I find Pattaya cheaper than Bangkok. Since you said you have kids you also might want to look into a couple movies when in town. Movie theaters are quite modern and the prices are cheaper for current new releases in English than in your own hometown. Central Mall, Big C Mall and The Avenue Mall have movie theaters and are on Pattaya 2nd Road.
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