Muzarella Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 I am planning in visiting Pattaya for first time with my Thai wife. She have concerns about safety. We are thinking in stay in Jomtiem Beach, just enjoying the beach and some landmarks, no bars, or night life, but we will change for Cha Am beach if we have bad advice about Jomtiem. Your opinion? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craigt3365 Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Jomtien is safe. Especially if you are not out very late at night. Most issues happen very late at night. There are some nice bars in the area and some good restaurants. Let's move this over to the Pattaya forum for more help. A link will be left here in the travel forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bernard Flint Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Jomtien very safe, and so is Pattaya.If one wants to stagger on the beach side at 5am in the morning, looking at the sites( looking for hookers and ladyboys, (so no bar fine), then i would say hire a bodyguard or 3 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Safety is not a big issue in Jomtien. Common sense is all you need. Safer than some spots in Pattaya. If I am in the area I go to Jomtien to relax from Pattaya just enjoying the beach Thats more of a concern. Just watching, not go swimming. The water is not what you expect from a "tropical beach". Cha Am? A mate was there recently and found it too boring (low season also). But thats just a personal experience. Edited October 9, 2015 by KhunBENQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Boyd Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 (edited) Beware late at Night, purse snatchers, gold snatchers, Ladybois, Stay and Walk near populated places, Jomtien is a city south of Pattaya Edited October 9, 2015 by Nice Boyd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 When you come to Pattaya,you need to wear a bulletproof best at all times ,also make sure you are armed and never ever walk alone after lunchtime,especially down beach rd ,there are lots of Indians who will acost you ,and blue pickups with seats in the back ,they will honk their horns and ask you to get in then try and get as much ofyour money as they can,beware it is an evil place ,and don't get me started on the Russians up in Jomtien Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krey Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 i drove down jomtiem main stretch last night have not seen it for over a year it was terrible, construction all the way down the beach, lots of people just sitting on the sidewalks on blankets drinking and the smell of garbage from the start of the beach that stays with you even after 5 to 10 minutes of zipping down the street I have no idea how one could eat outside at a restauarant on the beach front area at least at night.. i was not impressed at all, perhaps its better in the day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 i drove down jomtiem main stretch last night have not seen it for over a year Indeed, forgot about this. One should better live south of Soi 8 or so. The "main stretch" is a terrible construction site for ?? months/years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peterrabbit Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Beware of being mowed down by the tumbleweed blowing between the unfinished condo blocks. It can leave a nasty rash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojomor Posted October 9, 2015 Share Posted October 9, 2015 Small correction. Jomtien is not in Pattaya. They are both parts of Nongprue, which is a subdivision of Banglamung, and then part of the Province of Chonburi. Glad we cleared that up !! Jomtien is quite safe. Of course, like everywhere else on the planet, if you go looking for it, you will probably find it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricardo Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Jomtien is fine, as is Pattaya (mostly), no great need to worry about security ... I feel safer in Thailand than I do back in my country-of-origin, on a Friday-night when the pubs kick out the drunks ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malt25 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 When you come to Pattaya,you need to wear a bulletproof best at all times ,also make sure you are armed and never ever walk alone after lunchtime,especially down beach rd ,there are lots of Indians who will acost you ,and blue pickups with seats in the back ,they will honk their horns and ask you to get in then try and get as much ofyour money as they can,beware it is an evil place ,and don't get me started on the Russians up in Jomtien If you're old enough to know better.... why write such crap ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
does Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 If Jomtien / Pattaya makes headline with a big fight, you can generally assume it safe. Just don't drive a motorcike if you have no experience.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fitnesspm Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Take up some Muay Thai classes or join a gym. That way your woman will find security within her man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WaywardWind Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Since you removed bars and night life from your potential activities, you should be fine pretty much anywhere. Stay away from Walking Street and the bar sois, and the beach promenade late at night, and you have just reduced the danger scenarios to one: the traffic. Crossing a busy street at any time of day is just shy of combat on the danger scale. An alternative to Pattaya or Jomtien: Wong Amat Beach in Naklua. No hassles, plenty of hotels and decent restaurants, and some of the landmarks i.e. the Sanctuary of Truth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpb1963 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 When you come to Pattaya,you need to wear a bulletproof best at all times ,also make sure you are armed and never ever walk alone after lunchtime,especially down beach rd ,there are lots of Indians who will acost you ,and blue pickups with seats in the back ,they will honk their horns and ask you to get in then try and get as much ofyour money as they can,beware it is an evil place ,and don't get me started on the Russians up in Jomtien just leased a house for 12 months just out from Jomtien - sounds like gonna be fun Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpb1963 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 When you come to Pattaya,you need to wear a bulletproof best at all times ,also make sure you are armed and never ever walk alone after lunchtime,especially down beach rd ,there are lots of Indians who will acost you ,and blue pickups with seats in the back ,they will honk their horns and ask you to get in then try and get as much ofyour money as they