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I think that one of the main reasons Sir G is that Pattaya is not as seasonal in weather as Patong........ in that it's either just a bit cooler around Dec thru to April and then a bit hotter after that.........there is not such a pronounced rainy season there as well......and the rain tends to come more towards the end of the day and last just for a short down poor or so............
It can also just piss down all day as well but just not as predictably seasonally as Patong........
The dive season drops out in Phuket after May until normally November so this greatly affects accommodation availability as well.......Pattaya's stays constant
A lot of hotels in Patong can be had at this time for half of their Xmas rate.......in Patts low season you are lucky to get a 20% reduction.......and as said above availability of rooms in Patts is far greater than Patong.......
You might want to give Jomtien Beach a look.......generally cheaper here with a swimmable beach and a much better atmosphere......and only a 20 BHT/20 minute Bht bus ride away from the madding crowd...and still enough nightlife action if you wanna take a night off from Walking st/Patts proper
you should be able to get good 3.5 star in Jomtien with a pool for around BHT1000 with breakfast per night....check out Jomtien Thani Hotel on Asia web.....good rooms,great pool, good safe system at reception + no joiner fee.........book a double room......same price as single and then you get 2 breakfast vouchers...(I know you like a bargain buddy)........55555
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