Kanchanaburi vs Pattaya living

[macca46]

After living in Udon Thani for nearly three year I have decided it time for a change of scenery at the moment my two choices are the above subject.

I have been to Pattaya once but it was twelve years ago I know that there have been much progress and many changes and probably another 10000 birds added (female variety)

Whilst I have never been to Kanchanaburi have read a lot about it and it looks ok.

I am now a single guy living here on a retirement visa.

Your thoughts and comments will be appreciated, thanks.

[jvs]

It all comes down to just a few things,what do you want?What are you looking for?

Kan can be very hot with no wind at all.

Some times if you don"t know what you want you can begin telling what you don't want.

No matter where you go life is what you make of it.

Stay in both places for a few months and then make up your mind.

[fredob43]

They are chalk and cheese.

I lived just outside Patts for many years but it finally drove me out. To much traffic over priced + the mix of non Thais there. Some very nice and some the dregs of humanity.

Over built without any infrastructure can make it a bit of a bug bare at times.

One good thing is you don't have to speak Thai as nearly everyone is bilingual.

Saying that I know U/T and the way things work there it might suit you better than Kan:

You will find that a lot less crazy than U/T and Patts.

Being on your own you could find yourself bit lonely in Kan: Nice place though it you fancy the quieter life + the bundles of tourist that flock there. But you will need to speak at least a good smattering of Thai.

Suggest you have a couple of weeks in both and see how/if they suit, before you make up your mind.

Hope this helps.

[DLang]

Single guy.

Rent an apartment in Pattaya for 3 months.

During that time, rent an apartment in Kan for 2 weeks or a month. Head up there on your motorbike (if you have one) for a few weeks before going back to Pattaya.

[malt25]

They are chalk and cheese.

I lived just outside Patts for many years but it finally drove me out. To much traffic over priced + the mix of non Thais there. Some very nice and some the dregs of humanity.

Over built without any infrastructure can make it a bit of a bug bare at times.

One good thing is you don't have to speak Thai as nearly everyone is bilingual.

Saying that I know U/T and the way things work there it might suit you better than Kan:

You will find that a lot less crazy than U/T and Patts.

Being on your own you could find yourself bit lonely in Kan: Nice place though it you fancy the quieter life + the bundles of tourist that flock there. But you will need to speak at least a good smattering of Thai.

Suggest you have a couple of weeks in both and see how/if they suit, before you make up your mind.

Hope this helps.

"They are chalk and cheese." I couldn't agree more.

[kanchajohan]

I lived in Kancha for about 10 years.

i like it very much, many things to do and see.

Cloose to border if u need for u visa.

immigrationoffice.

nice beach at river,

still very cheap here, and city growing, u can find all kind of stores.

i like sports, i play football in a team, tournaments.

running and bicycling with friend in a club.

contact me if u need more info.

[macca46]

I lived in Kancha for about 10 years.

i like it very much, many things to do and see.

Cloose to border if u need for u visa.

immigrationoffice.

nice beach at river,

still very cheap here, and city growing, u can find all kind of stores.

i like sports, i play football in a team, tournaments.

running and bicycling with friend in a club.

contact me if u need more info.

Hi thanks for that this is the type of response I was trying to get to help me make a decision much appreciated.

[kanchajohan]

If u need some help, contact me.

[1FinickyOne]

They are so different that if you take time and spend 3-4 days in each, I think you will have the answer to your question.. though factor in that after Udon, Pattaya will seem very exciting at first but that is likely to wear off...

[Jip99]

They are chalk and cheese.

I lived just outside Patts for many years but it finally drove me out. To much traffic over priced + the mix of non Thais there. Some very nice and some the dregs of humanity.

Over built without any infrastructure can make it a bit of a bug bare at times.

One good thing is you don't have to speak Thai as nearly everyone is bilingual.

Saying that I know U/T and the way things work there it might suit you better than Kan:

You will find that a lot less crazy than U/T and Patts.

Being on your own you could find yourself bit lonely in Kan: Nice place though it you fancy the quieter life + the bundles of tourist that flock there. But you will need to speak at least a good smattering of Thai.

Suggest you have a couple of weeks in both and see how/if they suit, before you make up your mind.

Hope this helps.

"They are chalk and cheese." I couldn't agree more.

Agree entirely.

It will not be a close call.

One will appeal for permanent living and the other one will not

[swissie]

I lived in Kancha for about 10 years.

i like it very much, many things to do and see.

Cloose to border if u need for u visa.

immigrationoffice.

nice beach at river,

still very cheap here, and city growing, u can find all kind of stores.

i like sports, i play football in a team, tournaments.

running and bicycling with friend in a club.

contact me if u need more info.

Hi thanks for that this is the type of response I was trying to get to help me make a decision much appreciated.

What Kancha has to offer is:

-Nice landscape, especially along the river. Some tourist attractions (to see them once is enough).

-For single men, there is "Mae Nam Kwae Road." = A few Western (girlie) Bars.

Other than that, Kancha is just another mid-sized town, there are dozen's like this in Thailand. Unless a foreigner is capable of speaking some basic Thai, he is likely to spend most of his time at "Mae Nam Kwae Road", just to be able to talk to someone.

And, like somebody already mentioned, it can be a very hot place with no wind.

Cheers.

[gemguy]

The area is interesting enough while you will make new friends

Meantime have a look at this you tube video

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-4U9UwOO-Zo

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lv6hxHDvNKY

Cheers

Edited July 6, 2016 by gemguy