Pattaya Reports

[Rob Jones]

Hi All.

I have a question or 2 regarding Insomnia night club. Firstly if you become a VIP member how guaranteed are you of getting a table and how secure is the table if everyone is on the dance floor for example? Are the tables in a separate area? I have never been in the club so excuse my vagueness but it most represent better value then drinking at Agogos all night. Any and all insights and experiences are welcome.

Thanks.

Rob.

[GogoGuyz]

Well in response to your question I just go to Pattaya for quick 1-2 day visits which is why I take quite a few girls in a short period of time. So I don't have a monthly budget.

FYI Airbnb is officially illegal now in Thailand so be careful especially if this is a place you plan on retiring at. Not sure if they will come down on renters. I haven't heard any cases being moved forward yet. Any black mark could hinder your ability to renew your Visa.

Jomtien is nice but it's a bit far if you want to go to Soi 6 or Terminal 21, even with a motorbike.

Yes, if you haven't decided on an area yet, rent hotels or a guest house and go around to different parts of the city and start walking. Not only will you lose 10-20 kg in the first month but you will find many interesting bars you may have never found otherwise and believe me there are MANY never mentioned in ISG..

[Mr Enternational]

I suggest you to avoid the huge tourist new condos. New condo like Unixx and The Base have very small room like 1 bedroom - 34 mq and are full of tourist and family with children. For living there all year I would like some building more small but with bigger apartment in a quiet area.

My main wingman bought one at Maldives and it took them 4 years to build it. That thing is micro small. I am sure that he would not have bought it had he seen the actual place beforehand.

[Christian G]

I saw some attractive looking condominiums near Jomtien beach on airbnb but will most likely follow your advice and check into a hotel and then go apartment hunting.

I suggest you to avoid the huge tourist new condos. New condo like Unixx and The Base have very small room like 1 bedroom - 34 mq and are full of tourist and family with children. For living there all year I would like some building more small but with bigger apartment in a quiet area.

[Blanquiceleste]

I want to know what GoGoGuyz or MP's monthly budget would be.

You are not paying attention! 5555.

MP doesn't HAVE a budget. A guy who can blow 100 K in a bar like Queen Club would not be bound by earthly matters like a budget.

[Banana Boi]

Terminal 21 finally finished?

Sent you a photo. You will see it almost looks complete. I'm actually optimistic it will open in October or November as scheduled.

[Uncle Volodya]

Jomtien is nice but it's a bit far if you want to go to Soi 6 or Terminal 21, even with a motorbike.

Terminal 21 finally finished?

[Uncle Volodya]

Very good advice Mr. E. I saw some attractive looking condominiums near Jomtien beach on airbnb but will most likely follow your advice and check into a hotel and then go apartment hunting.

Thanks much, Banana Boi.

Lots of options so best to get a temporary place and do your homework. I liked staying at Centara and City Garden. But the latter has new management now and I don't' get the same deals I used to. Internet connection is also spotty. I have a friend who is at Urban and really likes it, but they only do long time leases so never tried personally.

You may also want to join the Pattaya Addicts board as there is a lot of info about condos and other daily non mongering life stuff: food, immigration issues, healthcare, services, etc.

I envy you and hope to follow in your footsteps when retirement time comes. Though I think I may end up trying to split my time 50/50 between SE Asia and Latin America.

Stay horny my friend.

Uncle V.

[Banana Boi]

I saw some attractive looking condominiums near Jomtien beach on airbnb but will most likely follow your advice and check into a hotel and then go apartment hunting.

FYI Airbnb is officially illegal now in Thailand so be careful especially if this is a place you plan on retiring at. Not sure if they will come down on renters. I haven't heard any cases being moved forward yet. Any black mark could hinder your ability to renew your Visa.

Jomtien is nice but it's a bit far if you want to go to Soi 6 or Terminal 21, even with a motorbike.

Yes, if you haven't decided on an area yet, rent hotels or a guest house and go around to different parts of the city and start walking. Not only will you lose 10-20 kg in the first month but you will find many interesting bars you may have never found otherwise and believe me there are MANY never mentioned in ISG.

Based on your experience Mr E, to live comfortably in Pattaya, what would your yearly budget be approximately?

