I agree absolutely.
After my first visit I was shocked about Pattaya, so many crazy things. Good for 2 days party and then far away fromit.
My second trip ten year later, was different, living in Jomtien, spending more time and I realize there ary many thing you can do in Pattaya.
Beside this you have also (like BKK) many exelent Restaurants.
Further, what I like most, the location of Pattaya near to Airports near to Island. From there you can go everywhere.