9 hours ago, kinyara said:

There is far too much development now in Jomtien in terms of new Condos. For that reason alone I think it will become a less attractive place to live in the future. More congestion, more people and more anti-social behaviour and crime.

Sounds like the path many other countries and cities are on around the world. 

At least Jomtien has some distractions now, it used to be suicidally dull many years ago. 

26 minutes ago, jacko45k said:

Sounds like the path many other countries and cities are on around the world. 

At least Jomtien has some distractions now, it used to be suicidally dull many years ago. 

It's better when you're drunk.

On 8/12/2025 at 1:37 PM, dutch boy said:

Actually, everyone is at fault in this accident. No one in their right mind should get on a motorbike in Thailand. 

 

On 10/29/2025 at 6:59 AM, simon43 said:

I lived in Jomtien last year (I also had a house at Khanom Beach). I rented a top floor, furnished apartment with sea-view balcony, about 200 metres from the beach for 7,000 THB/month. Very nice, but the smell of cannabis wafting up from all the Russian residents on the lower floors was not good for my lungs!

 

Apart from that, very nice, safe, close to amenities etc.  

 

Even had roof access for my satellite antennas 🙂

 

7000 baht I don't believe even for a small Studio!

 

3 hours ago, jeannot said:

 

7000 baht I don't believe even for a small Studio!

 

you think he is lying 🤣

I note the Seven Seas Condominium had 21sqm for 6k last year 

On 10/29/2025 at 6:21 AM, bkk6060 said:

There are some exceptions, but in my opinion any person over 60 who is looking for the "cheapest" place to live is a loser.  The cheapest rooms, cheapest food, cheapest hotels, cheapest girls, on and on.  No money cheap.

There are plenty of reasons why some over 60’s are on a budget and prefer to live that way in Thailand rather than their home country.

To call such people “losers” is such a pathetically superior attitude.

I’m alright Jack.In my opinion with that snobby attitude,you are the loser pal.

 

49 minutes ago, Keeenok Powell said:

There are plenty of reasons why some over 60’s are on a budget and prefer to live that way in Thailand rather than their home country.

To call such people “losers” is such a pathetically superior attitude.

I’m alright Jack.In my opinion with that snobby attitude,you are the loser pal.

 

It's warmer here in winter..... although they lose the heating allowance if from the UK. 

6 hours ago, jeannot said:

 

7000 baht I don't believe even for a small Studio!

 

     Believe it, it's true.  Hipflat has a listing for a 32 sqm condo at Lumpini Park Beach in south Jomtien, right across the street from the beach, for 7000 baht.  Two swimming pools, a gym, half-court basketball, ping pong, sky lounge, etc. 

    Hit 7000 baht with the first project I tried; I'm sure there are lots of others.   As I've said many times, one of the best things about Greater Pattaya is the large variety of housing to rent or buy, in different, distinct areas, at all price points--including 7000 baht a month rentals in nice projects. 

There's also a place called Trump Tower Thailand in Jomtien !

 

3 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

you think he is lying 🤣

I note the Seven Seas Condominium had 21sqm for 6k last year 

The smallest unit a studio there is 27 sq meters. Please try to get your facts straight. 

4 hours ago, jacko45k said:

It's warmer here in winter..... although they lose the heating allowance if from the UK. 

Not if you tell them that you live with your son or daughter.

On 10/31/2025 at 4:54 AM, Mark1969 said:

It's better when you're drunk.

Anywhere is better when you’re drunk.

3 hours ago, marin said:

The smallest unit a studio there is 27 sq meters. Please try to get your facts straight. 

 

He has a big luggage chest.

On 10/28/2025 at 11:17 PM, thesetat said:

eating out once a day,

And tha's a maximum, according to the picture.

On 10/29/2025 at 12:21 PM, mordothailand said:

vietnam is changing their mind every now and then about visa condition, but normally its every 3-6 month you have to make a visa trip,

but the yanks have negotiated a better deal, so it doesnt apply to them, its because vietnam wants to appear friendly for business reasons

Ref Vietnam visas: I'm curious. What are the aspects of the "better deal" that you stated US citizens get?

