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What are the best affordable places to rent in Thailand with access to fresh vegetables, kids activities, and restaurants for retirees with grandchildren?
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I’m we are coming to Thailand. Where is best affordable place to rent in Thailand that is walking distance to fresh vegetables, kids activities and restaurants. We are retired but we have our grandchildren with us.
I’m we are coming to Thailand. Where is best affordable place to rent in Thailand that is walking distance to fresh vegetables, kids activities and restaurants. We are retired but we have our grandchildren with us.
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The question seeks recommendations for affordable places to rent in Thailand that are within walking distance of fresh vegetables, children’s activities, and restaurants, specifically for retirees traveling with grandchildren. Multiple commenters suggest that the question is too broad given the vastness of Thailand, urging the asker to specify a region or city. Areas like Hua Hin, Chiang Mai, Khon Kaen, and Pattaya are mentioned as potential options, with insights on local amenities, markets, and community attractions suitable for families.
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Paul **********
Why are you moving to Thailand if you don't yet know the answers to your own questions? Have you been there yet? Are you feeling 'called to evangelize the heathen'?
Dave ****************
Rhonda Adams for a 'content creator' you're not very good at engaging with your audience.
You haven't replied to a single comment.
You haven't replied to a single comment.
Bob *****
I came for the comments.... I'm not going to leave one myself... 😂
Pauly ******
Its probably got better things than in your country including all your questions!
Best country and people in the world
Best country and people in the world
Phil ******
Rhonda Adams the area that suits YOU the best. Time to do some walking
Succ*****
Thailand is a country
Us *****
Hua Hin is probably good for you. Life is slow and you are next to the mountains and beach.
Wayne ********
You’re giving Americans a bad reputation asking a vague silly question
Harold **********
What is wrong with some people? Asking such stupid questions.
How long is a piece of string?
How long is a piece of string?
Dave ****************
Do you mean to move here or on holiday? Do the kids need school? Do you want beaches? And what do you mean by cheap? You want basic house, condo, villa, hotel?
Based on your incredibly vague question the only part I can answer is that every village in Thailand sells fresh fruit and vegetables! Jeez..
Based on your incredibly vague question the only part I can answer is that every village in Thailand sells fresh fruit and vegetables! Jeez..
Edd ********
Cha Am.
Or Hua Hin.
Or Hua Hin.
David ********
So just anywhere in Thailand 🤔
Bernard *********
What about a school ?
Gary *******
Khon Kaen and surrounding area is a great place but a long way from the beach. Also liked to visit Chiang Rai 👍
David *******
A small village nowhere near a beach for cheap. About 70 million people, so come and travel around, looking at locations, or obviously message land agents for rental prices/availablity.
Do the work.
Do the work.
Gary *****
Soi Buakhao is very family friendly
TaupeRasp*********
You talk like Thailand is a village !
Let's guess you are American and first time out of state
Let's guess you are American and first time out of state
Haim *******
Chang Mai, Chang Rai, Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, Koh Samui, Ko Pangan, Krabi, Hua Hin
Bryan ***********
Uthai Thani
Simon *******
Stay Away from the tourist places in the South they are very expensive compared to real Thailand.
Take a look a
Great beach plenty of markets sell fruit and veg .
Koh Samet is very near easy to visit for the day .
Take a look a
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Great beach plenty of markets sell fruit and veg .
Koh Samet is very near easy to visit for the day .
Rich *****
Must be American!
Jimmy ******
Hua Hin, is good its got lovely beaches, lots of shop, night life, great cafes and restaurants, just not as manic as Pattaya or Bangkok
Wez ***********
Khon Kaen city is great, you can pickup a 3BR house for rent around
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B a month.
Steve******
Pattaya and take a room somewhere in LK Metro. Always fresh melons in the evening and a lot of (kids) entertainment 😅
James *******
Dude ,,,,, come and spend a week or so in 7 or 8 different provinces. Travel around those provinces. Then decide where you'd be happiest 😊🙏👍🌍
Tony *******
If you dont speak thai then you will struggle away from tourist areas with children .
IsaanT*******
There’s an evening market in Phimai that sells vegetables, a handful of restaurants nearby and relatively low rentals. Also got place for kids swimming, good schools etc.
RadiantC********
IsaanThai5754 Good schools in rural Isarn? I don't think so. Best to stick with larger cities where international schools with non-Thai students actually exist.
James *******
IsaanThai5754 Yes, and that can be said of many dozens of locations across Thailand 😊
Martin *****
Pattaya Jomtien or na jomtien would suit u
Uschi *********
Martin Kim Definitely not with children.
Bob *****
Uschi Schreib there are things in Pattaya that are not just adult entertaining related.
not that I would go there for it
not that I would go there for it
Longy ****
Duration
Adam ******
Just along from the 7-Eleven.
Rodney *********
You ask like Thailand is a city.
Sylvia ********
Cheaper areas are where local residents live, away from tourist areas. Some rural provinces do have a city with some expats and English speaking locals. But you won't find Heinz Salad Cream, sourdough bread or a bottle of wine here. Maybe a few places will do western food, adapted like chicken steak or salmon and French pies. Language barrier can be a challenge and these places are generally not near the coast. So the question is how adaptable are you? Can you live near rice paddy fields and nightmarket that closes 9pm?
Paul ********************
You might want to narrow that down a bit.. Thailand is a big country...
Affordable go to Isaan..
Affordable go to Isaan..
Bob *****
Paul Anthony McDermott not much for kids to do in isan
Paul ********************
Bob Fom but that's not our decision is it..
The question asked for cheapest place.. And Isaan is it.. Obviously one then needs to ask why is it so cheap ❓😁
The question asked for cheapest place.. And Isaan is it.. Obviously one then needs to ask why is it so cheap ❓😁
Liam *********
Paul Anthony McDermott The question didn't ask for the cheapest place. It asked for an affordable place to rent in with (among other things) children's activities.
Rory *******
Mae Sot.....right near the border gate
RadiantC********
Rory Emond Very Burmese. However, there are of course plenty of NGOs there. A bit of an unusual choice for foreign "grandparents" looking after "grandchildren" though. Unless you have an existing connection to the town, stick with larger cities and established expat enclaves: Bangkok, Chiang Mai, Phuket, outskirts of Pattaya, Koh Samui etc.
Rory *******
RadiantCamel1017 let's say Nan then
James *******
Rory Emond high volume of Criminal Smugglers/Traffickers, Drug and Human, living and traveling through there 👹
Taki****
The most affordable place to rent is the northeast (E-sarn) but not sure you and your grandchildren will like there.
Sylvia ********
Takiep74 they do have water parks and cycling tracks
RadiantC********
Sylvia Corley Cycling tracks in Isarn? Unless in a city like Nakhon Ratchasima, unlikely.
Taki****
RadiantCamel1017 have around the lakes in Khon Kaen
James *******
Sylvia Corley and terrific markets and inexpensive food
John **********
Thailand is a big country. It might be an idea to narrow that down
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