Why ComeA coastal stop southeast of Bangkok — a change of pace after the Cambodia detour, before the long final leg north to Laos
Pairs WithAranyaprathet (the border crossing back from Cambodia) and Nong Khai (the eventual crossing into Laos, further north)
The stop immediately after re-entering Thailand from Cambodia — distinct from the earlier Bangkok stretch, and worth keeping separate on the record given how easy it is to conflate the two on a route that circled back through the capital more than once.
Practical Tips
Pattaya is a straightforward bus ride from Bangkok or directly from the Aranyaprathet border area — a practical stopover rather than a detour.