Never buy. If you have problems with the building/condo or even neighbors, you're stuck. Renting you can pick up and just go. So cheap I don't know why people buy as most people are saying above. I just moved to the country but had a place in Jomtien behind Rompho Market (only 4-5 min walk), for 7 years, newer place, quiet, pool hardly ever used (clean), 7-11 and Tops 1 min. walk away...only 4000b/month + water/elec, 4,500 pool-view side.