Dancing through the night at Pattaya's best discotheques and nightclubs.
In the past, Pattaya was known for its vibrant nightlife scene, with a variety of discotheques that attracted tourists from around the world. These venues ranged from smaller clubs to large, high energy dance halls with elaborate light shows and state of the art sound systems.
Many of the discotheques were located along the famous Walking Street, a bustling entertainment district that was lined with bars, restaurants, and other nightlife venues. These clubs often featured live music and DJ sets that played a mix of popular Thai and international songs, and they usually stayed open until the early hours of the morning.
Overall, these entertainment venues from the past were known for their lively and energetic atmosphere, making them popular destinations for tourists and locals alike. While the nightlife scene in Pattaya has evolved over the years, it continues to be a popular destination for those looking to experience a unique and exciting night out.
List of various discotheques.
The nightlife scene has been constantly changing and evolving over the years, with new venues opening and old ones closing. However, some of the more well known and popular discotheques from the past in Pattaya are: Marine, Lucifer, Insomnia, The Mixx, X-Zyte, Groove, Club Electric Blue, Gulliver's, Insomnia.
This list is not exhaustive and only includes a few of the many discotheques that were located in the past. It's possible that some of these venues may no longer be in operation, or may have undergone changes and renovations over the years.
The oldest and still the most popular; Marin disco.
The first discotheque in Pattaya is a matter of speculation and not widely documented. It is a popular tourist destination known for its entertainment scene, which has developed significantly over the years. Discotheques have been a part of this city nightlife for many decades, and the exact first one to open in the city is not known. However, it is likely that some of the early discotheques in Pattaya opened in the 1970s or 1980s, as the city began to develop into a popular tourist destination.
Marine disco is one of the oldest, located in the heart of Walking Street, the main entertainment area. With over 35 years of history, it's a well known venue for its lively atmosphere, good music, and beautiful Thai girls. The club has undergone several renovations over the years and offers a spacious dance floor, a bar area, billiards, and a stage for live bands.
Marine is popular among many people and known for its house and EDM music, which draws crowds late into the night. Although the club is a reference point for good times, it's also jokingly referred to as "Chicken's Farm" by free lancers seeking to catch tourists.
Marin disco was the first One.
Marin Disco was and is a popular discotheque, that was known for its lively atmosphere and upbeat music. It was located in the heart of Pattaya's nightlife district and was a popular destination for both tourists and locals. The disco offered a spacious dance floor, an extensive lighting system, and a state of the art sound system that created an electric atmosphere for patrons to enjoy.
Marin Disco was known for its music selection, which included popular genres such as pop, dance, and electronic music. The venue regularly hosted local and international DJs, who played sets that kept the dance floor packed all night long. The disco also featured a bar area, where patrons could enjoy a variety of drinks and socialize with friends. It was likely a staple of the nightlife scene for many years and was known for its lively atmosphere and vibrant energy.
A fixed staircase and a pit to dance in,
Those were golden days, the 1990s, when you still had to go upstairs with a fixed staircase and no escalator. Also you had the dance floor which was about 70 cm below the floor, we called it the pit. In the pit it was always very crowded with dancing people, what is also remembered was at 03:00 the 'Lucky Number', a small lottery of a few minutes and then the party broke loose again.
All in all, times change, but this time with the DJ at the very back, was really a top time.
Here are more entertainment venues from the past,
'Absolute', was at the 'Walking Street' in the South. The 'Absolute Entertainment Complex' closed for years now.
'AS Friends Hip Hop', located at the 'Soi LK Metro' off 'Soi Bua Khao'. The 'AS Friends Hip Hop Club' is open.
'Blues Factory', situated at 'Soi Lucky Star' off 'Walking Street' opposite the 'Marin Disco'. The 'Blues Factory Club closed in 2015.
A music venue that was located on Soi Lucky Star. This spot offers live music performances, typically featuring blues and rock genres, and is a popular destination for music lovers and those looking for a night out. Whether you was in the mood to dance, sing along, or simply enjoy some great music, the Blues Factory was a great place.
'Blush', at the 'Soi Mae Uay' near the 'Thai Thong Village' in Jomtien. The 'Blush' is open for visitors.
'Bollywood', first at the 'Soho Square' on 'Walking Street' closed and after at 'Soi 13//3' also know as 'Soi Pattayaland 1' off the 'Beach Rd'. With 'Indian Dance & Mujra'. The 'Bollywood Indian Disco Club' is open for Indian visitors.
'Bone', at 'Soi Phettrakul' near the 'North Pattaya Road'. A mixed venue with great music and visited by Thais and foreigners. The 'Bone Club' is open.
'Burdock', at the 'Second Road' in 'North Pattaya'. The 'burdock Club' closed in 2011.
'Candy Shop', great place located at the famous 'Walking Street' in the south with dj's and live music, the 'Candy Shop Club' is open.
