If so, what is the real estate situation like there ? I'm thinking of a small (2-3 bedroom) house, or maybe even a shop house (the kind with apartments on the upper floors).

I'm planning on heading down there in August (after buying the moto). Won't have much time to shop around though on that trip.

Thanks,

i am also looking in the Trat area, for rental properties... let me know if you see anything!