AIIn short
Naklua in Pattaya is the quiet old fishing town north of the city, home to calm Wongamat Beach.
- Where
- North of the Dolphin Roundabout, about 15 minutes from Walking Street
- Beach
- Wongamat: calm water, fewer jet skis
- Seafood
- Lan Pho Naklua Market, 6am to 6pm daily
- Sight
- Sanctuary of Truth, open daily from 8am
The walk by time of night
How does a day in Naklua run?
Market in the morning, beach by day, the Sanctuary at golden hour, Walking Street at night.
AIThe chef shops for the seafood; the market opens at 6am (Google Maps).
Be here: Lan Pho Naklua Market
Insider tips
What should a group know about Naklua?
The street map
Where is Naklua in Pattaya?
Naklua is the northern part of Pattaya, starting at the Dolphin Roundabout where Beach Road ends and running north along Naklua Road to the Sanctuary of Truth. It was a fishing town before Pattaya grew around it, with Thai-Chinese shophouses, temples and boats that still land their catch in the mornings. For a day out on the water, see the islands near Pattaya.
Stay close with a pool villa, and let the VIP van do the driving.
Where
- :
- North of the Dolphin Roundabout, about 15 minutes from Walking Street
Beach
- :
- Wongamat: calm water, fewer jet skis
Seafood
- :
- Lan Pho Naklua Market, 6am to 6pm daily
Sight
- :
- Sanctuary of Truth, open daily from 8am
Which part of Pattaya is best to stay in?
It depends on the group: Naklua for quiet and calm water, Pratumnak for villas near Walking Street, and Jomtien for the long beach and the marina. Central Pattaya is for being in the middle of the noise.
What is Wongamat Beach like?
Wongamat Beach is the calm, quiet beach of the Pattaya mainland: a stretch of sand in Naklua facing west for the sunset. Most of it is backed by resorts and condos, so it's quieter than Pattaya Beach, with fewer jet skis and fewer touts. The water is calm enough to swim in most of the year, and beach chairs cost up to ฿50 a chair for the day (Pattaya City's cap). More ideas: things to do in Pattaya.
What is Lan Pho Naklua Market?
Lan Pho Naklua Market is Pattaya's biggest seafood market, open daily 6am to 6pm (Google Maps, checked November 2026). Fishmongers sell live and fresh prawns, crab, squid, lobster, oysters and clams, and stalls nearby cook what you buy. For a group, the easiest way to eat it is at the villa: a private chef shops at the market in the morning and cooks that evening.
What is the Sanctuary of Truth?
The Sanctuary of Truth is a temple carved entirely from wood, about 100 metres tall, on the headland at the north end of Naklua. Building began in 1981 (Chonburi Provincial Government), and the carving still goes on. It's open daily from 8am; a day ticket is ฿500 and the night tour ฿700, the museum says. Go in the late afternoon, when the light turns gold on the carvings.
How do you get from Naklua to Walking Street?
Wongamat Beach, Naklua, is about 15 minutes by car from Walking Street (Google Maps, checked November 2026). Grab and Bolt work in Pattaya and show the fare up front; from 1 October 2026 the apps must use licensed drivers and registered cars (Transport Ministry). The baht buses run on Second Road for about ฿15 to ฿20 a seat. For a group, VIP transport is simpler: a luxury van with driver is from ฿6,500 for 10 hours, up to 4 guests, waiting outside all evening. Licensed entertainment venues in Chonburi, including Pattaya, may open until 4am; ordinary bars close earlier, usually by 2am. See the Walking Street guide.
Naklua: the short version
- Naklua is the old fishing town just north of the Dolphin Roundabout.
- Wongamat Beach is calm and quiet, about 15 minutes by car from Walking Street (Google Maps).
- Lan Pho Naklua Market: Pattaya's biggest seafood market, 6am to 6pm daily.
- The Sanctuary of Truth: about 100 metres of carved wood, open daily from 8am.
- Checked November 2026
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Questions
Questions people ask about Naklua
Where is Naklua in Pattaya?
North of the Dolphin Roundabout, along Naklua Road, running up to the Sanctuary of Truth.
Which part of Pattaya is best to stay in?
Naklua for quiet and calm water, Pratumnak for villas near Walking Street, and Jomtien for the long beach and the marina.
Is Wongamat Beach good for swimming?
Yes. The water is calm most of the year, with fewer jet skis than Pattaya Beach.
Is Naklua quiet at night?
Yes. It's much quieter than central Pattaya, with no big clubs. Walking Street is a short drive away.
How far is Naklua from Walking Street?
Wongamat Beach in Naklua is about 15 minutes by car from Walking Street (Google Maps, checked November 2026). A luxury van with driver is from ฿6,500 for 10 hours, up to 4 guests.
What does Naklua mean?
Naklua is the old name of the fishing town at the north end of Pattaya. It was there before Pattaya grew around it, and today it's the quiet north of the city.
Getting home
Getting back to Naklua at night
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