Is Pattaya a good choice for digital nomads who want to live by the sea in Thailand?

We just spent around 6 weeks in Pattaya. Our first time. I absolutely love Pattaya & Jomtien. Jomtien is quiter & it is so easy to get down into pattaya . Been back in Costa Rica 2 weeks now. I have never been a city Gal. I currently live on a mountain in the jungle, over the Pacific Ocean. My morning alarm clock is howler monkey's. Not horns and motorbikes. I love living where i am. But i am now seriously thinking about spending six months here and six months in pattaya. As a home base for six months whilst i do some more exploring. Plus Pattaya is easy Commute to Bangkok. Always some event going on. We stayed at a few different locations around Pattaya & Jomtien. The base on 2nd road, central and convenient to everything, was our favorite spot.

Pattaya, 🤣🤣

Hua Hin!

Have a look at Bangsary,20 minutes from Pattaya,on the beach a lot of accommodation options

Krabi

Rayong

Hua Hin could be an option

Hue Hin

Chips with that?

Salt and vinegar?

Teo's have you sorted.

You probably want AoNang in Krabi, Hua Hin, Koh Samui, or Phuket. You could probably get away without your own transportation in AoNang, but really the rest, you will want your own transportation.

Pattaya is just a cheesy tourist place. If you really want to see and experience Thailand go and explore. Find yourself the place that suits you.

What is it with all these so called Digital Nomads?

I call it unemployed.

Pattaya is the party town if you want a lot of action. if you want something more quite I suggest Hua Hin or Krabi

Hwa hin is slow n quiet n yet its got all the perks u need.u will like it.2 hrs from bangkok.buses leave from the airport every 1 hr

Pattayya

I would have a look a Hua Hin

Prachuap Khiri Khan serait mon choix.

Jomtien will give you the best of both worlds. Chill, yet close to everything else.

Yes I live here Pattaya👍 Here is almost everything❤

Have you looked into Hua hin it’s not huge but has everything one could want with a chilled atmosphere

Paying Beach Baby. Mini Las Vegas

Surprisingly I find Bkk more quiet than Pattaya. It's called "sin city" for a reason lol I feel there are more things to do in Bangkok as well.

In my country I lived in the city and would use the beach/tourist areas as little getaways so I do the same here in bkk.

Not too sure if you are aware, you can take a taxi to Pattaya from bkk for about 1000 - 1400 baht or bus for about 100 baht, it's only about 2.5 hrs drive.

I would suggest it's best to come here and look for yourself and if you want to be by the sea where you can actually swim in nice clean water, I'd consider chonburi or down south in Phuket. Feel free to reach out if you have any other questions 🙂

Hua Hin. City and beach.

Don't peaple want to do any actual work anymore?

koh lanta and koh chang are unspoiled .

Pattaya is by the sea. So are many of the places that have been recommended. I would suggest a place like Kanchanaburi.

Songkhla and Hat Yai in the south are also a good option. But you won't find many tourists here and not many people will speak English here. Can be difficult making or finding friends and can be lonely in the long run. But it has nice beaches and is quite with all the modern amenities that you would need. Prices are cheap and the south Thailand cuisines are delicious.

The islands will be too “small town” I think, but Phuket is nice because it will have everything you need but not so chaotic if you live a few KM from the city center

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Pattaya is not a huge city but it’s certainly very big especially if you include Jomtien. It’s inexpensive but dirty, sea that I wouldn’t ever swim in and full of the most undesirables you never want to meet. Phuket has many locations that not too big or small but be prepared to pay the price for its proximity to all its surrounding beauty. Samui is a beautiful island but too many pot heads there who’ve watched The Beach too many times and trying to ‘find themselves’ still. Hua Hin definitely worth a look, a little on the quieter side than all previously mentioned but by far the most sensible option. Never been Krabi in 16 years visiting and 2 years of living here so can’t comment there. All this just my opinion so best is to try them all and see what fits for you. Good luck.

If you are a nomad why would you want to stay in one place? Moving from place to place is the whole point of being a nomad.

Check out Koh Phangan.

It‘s the Hotspot for Digital Nomads.

Hua Hin

Pattaya

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Pattaya is a huge city......so.

Depends if you are single or not. If single you have no other choice then bkk, if with your gf then doesnt matter where that much, just visit the places and decide :)

Rayong.

Rent move around find somewhere that really suits your needs before settling Thailand has a lot to offer and many different places. Enjoy your time.

Pattaya and Jomtien are very similar as they are next to each other and the main attraction is the bar girl scene with a lot of sex tourists. I wouldn't swim in the sea there either.

Hua Hin is a nicer place IMO with cleaner beaches, but the population is mainly retired expats.

Phuket has a bit of everything including a lovely old town and nice beaches.

Krabi is lovely, but I think it would get boring quickly if you lived there and the main resort area gets very busy in high season.

Koh Samui has a young vibe and nice beaches, so it could be a good choice for you.

