Pattaya isn’t just about gogo bars and Soi 6 quickies—it’s also home to one of Thailand’s most vibrant erotic massage scenes. For many guys, this is the perfect middle ground: more intimate than bar girls, cheaper than escorts, and far more relaxing than the chaos of Walking Street.

The heart of Pattaya’s massage scene is Soi Honey (also called Soi Honey Inn), just off Second Road. The entire street is lined with massage shops, most advertising “oil massage” or “aroma massage,” but we all know what’s on the menu. Prices in 2025 are around 300–400 baht for a one-hour oil massage. Extras are almost always offered—HJ for 500–700, BJ for 1,000–1,500, and full service for 2,000–2,500 depending on the girl. Some shops even have short-time rooms upstairs, so you don’t need to go anywhere else.

If you want something fancier, nuru massage has taken off in Pattaya. These places use gel or lotion for full body-to-body slides, often on a mattress covered in plastic or in a tiled wet room. Prices are higher—usually 2,500–3,500 for two hours—but the experience is unforgettable. Several shops near Walking Street and Soi Buakhao specialize in nuru, and while they don’t always advertise openly, word of mouth spreads fast.

Walking Street itself has erotic massage shops tucked above the neon bars. These aren’t as visible as the go-gos, but if you look up at the second floors, you’ll see signs for “special massage” or “body massage.” Inside, it’s usually the same deal: massage menu plus extras, with more focus on tourists and less on locals.

What sets Pattaya apart is variety. You can walk from Soi Honey to Buakhao and find 50+ shops within 10 minutes. Some are clean and professional, others are hole-in-the-wall joints with peeling paint but enthusiastic girls. The experience varies wildly, but that’s part of the adventure.

For many seasoned visitors, Pattaya massages are a ritual. Whether it’s a cheap happy ending after a night out or a two-hour nuru slide with a sweet girl who feels like a girlfriend, erotic massage here is an essential part of the city’s sex culture.