moviedude

I bought a phone from the tech mall in Pattaya when I had stupidly left mine in a night club. The guy told me it was a copy Samsung S5 and the price reflected that. Fine I thought as I just needed something to get me through the next few days. Well when I got home and switched back in Australian sim I found it would just restart itself in a never ending loop. The phone must have been tied to the Thai network or something. I kept it for a bit in case I was going back to Pattaya but after a few months threw it in the bin. Lesson learnt - don't buy copy phones when on holiday.

I would be interested in what you find - for my next trip I’d be keen on a training session or two.

Is it possible to switch off mobile data under settings?

I like that peace of mind thought though having an empty place that's not making money for you would eat away at me.

Good advice.

Planning ahead and considering to buy a condo flat in Thailand for when I give up the rat race. Can't decide on location and whether to let it out whilst I'm still working. Places I've liked are around Patong and Pattaya. If I was to buy there I could leave it empty and use it for holidays. I would need to employ cleaners etc. And then there is the question of apartment size. Do I get something cheap and small or a 2 or 3-bed place? I don't expect the prices to change much in the next 5 years and investment is. It my reason for buying. I am leaning to Pattaya and the surrounding areas and am open to suggestions.