Price Guide · Pattaya, Thailand · 2026 Rates

Tattoo Prices in Pattaya

Gwen prices every tattoo by time. The rate is ฿4,000 per hour. A half-day session of about 4 hours is ฿15,000, and a full-day session of about 8 hours is ฿25,000. A 30% deposit confirms your booking and comes off the total. Cover-ups are quoted individually after a free photo assessment on WhatsApp.

By Gwen · Gwen Tattoo Pattaya · Updated


2026 Rates

Gwen's Tattoo Rates in Pattaya

All prices in Thai baht (THB). 30% deposit to confirm, deducted from your total.
BookingTimePricePer hour
Hourly rateBilled by the hour฿4,000฿4,000
Half-day sessionAbout 4 hours฿15,000฿3,750
Full-day sessionAbout 8 hours฿25,000about ฿3,125
Cover-upAssessed per tattooQuoted individuallyFree photo assessment first

Every design is drawn for you; Gwen doesn't tattoo flash. That's why the price follows the time your piece needs, not a fixed menu. Send your idea on WhatsApp and you'll get a time and price estimate before you book.


Sessions vs Hourly

Why a Session Costs Less Than Paying by the Hour

Booking a session is cheaper per hour than booking the same hours one by one:

  • Half-day: four hours at the hourly rate would be ฿16,000. The half-day session is ฿15,000, so you save ฿1,000.
  • Full day: eight hours at the hourly rate would be ฿32,000. The full-day session is ฿25,000, so you save ฿7,000, which works out at about ฿3,125 an hour.

Mid-size pieces usually fit a half-day session. Larger work such as sleeves, back pieces and big cover-ups is best planned in full-day sessions.


What Sets the Price

What Decides How Long Your Tattoo Takes

Because the price follows the time, four things decide what your tattoo costs:

  • Size. The bigger the area, the more hours of work.
  • Detail and style. Realism, soft black and grey shading and fine detail take longer than bold linework.
  • Placement. Ribs, hands, feet and other areas where the skin is thin or moves a lot need a slower, more careful pace.
  • Cover-up work. Designing over old ink adds complexity, which is why cover-ups are assessed and quoted individually.

To get an estimate, send Gwen your idea, a reference image, the size and the placement on WhatsApp (+66 91 396 1445). English is spoken.


Cover-Up Pricing

How Much Does a Cover-Up Tattoo Cost in Pattaya?

Cover-ups are quoted individually after a free photo assessment. No two cover-ups start from the same place. The quote depends on the same four things Gwen assesses for every cover-up: how dark the old tattoo is, where it sits on the body, the condition of the skin, and the design you want.

Send a clear photo of your current tattoo on WhatsApp. You'll get an honest answer about what's possible, how big the new piece needs to be and roughly how many sessions it will take, before any deposit.

If laser fading would genuinely help, Gwen will tell you. Laser is done and paid for separately at a laser clinic. Read laser fading before a cover-up, and see how dark and black tattoos are covered.


Large Pieces

How Much Is a Sleeve or Back Piece in Pattaya?

A full sleeve or back piece is usually completed over several full-day sessions, with healing time in between. At ฿25,000 per full-day session, the total depends on how many sessions your design needs. Gwen estimates this from your reference before you commit, so you know the plan and the budget from the start.

If you're visiting Pattaya, say how long you're staying so the sessions can be planned around your trip.


What's Included

What You Get With Every Booking

Consultation First

Talk through your idea on WhatsApp before you book. You'll know the plan, the time and the price before any deposit.

Custom Design

Every design is drawn for you. Gwen shows it to you before the session and adjusts it until it's right.

Honest Advice

If a size, placement or cover-up won't work the way you hope, you'll hear it before you pay. Nothing is upsold.

16+ Years of Experience

Gwen has been tattooing since 2008 and holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts. See her healed work to judge how it lasts.


Deposits

Deposits and Booking

Your booking is confirmed with a 30% deposit, which is deducted from your total on the day of your session. To book, message Gwen on WhatsApp (+66 91 396 1445) with your idea, the size and the placement, and the dates you're in Pattaya.

Gwen tattooing a client at her studio in Pattaya
Gwen at work in Pattaya.

Questions & Answers

Tattoo Prices Pattaya — Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a tattoo cost in Pattaya?

At Gwen Tattoo Pattaya, tattoos cost ฿4,000 per hour, ฿15,000 for a half-day session of about 4 hours, or ฿25,000 for a full-day session of about 8 hours. A 30% deposit confirms the booking. Prices vary a lot between studios in Pattaya, so compare each artist's portfolio and healed work as well as the rate.

Is a session cheaper than paying by the hour?

Yes. Four hours at the hourly rate would be ฿16,000, while a half-day session is ฿15,000. Eight hours would be ฿32,000, while a full-day session is ฿25,000, about ฿3,125 an hour.

How much does a cover-up tattoo cost in Pattaya?

Cover-ups are quoted individually after a free photo assessment, because the price depends on how dark the old tattoo is, its placement, the skin condition and the new design. Send a photo on WhatsApp for an honest quote before any deposit.

How much is a sleeve tattoo in Pattaya?

A full sleeve is usually done over several full-day sessions at ฿25,000 each, with healing time in between. Gwen estimates the number of sessions from your reference before you book.

Do I need to pay a deposit?

Yes. A 30% deposit confirms your booking and is deducted from the total on the day of your session.

Can I get a price before I book?

Yes. Send your idea, a reference image, the size and the placement on WhatsApp (+66 91 396 1445) and Gwen will estimate the time and the price.

Are tattoos cheaper in Thailand?

Rates in Thailand are often lower than in many Western cities, but they vary widely between studios. A low price usually means less time, less experience or less design work, so choose by portfolio, healed results and hygiene first.

Is laser fading included in a cover-up price?

No. Laser fading is done and paid for separately at a laser clinic. Gwen will tell you honestly whether fading is worth it for your tattoo and can recommend a clinic in Pattaya.


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Plan Your Tattoo

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Send your idea, size and placement on WhatsApp. Gwen will estimate the time and the price before you book.

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