Pattaya gets major respect in the best places to retire abroad on a budget press!

[Jingthing]

I've seen this trend happening for about five years.

Instead of Pattaya being totally ignored for the stupid reason of the sex industry, more and more Pattaya is not only mentioned but specifically highlighted.

Of course maybe it isn't good if it gets TOO popular, but it is pleasing to get confirmation about what expats here already know -- Pattaya (including the metro area of course) indeed is one of the best places in the world to retire abroad on a budget.

 

As far as the budget part of it, no it isn't the absolute cheapest, but bang for the baht, the value for what you get is incredible. 

 

Cut Your Living Expenses in Half By Moving Abroad to These 3 Locations (yahoo.com)

Edited March 10 by Jingthing

[BigStar]

OMG. So it begins . . . .

[Dan O]

And who paid for or promoted the article to be written?  

[Dolf]

I love these topics so well done to the OP. 

 

Most places in Thailand are very similar for prices. 

 

 

[Robert Paulson]

I’d rather live in an Iranian’s armpit than in Pattaya 

[Dolf]

1 minute ago, Robert Paulson said:

I’d rather live in an Iranian’s armpit than in Pattaya 

Iran is nice I hear.

[Robert Paulson]

1 minute ago, Dolf said:

Iran is nice I hear.

I’ve no doubt it is, but an Iranian’s armpit isn’t 

[Lucky Bones]

1 minute ago, Robert Paulson said:

I’d rather live in an Iranian’s armpit than in Pattaya 

Try the Darkside, East Pattaya.

Your Iranian's armpit might be pleasantly surprised.🙃🙃

[Robert Paulson]

Just now, Lucky Bones said:

Try the Darkside, East Pattaya.

Your Iranian's armpit might be pleasantly surprised.🙃🙃

I wouldn’t know. I actually like sriracha. It’s not like my standards are unbearably high

[Lucky Bones]

Just now, Robert Paulson said:

I wouldn’t know. I actually like sriracha. It’s not like my standards are unbearably high

If you wouldn't know you shouldn't comment.

And yes. Sriracha is ok.🙃🙃

[proton]

The open air brothel by the sea 😄 Not so much the place or the vast numbers of sex workers that puts me off, it's the foreign dross who go there.

[newnative]

     Great post.  It is nice to see these articles starting to recognize some of the major pluses that my spouse and I like about living in Pattaya.   Although it's certainly popular as a tourist destination, fifteenth in the world according to Mastercard, I think it's even better as a place to live.  

[newnative]

12 minutes ago, Lucky Bones said:

Try the Darkside, East Pattaya.

Your Iranian's armpit might be pleasantly surprised.🙃🙃

Agree.  Anybody making a comment like that really is clueless regarding what Pattaya has to offer.

[transam]

18 minutes ago, Robert Paulson said:

I’d rather live in an Iranian’s armpit than in Pattaya 

Can you give us your report on both, please.............

[Ralf001]

19 minutes ago, Robert Paulson said:

I’ve no doubt it is, but an Iranian’s armpit isn’t 

 

 

Says the person who lives in sriracha.. A Japanese A-Hole !

[Jingthing]

45 minutes ago, Dolf said:

I love these topics so well done to the OP. 

 

Most places in Thailand are very similar for prices. 

 

 

Lots of places much cheaper.

But that's not the point.

The Pattaya area pretty much has almost everything international expats could realistically want. 

Random places in Thailand do not.

No, not everything of course. Nothing much for western culture like you would get in Europe.

[Keep Right]

"Housing is very affordable — you can rent a two-bedroom condo just minutes from the beach for around $500," Most likely a 28 sqm dump on Soi Buakhao.

 

"Food is also more affordable, so expect savings of about 40% compared to what you spend in the U.S." And again, most likely filthy street food prepared in the street by dirty vendors.

 

"there’s no need for cars, and if you use a mix of rideshare services and public transportation," Enjoy riding in the back of pickup truck with Katoys breathing in polluted air.

