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What are some recommended accommodations along the Baht bus route in Pattaya for someone considering retirement in Thailand?
May 27, 2024
2 years ago
Wayne ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERHi everyone. Coming to Thailand in a couple of weeks the first time looking for good accommodation on the Baht bus route . Reason for visiting checking out the country for Future retirement .If anyone has any ideas it be appreciated regards Wayne .
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Wayne, an expat considering retirement in Thailand, is looking for accommodation on the Baht bus route in Pattaya. Responses from the community include suggestions for various areas such as Jomtien and Pattaya, advice on potential issues in Pattaya, and alternatives like Phuket, focusing on both lively and quiet options. A mix of humor and shared experiences highlights the diverse perspectives on living in Pattaya and other locations.
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&mibextid=ZbWKwLJohn *******
Each to their own but Pattaya 555 the best thing about Pattaya is the taxi ride back to Bangkok you can thank me later
Derek ************
Jomptien is clean , nice beach and good accommodation. Try booking.com to give you and idea of prices for you
Clive *********
Please Wayne avoid Pataya it’s bloody awful place. Phuket offers everything for a start. Lively if you want it. Quiet and scenic. Good motorcycling roads to the south. It’s a great place to start. I’m in Karon as a base but you can get to anywhere in Thailand from there. I’m still exploring. I’m near vietnam border as we speak. Did Pattaya earlier this year and will never go back.
Brown ********
Ideas as in where? Are you talking the baht bus route along beach road Pattaya? I lasted 8 months there before I had to leave. The monger lifestyle is one to take casually. If you go hardcore like I did, it will wear you down. However if you've enjoyed being a weekend millionaire there, I'd suggest living in bang saray. Find yourself 1 or 2 long time girls who'll visit you in the village and then spend 1 night a week in your Pattaya hotel and have a couple of short times like it's your weekend getaway. Good luck
Wayne ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERYes
Nigel **************
Do we assume you mean Pattaya?
Wayne ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERSorry . Accommodations with Night area quiet enough to sleep Pattaya ,Jomtien.On the baht bus routes. I’m looking to arrive around June 7 for a month to get to a feel for the area and to see whether I’d like to stay permanently. Regards Wayne
Robin *******
Try the quiet side of Phuket or Hua Hin both beautiful, there are so many lovely places Just depends what you like
Chris *********************
Pattaya has gone down hill in the last few years ,I drive down once a month for my medication, and stay overnight, I was there Saturday, stood on my balcony, there's more rats than people running around ,smelly drains and the smell of weed is all over.street vendors are now trying to sell people Valium,
Chris ***********
Aussie humour?
Jim **********
Baht bus route ffs
Nigel **************
@Jim *********
clear and precise as shitReply to
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Phil ******
@Wayne **********
best travel around and look for an area that satisfies your needsJon *****
Kalasin ?
Greg ***********
@Jon ****
yeah, let it be Kalasin. Myself I stick with my GF in Nongudom, a village 16 kilometers from the Khao Phra Vihear monastery. I love it. Place has got everything ya needReply to
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Brian ********
Try srithong place Pattaya rent a room by the day,week,month
Wayne ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Brian *******
thanks BrianJohn **********
@Brian *******
if there’s anywhere worse that Pattaya in Thailand I’ve yet to find it,Wayne ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@John *********
is there somewhere better than Pattaya for nightlife? I’d like to hear about it as I said I didn’t drink but I do a lot of rock ‘n’ roll and ballroom dancing.Reply to
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Greg ***********
@Brian *******
why you recommend that sh...hole Pattaya? There are better places to retireWayne ***********
ORIGINAL POSTER@Greg **********
I’m into rock ‘n’ roll ballroom dancing I don’t drink and I need live entertainment and dance floor . If you can suggest anywhere else other than Pattaya I’ll be impressed.regards WayneGreg ***********
@Wayne **********
Khaosan Road. Or in Bangkok the many many Hi-So dance floors, normally only frequented by Thais. You need to find themReply to
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Wayne ***********
ORIGINAL POSTERBrian ********
@Greg **********
that might be your opinion for what it's worthGreg ***********
@Brian *******
I have been living in many places of Thailand, yet. Samui, Phuket, Hua Hin, Cha Am, Rayong, Jomtien, Ko Chang, Trang, Chiang Mai. Ya know, Pattaya beats them all in congested traffic, shitty sewers, muddy beach water, garbage and most of all, these many vile and shabby people, sex tourists and desillusioned old menKool *******
@Greg **********
with your extensive experience in different parts of Thailand can you answer the OPs question about staying near the baht buses, as Pattaya is the only place I've ever seen baht buses, and I too have been all over Thailand.Greg ***********
@Kool ******
"as Pattaya is the only place I've ever seen baht buses, and I too have been all over Thailand" . . . . you have obviously been NOWHERE in the rest of Thailand. There are Baht Busses in Chiang Mai, in Korat, in Ubon Ratchathani, on Koh Samui and even in the outskirts of Bangkok. Literally they are EVERYWHERE over all Thailand. You are one of the greatest Fairy Tale Teller in this group. If you don't KNOW what you talk about, you should NOT post anythingGreg ***********
@Kool ******
11 hours ago I asked the threadstarter what he means with "Baht Busses". He hasn't reacted, yet. This was my question: "What's the "Baht Bus Route"? Do you mean the countrywide infrastructure of local busses and overland VIP busses ? Well, you will need a few months to see the interesting parts of the country from North to South to East to West."Marc ********
@Kool ******
I have seen bath busses in Bangkok. I even used themMarc ********
@Greg **********
No Patong beats it all. Water is almost black.Joseph ****
@Marc *******
Hahaha... ... ewww...Brian ********
@Greg **********
and your point is. ?Greg ***********
@Brian *******
and MANY MANY people will tell you that they have made the same experienceGreg ***********
@Brian *******
🤣 😎 my point is: This is not my opinion. This is my and my girlfriend's own EXPERIENCE, SirBrian ********
@Greg **********
yes your personal experience which will be different from mine and millions of other people's experienceGreg ***********
@Brian *******
the "millions" who decided to go to that shi...ole Pattaya, did make their decision with their not always stiff member, not with their brain 😄😆🤣😂Brian ********
@Greg **********
again just your opinionGreg ***********
@Brian *******
not an "opinion" . . . I know for sure because I used to live thereJoseph ****
@Greg **********
With you. I'm going to add my "opinion," too, and just say that in addition to degenerate, disillusioned expats, everybody there--expat and local--only wants to know you for what's in it for them. I wouldn't even be surprised if Brian is touting Pattaya because he's part of some bar down there.Greg ***********
@Brian *******
"millions" in Pattaya? You are making yourself laughing stock! 🤣😂🤣😂Reply to
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Greg ***********
What's the "Baht Bus Route"? Do you mean the contrywide good infrastructure of local busses and overland VIP busses ? Well, you will need a few months to see the interesting parts of the country from North to South to East to West.
Deepak ********
@Greg **********
baht bus route means Pattaya.Greg ***********
@Deepak *******
there are Songthaews - baht busses - almost EVERYWHERE in Thailand, not just only in Pattaya. That's why I am askingReply to
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Martin *********
Give us a clue what part
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