Jomtien is located across the hill from Pattaya and has become a gay center in its own right, as many gay businesses set up shop near the famed Dongtan Beach (see below), a great many located in the Jomtien Complex near the beach.
Jomtien, with its cleaner beaches, and more upmarket feel, is a quick 10-15 minute bus ride from the bustling but slighty sleazy resort town of Pattaya, and is fast becoming the preferred place for many gays to spend their time.
The only drawback is the traffic that clogs the main road across the hill between Jomtien and Pattaya during peak holiday times. This road is currently being expanded so expect hold ups due to the construction work.
Direct air conditioned bus services operate between Bangkok and Jomtien and good, gay, accommodation is available in Jomtien.
Our photo shows a volleyball game at the gay Dongtan Beach in Jomtien.
Transport around Jomtien is mainly by Songtao bus, a pickup truck with seats down each side. They're also known by some as "Baht Buses". You can flag one down and follow the fixed route, paying the driver when you get off, or you can hire one for the journey you want and negotiate the price.
Motorcycle taxis are also widely available. Check the price first, and beware of accidents.
A public bus service also now runs between Jomtien and Pattaya about every 20 minutes.
Car and motorcycle hire are readily available too, but make sure you get 1st class insurance!
Gay Life in Thailand
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Dongtan beach at Jomtien has a large and popular gay section. This long, gold, sand public beach is 15 minutes away from Pattaya town on the Jomtien seafront where the Pattaya to Jomtien Road (Thappraya Road) meets the Beach Road. Look for the police station on the seafront.
Turn right and walk along the beach for about 500 meters until you come to the Avalon Beach Resort on the right. Opposite the end of that resort is the area of this public beach that gays tend to use.
The 'gay' area of the beach can be very popular, especially at weekends. Each section is operated by an individual who will serve food and drinks all day. You pay the bill when you leave, including a charge for using the deckchairs and services.
The area is very busy at weekends and some afternoons, and is very cruisy with lots of 'off duty' bar boys showing off their bodies in minimal swim suits, plus loads of other regular gay guys swimming and realxing. Closed at dusk. No nudity or any kind of sexual activity is allowed.
Holiday lets, vacation rentals in super comfortable apartments from 36sqm upwards. Ideal location for a hassle free stay in Jomtien. 5 min walk to the gay beach. Air con, cable TV, video & DVD players, fridge, microwave, ensuite bathrooms, double beds, lounge area etc.
NIRVANA BOUTIQUE HOTEL Jomtien Beach Road Soi 4 Gay friendly all suite boutique hotel at reasonable rates near the beach, room service nicely decorated, with swimming pool, restaurant, wifi, ensuite bathrooms in studios, 1 bed roomed or 2 bedroomed apartments with kitchen. BOOK THROUGH DRAGONCASTLE!
NIRVANA COUTURE Jomtien Beach Road Soi 4. Sister to the Nirvana, Couture Rooms are designed in a modern contemporary theme, offering Studio room and Studio with Balcony. From Egyptian bed linens to plasma TV screens, Wi-Fi internet connection and power showers. BOOK THROUGH DRAGONCASTLE!
ASIAN ACCENT 365/9-10 Pratamnak Road Soi 6, Nong Prue, Banglamung Tel: 038-364947-8; 08 1982 4963; or 08 6533 4963 Gay hostel with pool, European style furnishings, rates from 1500 baht per night
AVALON BEACH RESORT 438 Moo 12, Thappraya Road, Jomtien Gay friendly luxury resort right on the gay Dongtan beach at Jomtien. Large swimming pool, restaurant/coffee shop, poolside bar, shops, etc. Rooms have flat screen TV, DVD players, bathtubs, minibar, safe, hairdryer, tea/coffee maker, internet connections, balcony, room service. Email them for discounted rates.
BONDI BEACH BAR & GUESTHOUSE Bondi Bar and Guest House is a new gay bar and guest house on Dontang beach opposite the police box. We have 8 ensuite rooms all with sea views and some rooms with balconies, over looking the gay beach. We have live entertainment in our busy bar every night and food is availble
CASABELLA PATTAYA GUEST HOUSE Soi Asia Pattaya, off Pratumnak Road, 038 306065; email: email@casabellapattaya.com Gay guesthouse on beach side of hill, rate 600 & 800 baht with 7th night free. Easy distance to gay beach & gay scene.
EAST SUITES Above Pagoda Restaurant, Jomtien Complex, Thepparak Road, Jomtien
JOMTIEN HOSTEL 279/347-350 Moo 12, Soi Somprasong Plaza, Jomtien Beach Road Tel: +6638233416; email: jh@jomtienhostel.com "Gay owned hostel with a choice of 20 rooms and 8 one bedroom apartments and fantastic loft 200m2 for good fun parties with BBQ and Jacuzzi and with 360 deg sea view all less than 250 meters forms the beach and 2.5 km from the gay beach"
KLANG VILLA Thabali Village, off Thepparak Road, Jomtien Luxury 4 bedroomed gay Thai style villa with two pools, wifi, etc, from 20,000 baht per night.
MANGOES BUNGALOWS 66 38 238 519 71/7 Moo 5, Tambon Na Jomtien, Sattahip, Chonburi (about 15km south of Pattaya) Gay country bungalows, within a short drive to Pattaya
POSEIDON HOTEL 413/3-5 Moo 12 Nongprue/Banglamung (Jomtien Complex) 038 303698 Gay hotel near Jomtien gay beach in local gay complex
RABBIT RESORT(gay friendly) Tel: 038 303303 Dongtan Beach, Jomtien Expensive but popular and well run resort hotel, not gay but gays welcomed. Right on gay beach.
ROOM CLUB HOTEL On Dongtan Gay Beach, Jomtien 038 251461, 081 735 6593
SANSUK GUESTHOUSE 391/49 Moo 10, Thappraya Soi 11, Jomtien 038 364356 Part of the Sanuk Sauna complex, guests get free access.
TWO FACES Jomtien Complex. Thapphrya Road, Na Jomtien 038 251618 Email: add2000@loxinfo.co.th Rooms daily, weekly, monthly in this small guesthouse located in local gay complex. .
TUI'S PLACE(very gay friendly) 318/77-78 Thap Praya Road, M. 12, T. Nongprue, Pattaya, Chonburi , 20260 +66 (0)38 251-432, +66 38 231-045; Email: admin@tuisplace.com Economical and comfortable guest house, with bar and restaurant, less than 3-meters from Dongtan Beach (Pattaya’s only Gay Beach).
VENUE, The Jomtien Complex. Thapphrya Road, Na Jomtien gay hotel, spa, showbar.
Pubs, Bar & Cafes
DICK'S CAFE 413/129 Jomtien Complex, Thappraya Road , Jomtien 038 252417 Branch of the well loved Bangkok hostelry.
Jomtien is located across the hill from Pattaya and has become a gay center in its own right, as many gay businesses set up shop near the famed Dongtan Beach (see below), a great many located in the Jomtien Complex near the beach.
Dongtan beach at Jomtien has a large and popular gay section. This long, gold, sand public beach is 15 minutes away from Pattaya town on the Jomtien seafront where the Pattaya to Jomtien Road (Thappraya Road) meets the Beach Road. Look for the police station on the seafront.
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