Are photography and social-media posts acceptable around big buddha, wat phra yai and viewpoints?

Pratumnak Hill’s Big Buddha and nearby viewpoints combine religious culture with broad views over Pattaya Bay and Jomtien. Dress respectfully and expect steps, heat and traffic at popular times. Photography rules vary. Ask before photographing people, performers, religious spaces, private property or security areas, and respect signs or staff instructions. Avoid publishing identifiable people in sensitive settings without permission. Practical Pattaya note: Match the advice to your exact location, budget, transport and travel dates, and confirm time-sensitive details directly with the relevant provider or official source.