Experience Pattaya's famous nightlife on Walking Street — lively bars, street performers and open-air restaurants; crowds peak after sunset (open nightly).
Take the 30–45 minute speedboat or ferry to Koh Larn for beaches and snorkeling; boats run from ~8:00am to mid-afternoon — return options vary until ~4:00pm–5:00pm.
See the giant gold-etched Buddha image carved into limestone and visit Silverlake Vineyard for photo ops and wine tasting; Silverlake open around 9:00am–6:00pm.
Choose lively Walking Street for a late-night experience or opt for a rooftop cocktail at Horizon Rooftop (Hilton) for panoramas (bars typically open from late afternoon to late night).
Hands-on cooking at a local cooking school learning signature Thai dishes; classes generally run mornings 9:00am–1:00pm and include market visits in some programs.
Arrange an airport transfer or private taxi for the 1.5–2 hour trip back to Bangkok (time varies with traffic); leave with plenty of buffer for flights.