do i need a visa from Thailand to Saigon or do they do visa on arrivals?

if i have to get one before, what is the easiest way in pattaya?

thanks

Yes you need a visa unless you are from certain countries. See this webpage for info on that and visa info.

http://www.vietnamembassy-thailand.org/en/.../ns070629043840

You may be able to use a travel agent in Pattaya to get the visa.

Also there is some topics on the Southeas asia forum about visas to Vietnam.

Link to a topic: http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/Vietnam-Visa-Info-t146860.html

Living in Pattaya,you can use a local travel agent to get it for you,takes about 5 days and about 3500B,or you can do what I did,and go to Bangkok and get it yourself.It's very easy,one page to fill out,one passport size photo,and 2500B.The embassy is in Wireless road opposite the American Embassy.The staff are very helpful,I tried to get my passport and visa back the same day,but was told "cannot".I went back the next day after 3pm and the passport and visa was there.It depends if you can go or want to go to Bangkok and stay overnight.It's certainly worth getting it and coming to Vietnam,I am sitting in a bar in Saigon now,drinking Saigon red beer at 13000VND a (big) bottle (about 25THB) Good luck

You can apply for one online and it will be waiting for you on arrival.

Check www.vietnamstay.com