I do not want to create America. I just want to be able to chat with Americans from time to time. Especially when I first arrive. Getting knowledge from them would be helpful. Thats all. I do not celebrate holidays anymore, as I am 76, and most of my family lives in other states. I believe to each , his own. If someone wants to celebrate, that's fine. I am very open minded. When I am not at work, I enjoy my time alone. I have many Philippine friends here. Actually, in Florida, I have friends from all over. But I want to retire in Thailand. I want to explore the country.

You all have convinced me, I will rent from Airbnb for three months, and look around before I buy. I will hire a lawyer to help me with visa, banking, and when its time, to help me with condo purchase. I found a sea view place in Muang Pattaya to rent for $580.00 a month, for three months. It is on the upper floors. Thank you all for your input. You have been so kind to help me.

I wanted to stay below the 10th floor. That should be ok incase of floods?

I am waiting for a call back this coming week. It looks like Pacific Prime, no deductible, 450,000 per condition, per year. 5,932 a month, = $167.00 Us a month. I had figured in my budget $200.00 us a month. So this would be great.

A couple that lives there helped me plan a budget. If I buy a condo , cash no payments just CAM, with their health insurance, everything electric, water, food travel, 25,000 baht a month. About $700.00 US

@Ken *****

Thats one of the first things I look for when searching for condos. Pets allowed. I only have an indoor cat.

@Ken *****

That makes good sense. I will look out for that. I put it on my beware list. Thank you.