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There have been a LOT of places we seen today that we liked...but its so odd to us they have no STOVE. BIG townhomes that are 160 sqm and brand new, too.
... and we cook using a stove 5 days a week (unless we had a grill...then we'd grill out everyday ????.   so it's a must have in our book.

At least I find that odd.

3 hours ago, madmen said:

OP so you going to offer 10k on a 30k property.

Good luck with that

I'm not offering.  I'm saying that IS the market...and what's being offered out there (for SOME properties, not all).

In truth, I'm probably looking to still spend 30k-40k, but for an even nicer living spot than I have now.
 It's really a decision between conventient location for walking to everything VS condo/villa size of less convenience.
 

Jomtien seems to have some nice options.  So were Wongamat Towers and Riveria.  Loved the rooms being ON the beach with the breeze in your room.  Gosh, Jomtien has some really nice villas being offered...but are 30 minutes away ???? .  Wongamat area had some too that they discounted from 120k baht a month to 40k for us.  But they were kind of covered in the woods.  So, not only did I have no easy access to food/ shopping, gym, I had very little view, if any.  But man, they were MONSTROUS 4 bedroom villas.  5 floors. I wouldn't even visit 3 of them LOL.

AMENETIES...Not sure if they'll ever open while we are here.  frustrating trying to make sure we have a place in advance...but not knowing if anything will open in may yet.

I can attest to Grand Avenue being some of the nicest we've seen room wise...and with more sqM generally than other central condos.  Just tired of feeling bent over by landlady.  Honestly considereing renting 2 rooms here lol...and it would still be 11,000 baht less than what she's charging me!

(why do I need that amount of space in a condo/apt?  you try working next to someone with nothing to do all day in the same room.  My girl is an uncontrollable Jibber Jabber Monster as Ron White would say.  I CAn't get a minute of work done.  When everything was open I could hit a library or a coffee shop or a hotel business center.  Now, I have dreams of going scuba diving with her without the scuba gear LOL).

Anyways... My girlfriend and I flip flop on moving away from here...because we'd love to experience some of the area when it finally opens up again.  And right now we can walk out the door and walk to anything in 5 minutes.  And I'm not on Vacation completely, so time is limited when I'm off actually.

Shame of this virus as we were supposed to start here, had extremely nice Villas lined up in Phuket and Koh Sumai that my clients paid for.  Of course those are canceled and long gone dreams.  So trying to make the best of it before heading back.

I really appreciate all your guys mentions and advice.  

I have not heard or seen Posh yet.  So will definitely look for it today and check it out.

2 minutes ago, Xaos said:

I would look in to Naklua, North Pattaya area, near beaches. Some nice condos there by the beach, and beach is nicer. But I would look on https://airbnb.com lots of good dealt there.

yeah.  Been looking on airbnb.  yep, good prices.  Problem is knowing how nice the place is before you go.  a LOT of old pics being used.  It's like they post their high school graduation picture online to get dates ????????.  Get their and they are old and gross haha.

So, yeah, if you know of any specific condo resorts by name...that would be fantastic help.  

I appreciate you helping, I'll def look in that area too now

Hi. Can I get your advice from those of you who've been here for awhile and know the areas and the condo's, if you don't mind sharing your knowledge?

I'm looking to stay within the lockdown area...So basically Pattaya Beach area.  Current landlord is milking me and hasn't lowered rent, while the places around me are almost 1/3 the rental price now.  So...time to move ????. but don't know what's nicest around here.  And I don't have a lot of spare time to go 'hunting'.

My budget is up to 30,000 baht/month...but, hey, I'm biz savvy and would prefer NOT to pay that now when the same places are now going for 10,000.  So, maybe I upgrade if it's fantastic...or get similar place for 1/3 cost...

But really, just looking for a nice, newer place.  Ameneties aren't too important right now...but maybe they will be in a month? who knows.  

So...what condo/ apartment complex would you choose if you could choose anywhere?  or even villas?

Thank you for sharing your knowledge of the area with someone not completely familiar with everything Pattaya has to offer.

When it smells like Cheech & Chong are visiting Harold and Kumar plus Matthew Mccaugahy and Willie Nelson in your room...

Maybe expect a knock on the door?

 

10 minutes ago, Ketyo said:

Is it illegal to film yourself having sex. Do the police in Thailand have the right to enter your bedroom to make sure you are not filming yourself?

^^^This.

Sex becomes illegal after there is a picture of it?  or does it at have to be uploaded online in a public website first to make the pictures illegal?

As for the raid...I'd assume smell of burning marijuana was the justification to raid the room.   

But I guess you can't get arrested for drugs if there is only residue left...in a hotel room.  Cleaning doesn't seem to be a hotel specialty here lol. 

So you have to create a new crime to save face for a 'raid.'.

Anyone have some specific buildings to check out?  I like newer places...I'm trying to stay INSIDE the lockdown area.  
Usually amenities mean something...but not right now since you can't use any.

Baht is less of a concern to me...but I am looking for a deal due to the rental climate.  Right now feeling bent over by landlord who won't lower price even though most others in building had their monthly dropped by about 10k baht per month.  

Maybe old overweight white guys could repair relations with the gov  if they would kindly wear shirts in general public and in stores? ????

40 minutes ago, Kerryd said:

The law office I deal with sent out a message and had a new map of the closed off area:


According to this map, all roads from the Darkside into Pattaya will be closed (or have checkpoints). Not sure where they got their map from.

I just came back from a trip to Villa Market at the Little Walk plaza. Police had a checkpoint on the bypass road just before soi Khao Noi, but they never even looked at me. Pulled over a crappy pick-up in front of me, there was another vehicle and a couple of motos pulled over on the side of the road as well.

Couldn't tell what they were looking for, but there wasn't a checkpoint at the Siam Country Club or Nern Plurb Wan crossings, and the one I went through was a hundred meters or so before the Khao Noi intersection.

The lawyer notes that if you cross a checkpoint you need to have your passport (!!) with you as well as a Certificate of Residence (!!!!!!). One of her clients asked about that and she told him he could get one at Jomtien Immigration !!!!!

Which he'd have to go through a checkpoint to get to !!!

(I've asked her what a "SRP juristic house person" is. Maybe the village pooyai ban ?)

 

I thought this does not start until Thursday at 2 pm?

When did this turn into a 24 hour curfew?  I have not read that anywhere. 
Just a lockdown of city with 10pm to 4am curfew.

should a tourist stuck here be leaving for Bangkok today while still possible?

 

Got pics?  looking for a new rental right now

where did you ever find a month for only 5000 before?

thank you Edward

14 minutes ago, rucker4012 said:

My Thai lady says numerous banks were offering corona insurance for premiums from 250 - 950 Bht that paid for various things ( testing. treatment and/or lump sum pmt when diagnosed ). Govt has said testing and treatment will be free at govt hospitals. Google corona insurance Thailand and check some of them out.

You have a link?  I saw nothing about free coverage at gov hospitals when I googled.

Thanks!

Is there a link to a report showing that there is a nightly curfew of 7pm (til end of April??) for all of Thailand?  I have not seen this.