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Sounds good. Stay in touch when you return!

Agreed. It sounds like a real hassle. And after listening to the presentation and saying no to the high powered sales people I would hardly feel welcome around there anymore.

did my recommended guy give you a call?

There are so many factors. Show us a photo and we can judge more. But it sounds like a good deal around 3rd road.

Flights should be coming down in price soon... September starts the deals!

I would say Songkran is pretty busy in Pattaya though.

Looks like a very beautiful project.

It is extremely quiet there. The beach has a lot of russian package tourists. There are no shared baht busses there. I would say it is nice if you simply want a nice time on the beach. Otherwise it may prove to be an inconvenient location for transport, bars, and restaurants. When I stayed there with a friend for 2 nights, without my car, we had a very difficult time getting out at nght. That said, it is a very nice relaxing quiet place to be.

Yes, you can get a condo like that somewhere in Bangkok for the price you say. But in "central Bangkok" (high farrang demand), you cannot get 65-70sqm for 1.5 mil. But I guess it depends on what you consider central Bangkok to be as well. In what I consider central Bangkok to be, that price is not available now. Anyway, View Talay 2 is in a great location and that is why prices have risen so much (high farrang demand). A lot of it is about the ideal location that View Talay 2 is in for a farrang. If you want to find 1.5 million for 60-70sqm you can find it in Pattaya still, but you would have to settle on a development with lower demand (forgive me -- somewhat lower end), such as Majestic condo, Thip condo, Theptip condo, Nirun condo, 9 Karat condo, Hagone condo, Keha condo, etc etc. I'm really not putting those condos down, as they are okay for the price. One of the first differences in those condos is that you will find more local Thais living there -- whether it is a good thing or bad thing for you -- that is up to you. All I'm saying is that Gabor will not have trouble selling his unit at that price. That price is a very fair deal.

With a stopover in Istanbul I would be thrilled.

nice going. it sounds like you're as obsessed about miles as I am.

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Agreed! Pan Pan pizza is my favorite in all of Pattaya and Jomtien. My favorite is the plan with tomato sauce and cheese. Very economical and delicious! Anyway, I'm a New Yorker, plain pizza is how we do it.

I know great people. PM me if you need some contacts.

Lek Hotel Breakfast Buffet. 110B I think. I also second the Theppressit weekend market.

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Maybe at the 500-600B budget range you really should just show up and take a look yourself, as some of the rooms at this price can be questionable. Many are okay, but others are downright old and dingy. If old and dingy hotels are okay with you then go to the Apex Hotel (550B I think) on 2nd rd. :) It is a good central location, rooms sort of passable, pool is small but okay, breakfast (not included) buffet good value.

Next is to find out the actual cost of rat meat. To know if it is cost effective to use rat meat at these street carts or not.

I think people are mostly friendly in the condos around Pattaya. I enjoy talking just a bit with the neighbors. But you would need to make some sort of effort yourself to get beyond the usual hello routine I think. So it is really up to you.

I know one thing is for sure. I love having a car in Thailand. Repairs aren't so expensive either -- that was by biggest worry before I bought.

A 700B safe? What is it made of plastic?

It sounds fantastic! I love the sound of it. Congratulations.

Yes she could make the bar lose customers, as they will be too fed up. Also could lose other girls who can't get along with her. Sounds like trouble I think.

sounds like a big scam! the owner/manager needs tend to the matter.

The good fares will come back again in the Fall. So, it is just a wait now....