So, Pattaya is fine but who do you want to be your neighbors?
https://www.easemytrip.com/blog/countries-with-the-friendliest-people
I'd agree 1 & 2 on the list. They are mellow, fun loving and straight talking. No BS artists.
Aussies a bit crazy which I like. When in LA I used to sell "Performance meters" to racers.
One Qantas 747 pilot bought one, mounted on plane's dash and made YouTUbe video how it works at take off!
He almost got fired.... the clip was a great success until they asked to remove it -:)