Sattahip (Chon Buri) — a historic thai district & cultural hub in Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands at 58 m elevation, connected via Pattaya SRT Station & Bali Hai Ferry Pier (24 km).
Why Visit Sattahip (สัตหีบ)
Sattahip is a historic thai district & cultural hub in Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands (located at 12.7097°N, 100.9172°E, elevation 58 m). Renowned for Sattahip Morning Talad Sod & Night Market, Wat Phra That & Central Temple of Sattahip, Sattahip Morning Fresh Market & Night Street Food Stalls, Chon Buri Cultural & Nature Heritage Trail, Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands Temples & Street Food, Sattahip rewards travelers over 1–3 days with walkable historic squares, regional markets, and easy rail links via Pattaya SRT Station & Bali Hai Ferry Pier (24 km) (24 km).
Best Neighborhoods & Quarters in Sattahip
Sattahip District Center & Market Square
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Sattahip.
Chon Buri Highway & Transit Quarter
Key local quarter, market area, and dining hub in Sattahip.
Top Sights & Things to Do in Sattahip
- Wat Phra That & Central Temple of Sattahip — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Sattahip.
- Sattahip Morning Fresh Market & Night Street Food Stalls — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Sattahip.
- Chon Buri Cultural & Nature Heritage Trail — signature temple, natural landmark, and cultural highlight in Sattahip.
Local Food & Where to Eat in Sattahip
In Sattahip (Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands), everyday dining revolves around morning Talad Sod fresh markets, made-to-order Tam Sang wok stalls, and evening night markets serving authentic Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands flavors. Expect made-to-order street dishes for ฿50–฿120 and sit-down regional mains for ฿120–฿280; say 'Phed Noi' for mild spice or 'Mai Sai Phong Churot' for no MSG.
Signature Local & Regional Dishes to Try
- Moo Chamuang — Chanthaburi Garcinia Leaf Pork Stew (หมูชะมวง) (฿150–฿250): Eastern Thai heritage stew where tart Chamuang leaves tenderize pork belly into a sweet-savory glaze.
- Sen Chan Pad Pu — Chanthaburi Rice Noodles with Crab (เส้นจันท์ผัดปู) (฿140–฿260): Chewy Chanthaburi rice noodles wok-fried with sweet-chili tamarind glaze and fresh Gulf crabmeat.
- Pla Kapong Tod Nam Pla — Crispy Sea Bass with Fish Sauce & Mango Salad (ปลากะพงทอดน้ำปลา) (฿320–฿480): Whole Gulf sea bass flash-fried golden and drizzled with caramelized fish sauce alongside green mango salad.
Recommended Dining Quarters, Markets & Night Markets & Street Food Stalls in Sattahip
Sattahip Talad Sod (Morning Market) & Night Market
Local open-air stalls and shophouses in central Sattahip serving made-to-order Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands dishes (฿50–฿140).
Sattahip Khao Gaeng (Curry-Over-Rice) & Noodle Shophouses
Family-run lunch and dinner kitchens offering wok-fried basil dishes, noodle soups, Cha Yen iced tea, and seasonal tropical fruit.
Food markets & dining streets: Naklua Lan Pho Seafood Market (Pattaya), Chanthaboon Waterfront Community, Ban Phe Pier Market (Rayong) & Bang Bao Pier Seafood Decks (Koh Chang) · Regional drinks: Fresh Chanthaburi Mangosteen & Rambutan Juice, Sugarcane Juice (Nam Oi) & Iced Lemongrass Tea
Getting to Sattahip & Local Transit
By Train & Coach: Pattaya SRT Station & Bali Hai Ferry Pier (24 km) (24 km). Check our SRT Sleeper Train vs. Domestic Flight Calculator (฿ THB) and Bangkok BTS, MRT & Chao Phraya Boat Calculator to compare rail and transit fares. By Air: U-Tapao Rayong-Pattaya Airport (UTP) & BKK.
Closest Neighboring Towns to Sattahip
Combine Sattahip with these nearby Thai towns calculated by direct geographic distance:
- Ban Chang (15 km away)
- Pattaya (24 km away)
- Pattaya & Koh Larn (24 km away)
- Bang Lamung District (24 km away)
- Na Kluea (28 km away)
More Cities & Towns in Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands
Explore other destinations across Eastern Seaboard & Trat Islands:
Rayong · Pattaya · Pattaya & Koh Larn · Chanthaburi · Ko Chang · Ko Kut · Koh Chang · Ko Samet · Koh Samet · Koh Kood · Chonburi District · Bang Lamung District