Emxily Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Hi, I have been looking into moving to Pattaya and possibly keep working in Bangkok. Does anyone else do this? How long does it take to drive to Bangkok, Ekkamai, in your own car? Is it possible to commute? I would love to hear any info and stories of other people doing it? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naka Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Up to two hours by car, more if the traffic is bad on lower Sukhumvit. Naka. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MisterFingers Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 Up to two hours by car, more if the traffic is bad on lower Sukhumvit. Naka. Yeah, like every day during the morning and evening rush hours. (Especially entering and exiting Bangkok) You're looking at 4 - 6 hours round trip every single day. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaihome Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 If he is going to Ekkamai, why would the traffic on lower Sukhumvit be a problem? If you left Pattaya early, say before 6:00, you could be at Ekkami in about 90 minutes or so. Take Hiway 7 to Chonburi bypass, Bangna-Trat elevated to the old expressway getting off at Soi 63(?). Going back would be on the order to 2+, mostly due to so much outbound traffic and backups on Hiway 7. Biggest issue now is the last 2 overpasses just north of Laem Chabang. Once they finish those, will be limited access multi lane roads the whole way. I can see getting to Pattaya in an hour from South Bangkok. I would wait about 6 months before seriously thinking of moving. Most people I know, actually do the opposite, live in Bangkok and commute to the Eastern Seaboard Industrial Estates. TH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humphrey Bear Posted February 25, 2008 Share Posted February 25, 2008 I was working on Su'boom for over a year. I came home (Pattaya) at weekends, stayed in Bang Plii during the week. It is really not worth the commute - if your family (if you have one) will accept your absence during the week, then they could live in Jomtien - rather than the dark side - and you join them at weekends. If you are a bachelor, then rent a small apartment that you only occupy at weekends. And for Bangkok, rent around Ekamai - On Nut during the week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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