When i go to Thailand i generally stay for 30 nights...sometimes longer..
But my curcumstance is different because i have wife and children.. we not go Pattaya.. but we stay at Jomtein Beach which is more calm.. better for families.
Jomtein beach is only 15-20mins away from Pattaya central
When all the restrictions are lifted... bring as little as possible becausr you will leave with lots... lots of memories and an urge to want to return as quickly as possible