Kermit2404

Am sorry if I am of this topic, but most of you people on here have either residency or a real love for Pattaya, particularly Jontien. (Spelt right?) I have been to Pataya once, a year ago and found it so amazing, not just sex, but calm and so beautiful people. I am now applying for a visa to stay long term, I am 74 years of age so ladyboys and unbelievable sexy thai ladies , whilst would be good, too old for that. (Beer is good and better.) So what I want is a studio, or maybe a one bedroom condo, cheap as, and i mean cheap, i can pay a year up front, if it is cool, but what I really want maybe close to beach but maybe a pool. Real place is a close area to nightlife, for entertainment that is so I can have a few cleansing ales, talk with a few people,then an easy walk back home to what should be my home. Make sense?

I would love to live in a condominium, with ex pats, but have contact with fabulous food and pools and beaches. Too much requirements? Pattaya area soundscool. I really look forward to residential people, particularly ex pats for recommendations.

Also can I say that the recommendations from all of you are so very much appreciated. Am thinking thaty all I need to do is arrive on a non visa, contact a reputable agent, and move into maybe Jontiem, spelt right?

Where will I find a reputable agent as this sounds like the best advice. Total income with super and pension in AUD is $30,000 pa or 700,000 baht Can someone recommend an agent, reputable, as it sounds the way to go. Thanks so much.

I did ask earlier about a reputable agent to use for visas and extensions. Any recommendations anyone? Cheers Kermit2404

Thank you Stocky, appreciate a resident's reply rather than relying on heresay from people who have never been there.

Thank you Dr Jack for your time.

Not that I have a drama with any race or religion. Am infact studying Budhhism, dont refrain all that well from intoxicating substances, but have cut down. I dont want to be a full blown any religion, just understanding Thai culture. You will need an agent to open a Thai bank account if you enter with visa exempt or tourist visa.. Where will I find a reputable agent as this sounds like the best advice. Total income with super and pension in AUD is $30,000 pa or 700,000 baht

Someone mentioned Songkhla beach. Not to close to Muslim dramas?

Am certainly not looking for a palace. The reference to Pataya sounds good. Have been there, like it, though the beach stinks. Will have to find somewhere with a pool or go out of town for a swim in the sea. Cheers

Further, I am on a full pension plus a small amount of super. I dont have a Thai bank account, I live in Tasmania and therte isnt any THai banking representation here. I can certainly fulfill the 800000 baht requirement.

I am sorry about the late replies. Have had a drama to attend to. As said in a later post, thank you all for very helpful information. I assure you I will continue to read this thread and keep you updated of my intentions. Cheers, and thanks again.

Sorry for not replying earlier. Had a problem to take care of. Thank you all for the very valuable input. I shall keep reading and updating this thread for as long as it continues. Thank you all once again.

I know I will have to deposit some funds in a Thai bank but I only plan on renting, does that make a difference?