strikingsunset

22 hours ago, Galong said:

I wonder how many people will buy the new houses/villas being built all over the island.  Chern Talay is one of the worst traffic areas on the island. And, it's bad at any time of the day. Surely, a potential buyer would visit first.  If they do, they WILL get stuck in traffic. I believe a lot of these new places won't be sold.

totally agree a friend living at Laguna will often now not go to Cherngtalay at  night as it can be an hours drive for 2-3km

8 hours ago, bondjames007 said:

Lake Mabprachan:

 

https://www.pattayaunlimited.com/mabprachan-lake/

 

 really helpful, thank you.

 

 

Thanks, replies and info really appreciated

Hi ,is there a decent road bike rental shop in Jomtien ?.

Also is there a cycling route where I have lesser chance of being wiped out ?

Thanks

1 hour ago, Troy Tempest said:

Why not just buy right handed clubs and when people laugh at your game pretend you are a beginner?

 

 

12 hours ago, kinyara said:

 

I have a left handed set that you could have a look at and I'm in Jomtien. It's a combination of Callaway X-22 irons - 7-PW, various degree wedges and a couple of hybrids, ( no irons below 7 ), Cobra woods and a Scotty Cameron putter. 

First, thank you all for the very helpful replies.

Kinyara,I,ll send you a pm. thanks

I want to purchase a decent set of used  LH Golf clubs in the Jomtien/Pattaya area rather than cart my current clubs from England.

Obviously if it was for RH clubs not an issue ( I am the one in ten).

Thanks in advance for help. 

On 11/5/2023 at 12:19 PM, strikingsunset said:

well maybe if they are upscale, from my humble research older builds ,maybe without sea view, around

25000 baht sq m.

Just returning to this, obviously there will be a lot of excitement as its peak peak season.

I see lots of apartments ,being marketed at crazy inflated prices.

So, come to May time will a middle of the road condo return to c 20,000 baht sqm.

Appreciate your views.   

11 minutes ago, billd766 said:

Sandy, I am 79 and I have no hope or expectation that it will be changed in my lifetime.

it will never change

On 11/3/2023 at 7:23 AM, Pattaya57 said:

I doubt condo's sold at 150,000 sqm? Most Pattaya condo I've looked at seem to be 50-65,000 sqm so that's a massive difference

well maybe if they are upscale, from my humble research older builds ,maybe without sea view, around

25000 baht sq m.

On 11/3/2023 at 7:23 AM, Pattaya57 said:

I doubt condo's sold at 150,000 sqm? Most Pattaya condo I've looked at seem to be 50-65,000 sqm so that's a massive difference

well maybe if they are upscale, from my humble research older builds ,maybe without sea view, around

25000 baht sq m.

yes ;come down in time; from the beautiful album Tumbleweed Connection  

2 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Love this thread .

 

I'm a realist,so one of the things I like to do ,even if I have to do it sort of sneakily in a conversation is remind people who are in their 70's or older that their time is running out.

Just the shocked look on their faces is something I remember 

come on, no need to be so unpleasant.

What i still struggle with is getting a fix on the median price of a condo in Thailand..

It seems one could rock up and pay double the real price.

In the UK one can search actual sold prices by address/post code. 

right move website has huge data of price history/trends

Thanks again all for the further information.

I did  try and search through the forum history on this subject and nothing relevant came up.

Thats why I posted the question ,regards.

1 hour ago, DrJack54 said:

You could talk with agent such as Maneerat Soi 13/2.

If the bank account is required as first step to a non O.,,..be aware of difficulties with that in Jomtien. 

Thanks for these informed replies, very helpful.

Could I also deposit USD ( cash) and going forward make transfers out of Thailand ?

Thanks again

6 hours ago, DrJack54 said:

So naive.

It is complicated.

Then you state above get advice from mates re agent.

If you had stated location you may have received good advice.

For example if in Pattaya folks would have suggested various agents.

Same goes for other provinces.

 

apologies and noted, yes Pattaya

I, am simply looking to open a bank account, nothing complicated.

10 minutes ago, Seppius said:

Where are you?

 

is that relevant 

thanks for the really useful replies ,ill be in contact with my mates for a suitable agent.

10 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said:

Even if it's bought to live in the case for buying isn't great if you are spending less than 6 months here

that is a really interesting thought, appreciated 

Can I open a Thai Bank account (with a tourist exempt entry ) and deposit USD into it.

Many thanks

12 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Worst time to buy. Market has peaked, and can only drop from here. And if a major recession hits, all bets are off. How large could the drop be? 40%?

 

Thailand condos are so over built. 

I know you are a regular, knowledgeable,  poster here....a 40 per cent per cent drop from the current levels would be simply jaw dropping.

1 hour ago, strikingsunset said:

 

exactly, you nailed the dilemma perfectly.

2 hours ago, JimTripper said:

 

After reflecting on this for some time, the best option I can come up with is doing a cash purchase of a small cabin on land in my home country in a semi rural affordable location, then just renting half the year in a vacation destination.

 

If I buy a place in a foreign country, chances are I need to move back to home country at 70's or so anyhow. Happened to my neighbor.