Looking for an English speaking person- local or expat who lives in Jomtien, Chon Buri area and knows every thing about living like a local and loving it. We are new to the area. Got a condo but don't want to feel like tourists. We want to know where to shop, where to get the best deals, how to not get ripped off, your best handyman, maid etc. We are here for a week of research. Thank you! 

Looking for an English speaking person- local or expat who lives in Jomtien, Chon Buri area and knows every thing about living like a local and loving it. We are new to the area. Got a condo but don't want to feel like tourists. We want to know where to shop, where to get the best deals, how to not get ripped off, your best handyman, maid etc. We are here for a week of research. Thank you! 

Don't go to walking street, soi 6 or bukhao and you'll already do ok. Off course still do your shopping at Tesco and big c and Makro but also at the local wet market off Thepprasit road in the morning... And the 2nd hand markets opposite Tukcom.

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You want to learn everything in a week? that sounds exhausting.

 

How much will you be paying this font of all knowledge?

 

Mind you, you've come to the right place. There are experts on this area that have never and will never visit here.

 

6 hours ago, reenatinnakor said:

Don't go to walking street, soi 6 or bukhao and you'll already do ok. Off course still do your shopping at Tesco and big c and Makro but also at the local wet market off Thepprasit road in the morning... And the 2nd hand markets opposite Tukcom.

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Why not Buakhao?

 

True that when I lived oop North and in Isaan I considered Buakhao a cheap charlie dump to be avoided but since moving down I have actually spent time there and quite like the area now....

       For my partner and me, half the fun of a new place is getting to know it and discovering things on our own.  And, Pattaya's the perfect size to do just that. 

10 minutes ago, newnative said:

       For my partner and me, half the fun of a new place is getting to know it and discovering things on our own.  And, Pattaya's the perfect size to do just that. 

Yup! Just jump on a Baht bus and see where the ride takes you ....

OP,  I'm in Jomtien and a few of us meet up for regular Friday afternoon drinks at Rompo,  wifes and GFs. PM If interested.

16 hours ago, reenatinnakor said:

Don't go to walking street, soi 6 or bukhao and you'll already do ok. Off course still do your shopping at Tesco and big c and Makro but also at the local wet market off Thepprasit road in the morning... And the 2nd hand markets opposite Tukcom.

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The "2nd hand markets opposite Tukcom" are on soi Bukhaow but you have already told the BM to avoid it......

Thanks for all the advice. Appreciate your help. Will be at Rompo on Friday.

It would be helpful if you could be slightly more specific about what you’re looking for

12 hours ago, Thainovice 88 said:

don't want to feel like tourists. We want to know where to shop, where to get the best deals, how to not get ripped off, your best handyman, maid etc.

If you don't look like a Thai, you will always be a "tourist'' to them, no matter how long you live here, especially if you don't speak fluent Thai.

Shopping in Pattaya, hmmmm. Literally hundreds of places to "shop", and finding a place that YOU like is part of the "fun". Malls for fixed prices, and local shops to bargain in.

Best deals- how good are you at bargaining?

How not to get ripped off. Good luck with that!

Best handyman. Word of mouth probably. I never found one that did a better job than I could myself.

Maid. Really?

26 minutes ago, thaibeachlovers said:

If you don't look like a Thai, you will always be a "tourist'' to them, no matter how long you live here, 

 

This. A whitey (or worse) comes to Pattaya out of all places and doesn't want to feel like a tourist.

 

 

Big traditional market on Pattaya Thai. Hundreds of locals work and eat in SB and, WS. Go to the Issan club on WS. Use the fitness trail on Pratumnak near big Buddha. Or the fitness park just behind the Pattaya Sign. 

Other big market on SB near Pattaya Thai.  Third Rd for eating and drinking with the local Thais. Handyman and maids.. Ask your condo manager 

4 hours ago, petermik said:

The "2nd hand markets opposite Tukcom" are on soi Bukhaow but you have already told the BM to avoid it......

He obviously meant to avoid the bar area of it,not the market end ,

It's like the movie Fight Club,  the first rule about Pattaya is......

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