Michelangelo

That's still 6 months to go!!!

I have about 20 real estate agencies bookmarked. Found them all through Google, just go for Pattaya Real Estate and they will all show up. Rentals and sales all available. Not sure if they update websites (some do) but at least it will give you a good idea of prices & availability. Suggest you stay a couple of nights in a hotel and look around to find a place you want to stay for longer time.

Nana Hotel. Cannot get any closer ... and there is a car park!

No TG pays same price as "falang"! No discounts.

In case you take the PP route, flights from PP to Siem Reap leave 3 times a day. Round trip US $ 130.

Never dealt with Fair Properties, but good to know. Thanks for info Gabor & Torrenova.

Wrong! I am NOT a real estate agent, but a potential buyer looking for a nice condo. I would be happy to share the name of the "good" real estate agency, but I do not want to be accused of making publicity and/or being a devious bastard! I have come across bad agents as well! There must be more than 100 agents in Pattaya/Jomtien area, good ones and bad ones. If possible at all, I wold prefer avoid them completely, so if anybody has a nice condo for sale, preferably in Jomtien ... let me know.

I disagree. Went to Pattaya recently and was taken care of by professional real estate agent. Visited properties I had traced on their web site and they were available for the listed price. I visited about 6 or 7 properties, but did not find what I wanted. No problem at all, agent suggested I keep an eye on their web site and come again for further visits.

Thanks a lot for suggestions. Much appreciated!

Will be opening a bank account in Pattaya in near future. Any info on best bank in town? (service, facility opening accounts, ATM, Bank charges, Internationally connected, etc.) Thanks for useful advice

Cut it short! I have more than 10 years to go for retirement, so I decided to cut it down to 2. Enough is enough ...

In Jomtien, LA ROYALE seems to be the upmarket tower being built right now. Info can be found on all real estate agents web sites.

Recently visited a house with private pool. Owner said he has a maintenance contract covering daily cleaning, chemicals, etc for 1,500 Bht/month.

plenty of action in boys town, off Soy Pattayland!

To Residents of Pattaya: Is there any good (I mean really good) school for English in Pattaya? I am looking for a school with native english teachers where my (Thai) friend could really get an upgrade on her basic knowledge. If you know about a good one, please let me know. If website available, even better. Thanks in advance

Rengoh, I disagree! I fly to Bangok at least once every two months and mostly fly Air France. Nice service and the best plane food you can get on European carriers, except Swiss. Much better than any US airline (and I have flown on most of them!)

Stuwak, am going through the same situation right now. Come and join on June 27th at FLB Bar in Walking Street. Tiny Bikini Party. I am one of the hosts. Most welcome. Make yourself known. Cheers

Plenty of posts on this subject. Sabai Inn and Sabai Lodge both on Soi 2.

Hey Cunpattaya! Is this a kind of reply to my question? Myabe you should file your post in the right section!

Did a search on the forum, but do not find a lot being said about Naklua. Any forum members living there? I am considering buying a condo in Pattaya/Jomtien area. Is Naklua a good option? Thanks for comments.

Anyone interested sharing a Taxi on June 25 from Nana to Pattaya, please let me know.

Stayed a few times in Sabai Lodge, DeLuxe rooms in the new wing. Current price 1800 Baht, but woth the money. Breakfast is included and OK. Rooms are nice and balcony with view on the pool. Very Guest friendly! No questions, no problems.

Stayed in Khon Khaen about a month ago. KOSA Hotel is not bad, centrally located and close to beer bars. Room is about 800 Baht (dont remember exactly) Breakfast included.

Am booked in Sabai Lodge for a week-end in February. Is the place GF friendly? Any experiences there? Thanks for advice