Before you go to Thailand, can I suggest that you use Googl Earth and go down to street level in any city and any place, that would give you an idea where you are going to.
One thing I can tell you, prepare for extreme heat and humidity, if you want to know more message me privately.
I love Pattaya, mostly the 34 degrees and humidity of about 85% but best of all is the sewage smell wiff you get everywhere, not to mention the rubbish on the small streets where the bush grows on the road sides.