Soi Buakhao
Rob's take
"Buakhao is the least polished and most ordinary of the nightlife streets, which is exactly why people who live here drink on it. Open-air bars, no doors to be pulled through, prices that have not been set for a two-week holiday. It is also a busy road with poor pavements and constant scooters, so watch where you walk after a few."
Soi Buakhao is a nightlife spot in Pattaya, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand.
Soi Buakhao is the long road running parallel to Second and Third Road, and it is the spine of Pattaya's inland nightlife — open-air beer bars, cheap restaurants, guesthouses, massage shops and the entrances to several side sois including LK Metro. It is where long-stayers drink rather than where tour groups are taken, and it is busy from late afternoon until late.
Curated in Pattaya · Last updated September 2026
Common questions
What is Soi Buakhao known for?
Open-air beer bars, cheap food and long-stay guesthouses, running the length of the road between Second and Third Road. It is the inland drinking street where residents and repeat visitors tend to end up rather than a destination for tour groups.
Is Soi Buakhao safe to walk at night?
It is as safe as anywhere in Pattaya, which is to say safe. The genuine hazard is traffic rather than people: it is a busy road with narrow pavements and constant scooters, and that is worth remembering on the walk back.
Where is Soi Buakhao, and how do I get there?
Soi Buakhao is in Pattaya, within the greater Pattaya area of Chon Buri, Thailand. Use the map on this page and tap "Get directions" to open turn-by-turn navigation in Google Maps.
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