It is situated on the famous Walking Street, which is a street in the city that is known for its nightlife and entertainment options. Candy Shop is a popular destination for those looking for a fun night out, offering a variety of drinks, music, and entertainment.
'Casino', at the 'Soi Diamond'. A favorite for me and the 'Casino Dance Club' closed permanently in 2015.
'Cavalli by Nashaa Club', located on the well know 'Walking Street'. The 'Cavalli by Nashaa Club Pattaya' is open for visitors from all over the world.
'Cetus', at 'Soi 15' 'The Avenue' off the 'Second Road'. The 'Cetus Club' is a 'Thai Dance Venue' with mostly Thai cutomers.
'Chaba 88', on the 'South Pattaya Rd', mostly Thai visitors. The 'Chaba 88 Club' is open.
'Daiquiri Hous', was on the 'Beach Road', the 'Daiquiri Hous Club' closed the doors in 2010.
'DJ Mart Indian Music', situated next to Alcazar in North Pattaya with Indian music and Indian visitors. The 'DJ Mart Club' is closed.
'Differ', at 'Soi Phettrakun', 'Nua Naklua', next to the 'Central Plaza Marina' shopping centre. The 'Differ Club' is open for a visit in the night.
'DNA', located at the 'Third Road', one of the oldest typical Thai style clubs. The 'DNA Ping Club' is open.
'Double Six', at the 'Walking Street'. The 'Double Six Disco Club' closed the doors.
'Disco 808', above the the 'Candy Shop'. The '808 Club' is open.
'Duck', at the 'Soho Square'. The 'Duck Disco Club' closed the doors.
'Fat Coco', at the 'Beach Road'. An unique place to go at the 'A-One Hotel' for having a nice time, the 'Fat Coco Beach Club' is daily open.
'Fever', at the 'Soi LK Metro' off 'Soi Bua Khao' and 'Soi Diana'. Located between the 'Paradise Club' and 'Murphy's Law'. The 'Fever Club' is open.
'Fin', situated at the '2nd Rd' next to 'Alcazar Cabaret'. The 'Fin Club Pattaya' is open for a visit.
'Flexx', on the second floor at 'Soho Square', above the 'Duck Club'. The 'Flexx Disco Club' is now open.
'Gooze Club', was at the 'South Pattaya Road' with live music and Dj's, mainly Thai visitors. The 'Gooze Disco Club' is closed.
'Gulliver's', at the begin of the 'Walking Street' opposite the first 7-11. The 'Gulliver's Disco Walking Street' closed the doors.
'Hardrock', located at the 'Beach Road'. The famous 'Hardrock Club Pattaya' is a great place to visit and is open.
'Hollywood', one of the oldest and most famous local Thai discotheque and nightclub with the best DJ's playing the best music, this entertainment venue is open.
'Hammer', a great discotheque with live music. The 'Hammer Discotheque' closed the doors.
'Hospital', was located above the 'King Cafe'. The 'Hospital Club' is closed for a while.
'Hunterz', at the 'Bali Hai Complex' below the 'Mixx Discotheque'. The 'Hunterz Indian Club' with Indian music is open for Indian visitors.
'Insomnia', The first one was above the 'Lam Morrison Club' at the 'Marina Plaza'. Closed in 2008 and moved to 'Walking Street' and renamed to 'Club Insomnia' with downstair the 'I Bar' and above the 'Insomnia Discotheque'. The place is open.
'Irany', at the 'Soho Square' on the second floor. The 'Iranian Disco Club' is visited by Irany people.
'Kamaa Club', at the 'Soi 16'. The 'Kamaa Indian Dance Club' is open for Indian visitors.
'Lam Morrison Rock Club', was located at the 'Marina Plaza' downstairs the first 'Insomnia'. The 'King of Rock' at the 'Lam Morrison's House of Rock Club' closed 2009 and he returned to the 'Blues Factory' in 'Soi Lucky Star'.
'Lima Lima', was located at the 'Bali Hai Complex at the end of the 'Walking Street'. The 'Lima Lima Club' is now closed.
'Star Dice Entertainment', another nice big night out place was the 'Star Dice' in the north of Pattaya, in Naklua. This establishment was filled with mostly Thai people and a few foreigners, the DJs were interspersed with the 'Star Dice Live Band', you could have a grandiose evening here.
'Tony's entertainment complex' Tony's discotheque was one of the famous clubs in Pattaya and located in the Walking Street. With a variety of services to satisfy everybody. Tony's presentations concerts by international artists, cabaret shows, costume shows and off course great dance music. An unique and famous name in an amazing city.
'X-Zyte entertainment', a very nice establishment and very locally located on the Third road in Pattaya. Visited by mainly Thai people but also many foreigners who stayed here night by night. Live music interspersed with good DJs, it was always fun with a very nice atmosphere.
'Marina Wave', at the 'Marine Plaza', foreigners and Thai ladies are the main visitors. The 'Marina Wave Club' is open.
