Thainovice 88 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reenatinnakor Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 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. Sent from my LG-H990 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BaldPlumber Posted April 2, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 2, 2018 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. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeremia Juxtaposed Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 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. Sent from my LG-H990 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app 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.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post newnative Posted April 3, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2018 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. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jeremia Juxtaposed Posted April 3, 2018 Popular Post Share Posted April 3, 2018 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 .... 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) 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. Edited April 3, 2018 by Peterw42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petermik Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 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. Sent from my LG-H990 using Thailand Forum - Thaivisa mobile app The "2nd hand markets opposite Tukcom" are on soi Bukhaow but you have already told the BM to avoid it...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thainovice 88 Posted April 3, 2018 Author Share Posted April 3, 2018 Thanks for all the advice. Appreciate your help. Will be at Rompo on Friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike2017 Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 It would be helpful if you could be slightly more specific about what you’re looking for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 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? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguyfromanotherforum Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The manic Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) 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 Edited April 3, 2018 by The manic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenny Boy Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 (edited) 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 , Edited April 3, 2018 by Rimmer flame removed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
torrzent Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 It's like the movie Fight Club, the first rule about Pattaya is...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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