Taxi to Pattaya cost us about $40 Canadian two years ago
Before you leave, get a these apps and register Watsapp ( I’d suggest that you use your regular cell number for Watsapp , to do that you must download and set it up in your area code so you have to be in to do that
Also download “Grab “ for taxi ( it’s like Uber ) and check into eSIM plans on line , so you can just have it when you get there and simply disable your own sim to avoid roaming charges
you don’t need a cell phone plan voice plan in Asia ( or pretty much anywhere in the world except Americas
( ps you cell phone charger can be used it is capable of handling both 110 and 220 volts )absolutely everyone uses Watsapp so you only need a data plan , about $10 or so a month I use Arilo
It might make a difference depending where you are from ( different deals with every country ) but in general , as A Canadian, they don’t ask where we are staying at all, as long as we don’t overstay our visa ( they have penalties for that)