The BAANLYY Area Score rates all 18 Pattaya areas on a transparent 100-point scale, built from eight lived-experience factors. One number to compare at a glance — then dive into the detail that matters to you.
How it's scored: each area is rated 1–10 on eight factors — value, beach, nightlife, family-friendliness, transport, investment, quiet and dining — and the BAANLYY Area Score is their average on a 0–100 scale. It's a transparent comparison starting point, not investment advice; weight the factors that matter to you.
| # | Area | Score | Beach | Nightlife | Value | Family | Investment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jomtien South beach | 69 | 8 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| 2 | Central Pattaya City centre | 66 | 5 | 10 | 7 | 4 | 8 |
| 3 | Wong Amat North beach | 65 | 9 | 3 | 4 | 7 | 9 |
| 4 | Ban Chang Rayong / U-Tapao gateway | 64 | 6 | 3 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| 5 | Bang Saray Emerging south | 64 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 8 |
| 6 | Naklua North / traditional | 64 | 7 | 3 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| 7 | Khao Talo East Pattaya | 63 | 3 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 7 |
| 8 | Ban Amphur Quiet south beach | 61 | 8 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| 9 | Mabprachan Lake East Pattaya | 60 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 8 | 7 |
| 10 | Na Jomtien Luxury south beach | 60 | 9 | 2 | 5 | 7 | 8 |
| 11 | Pratumnak Hill Central hills | 60 | 7 | 3 | 5 | 6 | 8 |
| 12 | Sattahip Southern coast town | 60 | 7 | 2 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| 13 | Bang Lamung District town (north) | 58 | 3 | 4 | 8 | 6 | 6 |
| 14 | East Pattaya Inland suburbs | 56 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 9 | 6 |
| 15 | Nong Prue East Pattaya township | 56 | 2 | 4 | 9 | 8 | 6 |
| 16 | Takhian Tia South-west hinterland | 56 | 3 | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 |
| 17 | Huay Yai Villa countryside (south-east) | 53 | 3 | 2 | 6 | 8 | 7 |
| 18 | Silverlake & Khao Mai Kaew Eastern countryside | 48 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
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The BAANLYY Area Score is a proprietary, transparent composite of BAANLYY's own area ratings, provided for general comparison only — not investment, legal or financial advice. Ratings are editorial estimates that change as areas evolve. Hero image via Pexels (High-rise buildings overlooking the ocean in Pattaya, Thailand).