I'm a simple guy. But I have a buddy that lives in a 1 BR at VT Residences for 20000 baht says that he budgets US $3000 per month. Most of the time he comes in under that. Then you might get a house somewhere and end up needing even less.

100,000 baht is a pretty good ballpark figure for most. You will have to monitor your hobbying budget or not hobby daily though. Don't forget to factor in things like making Visa runs every 60 days. You can rent apartments for under 10k baht near Central Pattaya if you are not looking for something new and have a motorbike. You can rent newer but very small condos near a baht bus route for 15-20k baht.

So that is it 10 girls in 24 hours. And yes I still made it for a quick McDonalds breakfast before getting the taxi. Thanks to Rob, the staff at Baraquda and of course all the girls for their good attitude and fun.

I want to know what GoGoGuyz or MP's monthly budget would be.

[Mr Enternational]

Based on your experience Mr E, to live comfortably in Pattaya, what would your yearly budget be approximately?

I'm a simple guy. But I have a buddy that lives in a 1 BR at VT Residences for 20000 baht says that he budgets US $3000 per month. Most of the time he comes in under that. Then you might get a house somewhere and end up needing even less.

[Turgid]

Best to get a temporary place then go searching when you arrive. You not only see what you are getting and where it is located, but you can bargain the price. Just stop into the office of any condo. They usually have a message board of people trying to sell and rent out their places.

Very good advice Mr. E. I saw some attractive looking condominiums near Jomtien beach on airbnb but will most likely follow your advice and check into a hotel and then go apartment hunting.

Thanks much, Banana Boi.

[Rob Jones]

Best to get a temporary place then go searching when you arrive. You not only see what you are getting and where it is located, but you can bargain the price. Just stop into the office of any condo. They usually have a message board of people trying to sell and rent out their places.

Based on your experience Mr E, to live comfortably in Pattaya, what would your yearly budget be approximately?

[Mr Enternational]

I'm currently checking out condominiums. Looking forward to rubbing shoulders with you guys next year.

Best to get a temporary place then go searching when you arrive. You not only see what you are getting and where it is located, but you can bargain the price. Just stop into the office of any condo. They usually have a message board of people trying to sell and rent out their places.

[Banana Boi]

Tmy choice is Thailand. Its hassle free. I like to walk around day and night without having to be concerned about being robbed. Furthermore Thailand is cheaper in every respect. Accomodation, food, groceries and yes sex. I'm currently checking out condominiums. Looking forward to rubbing shoulders with you guys next year.

You won't regret the move. You'll find things very different moving here vs. Being here as a tourist. First and foremost, never having to pay a barfine at gogo and beer bars and free sex from girls if you play your cards right. If you are moving to Pattaya, feel free to PM me with any questions. I'm always here to help FKK guys.

[Turgid]

I'm nowhere near 50 but I have gotten rejected in Brazil, albeit less than Pattaya. In SE Asia girls can refuse barfines because they have preconceived notions about the monger demographic. Some of the hotties have 4 or 5 sponsors and that allows them to just hang out with their girlfriends for the night. The girls in Patts love to party and if they have a day job they can afford to take nights off. In Latin America the girl just wouldn't show up for work unless she just wants to juice guys for drinks (see drink ****). The picky 8+ are a drag and a waste of space since they give no action 90% of the time. We know some guys overspend for the perceived white glove treatment. I will admit Thailand is tourist centric so a lot of punters are not easy on the eyes compared to Tijuana which is on the US border. Your friend made the correct choice to discontinue LOS. Latin America vs SE Asia has its pros and cons.

The Thailand vs Brazil issue is one that has been engaging my attention for some time now. Reason being I want to retire to one of these 2 destinations next year. I spent 3 months in Thailand in 2015 and 3 months in Brazil earlier this year to aid in making a decision. Regarding our hobby Brazil wins hands down no question about it. No star fishes there and no picky prima donnas and all Brazilian women seem to enjoy sex and give the impression that they do it not just for the money. However, my choice is Thailand. Its hassle free. I like to walk around day and night without having to be concerned about being robbed. Furthermore Thailand is cheaper in every respect. Accomodation, food, groceries and yes sex. I'm currently checking out condominiums. Looking forward to rubbing shoulders with you guys next year.