"I received my DTA visa last year in November, and I'm currently based in Australia. I work in Australia, where my primary income source is, but I’m planning to move to Pattaya for good. I’m drawn to the lower cost of living and a more peaceful lifestyle there compared to the hustle and bustle here.

I have a fair bit of savings (about 150k AUD) and plan to live off them for the first 1.5 years. My monthly budget is roughly 30,000–40,000 THB. I’m not a partygoer and would like insights into potential monthly expenses, including:

* Rent

* Food

* Transport

Could those familiar with the cost of living in Pattaya provide realistic estimates or advice on this plan? Thanks in advance!"

"Everything Else".

I am looking to rent a car in the Pattaya area. Does anybody have a recommendation for a reputable company?

What’s the best/most affordable route if I’m in Chiang Mai and need to do my border run, preferably same day if possible?

On the everything else subject.

Has anyone use bolt truck? As I need to get some sheets of 20mm wood back to my condo? Just want to know what turned up if you have used it for that. I doubt anyone has but thanks in advance 🙏

— visa run to Laos from Chiang mai —

Anyone know the company that takes you by bus to Laos and back for a visa run? My foot is broken and seems like the best way.

Can’t remember the contact for it

Hi all, everything else question.

Tried searching online and can’t find what I need.

Will be in Thailand from next week and taking train from Hat Yai to Hua Hin. I know from previous experience that sometimes they can be cancelled due to flooding and I know there is still a lot of rain around. Does anyone know if this route is currently running ok?

Thanks.

Since this is an everything else page, does anybody know if visiting doi inthanon national park & wanting to stay for 2 nights, how to get to the collection of hotels outside of the national park itself, after wherever the mini bus drops you off (presumably at the park entrance)? Thank you

Is there still a free shuttle bus from Suvarnabhumi to Don Mauang airport.

Between gate 3-4 if I remember.

Need taxi from Bangkok to Pattaya

How is the situation in the north,is it possible to travel by train from Bangkok to Chiang Mai or bus? I heard that the rails are under water?

Thanks for your answers.