can,beware it is an evil place ,and don't get me started on the Russians up in Jomtien If you're old enough to know better.... why write such crap ? because he has nothing better to do - a successful attempt at humour one would surmise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 When you come to Pattaya,you need to wear a bulletproof best at all times ,also make sure you are armed and never ever walk alone after lunchtime,especially down beach rd ,there are lots of Indians who will acost you ,and blue pickups with seats in the back ,they will honk their horns and ask you to get in then try and get as much ofyour money as they can,beware it is an evil place ,and don't get me started on the Russians up in Jomtien If you're old enough to know better.... why write such crap ? Get a life ,or get out more ,it was a joke ,God some people Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSN777 Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 When you come to Pattaya,you need to wear a bulletproof best at all times ,also make sure you are armed and never ever walk alone after lunchtime,especially down beach rd ,there are lots of Indians who will acost you ,and blue pickups with seats in the back ,they will honk their horns and ask you to get in then try and get as much ofyour money as they can,beware it is an evil place ,and don't get me started on the Russians up in Jomtien I assume if it's thats bad you are not here now and will never return ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeexP Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 When you come to Pattaya,you need to wear a bulletproof best at all times ,also make sure you are armed and never ever walk alone after lunchtime,especially down beach rd ,there are lots of Indians who will acost you ,and blue pickups with seats in the back ,they will honk their horns and ask you to get in then try and get as much ofyour money as they can,beware it is an evil place ,and don't get me started on the Russians up in Jomtien Jomtien is a safe place , nice bars nice restaurants , same as any were else be sensible in what you do , at this moment in time there is a lot of construction going on down the lower end , trying to improve the area , dont take to much notice of the statement saying you need a bullet proof vest , i have lived in this area for 12 years . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i claudius Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 When you come to Pattaya,you need to wear a bulletproof best at all times ,also make sure you are armed and never ever walk alone after lunchtime,especially down beach rd ,there are lots of Indians who will acost you ,and blue pickups with seats in the back ,they will honk their horns and ask you to get in then try and get as much ofyour money as they can,beware it is an evil place ,and don't get me started on the Russians up in Jomtien Jomtien is a safe place , nice bars nice restaurants , same as any were else be sensible in what you do , at this moment in time there is a lot of construction going on down the lower end , trying to improve the area , dont take to much notice of the statement saying you need a bullet proof vest , i have lived in this area for 12 years . Sorry , as so many of you took me seriously , bullet proof vests are no longer needed it seems , Jomtien is now crime free (since the Russians left) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minikev Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 My sister came to stay recently with her husband. She had pre booked a hotel at the south entrance to Walking st (Jomtien side). I was worried as I thought it would all be a huge culture shock for her. I couldn't have been more wrong they had a wonderful holiday. They felt safe the whole time and didn't see any trouble. Restaurants close by were classy and good value. The hotel was beautiful, as were the views. There are seedy areas in Jomtien as there are many many in Pattaya. Some people holiday here absolutely oblivious to them and simply enjoy a normal holiday. Most of us that write here on TV have seen far too much of the other side of whats available here and therefore will only give an opinion on our own experiences. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeexP Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 As previously stated be sensible in what you do and how you behave , not silly as your as your remarks and answers suggest , Claudiest where did you live before was it Syria ? . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesimps Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 it's safer than any town in England on a weekend evening. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamRich Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Everywhere is safe in Pattaya. Then again I guess the question is relative and depends on your point of view. In over 100 countries I have been in places that the general public would consider unsafe however to me it was business as usual and I never felt uneasy or saw anything adverse take place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Areas where there are many people are fine but I would be very wary of walking alone on roads behind Jomtien 2nd Road after midnight. There have been various muggings and rapes in those areas. Just do a search in the news sub-forum. Edited October 10, 2015 by KittenKong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Everywhere is safe in Pattaya. You are deluded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamRich Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Everywhere is safe in Pattaya. You are deluded. That is why I said it is relative. I have been living in Pattaya for 5 years and have never had a problem anywhere in the city that I have gone at any time of the day or night. YMMV! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotpoom Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Most people in in the world treat people as we treat them....if one is friendly and polite then we are treated with friendliness and politeness in return. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted October 10, 2015 Share Posted October 10, 2015 Everywhere is safe in Pattaya. You are deluded. That is why I said it is relative. I have been living in Pattaya for 5 years and have never had a problem anywhere in the city that I have gone at any time of the day or night. YMMV! I've been living and visiting here for nearly 40 years, and in all that time I have never had a problem either. But I have read about and seen many problems relating to street violence and street crime. New ones can be read about in the news sub-forum here every single day. So I would never call this place safe. The little town I used to live in Europe was safe as there were never any reported incidents of street violence or street crime. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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