[Quiet, affordable places to live near Pattaya?]

3 hours ago, Rimmer said:

 

I see dozens of cyclists around Silver lake using the  the designated cycle trails at weekends, I don't know of anywhere else with trails like this apart from the Mabprachan trial, speaking as a former cyclist myself I agree with BigStar and certainly would never bike around Pattaya roads or even on the outskirts.

 

Thanks - I'll check out the Silver Lake area. 

[Quiet, affordable places to live near Pattaya?]

2 hours ago, JimTripper said:

 

I wonder why the Op wants to be near Pattaya, I would think Hua Hin or Chaing Rai were better options.

I've been visiting Pattaya for years. Have mates there and its a great place for a night out. Just don't want to be in the thick of it. I'd like to keep cycling for as long as I'm able.

[Quiet, affordable places to live near Pattaya?]

5 hours ago, BigStar said:

 

I may have passed you on my motorbike (dangerous enough in itself) and the usual thought "What an idiot" probably crossed my mind. Now I speak as a former cyclist myself. Even used to cycle to work downtown (big city, no bike lanes) from a suburb. Loved my light, swift "outlaw" bike at the time.

 

The OP may gauge Pattaya's chaotic streets and traffic against his appetite for risk. Dunno his age, but an older guy really doesn't want even to fall off his bike.

 

Nor is Pattaya known as a quiet town.  I suggest the OP read through the discussion on this thread:

 

 

Posters there also address your "I'm safe in a group" delusion.

 

A group I know, one of whom has had the Sukhumvit experience, transport their bikes in a truck to the Silver Lake area on Saturday mornings. Way to go.

 

Thanks for all the replies - some great info and will help me to narrow down my search when I arrive next week. I cycle everyday and everywhere here in Chiangmai but I've no intention of riding in the city or on busy highways down in Pattaya - I've spent enough time down there to know it would be too dangerous. I want to be near some ok places to ride so I don't have to run the gauntlet of crazy drivers just getting out there. I'm 52 and quite a strong rider so will typically want to ride 60-90 kms at a time - preferably with hills if I can find any. Also, gravel tracks if there are any routes.

[Quiet, affordable places to live near Pattaya?]

Thanks for all the suggestions so far. I'll check out Sattahip, Bang Saray etc. while I'm there. Lake Mabprachan, in particular, looks like it could fit the bill. Just need to see what smaller properties are available in that area.

[Quiet, affordable places to live near Pattaya?]

I’m sure this isn’t the first time this has been asked, but I’m looking to relocate to the Chonburi area and need some suggestions on where to begin looking for a place. I’ve visited Pattaya/Jomtien dozens of times over the years but don’t really know the surrounding areas. I’d like to live close(ish) to Pattaya but anywhere within a 25 mile radius is ok as I’ll only go into the city a couple of times a month. I’ve lived in Chiangmai for the last few years, so am a keen cyclist. I’m not expecting anything that compares to here down there, but a quiet area or town with places to ride nearby are a must. Anyhow, I’ll be down there for a month next week so I’m just looking for suggestions on where to start looking. Do Sriratcha, Bangsaem, and Bangsaray seem like good places to start? Maybe around Jomtien or Naklua? I don’t really need to be near the coast so inland towns would also be ok. Like a lot of us, I live on a budget so rents less than 10,000 baht per month would be in my ballpark. I like to eat local food and buy at local markets, so I’m not too bothered about western restaurants etc. - I can get all that in Pattaya. If you’ve read this far and can help, any advice or suggestions appreciated.

[Thailand's extreme air pollution: 'I feel sorry for my daughter']

11 hours ago, vandeventer said:

So how do you fix it?

It can't, or won't, be fixed. Here in CM a lot of the expats I know are in denial about this being a s*** place to live. I, for one, won't be living here this time next year.

[56 provinces warned of waterway overflows following heavy rain]

18 hours ago, Gweiloman said:

The wellies I bought for the time I lived in BKK is rotting from lack of use here in CM. Furthermore, the air quality here has been excellent the past couple of years.

You you must be living in a different 'CM' to me. Here in Chiangmai it's been raining for what seems like months. Its p****** down out there right now.

[Any steam / sauna still open in Pattaya ?]

Many thanks for these helpful replies. They all seem to be closed in Central Pattaya so I'll bus it down to Jomtien and try some of these suggestions.

