Boyztown Pattaya is the city's main gay strip, a short lane of go-go boy bars, shows and open-air bars on Pattayaland Soi 3, between Beach Road and Second Road just north of Walking Street. Beers cost roughly ฿70 to ฿150, dancers earn through tips and off fees, and the whole place is built for a loud, playful, flirt-heavy night.
Pattaya has always been Thailand's anything-goes town, and Boyztown is its most cheerfully shameless corner. The dancers wink, the staff tease, the music is too loud and nobody is checking their watch. You come for one drink and wonder later where your shirt went. For the wider scene, see the gay bars page and the Pattaya guide.
Where Is Boyztown in Pattaya?
Boyztown sits on Pattayaland Soi 3, running between Beach Road and Second Road, just north of Walking Street. It is walkable from most central hotels and a short baht bus or taxi ride from further out.
The strip packs go-go boy bars, show bars, open-air bars and a few gay-friendly hotels into a few hundred meters. Everyone is in easy sight of everyone else, so bar-hopping is simple: walk the lane, stick your head in and leave if the vibe is not yours. Venues change names, owners and hours often, so check on the spot. The Pattaya interactive map lists nearby gay-tagged venues such as G.A.Y. Pattaya and Boyz Boyz Boyz on Walking Street.
How Do Go-Go Boy Bars Work?
You walk in, buy a drink and watch the dancers while they watch you. If someone catches your eye, invite him over, buy him a drink and chat. A dancer's income typically depends on tips, drinks and off fees, and it works like any go-go bar in Thailand.
Be friendly, not grabby. A dancer who says no means no, and a polite smile keeps the whole bar on your side. Ask for drink prices if they are not on the menu.
Many bars put on small shows and cabaret turns at set times, so check the schedule at the door. Photos inside are usually not welcome, so keep your phone in your pocket.
What Does a Night in Boyztown Pattaya Cost?
The big-ticket item is the off fee, the amount you pay the bar to take a dancer out for the night, the gay-bar version of a bar fine. It typically runs from about ฿600 to ฿1,500 or more, and his own fee for time with you is agreed separately and directly with him. The glossary explains the other terms.
These are typical ranges at the time of writing, not quotes from any bar, and Pattaya tends to sit at the lower end. Ask the price first, settle everything before you leave and never negotiate after the event.
Is Everyone Over 18 and Free to Say No?
They should be, and you are responsible for walking away if they are not. Staff in Thai bars must be 18 or older and free to leave. If anyone looks underage, scared or under pressure, don't engage. Leave and report it via the anti-trafficking page.
Consent works both ways. Condoms are non-negotiable, every time, and a dancer is entitled to refuse anything. A customer who respects that gets better service and a warmer welcome next time. It is also simply the right way to behave.
What About Sunee Plaza and Dongtan Beach?
Sunee Plaza is the cheaper, more local second hub, in the Soi Buakhao direction. It is less polished than Boyztown, with a more neighborhood feel and usually lower prices. If the main strip feels like a stage show, Sunee Plaza feels like drinks with the regulars.
By day the gay beach is Dongtan Beach in Jomtien, south of central Pattaya. Expect loungers, drinks and a relaxed crowd. It is a good place to recover from a long night and to meet people when nobody is shouting over a speaker. Agree the baht bus or taxi fare before you set off.
How Do You Stay Safe on a Boyztown Night?
Boyztown is friendly, but any strip that serves strong drinks to strangers needs a little care. The main risks are drink spiking, theft and overspending:
- Watch your glass. Don't leave it unattended, and don't accept drinks from someone you have just met unless you saw them poured.
- Keep valuables at the hotel. Carry a little cash, one card and a phone, not your whole wallet.
- Agree prices first. For drinks, off fees and any extras.
- Use licensed transport. Grab or a metered taxi beats a late-night scooter ride.
- Check your hotel's guest policy. Some charge a joiner fee, usually ฿300 to ฿1,500.
Pattaya's usual tourist traps apply, and the Pattaya scams guide covers them. If something goes wrong, call the Tourist Police on 1155. Same-sex marriage has been legal in Thailand since 23 January 2025, and Boyztown has long welcomed gay visitors.
