T-Mobile for sure. Very seamless. Free internet. Free high speed internet when you first arrive up to a certain limit. I use it with dual SIM so I have both local and T-Mobile, that way I can still receive phone calls texts from us no problem. But also can receive local Thai phone calls and texts. I use esim for Thai.

@Jacques ****

just food for thought for the original poster, when I saw age 77. I was thinking that should be a consideration in the planning.

@Jacques ****

I was just thinking at 77, might be a bit costly in the risk pool.

@Jan ********

Relax man, you got calm down. Not that serious. However long it takes you to go 80 km is up to you. Have a good one. ✌🏾.

@Ken ********

exactly to each his own,.that is the most beautiful thing about Thailand so many choices for everyone. Pattaya is the very best place to drink beer and hangout with females. But it's cool that you can find whatever you are looking for in Thailand. Paradise. 😃

@Jan ********

To the Pier is an hour and 15 minutes from Pattaya Central.

@Ramses *************

not helping the economy, more money in the economy chasing the limited amounts of goods and services, equals inflation. When expat comes in and is willing to pay more for an apartment or condo, it means that Thai person does not have the opportunity to competitively compete for that same apartment based on their income. It will drive the citizens away or increase prices for them. If the amount of goods and services does not increase, it does not make life better. The gentrification of Thailand is a real possibility, and we can at least acknowledge that fact.

But you know, China is making it easier to obtain Visa as they are seeking more expats. 🤷🏾‍♂️😁.

Drug use by young adults is extremely high in Thailand. Many are smoking methamphetamine for cheap. It's a real problem unfortunately. Too cheap and too easy to get. Other drugs as well amongst the kids. 🙏🏾🙏🏾

@John ******

I must admit, I just did this and was drinking on a motobike. I just stopped and turned around.

Book another hotel and then dispute charge with your credit card company. Tell them your complaint. Not sure your travel insurance will cover you..all worth a shot, but me personally I would just book another hotel, even of it's just to take showers in. 😀.