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Arrived here in Pattaya about a month ago fresh off the boat from Blighty and been trying to master the language with 3 lessons a week, not easy, found most Thais are very pleased I am trying and they generally help me get it right by saying it slowly and getting me to repeat it. Of course don't expect or get this as much in the city centre but in the outer areas everyone seems very helpful and friendly when I go in smiling and cheery.

Les Miserables totally immersed in the beautiful rollercoaster of emotions it reaches

Can anyone tell me about parking in and around Pattaya as we are moving there with our 2 small children and thinking about buying a pickup or something similarly large, is it anything like the UK where a big pick up would really struggle in car parks or is most parking on the street?

Thank you for all your responses, I was considering a Toyota pick up as I can never justify having one in the UK and thought it might be fun. Will certainly add the Pajero Sport to the short list too following all the positive comments.

I have tried to research cars online but would really appreciate any advice on what vehicle would be best for us. We have 1.5m to spend but ideally will get something for a lot less that will do the job. So what vehicle type, brand or model do you recommend and should we buy new or used?

We are moving from the UK to the countryside 30 minutes from Pattaya and will need to buy a car suitable for 4 of us (2 small children aged 4 and 1). I think the main use will be for going away at weekends and driving to the beach & shops in Pattaya, will also be for airport runs with lots of baggage and ideally able to accommodate a couple of extra people for when family and friends visit.

We have never been here before so don't know what to expect or what the roads, traffic and parking are like but the accommodation is just by a main road to Bangkok and Pattaya so I hope will make travel easier

Hope you can help

Thank you