Both Krabi and Bangkok have a number of activities to choose from. With generally more activities and things to do, visitors tend to spend more time in Bangkok than in Krabi. Usually, 2-3 days is a good amount of time for Krabi, and 2-7 days is enough time in Bangkok. Families should spend more time in Krabi than Bangkok. Because of the many Housing in Pattaya (Thailand) is 51% cheaper than in Bangkok (Thailand) Update prices: Update prices: Pattaya: Bangkok: Diff: Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area: 23,185 ฿ 65,914 ฿ - 65% Taxi Pattaya - New Bungsamran (one way) 1,500 Baht The New Bungsamran is 35km from the Airport Suvarnabhumi – Bangkok away. GPS: N 13°81´87.90 E 100°93´99.80 cheap due to all of the hotels competing with each other to fill vacancies. Bangkok is larger than Pattaya and is the financial centre of Thailand so naturally, they have a larger hotel presence as well. While both cities have similar styles and categories of accommodation, Bangkok is also the pricier the choice for a long holiday. Transportation People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Pattaya this time of the year. In the autumn, Pattaya often gets more sunshine than Kuala Lumpur. Pattaya gets 206 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Kuala Lumpur receives 169 hours of full sun. Pattaya is around the same temperature as Kuala Lumpur in the autumn. If you want to visit an affordable touristic city in Thailand, Pattaya is undoubtedly a better option than Bangkok. an average person needs a budget of about $56 to live per day in Pattaya. But in Bangkok, an average person has to spend around $61. comparison of the cost of living in Bangkok and Pattaya, almost everything is more expensive in And not only is Pattaya much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Pattaya would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Pattaya and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking Pattaya - hop on a bus at ekkamai. "great cities" - it's thailand bro. There are none outside Bangkok. Train if you want to go to - Chiang Mai, Surat Thani, Korat. I'm pretty crazy, sometimes I just leave my house for tea, then I end up walking, taking a train in some random direction and returning home after 3-4 days. 2K4RH.