Why do you choose Bangkok to retire?

[AndreasHG]

The real downsides of Bangkok are the traffic and, above all, the air pollution. The black dust that keeps on accumulating on my balcony and on my windows (and I live on a high floor) constantly reminds me of how bad is the PM 2.5 in the city.

 

With regards to Pattaya the only good thing I can say is that it’s hell.

And as Mark Twain famously said: “Go to Heaven for the climate, (go to) Hell for the company”.

[crazykopite]

Came here 20 years ago moved to the islands the last place I would want to live is Bangkok 

[Ralf001]

19 minutes ago, AndreasHG said:

The real downsides of Bangkok are the traffic and, above all, the air pollution. The black dust that keeps on accumulating on my balcony and on my windows (and I live on a high floor) constantly reminds me of how bad is the PM 2.5 in the city.

 

With regards to Pattaya the only good thing I can say is that it’s hell.

And as Mark Twain famously said: “Go to Heaven for the climate, (go to) Hell for the company”.

 

Bangers has the finest poontang though.

[edwardflory]

80 year old Yankee, married

 

2 years Pattaya

3 years Bangkok

( We have BKK condo also )

7 years in Korat now

 

Renting a 2BR Unfinished house,  indoor kitchen, fenced yard, veggie garden (4500bt a month ) in gated community - 3 years. Living expenses including 2 mobile's, 5g WiFi and cable TV, electric, water, garbage, AVERAGES under 10,000bt a month - FOOD NOT INCLUDED.

 

4 major stores within 10 - 12  minutes on electric tricycle

( Bike cost 10,100bt )

 

7-11 and 6 mom and pop stores, 2 restaurants, laundry 3 to 12 minutes. Truck delivered drinking water when called.

 

Immigration 14 minutes away, usual visit under 5 minutes after 13:30.  7-11 stop ( munchies ) on way home.

 

Fishing lake 2 minutes from front door. ( Free )

 

20 minutes from center city and Korat bank, 260bt round trip via grab, 1 time a month to bank.

 

2 foreigners in area ( married to Thai ), basically a 30 house Thai community, friendly neighbors, 1 great friendly female Soi dog, several Soi cats.

 

Couldn't live in BKK for this kind of lifestyle.

[Thingamabob]

Fine accomodation, friendly people, good food, fun nightlife.

[NedR69]

It has more and better of everything.  

Best part is...no salt water and no sand.

 

The Thai are seem more refined, and somewhat international.

 

I find the locals are more attractive and on the slimmer side.

[kevin612]

23 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Is it more expensive?

If you like nightlife I am guess the drinks are more expensive than say Pattaya ???

It depends how you plan your night life. My budget is 100k baht each month