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They are around. I know a few of them. Most seem to be trust fund babies though. They usually try pass themselves off as being independently successful. Pretending they made it all through investing or running a successful business or whatever, but I can usually see right through that.

Where are you renting a 3 bedroom house for 10k? No way in Pattaya anywhere near the beach. Context matters, you can't just make blanket statements like that as if rent is similar no matter where you live. Single guys generally want to be in Pattaya closer to the action and near the beach, and that costs more.

The middlemen charging transaction fees are the only ones consistently making money from crypto. Not including all the scammers creating their own sheitcoins. It's hilarious that something constantly being touted as a way to do transactions without paying bank fees ends up costing a lot more in transaction fees. Like a LOT more. It's not even close!

There is no such thing as a crypto expert. That is like calling a degenerate gambler a gambling expert. On the technical side understanding how it works yes, but not crypto 'investing' if you want to call it that.

It's funny how anonymous internet posters always seem to be so good at timing the market. I guess they have so much money they have nothing better to do other than post on message boards.

Ah yes, here come the moon boys. Bitcoin had a bit of a rally and sure enough they are crawling out of the cracks in the floor again.

36m2 is pretty small for one person. Too small for two people imo. You can get a barely adequate studio in a less than ideal location for 4000-6000. I wouldn't say nice in a good location. One of the best deals I have found that meets my definition of "nice studio" is Baan Suan Laluna. You can maybe find a nice 42sqm place there starting around 7000b on a 1 year contract. Nice pool, quiet location. However, it's a less than ideal location for the majority of people way out on Chaiyaphruek Rd Jomtien closer to Sukhumvit than the beach. Having your own transportation is pretty much mandatory there. That is the sort of location you would need to live to get a "nice studio" for less than around 10,000b. I don't think a "nice studio" for 4000 is possible anymore. At least not what most would consider nice and certainly not in a 'good' location. I suppose if you were to go to the other side of Sukhumvit or down to Bang Saray you might find something.

This forum is the absolute last place on the internet that I would take investment advice from and you just proved why.

Does the 2 land border crossings per calendar year also apply to a multi-entry tourist visa? I just used a border run service from Pattaya. Cost 3100b and took about 3.5 hours each way plus about 1 hour at the border. That gave me another 60 days in Thailand which I can extend 30 more days. One thing to be aware of going to Cambodia. They stick a giant visa in your passport that takes up a whole page, so each time you do that you have one less free page. I think going to Malaysia is better because no visa required, so no giant stickers in your passport and no visa fees. Flights to Kuala Lumpur are often the cheapest from Bkk these days. You can theoretically do a land border run to Malaysia but it would be a long train ride for most people.

Yes, being around Big C Extra is good. I haven't found many decent options around there that appeal to me. Nurun reminds me more of a penitentiary than a condo. Apus is way overpriced for what you get. I kind of like LK Legend. I would seriously consider it if I found something there for the right price.

What "center" are you referring to? Center Condotel is not anywhere near a Big C.

I walk several km every week. Small inclines do not bother me, just like walking up 3 flights of stairs do not bother me. Doing that several times a day when it's 35c and 80% humidity DOES bother me, as it would any other living thing with a pulse. A lot of people don't think of these little things that become annoying after living somewhere for a long time. I do notice those things.

Probably because a lot of the buildings are vacation condos. There are not enough people there year-round 7 days a week to sustain a mall or supermarket. The 7-11s and the open markets are probably good enough for most of those people with the occasional trip to FoodMart and Lotus.

So I checked out VT 2A again the other day. All units rented right now so I can't see just how small a 37sqm is. That includes balcony so it's more like 33 not including that. One thing that bothers me about 2A is the lineup for the elevator. That would drive me nuts standing around waiting for the elevator and then packing in with all my bags and stuff with everyone else and trying to avoid eye contact. Living on the first 3 floors (so I can take the stairs instead of the elevator) sounds appealing but apparently mosquitos can be a problem if you do that. 5D doesn't appear as busy so I think the elevator situation would be better there. Being a bit more expensive keeps away a lot of the 2A riff raff as well. Not as much stuff on the ground floor but that is not a deal breaker. I'm not a fan of the 5D entrance. The whole building is raised up because of the underground parking, so its more effort to climb up into the building. Sounds trivial but not when you do it several times a day and it's 35c with 80% humidity.

