take us around to 5 different gentleman's Clubs. The Clubs were out on the edge of Pattaya quite far from the Central Pattaya area, and not on a baht bus line, so you would need transportation.

We met at the Buzzin' Lounge around 2 pm for a 3 pm leave time. After everyone paid their entrance fee and had a few drinks we piled onto the baht buses, about 10 guys per bus and were off.

We spent about an hour and a half at each at bar, drinking and doing the things you do at gentleman's clubs.

I and a few others missed the bus to the last stop. We hired a nearby taxi to take us back to the Central Pattaya area.

Here is a website to check out Gentlemen's' Clubs and learn how to join in on one of their bar crawls - Gents Clubs

If You Do Decide to Go With A Friend

At some point I may go with a friend. Especially one who really needs what Pattaya has to offer.

Here are some things 2 or 3 friends could do together in Pattaya:·

Have Drinks at the Horizon Rooftop Bar on the top of the Hilton Hotel. Sunset or evening overlooking the sea and Beach Road area.
Go to other rooftop bars for a similar experience.
Go to Walking Street as it is more set up for groups.
Have cigars on your hotel balcony
Dinner at Robinhoods, or the Steak Restaurants in the little grouping, Hemmingways
Drinks and a meal at the Pattaya Beer Garden
Enjoy going to the Gentleman's Clubs
Enjoy going to the Go Go Bars
Go golfing as it is better than alone
Go swimming in the ocean so you can watch each others stuff
Go to the Beach Road bars for the sunset
Visit the main tourist attractions

I think I would still try to break away by myself for part of the evening.

Get Prepared to Travel Alone Wrap Up

You do not need to wait until a friend can go with you.

It’s simpler to just go by yourself. Many of my friends are married and I don’t want to be the cause of their breakup. Many of my single friends are not ready for a trip like this. Some are too out of shape and couldn't handle the walking or the heat. Some are too broke. Some just couldn’t handle what Pattaya has to offer.

Going alone is better anyway.