Baht bus Pattaya: route, fare and the stop for Soi 6
The cheapest way to Soi 6 is the baht bus (songthaew): a pickup truck with two benches in the back that runs a fixed loop through central Pattaya. You wave it down, ride, press the buzzer and pay a few baht. Here is how it works and where to get off.
The loop: south on Beach Road, north on Second Road
The baht buses on the central loop run one way: south along Beach Road (the seafront) and north along Second Road, one block inland. Soi 6 connects the two roads in North Pattaya, so both directions pass it – the Beach Road buses at its western end, the Second Road buses at its eastern end.
How to ride
- Wave at a bus on the loop and climb onto the benches in the back.
- Press the buzzer when you want to get off.
- Pay the driver at the front window after you climb down – in coins or small notes.
What it costs: most guides give 10 baht per person on the Beach Road – Second Road loop and 10–20 baht in general. One guide written in 2026 reports that the base fare rose to 15 baht in April 2026; we could not confirm that, so carry a few extra coins and pay what the driver asks for a normal shared ride.
Charter: if a driver offers to take you somewhere off the route, or you get into an empty bus and name a destination, it becomes a charter – agree the price before you move. A shared ride on the loop needs no haggling.
Where to get off for Soi 6
| You ride… | Get off at | Landmarks at the stop (our photos, 2026) |
|---|---|---|
| south on Beach Road | the Beach Road end of Soi 6, about 950 m south of the Dolphin Circle | Seaview Bar terrace on the north corner, Express Banking ATM on the south corner, palms and the sea opposite |
| north on Second Road | the Second Road end of Soi 6 | the open-sided Corner Bar on the south corner; the red Runway building and The View Ferris wheel about 45 m further north |
Distances to Soi 6
Straight-line distances from OpenStreetMap to the nearer end of Soi 6 – on foot add a little for the streets.
| From | To the nearer end of Soi 6 | Easiest by baht bus |
|---|---|---|
| Dolphin Circle (North Pattaya) | about 950 m (Beach Road end) | Beach Road, southbound |
| Terminal 21 | about 920 m (Second Road end) | Beach Road southbound from the Dolphin Circle, or walk |
| Central Pattaya | about 920 m | Second Road, northbound |
| Tree Town | about 1.2 km (Second Road end) | Second Road, northbound |
| Walking Street | about 2 km (Beach Road end) | Second Road, northbound |
| Bangkok bus terminal, North Pattaya Road | about 1.9 km (Second Road end) | a taxi or charter is simpler |
| Runway Market / The View | about 160 m (Second Road end) | walk |
Heading back: from the Beach Road end of Soi 6 the buses go south (towards Central Pattaya and Walking Street); from the Second Road end they go north (towards Terminal 21 and the Dolphin Circle).
In our game
SOI 6 RUNNER starts with exactly this ride: a baht bus up Second Road, ten baht for the driver, and you hop off at the Corner Bar into Soi 6.
Frequently asked questions
How much is the baht bus in Pattaya?
Most guides give 10 baht per person on the Beach Road and Second Road loop and 10 to 20 baht in general; one 2026 guide reports a rise to 15 baht in April 2026, which we could not confirm. Carry small notes and coins and pay what the driver asks for a normal shared ride.
Which way does the baht bus go on Beach Road and Second Road?
One way round a loop: south along Beach Road, north along Second Road. To go north along the beach you ride up Second Road.
How do I stop a baht bus and pay?
Press the buzzer in the back when you want to get off, climb down and pay the driver at the front.
Where do I get off for Soi 6?
On Beach Road (southbound) at the Beach Road end of Soi 6, about 950 metres south of the Dolphin Circle roundabout. On Second Road (northbound) at the Second Road end, where the open-sided Corner Bar stands on the south corner.
What does chartering a baht bus mean?
If you want to go off the fixed route, or the driver offers the whole bus, it is a charter: agree the price before you get in. A shared ride on the loop needs no negotiation.
Sources
- Route direction, stopping and paying: PattayaTalk, Getting around and Pattaya.com, Songthaew, checked 5 November 2026. Fare rise to 15 baht: Pattaya Pointer (2026), not confirmed elsewhere.
- Distances: OpenStreetMap positions of the Dolphin Circle (way 385837306), Terminal 21 (way 651015521), Central Pattaya (way 151000011), Tree Town (way 1199165437), Walking Street (way 1207751537), the bus terminal (way 195004474) and The View (way 1455364570), queried 5 November 2026; Soi 6 ends from our Soi 6 map.
- The stops and landmarks: our own photo walks, 19 September 2026.