It's no exaggeration to say that this is a must-do if you're going to Pattaya. This time, I booked a one-way trip from Bangkok to Pattaya and took the bus back. The itinerary was roughly: 7 AM pickup -> Pink Ganesha -> Tiger Topia Sriracha Zoo -> Lunch -> Sanctuary of Truth -> Wat Khao Chi Chan -> North Pattaya Bus Terminal. After that, I bought a bus ticket, went to the Night Bazaar, and then took the bus back to Ekkamai. A word of caution for this itinerary: when visiting Pink Ganesha, you'll need to pay the driver an additional 1000 baht in cash, as it's not in Pattaya. Since there's no entrance fee for Pink Ganesha, it's not a huge concern, but those planning to go should be aware. The driver was very kind; even after arriving at each tourist spot, he would confirm directions, whether tickets were needed, and if our reservations were in order.