Songthaews (baht buses) are Pattaya's circulatory system—master them and you'll move around for 10-20 THB per ride instead of paying tourist taxi prices. Flag them down by extending your arm clearly, pay the conductor when they approach, and press the red buzzer when you want to stop. Be aware that some drivers may try to overcharge tourists, so knowing standard fares helps avoid paying more than 30 THB for any regular route.

Main Beach Road Loop runs counter-clockwise and covers 80% of what tourists need: south down Beach Road past all the hotels, left turn before Walking Street, north up Second Road (parallel street) to Dolphin Roundabout, then back south on Beach Road. Perfect for beach-to-shopping runs and costs exactly 10 THB.

Pattaya-Jomtien Route starts from the baht bus terminal on Second Road, just south of South Pattaya Road junction (look for the covered waiting area with route maps). Runs every 3-5 minutes during daylight hours, 15-20 THB depending on distance. This route connects Central Pattaya to Jomtien Beach and the night bazaar area.

Fixed routes within city limits cost 10 THB, cross-town rides cost 15-20 THB, and charter rides (private hire) cost 200-400 THB depending on distance. Much more reliable than motorbike taxis and infinitely cheaper than Grab during surge pricing. Download Grab as backup for late nights or rainy weather when baht buses become scarce.