This subject comes up occasionally on the gay forums, and is of interest to me so I made list:
http://christianpfc.blogspot.tw/2014...n-pattaya.html
Having been to Pattaya many times, and going there for the nightlife, I have been to most of these places. Going just for one night in Pattaya would be too much effort by public transport, but with a friend by his car we now do so often. When going alone, I go 3 days 2 nights (arrive in the evening, have one full day to full, depart in the morning).

Beware of tourist traps like the Teddy Bear Museum and Floating Market!