Arrive at your hotel in central Sukhumvit or Khao San area and drop bags; many budget hotels allow luggage hold if early. This gets you centrally placed for nightlife and transport.
Try boat noodles or a hearty Thai breakfast (khao tom or jok) at a nearby street stall or cafe; cheap, filling and open from morning (most open 7:00am+).
Iconic must-see royal complex and Emerald Buddha; arrive early to avoid heat and crowds — open roughly 8:30am-3:30pm and requires modest dress (no shorts/sleeveless).
Explore Khao San’s bars or head to Sukhumvit Soi 11 / RCA for clubs and dance venues; clubs open late (9:00pm onwards) and entry can be THB200-500 with a drink.
If you want an early-market experience, book a half-day trip (depart early ~7:00am) to Damnoen Saduak (touristy) or Amphawa (later afternoons/evenings); note Damnoen Saduak is busiest and open mornings until ~12pm.
Opt for a modest rooftop bar with reasonable prices for sunset or stick to street food for lower cost; rooftop hours ~5:00pm-late but check dress code.
Check into a budget/ mid-range hotel near Central Pattaya or Jomtien, then have lunch at a beachfront shack for fresh seafood (most open all afternoon).
Head to Pattaya Beach or Jomtien for jet-ski and parasailing — operators run roughly 8:00am-5:00pm; agree price first and be safety-aware (inspect equipment).
Take a speedboat or ferry to Koh Larn for swimming, snorkeling and beach time; boat operators run tours 8:30am-4:00pm and snorkel gear rental is available.
Head to a local seafood market for a casual group dinner, where you pick fresh seafood to be cooked on-site; market stalls typically operate into the evening.
Have breakfast and check out; arrange transfer to Bangkok airport (Don Mueang or Suvarnabhumi depending on your flight) or a direct Pattaya-to-Phuket flight if available.
Experience lively Bangla Road with clubs, bars and street performances; open late and ideal for party groups — watch for pickpockets and stay together.
Full-day speedboat trip to Phi Phi islands for snorkeling, Maya Bay viewpoints and island beaches; tours typically run 7:30am-5:00pm and include lunch, gear and guide.
Arrive back in Patong, rest and freshen up — use this time to pack and prepare for departure. Shops and spas open in evening hours if you need extras.
If flying late, head to Phuket airport (check flight time); otherwise enjoy a final shorter night on Bangla Road. Confirm departure times and travel to airport 2–3 hours before international flights.