[Any steam / sauna still open in Pattaya ?]

I visited last month and the place I usually go (iSPA - opposite top end of Soi 6) seemed to be closed down. I'm aware of Mari Jari in Jomtien but does anyone know of any currently open in Pattaya ? I'm back there next week so any help appreciated.

[Foreign ex-pat riding a bicycle dies after being hit by a pickup truck driver in the Pattaya area]

44 minutes ago, LittleBear57 said:

The standard of driving here in Thailand is simply appalling and nothing ever changes. How many Thais would pass a driving test in Europe or North America.

Correct. The simple fact is there are way too many morons on these roads who are not capable or qualified to be driving a road vehicle. They wouldn't last 5 minutes on roads in my country. They'd get nicked by the police, who actually do police work and enforce the law, or beaten up in a road rage incident for driving like a retard,

[Police Sued for B72m for Doctor’s Death at Crossing]

The police should pay them compensation for not enforcing the law in the first place. In civilised countries, pedestrians are allowed to cross the road without arrogant morons trying to mow them down.

[Bangkok to Designate Special Lanes for Motorcycles]

They need to designate special lanes for pedestrians. Motorcycles are a PITA all over this country.

[I would Do Anything for Thais, but I Won't Do THAT!]

16 hours ago, Screaming said:

If you go into most malls in Thailand you will find it very difficult to find a typical Thai restaurant.

Don't know where you live but here in CM the malls have food courts full of delicious Thai food.

[Norwegian man files complaint to Sattahip police against his Cambodian “girlfriend” after being allegedly ripped off for nearly 200,000-baht for false marriage promises]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9NDjt4FzFWY

 

Lord, have mercy.

[Anutin declares he's ready to be the next Prime Minister of Thailand]

4 hours ago, Neeranam said:

He never actually said "dirty farang", this was made up by English gutter press. 

he did say farang don't shower as much as Thais, which is true. 

Speak for yourself.

[What do you think is a fair beer price in a bar?]

75 baht for a large bottle in non-tourist bars here in CM. I wouldn't pay any of those prices in the poll unless I was on holiday in Pattaya. Even then I'd ask for ice and a glass - something they hate down there in Patts. 

[what was your career?]

SAS (Super Army Soldier) but don't like to talk about it. Also, 'top boy' with the hardest football firm in Britain. Again, don't like to talk about it.

[Grab delivery driver killed as pickup hits motorbike]

15 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Police have yet to piece together what led to an accident

A culture of bad driving ?

[Thailand’s English proficiency plummets: Survey]

21 hours ago, Mango Bob said:

Maybe we English speaking countries who live in Thailand should try speaking some Thai.  I bet we are worst then the Thais.

You used a superlative adjective when you needed to use a comparative. 

[Pattaya Walking Street business owners hold meeting, officially request an opening plan before New Year’s Eve]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

We want to know why has Pattaya not been given the same exception that Phuket, Krabi, Bangkok, Samui, and a few other places have?

They want you all out of business. Its been fairly obvious for some time, even pre-covid, that Pattaya's days were numbered as a sexpat and sex tourist destination.

[Back to UK for health treatment..]

13 hours ago, Oblomov said:

And they say migrants are a drain on resources - they work (on low wages) and pay NI and taxes

????????

[Hundreds of Pattaya business owners file formal request to Chonburi Governor, Pattaya Mayor, and the CCSA to allow alcohol sales at venues]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

The business owners stressed that they are willing to comply with all Covid measures

What a ridiculous charade. I'm sure they're aware the ban has nothing to do with Covid yet they have to pretend that's why they have not been allowed to operate and try to turn a profit. The government wants the old Pattaya, and the punters who live or visit there, gone for good.

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England, Ireland, Scotland, Holland, Cambodia, Thailand

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Was there any point in this bloke flying to Glasgow in his private jet ? I find it hard to believe that any of the other leaders would take him seriously. 

[Now that Thailand has "reopened", will Covid-19 extensions cease from November?]

13 hours ago, WEBBYB808 said:

How do you figure that?  I been here getting the covid extensions  since they first started.  At 1900every 60 days.  Thats only 11600a year.  Cheaper than a retirement  visa and no special  requirements  other than COVID trapped 

A retirement visa is 1900 baht per year.