26 minutes ago, OneZero said:

Delete, double post mistake

 

 

48 minutes ago, OneZero said:

Ref Vietnam visas: I'm curious. What are the aspects of the "better deal" that you stated US citizens get?

american citizens dont have to travel abroad to renew their visas, due to vietnam wanting to promote business with USA,

at least that was the case when i researched it many years ago

23 minutes ago, mordothailand said:

american citizens dont have to travel abroad to renew their visas, due to vietnam wanting to promote business with USA,

at least that was the case when i researched it many years ago

You might be talking about business visas but long ago Vietnam cracked down on people using business visas illegitimately.

On 10/28/2025 at 8:37 PM, Jingthing said:

That said, even though they target the retire abroad on a budget crowd, they have not actually done that. They're slow travelers.

So they don't put much value in long term visas for retirement.

Which explains why destinations in Vietnam are so high on their list.

 

In other words, their ranking is a complete joke. How many times do we see Vietnam pop up on top of those lists, a country that still doesn't even have any proper retirement visa.

Just now, Caldera said:

 

In other words, their ranking is a complete joke. How many times do we see Vietnam pop up on top of those lists, a country that still doesn't even have any proper retirement visa.

Well I don't think it's a joke, but I agree Vietnam should not be on any retirement abroad list. The reason in their case is that they have a bias towards bopping all around during retirement as they do themselves. That's OK for some people especially younger retirees of course. Another example of their bias, they actively poo poo the Philippines SRRV visa and favor staying on tourist visas instead. 

17 hours ago, Keeenok Powell said:

Not if you tell them that you live with your son or daughter.

Not my way to commit fraud.

 

5 hours ago, jacko45k said:

Not my way to commit fraud.

 

Never been my way either but the way our pathetic politicians throw millions at illegal immigrants who have come to our shores for a free lifetime’s holiday,I don’t count it as stealing now.

On 10/29/2025 at 1:21 PM, mordothailand said:

vietnam is changing their mind every now and then about visa condition, but normally its every 3-6 month you have to make a visa trip,

but the yanks have negotiated a better deal, so it doesnt apply to them, its because vietnam wants to appear friendly for business reasons

I suppose you mean the 5-year visa for Americans of Vietnamese descent or married to a Vietnamese citizen. 

2 hours ago, sabaijai said:

I suppose you mean the 5-year visa for Americans of Vietnamese descent or married to a Vietnamese citizen. 

no i think jingthing just answered it a few posts above 

"You might be talking about business visas but long ago Vietnam cracked down on people using business visas illegitimately."

On 11/1/2025 at 11:53 PM, Caldera said:

 

In other words, their ranking is a complete joke. How many times do we see Vietnam pop up on top of those lists, a country that still doesn't even have any proper retirement visa.

Oh please there's no need for prejudices against a nation , learn to love 

On 11/1/2025 at 1:06 PM, marin said:

The smallest unit a studio there is 27 sq meters. Please try to get your facts straight. 

Well you of all people should know ......🤣 Cramped in your little bed sitter because you failed to work during your life 

Don't you ever think as your laying in that room " not enough to swing a cat in"  that you failed at life ?

1 hour ago, georgegeorgia said:

Well you of all people should know ......🤣 Cramped in your little bed sitter because you failed to work during your life 

Don't you ever think as your laying in that room " not enough to swing a cat in"  that you failed at life ?

27 sqm isn't so bad actually. 75" TV, comfy recliner, comfy bed, doesn't seem so bad to me. Probably has a nice pool, I'd say he's doing OK.

59 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said:

27 sqm isn't so bad actually. 75" TV, comfy recliner, comfy bed, doesn't seem so bad to me. Probably has a nice pool, I'd say he's doing OK.

I have a much larger space but 27 sure beats living in a car, tent, or bench back in the states for more money.

It’s as bad as canvey island U.K. boring as hell

2 hours ago, georgegeorgia said:

Well you of all people should know ......🤣 Cramped in your little bed sitter because you failed to work during your life 

Don't you ever think as your laying in that room " not enough to swing a cat in"  that you failed at life ?

I dont live in an apartment. Been here a while we raised our kids in this house. 

4 hours ago, EVENKEEL said:

27 sqm isn't so bad actually. 75" TV, comfy recliner, comfy bed, doesn't seem so bad to me. Probably has a nice pool, I'd say he's doing OK.

A one room motel room that's what it is