Once celebrated as Thailand’s playground for nightlife, Pattaya is now facing candid criticism from foreign visitors who say the city is struggling to keep its charm after dark. The feedback is clear: ...

Pattaya’s plan to allow bars and clubs in designated entertainment zones to stay open until 4 a.m. has reignited the divide between those who came for the party and those who now wish it would quiet ...

As Pattaya plans an image makeover the city’s leaders have a delicate balancing act ahead. They need to steer the family-friendly ship without losing the crowd that’s been keeping Pattaya buzzing for ...

From November 8, 2025, anyone caught drinking in pubs or bars in Thailand outside the 'legal' hours could be fined 10,000 ...

This city has a notorious reputation. The Standard, famous for its eccentric luxury hotels in New York and London, wants to change that.