Places like Samui, Krabi and Phuket are much more expensive than Pattaya/Jomtien/Hua Hin, if that is a consideration.

As others have stated, travel around and see where you like.

His hin is a middle ground but not much younger ferang.

AROUND pattaya best choice, not pattaya. Then br@indeads can talk... 🤡🤡🤡

Hua hin is well worth checking out, much more laid back than Pattaya and better beaches too, It can be whatever you want it to be.

Jomtien - 10-15 minutes from Pattaya on the coast but more chilled. And ignore all the negative comments about Pattaya, not everyone (including me) comes here for the bars, booze & girls. There are also many great restaurants and some regular pubs & bars and there are even families with children that come here for a vacation.

Pattaya similarly chaotic in my opinion, traffic a nightmare at times, Rayong or Hua Hin, or more peaceful options but still sufficiently built up for shopping and night scene to an extent, Banchang, Sattahip or koh Chang

Sounds like Samui 😌

Did you think about DaNang Vietnam 🇻🇳 ?

Dark side

Na Jomtien would be better than Pattaya. Ch Am or Hua Hin might be worth looking into

Nakhon Phanom. Not the sea but a big river with great access to Laos.

Rayong?

Bang saray , 30 mins from pattaya , no bar girls but beach bars

Pattaya, excellent choice. Just don’t bring your wife or girlfriend.

Krabi is the best nice weather nice people

Very quiet

Nice condo or apartment

Rayong is quiet and has beautiful beaches. Not touristic and you never see youth apart from really young with family. Because of its location it's easy (If you desired) to taxi to Pattaya or get to Bangkok. With it's huge tranquil beach front youll find many photo opportunities if your into that type of thing. Alternatively there's Korat which doesn't have the beaches but makes up for it with many water parks for fishing and eating out, Malls and some amazing markets (save one). It's style is slightly Western with familiar coffee shops littered around the centre with lots of museums, galleries and some fascinating history. There's a few falang but most will be teachers and there's the odd bar that opens until pub hours but no loud music or nightclubs. Korat is said to be the 'new Bangkok' and with its growing development and aeroplane restaurants Korat tries to be unique. I've lived in both and would recommend Rayong for a retiree and Korat for someone whom likes a little hustle bustle and chilling in coffee shops. Good luck

Don't forget your socks and sandals lol

Lol always amazes me what draws people to pattaya .. with so many other far more beautiful beaches

Interesting

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Pai.

Tha sala The beach is quiet, there are no tourists, and prices are cheap.

Do what nomads do travel around dont decide till you find what you like.

Krabi, phuket better than pattaya

Great choice! Everything you could want

Yeah why not, you can make some extra money at the coconut bar 🥥 when you're finished at your day job and it will be cash...tax free.

Hua hin.

I lived there for 12 years , loved it , no regrets,,

Krabi for sure Ao nang is so underrated

Jomtien or hua hin

Jomtien

YouTube. Chalong Pier

Chalong Phuket

Ao Nang

Pattaya, jomtien area far from bar girls, old cheap charlie farangs

Chiang Mai is a great option!

Pratamnak just outside of Pattaya. Close enough to the crazy nightlife but much nicer

Which visa are you using?

Koh Samui

You might enjoy Bang Saray, which is around 30 minutes south of Pattaya.

I recommend Bang Saen or Ang Sila in Chonburi, have Bang Saen beach, the first beach from Bangkok before Pattaya. Just 45 mins from Bangkok Airport and 45 mins to Pattaya. Have Burapha University there, so have lot of yummy food and nice cafes around and cheap. Have many local markets (seafood, vegetable, ready to eat food, etc.). Have good private hospitals same as in Bangkok (Samitivej Hospital). Have big shopping mall also - Central Chonburi or Central Sriracha, normally I just go to Bangkok for shopping, just 1 hour drive, no crazy traffic jam). This area you will see lot of teenage and working people, not dark side as Pattaya.

Pattaya is full of bar girls. Also a lot of older western men. It's not a positive scene. The beach is more of a promenade. I would suggest you take a look. Hey... It might be just what you want.. If you're a man. Thailand is a big friendly country. It's busy everywhere now. Koh panghan was our favourite place for many years but like everywhere, it's changing.

Wander far and wide and see.........

Forget the sea, come to north :)

Your a digital nomad so be a nomad. Keep moving along the coast stay as long as you want then you will know exactly where you want to base yourself it's where you feel most at home. No rush to choose you will never know if you never go. Each place has a different meaning to different folk.

N Irland

I would recommend Chumphon, not touristy, but with everything you might probably need.

Hua Hin?

Try Jomtien, not as hectic as Pattaya can be. Still has beach areas and facilities Farrang enjoy.

Pattaya is not for beginners I promise, choose another town. Maybe like

@Brandon ***********

Krabi maybe is the best for you

I think uou should come and look yourself ,,, it's a personal choice only uou can decide

Koh Samui has a bit of everything I live in koh tao but it is very small

I'd recommend Krabi honestly. Maybe Khao Lak but that might be too small for you.