Soi Buakhao Nightlife Guide
The heart of expat nightlife — cheaper drinks, night markets, live music, and a laid-back vibe that Walking Street can't match.
Why Soi Buakhao?
While Walking Street gets the fame, Soi Buakhao is where long-term expats actually drink. Running parallel to Second Road through Central Pattaya, this street offers a more authentic, affordable, and relaxed nightlife experience. Drinks are 30–50% cheaper, the crowd is more diverse, and the twice-weekly night market adds a unique street-food dimension.
Area
Central Pattaya
Beer Price
฿60–90
Food Stalls
50+
Live Music
Nightly
Top Spots
Soi Buakhao Market
Massive night market with Thai street food, clothes, and souvenirs. Starts 5 PM.
Made in Thailand
Thai country music (Luk Thung), popular with locals and expats alike.
Soi Diana Complex
Cluster of small bars connecting to Soi Diana — pool tables, cheap drinks.
Tree Town
Open-air bar area with cheap Chang towers and live sports.
The Robin Hood
Classic pub grub, quiz nights, and Premier League screenings.
LK Metro
Adjacent bar complex connecting to Soi Buakhao. Neon-lit, lively atmosphere.
Weekly Calendar
Quiz nights at several pubs
Night market (5 PM – 10 PM)
Ladies' night specials at bars
Live band nights
Night market + busiest bar night
Peak weekend — all venues packed
Chill day — rooftop drinks and recovery
Getting There
📍 Location: Runs parallel to Second Road, between Soi Diana and Soi Khao Noi
🛵 Songthaew: Any Second Road songthaew — ask to stop at Soi Buakhao (฿10)
📱 Grab/Bolt: Drop-off at Soi Buakhao intersection — ฿40–80 from most areas
🚶 Walking: 10-minute walk from Beach Road, 5 minutes from Second Road