Huay Yai

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Rural east of Pattaya. Golf courses, expat villas, gated estates, motorbike or car essential.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Overview

Huay Yai sits east of East Pattaya, further into the countryside. The area contains some of Pattaya's better golf courses (Phoenix Gold, Mountain Shadow, Pattaya Country Club), large detached homes on big plots, gated estates, and a slower pace of life. Popular with retirees who want a house with a garden and play golf regularly. Full car or motorbike dependence.

Best for

golfers
retirees wanting space
house buyers
long-stay families

Avoid if

you don't drive
tourists
you need walkable amenities

Huay Yai at a glance

Noise level(lower better)

Walkability

Beach access

Family-friendly

Expat density

Transport access

Nightlife level

Traffic risk(lower better)

Flood risk(lower better)

Average monthly rent

Studio	6,000 THB – 10,000 THB
1 bedroom	8,000 THB – 14,000 THB
2 bedroom	12,000 THB – 22,000 THB
House	18,000 THB – 80,000 THB

Hotel price bands (per night)

Budget	from 700 THB
Mid-range	from 1,500 THB
Luxury	from 3,500 THB

What's nearby

Hospitals

Bangkok Hospital Pattaya
~12-15 km

Schools

Regents International School Pattaya
~8 km

Gyms

Estate gyms
varies

Markets & shopping

Lotus Pattaya South
~6 km
Makro Pattaya
~8 km

Top condos

Small low-rise condos
8-14k/mo

Top hotels

Golf-resort hotels
1,500-3,500/night

Top restaurants

Golf clubhouses
International

Who should stay here

Golfers, families with kids in international school wanting a house, retirees with a car.

Who should avoid it

Tourists, anyone car-less, beach-first visitors.

Pros

Largest plots for the money
Best golf access
Genuine quiet
Cleaner air

Cons

20-30 min drive to anything
Need a car for daily life
Some pot-holed back roads

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