Pattaya is a beach city where your plan stays light if you give the Sanctuary of Truth and the Koh Larn ferry a day each.
Day tours of the Sanctuary of Truth run 8:20 to 18:00 and night tours 18:20 to 20:30; adult admission is 500 baht by day and 700 baht at night.
Pattaya is about 150 km southeast of Bangkok in a straight line, so many visitors add it by road after Bangkok. The Koh Larn ferry from Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya costs 40 baht one way and takes 35 to 45 minutes.
Thailand revised its visa-exemption and visa-on-arrival schemes from 15 September 2026, and the length of stay depends on your nationality. Check the official sources before you travel.
Visa and entry requirements for Thailand
Whether you need a visa, how long you can stay and which pre-arrival forms apply all depend on your nationality and the purpose of your trip. Check the official source below, and your own government's travel advice, before you book.
- Thailand e-Visa (official) (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand)
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand)
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) (Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police)
- Sanctuary of Truth, day: 8:20–18:00, 500 baht
- Sanctuary of Truth, night: 18:20–20:30, 700 baht
- Koh Larn ferry: 40 baht one way, 35–45 minutes
When should I visit the Sanctuary of Truth, and what does it cost?
The Sanctuary of Truth is open daily. Day tours run 8:20 to 18:00 and night tours 18:20 to 20:30. Adult admission is 500 baht by day and 700 baht at night; children 110–140 cm tall pay 250 baht by day and 350 baht at night, and children under 110 cm are free.
The Koh Larn ferry leaves from Pier A at Bali Hai Pier in South Pattaya and costs 40 baht one way. It takes 35 to 45 minutes, sailing to Na Ban pier at 7:00, 10:00, 12:00, 14:00, 15:30, 17:00 and 18:30. The last boats back are 18:00 from Na Ban and 17:00 from Tawaen, so don't plan a long afternoon on the island. Operators can change timetables, so check at the pier.
| Item | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Sanctuary of Truth, day tour | 8:20–18:00 | Adults 500 baht |
| Sanctuary of Truth, night tour | 18:20–20:30 | Adults 700 baht |
| Koh Larn ferry | From Na Ban 7:00 to 18:30; last return 18:00 | 40 baht one way |
Based on the Sanctuary of Truth's official information and Koh Larn ferry information. Timetables may change.
How should I split 2 or 4 nights?
With 2 nights: travel from Bangkok by road on day one and walk the beach, then see the Sanctuary of Truth during the day on day two. Day tours end at 18:00, so if you arrive late in the afternoon you can choose the night tour instead.
With 4 nights: add the Koh Larn ferry on day three, then rest on day four and head back to Bangkok.
| Plan | Day | What |
|---|---|---|
| 2 nights | Day 1 | From Bangkok, beach, dinner |
| 2 nights | Day 2 | Sanctuary of Truth day tour |
| 4 nights | Day 3 | Koh Larn ferry |
| 4 nights | Day 4 | Rest, travel |
What should I eat?
Plan meals in Pattaya around seafood, som tam, pad thai and mango sticky rice: seafood for dinner by the beach and som tam or pad thai at lunch, so each meal is different. We don't pick specific shops or prices here.
What should I check before I go?
Thailand revised its visa-exemption and visa-on-arrival schemes from 15 September 2026, and stays under bilateral agreements can differ. Check the official sources for your nationality before you travel.
Day and night tour times at the Sanctuary of Truth differ, so choose one to match your arrival, and check the last return ferry from Koh Larn first.
Before you leave Pattaya
- Check passport validity and your onward ticket
- Check the sanctuary's day and night tour times
- Check the last return ferry from Koh Larn
- Check the travel time between Bangkok and Pattaya
- Check entry requirements on the official sources
Which plan suits my trip?
- First time in Pattaya: see the sanctuary on a day tour and save the beach for sunset.
- Arriving late: night tours start at 18:20, so you can still see the sanctuary in the late afternoon.
- Going to the island: plan to be back before the last return at 18:00.
FAQ
How much is the Sanctuary of Truth?
Adults pay 500 baht for a day tour and 700 baht for a night tour. Children under 110 cm are free.
How much is the Koh Larn ferry?
40 baht one way from Bali Hai Pier, taking 35 to 45 minutes.
When is the last boat back?
18:00 from Na Ban and 17:00 from Tawaen.
Do I need a visa for Thailand?
It depends on your nationality. Thailand revised its visa-exemption schemes from 15 September 2026; check the official sources.
Sources
- Thailand e-Visa (official) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · accessed 2026-10-30
- Destination Thailand Visa (DTV) · Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand · accessed 2026-10-30
- Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) · Immigration Bureau, Royal Thai Police · accessed 2026-10-30
- Visiting the Sanctuary of Truth · Sanctuary of Truth Museum · accessed 2026-10-23
- Getting to Koh Larn · Koh Larn information site · accessed 2026-10-23
- Summary of Thailand’s visa exemption and visa-on-arrival changes · Government Public Relations Department of Thailand · accessed 2026-10-23
Information was checked against the official sources listed above. Opening hours, fees and fares can change; please confirm with the venue or operator before you visit.