12 hours ago, still kicking said:

I don't eat a lot of Thai food, so I pick the hotels or condos where is western food available 

Do you have to eat in the condo/hotel, or can you walk outside to get food?

 

I had an elderly neighbor that was too old to walk far, carry groceries etc., and he hired a young lady that went with him on errands, carried groceries up the stairs, etc.

3 hours ago, JimmyJ said:

Actual prices?

I wish!

My favourite pedicure salon in Pattaya (above Amazon on soi Buakhao) just raised the price by 50 baht.

 

On 11/4/2022 at 10:40 AM, newnative said:

    As a previous poster stated, people are more likely to complain about something than to take the time to say things are good.  And, things are good, at least for this Pattaya resident and my Thai partner.  Usually one of the biggest monthly living expenses is keeping a roof over your head.  That hasn't changed much.  If you own, your condo or house is likely paid for and fees and taxes are a bargain compared to many places in the West.  Rents decreased a lot during covid and while they have started to rise, there are still lots of bargains available, too.   Certainly, prices on some consumer goods have gone up--true not just in Pattaya--but living in this great city with all it offers remains very reasonable.

When you own your own home and are debt-free.  Life is good here.

On 11/4/2022 at 12:20 PM, proton said:

If you are interested in degradation, cheapish rough looking women, never ending pavement works, scammers on the beach, loud nightlife and terrible traffic it's just the place ????

I'm on my way!