moving to Pattaya, Thailand

[P. Heimsath]

I too am considering coming to Pattaya to look around. Do you have any suggestions as where to stay (Hotel). That is clean inexpensive for a couple of weeks. It doesnt have to be on the beach just a convieient location.
Thanks
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[rjnpenang]

My wife & I always stay for a week or 2 at the Nanvin Mansions (2), just behind Carrefour above third rd., very respectable, the rooms are cleaned every day, air con, big fridge, en-suite bathroom, tv, wireless connection in the foyer.plenty of places to eat nearby. We pay 600 Baht a night for the room, if they want more,haggle!. (not necessary to book).
And we use a Mr.Toom for transport to & from Bangkok airport, earlier this year he was charging 1200 Baht for 2 people & luggage, this is his email = toom39@msn.com Regards Robert

[owenjones]

It is very easy to find rentals in Pattaya. The local English-language papers carry loads of adverts (published Friday, look in 7-11 shops), but there are also noticeboards in Tesco Lotus, Carrefour, Big C etc as well as numerous estate agencies. For example, it is easy enough to get a brand-newish, furnished bungalow east of Sukhumvit Road for 6,500 B per month. That's 3-5 km from the beach.
Some people consider Jomtien up-market from Pattaya. I don't agree, but you can rent a furnished condo overlooking the bay there for about the same, 6,500 B.
As for the sois leading from the beach, there is evidence that some of the open-air girlie bars are disappearing. A firm called 'Estiny' or 'Eastiny' has virtually taken over Soi 8. The idea was proposed years ago, to move the girlie bars back past Second Road, although I can't see that happening quickly.
If you want to go to Pattaya 'to test the water' first, you could do a lot worse than staying in Soi Buakhow, which is just behind Second Road. It is full of older, resident foreigners from all over the world. Hotels? Try 'V & M Terrace' @ 450-550 B / night or 7,000 B / month + w&e or even better the 'Smugglers' Bar' next door, which costs 50 B per night more or 7,500 per month. Both are in Soi Buakhow, one minute from Central Pattaya Road (Pattaya Klang) and 5-6 mins from the beach. It's a very nice, relaxed area of Pattaya, but only minutes from the action.

[Johncee]

Originally Posted by chicowoodduck

I'm due into Pattaya City on Saturday, July 28th and will be doing some research on rentals, homes, etc. I'll let you know what I discover. As you probably already know, Pattaya is a very busy city around the beach areas and draws crowds from the BKK area. I'm not interested in being part of that scene, although being within striking distance (1-5 km) of the beach would be nice. :-)

Hi,

I am currently working in W Africa on a month/month rotation, and would like to move to Pattaya during my months off. Please can you let me know what you have found out during your visit. Any useful information would be appreciated.

Thank you

[klikster]

Originally Posted by corinne murray

I will not be working when i go out there but i would like to do a bit of voluntary work.

Sadly, if you follow the letter of the law, even volunteer work requires a work permit.

[owenjones]

Hi,

It is very, very easy to rent a bungalow or condo in Pattaya - there are thousands of them! Many at 6,000-7,000 B / month.
Either in Pattaya or the quieter area of Jomtien. hotels, while you are looking for a rental, are numerous too - both cheaply and moderately priced ones.

Your husband will continue with his previous employers, I assume, because he is extremely unlikely to get work here.
Voluntary work is easy enough, especially in tha Pattaya / Chonburi area. I would start with the Pattaya Ex-Pats Club (Google it). They have a very good reputation in the charitable field and can put you on to someone.

Good luck,
Owen.

[nick824]

Originally Posted by skycop51

Well I think you need a lot of luck, unless you are going to teach. Its not going to happen.

could someone explain what this means?

[singto]

Originally Posted by nick824

could someone explain what this means?

It means for most people, the chances of being able to live in Thailand full-time are slim to none.

You need to work for a:

Multi-national company
Teach English and make **** money
Start your own business
Telecommute
Work as a correspondent for a news or photo agency

or be retired or living off your stocks, dividends, or real estate or something like this.

Other than that, you're limited.

[james1953]

If you love to party Pattaya is the place to be, other than that not much else to do but.......Well just be and sometimes that'a not all that bad.

[songchai]

Well, As Pattaya REsident I would therefore welcome and Greeting new fellow of City of Pattaya