This thread is such a waste of time. I don't even know where to begin. Misinformation on all sides of this subject. I won't even bother trying to correct any of it. Just know that 95% of what is being posted here is garbage with a little bit of truth sprinkled on top to make it sound more reasonable.

I see lots of those BYD Dolphins around.

I like Markland a lot and will second what someone else said, there seems to be an undersupply of beach view condos there in N. Pattaya. It's a nicer area with higher-end hotels and more well-to-do looking farangs around. Only thing I don't like about Markland is the slow elevators. Not a lot of condos for sale/rent in there. That other one nearby called NorthShore is much newer/nicer but also a lot more expensive.

VT3 pool restaurant has very reasonable prices. Had a few breakfasts and lunches there. VT2A pool restaurant is a total rip off. At least twice the price for most things.

That totally depends on the time of day. Later on in afternoon yes, in spots. There are still large open areas with no shade and the gradient is quite noticeable when it's 35c and 80% humidity.

Yes, living there and only staying for 3 months in dry season are two complete separate things.

How do you like living in 5D? What side are you on? How is the noise from the surrounding area and renovations? I can't decide between 5D or 2A for a trial run of a month or two before deciding if I want to stay longer term. 5D units tend to be bigger but also cost more. No need to cross the street to get to the beach. 2A is better for things on that side of Thappraya like the Rattanakorn and Rompo markets, and Foodmart.

I've walked from Lotus to VT2 and it's brutal in the mid day heat with no shade anywhere on that route. I was not carrying bags of groceries either. That is not something 95% of people will want to do...EVER! This is coming from someone who regularly walks several km a week. Lotus does deliver though. I know someone who lives in VT2A without a scooter and he says he just orders online and gets all his groceries delivered. So that is an option. I have zero interest in nightlife and I still think Pattaya has much more to offer. I understand why some prefer Jomtien/Pratamnak. I regularly take my scooter over to Dongtan beach to hangout. I don't need to live in Jomtien to do that. But when it comes to day-to-day things like groceries, shopping, and food courts, I prefer to be within walking distance to do those things. So living in Pattaya and scootering/baht busing over to Jomtien works better for me than living in Jomtien and scootering/baht busing over to Pattaya. Also, when there is a big event in Pattaya I don't have to worry about getting stuck in traffic because I can just walk. And then there is rainy season. Far easier to just take an umbrella and walk than get stuck in a downpour on your scooter or in a baht bus.

I've only been looking in 2A and I am only seeing 37sqm for 10k right now. I think most of those want a 1 year commitment as well. You must be talking about 5C/D for 48sqm. A quick google search shows them going for 15k right now. Again, that is assuming a 1 year commitment.

Rose colored glasses or trying to put lipstick on a pig? About those baht buses. Going over the hill a few times a week and sitting in the perpetual traffic jam near walking street gets old REAL fast. On a short stay it's ok but for anything longer you will definitely want to get a scooter. Foodmart only gets you so far grocery wise. There are not nearly as many restaurants around and things to do as there is in Pattaya. No aircon malls around to hide out from the mid day heat. The bus station is only used once when you arrive and leave. Easy enough to bolt there from Pattaya. There are a couple much nicer places near Nurun. Maxx City Condotel and LK Legend. I think they cater more to vacation rentals though. Not long term leases and sales. http://www.maxxcity.com/en/index.php https://www.lkpattaya.com/legend/?lg=0

If you think VT2 is bad you'll love Nurun. It makes VT2 look like a 5 star resort. One thing that makes Nurun better is that there is lots of stuff around within walking distance, including Big C Extra and Foodland, so not as isolated as VT2.