Why Are You Even Here? The Surprising Attitudes of Some Expats in Thailand

[Seelow]

Had planned to visit Jomtien, Talay 5,this Sunday for 5 nights for a chill on beach time.

Looking at recent posts would I be wasting my money and come later?

All advice gratefully received.

[tolsti]

Seems like there is a low at 1002 over Northern India, another sat at 1004 over us here and a 1008 out Vietnam way... So airflow will be from 1008 - 1002 ( from what I remember from school) I am calling wet for at least 2 days yet.

Open to more educated answers though!... Pilots, seafaring folk?

[craigt3365]

It's the rainy season. Not the best time for a beach holiday.

[KittenKong]

There is very little chance of flooding in View Talay 5 or on the beach near there due to the location and the way it is built. Even in the worst possible floods you would also be able to walk to numerous decent restaurants and shops on nearby Thappraya Road.

So I would say your main issue is whether the sun will be shining or not when you are here, and that's anyone's guess. As long as it isn't actually raining then the beach should be pleasant enough, and from your balcony you should have a nice view of the sea etc even if it is raining. Put your feet up and enjoy it.

[crickets]

The weather will probably be dissapointing.

[Ling Kae]

At this time 12.04 AM Friday 18th. the rain has stopped. It is just a likely to be a nice day on Sunday as a wet one. If I was in your shoes I would come and enjoy my holiday, good luck.

[dannywla]

I agree come, as the big storm will be long gone!

[jacko45k]

Forecast I looked at showed brighter on Saturday, and some sun Sunday.

Water will have drained away from that area.

[KittenKong]

Forecast I looked at showed brighter on Saturday, and some sun Sunday.

Water will have drained away from that area.

The water is long gone already around there. In fact it was gone as soon as the rain stopped: the advantage of living on a slope.

I just had my morning tea sitting in the sun on my balcony near Jomtien Complex. My building car park is dry and I could see no signs of flooding anywhere.

[Nomyai]

I agree come, as the big storm will be long gone!

but how long does it take to get fecal matter out of carpets etc?

[Seelow]

Thanks for the advice.

[IAMHERE]

I'd be afraid to lay on the beach or go into it. Give a week to get the fecal matter out to sea. Hope the Jomtien beach is in better shape than Pattaya, gullies galore.

[balo]

Sun has been shining most of the day , so should be a nice day tomorrow. Just don't go swimming in the ocean.

[bartender100]

Hope you never canceled, beautiful weather the last 2 days, Sunday is perfect

[Seelow]

Many thanks for the suggestions, I had a great time.

Had a corner flat in Talay 7 in the end with huge balcony, did not miss the beach part at all, which was just as well as the water did not look very inviting.

I know it's low season but was not prepared for how quiet it was in Jomtien, not that I mind that but felt sorry for the business owners. Many restos and bars totally empty.

Had great spicy Thai food at Surf Seafood, only three tables full, and a great Indian curry at Real India where we were the only customers.

The only thing which seemed a little sad about the place was so many single male geriatrics wandering around looking a bit lost/lonely.

Hope business picks up alot coming into high season in a few weeks time.