 

"Forbes estimates that you could cover your basic living expenses in Pattaya for around $1,400 per month." And enjoy living like a slum person. I guess this is why there are so many expat losers in Pattaya.

[kinyara]

Groundhog thread.

[Roo Island]

43 minutes ago, Dolf said:

Iran is nice I hear.

Actually, an amazing country to visit. But definitely wouldn't want to live there!

[champers]

5 minutes ago, Keep Right said:

"Housing is very affordable — you can rent a two-bedroom condo just minutes from the beach for around $500," Most likely a 28 sqm dump on Soi Buakhao.

 

"Food is also more affordable, so expect savings of about 40% compared to what you spend in the U.S." And again, most likely filthy street food prepared in the street by dirty vendors.

 

"there’s no need for cars, and if you use a mix of rideshare services and public transportation," Enjoy riding in the back of pickup truck with Katoys breathing in polluted air.

 

"Forbes estimates that you could cover your basic living expenses in Pattaya for around $1,400 per month." And enjoy living like a slum person. I guess this is why there are so many expat losers in Pattaya.

You really need to do some homework on rental prices in Pattaya. You are way off beam.

Ditto for food and transport.

I'm guessing you don't live in Pattaya.

[bendejo]

7 minutes ago, Keep Right said:

Enjoy riding in the back of pickup truck with Katoys breathing in polluted air.

 

I think you caused a surge in hotel bookings with that one.

 

[Keep Right]

1 minute ago, champers said:

You really need to do some homework on rental prices in Pattaya. You are way off beam.

Ditto for food and transport.

I'm guessing you don't live in Pattaya.

Bangkok and Pattaya for over 25 years.

[Roo Island]

Just spent a few months in Jomtien. Walking down the side streets was like being in Gaza. 😆

[impulse]

I don't know that this is good news...

 

The Eagles were right.  "You call someplace paradise, Kiss it goodbye"

 

https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/eagles/thelastresort-1976.html

[Jingthing]

12 minutes ago, Keep Right said:

"Housing is very affordable — you can rent a two-bedroom condo just minutes from the beach for around $500," Most likely a 28 sqm dump on Soi Buakhao.

 

"Food is also more affordable, so expect savings of about 40% compared to what you spend in the U.S." And again, most likely filthy street food prepared in the street by dirty vendors.

 

"there’s no need for cars, and if you use a mix of rideshare services and public transportation," Enjoy riding in the back of pickup truck with Katoys breathing in polluted air.

 

"Forbes estimates that you could cover your basic living expenses in Pattaya for around $1,400 per month." And enjoy living like a slum person. I guess this is why there are so many expat losers in Pattaya.

You're wrong.

1400 is plenty for a single person non sexpat anyway to have a very nice life here.

[Jingthing]

1 minute ago, impulse said:

I don't know that this is good news...

 

The Eagles were right.  "You call someplace paradise, Kiss it goodbye"

 

https://www.azlyrics.com/lyrics/eagles/thelastresort-1976.html

I think the cat is long out of the bag about Pattaya for a long time already so I'm not too worried.

Some factors keep the prices down.

Such as the not great beaches.

[champers]

5 minutes ago, Keep Right said:

Bangkok and Pattaya for over 25 years.

Then you must be confusing Bangkok prices with those in Pattaya.

[impulse]

7 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I think the cat is long out of the bag about Pattaya for a long time already so I'm not too worried.

Some factors keep the prices down.

Such as the not great beaches.

 

I like the place, and Jomtien would be on my list of retirement spots (I took the oath long ago so I don't care about Pattaya's better nightlife).  But Pattaya gets enough bad press that I think it slows down the inrush.  So far.

 

I certainly don't want it going viral.  Imagine Taylor Swift buying her 32nd spare condo there...

 

[Dolf]

I'd like to check out Chantaburi more. 

[Dolf]

29 minutes ago, Roo Island said:

Just spent a few months in Jomtien. Walking down the side streets was like being in Gaza. 😆

Rocket attacks?