'Marine Disco 1 & 2', the oldest discotheque to go out, had many nostalgic memories here at this great place. The 'Marine Disco' is every day open till early morning.
'Maya', was situated at the South, on the well know 'Walking Street'. The 'Maya Indian Club' closed the doors.
'Mixx', located at the 'Bali Hai', end off the 'Walking Street' in 'South Pattaya'. The 'Mixx Club' is open for foreigners and Thai ladies.
'Moonlight Complex', at the 'Second Road', also know as the 'Dragon Complex'. Closed and demolished in 2009.
'Mouth SE', at the 'Pattaya Third Road', foreigners are welcome but the main customers are Thai. The 'Mouth SE Club' is open with live music.
'Mujra', Another Indian club at the 'Walking'. The 'Dhoom Mujra Club' closed the lights and the doors.
'Myst', located 40 meters from the 'Walking Street'. The 'Myst Hip Hop Club' is open for customers.
'Nashaa Indian Discotheque', was another Indian disco in the South'. The 'Nashaa Indian Club' closed the doors.
'Ocean 10 Russian Disco club', was located at the 'Walking Street'. The 'Ocean 10 Disco Club' is closed.
'Palace', at the well know and cosy 'Walking Street'. The 'Palace Club' is open every day.
'Palladium', was a nice place at the 'Second Road' in 'North Pattaya'. The 'Palladium Club' is closed.
'Panda', located in the 'Tony's Entertainment Complex'. The 'Panda Club' is open for all kind of visitors.
'Pattaya Beach Club', at the 'Tree Town' on the busy 'Soi Bua Khao'. The 'Pattaya Beach Club' is open to have a great time.
'Pier', at the well know 'Walking'. The 'Pier Dance Club' closed the doors'.
'Raas', at 'Soi 16' off the 'Pattaya's Walking Street'. The 'Raas Indian Club' is open for Indian visitors.
'Republic Disco', located at 'Soi JP' off 'Walking Street'. The 'JP Republic Club & Lounge' is open.
'RTC', at the Walking Street. The 'Rooftop Indian Disco Club' is now closed.
'Sea You Tree Town', this place is located at 'Soi Bua Khao' in 'Central Pattaya'. The 'Sea You Tree Town' with Live music and food is open.
'Sky Music', at the 'Pattaya Klang Soi 17', between 'Soi 7' and 'Soi 8'. The 'Sky Music Club' is open with live music.
'Southern Swing Saloon', located at the 'Walking Street'. The 'Southern Swing Saloon Club' closed for good the doors in 2009.
'Slim Hip Hop', was at the 'Walking Street' and closed long time ago.
'Spark', situated at the 'Naklua Road' in 'North Pattaya'. The 'Spark Club' was for mainly Thai customers and is closed now.
'Tempo Society', at 'Soi 9' next to 'JA Villa' off the 'Third Road'. The 'Thai Tempo Society Club'is open every day.
'Thai Night City Club', at the 'Third Road' opposite 'Paradise Sauna & Spa'. The 'Thai Night City Indian Dance Club' closed in 2015.
'Topaz', was located at the 'Walking Street'. The 'Topaz Mujra Indian Disco Bar and Belly Dance Club' closed in 2018.
'Trillion Indian Disco', at 'Soi 16'. The 'Trillion Indian Disco Club' is open.
'Wanthana's Dance Club', located at the 'Soi 6' also know as 'Soi Yodsak'. The 'Wanthana's Dance Club' closed inn 2011.
'YES', situated at the 'Soi Diamond'. The 'Yes Club' closed for good in 2019.
'Zap on air', was located at the 'Walking Street' for only one week, the 'Zap on Air Club' closed in 2015.
'Lucifer discothek', this popular discotheque and night club is located on Walking Street. Lucifer is a well know name and the place is always loaded and very populair. Changing from live bands with different types of music to famous DJ's who will give you a great night, a nice place to go out in Pattaya.
'Club Blu' was located on the corner of 'Soi Bua Khao' and 'LK Metro'. It was a great place to have a relaxed drink and watch the dancing women. It was also a great view from the street side where the coyote dancers were swinging in front of the large windows. It was a very nice and great place to stay.
'Club Boesche' located on the 'Convent Garden' in Soi 16. Those days it was really a must to go there if you were in the area. Always a great atmosphere with very friendly people. Really one of the better things I always enjoyed staying at.
Afterword on this topic,
Pattaya is a popular tourist destination and known for its nightlife. The city has a large number of discotheques, dance entertainment and nightclubs that cater to different audiences and offer a range of music, drinks and entertainment. Many of these venues are open until the early hours and offer a festive and exuberant atmosphere.
New entertainment places are added regularly and many disappear again, depending on the popularity and demand of the local and tourist population. Some venues are known for their music and partying, while others are more focused on dancing and socializing. There are also clubs aimed specifically at certain audiences, such as young people or couples.
Overall, the city offers a dynamic and vibrant nightlife scene, with something for everyone. It is important to always party responsibly and respect local laws and rules.