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The Jomtien Complex is home to the gay-friendly Sauna @ Zing Resort & Spa, which is part of the resort of the same name. Facilities include an indoor pool, steam room, dry sauna, changing rooms and massage services, as well as a small fitness area with a treadmill, bicycle and elliptical. Drinks are provided by a bar area; the clientele is mixed with many gay guests.
A gay sauna in Pattaya is an integral part of the program for many visitors, even if the offer is smaller than in Bangkok. When it comes to cruising, the city is strongly oriented towards the bars and the beach, classic sweat baths play a more complementary role. Well-known and in operation for a long time is the Sansuk Sauna, which is also a simple guesthouse and is located about halfway between Boyztown and the gay beach in Jomtien. The equipment is manageable and functional, the entrance fee is cheap.
If you expect a European-style sauna experience with spacious wellness areas, you should assess the facilities here realistically: it's less about spa comfort and more about an uncomplicated meeting place. Steam room, showers, rest areas and private cabins are common. Since opening hours and individual establishments in Pattaya change again and again, it is worth a quick check before your visit. A second, very special form of cruising is offered by Dongtan Beach in Jomtien, which functions as a gay beach during the day and merges into the nearby bar scene in the evening. Because the distances between the beach, sauna and the restaurants are short, many combine both in the course of a day anyway.