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How can I hire a driver for a day in Pattaya to explore the area?
Apr 21, 2024
2 years ago
Tony **********
ORIGINAL POSTERWondering if I can hire a driver in Pattaya who could drive me around Pattaya area tomorrow (Monday Apr 22).
I'm considering retiring in Thailand and an running out of exploration time... So I only have 1 full day to check out the area.
Any help or referrals would be appreciated. Planning to take bus from Bangkok to Pattaya mid-day today and return tomorrow evening.
I'm considering retiring in Thailand and an running out of exploration time... So I only have 1 full day to check out the area.
Any help or referrals would be appreciated. Planning to take bus from Bangkok to Pattaya mid-day today and return tomorrow evening.
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The post asks for recommendations to hire a driver for a day in Pattaya to explore the area, as the user is considering retiring in Thailand and has only one day to check out Pattaya. Various suggestions include hiring Jolly Grab or Bolt drivers, contacting specific individuals for recommendations, and suggestions on places to visit in Pattaya. There are also discussions about living options in Pattaya and nearby areas.
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Pascal ********
You think Pattaya = Thailand? 5555
Jeff ********
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Christopher *************
0819839186, excellent driver and knows Pattaya from top to bottom.
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, excellent driver and knows Pattaya from top to bottom.Nongnuch ********
why don't you just rent a scooter?
Tony **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Nongnuch *******
cuz I didn't know where to scoot to!Reply to
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Pygo ********
Forget the bus, get a BOLT taxi!
I am also going to move to Thailand later this year.
My Thai girlfriend lives in Khon Kaen, it's easy travelling distance to Chiang Mai and Pattaya.
I am also going to move to Thailand later this year.
My Thai girlfriend lives in Khon Kaen, it's easy travelling distance to Chiang Mai and Pattaya.
Tony **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Pygo *******
hard to meet new people in a bolt!Reply to
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James *******
Pattaya is a cess pit for some or a haven for others, you should know if you want to live there already and why.
Tony **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@James ******
I doubt I would want to live in paydays proper hence the desire to see the area. I like to golf so getting too rural makes that a problem.James *******
@Tony *********
Hua Hin is excellent for golf and probably less of a risk in terms of taking a plunge into an area for a sustained period.Tony **********
ORIGINAL POSTERJames Smith my goal on this trip is just to check things out. No commitments, just overview. Appreciate your and everyone's suggestions... Still need knowledgeable guide in different areas (Pattaya first). Have spent the last several days in Bkk and an just now starting to branch out. Probably should have posted request earlier than this morning! 🙄
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ORIGINAL POSTER@Martin ****
would be be able to show me the area with rough housing options?Martin *****
@Tony *********
u sent him a messageTony **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Martin ****
not yet, is have to get on a desktop since I don't use messenger. Line or WhatsApp?Martin *****
@Tony *********
u click on the link.. WhatsApp number is there @Taxi *******************
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Us *****
Just tell us your montly budget and we can tell you exactly where is the nest area. Pretty much if you are on a tight or strick pension then inside Pattaya or the darkside. If you got a well planned 401k or retirement fund then the the Jomtien and Pratumnak area.
Tony **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Us ****
my finances are okay. My goal is to figure out WHERE I want to live. Pattaya is one of many options. Others are Hua Hin, Petchanuri, Trang, Songkhla, and even as far south as Kota Bharu.Melissa *********
@Tony *********
maybe add krabi/ao nang to your list. 2 small international airports near here. I live in ao nang and I am 2.5 hr drive to Phuket airport or 45 min to Krabi airport. But I also liked Hua Hin when I Visited.Tony **********
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I'm going to try to cover many of those towns in the next 2 weeks.Reply to
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Terary **********
You didn't ask but I will say any way...
Places you'll want to see if you are considering moving to Pattaya
Wongmat Beach (Naklua)
Soi Siam Country Club (the darkside, Nong Prue)
Central Pattaya/Pattaya Beach
Soi Bakhao (night time, dinner)
Pratumnak Hill
Jomtien/Jomtien Beach
Approximentally North to South with various degree of Farang/Thai mix.
I suspect you will get many recommendations for a driver but if you don't find one I can recommend my transfer service, also I know a girl whose English is perfect, she drives and often looking for extra work.
Places you'll want to see if you are considering moving to Pattaya
Wongmat Beach (Naklua)
Soi Siam Country Club (the darkside, Nong Prue)
Central Pattaya/Pattaya Beach
Soi Bakhao (night time, dinner)
Pratumnak Hill
Jomtien/Jomtien Beach
Approximentally North to South with various degree of Farang/Thai mix.
I suspect you will get many recommendations for a driver but if you don't find one I can recommend my transfer service, also I know a girl whose English is perfect, she drives and often looking for extra work.
Tony **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Terary *********
your driver sounds perfect if she's up for it...Tony **********
ORIGINAL POSTERLine id: tonyusa24
I can be contacted there. Don't use messenger other than when I'm on desktop.
I can be contacted there. Don't use messenger other than when I'm on desktop.
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@Lek *********
this is who you need to get in touch with 👍🏽Terry **********
Hire a Grab or Bolt driver for the day
Robert *********
One day ?
How about one month to 5 months .....
How about one month to 5 months .....
Tony **********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Robert ********
would be a luxury. This is intended to be a quick scan to see if Pattaya makes the list for consideration. Think of it like a real estate tour.Reply to
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