Jomtien Apartments/Studios for 6 month stay

[mrstein 0]

M62

 

Would you mind, maybe getting into, as the end drew near what your monthly costs of living was ?

 

Did you find living in Jom beach much more productive way of life vs living in the middle of pattaya ?

 

Do you also find that the longer you stayed there the easy is was to maybe find a nice girl ? I realize this question might sound a bit stupid but thru my travels there I found that the girls were a bit more mechincal in attitude vs lets say their phillippines sisters. however I have to assume that for longer stay punters it could be a much different story. I look forward to your observation on that ?

 

Thanks

 

Stein

Edited August 27, 2010 by mrstein

[jacko 8,813]

, and I am also going to take my motorbike test rather than relying on my International Licence.

I don't underctand how you can have an International Motorbike licence if you do not have a UK one.

If you have a UK one, there is no need to take the Thai one, they will issue you with a licence, it is separate from the car one..

[m62man 0]

In answer to Steins' questions:

My expenses remained more or less the same as I set out in an earlier post...about £1,000.00 per month.

As to the second question, I have never stayed in central Pattaya. On my pre-retirement trip I stayed at the Residence Garden Hotel, which is just outside Pattaya, on the road to Jomtien. I chose Jomtien because it was quieter, though still close enough for nights out on Walking Street.

I didn't make an effort to meet a nice girl. I came to Pattaya because it is full of the other sort :-) I found that some of the girls working on the Darkside were more friendly, probably because most of their customers are residents and are likely to visit more than once or twice a year.

 

Jacko,

Hi Jacko,

The International Licence to which I referred is one issued by the Post Office here in the UK, and is just a translation into various languages of the UK Licence, with a photo attached. I don't think any country will accept on a permanent basis any sort of licence issued by another country (unless maybe for carrying out brain surgery or something equally unimportant), so, so far as I am aware, I will have to take the Thai test to get a Thai Licence.

[jacko 8,813]

Hi Jacko,

The International Licence to which I referred is one issued by the Post Office here in the UK, and is just a translation into various languages of the UK Licence, with a photo attached. I don't think any country will accept on a permanent basis any sort of licence issued by another country (unless maybe for carrying out brain surgery or something equally unimportant), so, so far as I am aware, I will have to take the Thai test to get a Thai Licence.

As stated, if you have a UK motorcycle licence, you can be issued with a Thai one without taking the test.

If you do not have a UK motorcycle licence, you should not have been issued with an international licence for a motorcycle, and hence were driving without a licence in Thailand.

Yes I understand what a UK international licence is (I am British). I also understand they are issued with a casual nature, and perhaps Abdul at the post office stamped all the vehicle groups when in fact he should not have.

 

Here is the place to ask questions regarding such matters.

Edited September 1, 2010 by jacko

[bigdelta 46]

I'm more interested in your 5 weeks in EU on a motorbike.You do mean motorcycle and not scooter,correct?

I have ridden a bit in EU and am active on the ADV site.Have you posted a trip report of your riding experiences anywhere?I'd be anxious to read it.

[m62man 0]

As stated, if you have a UK motorcycle licence, you can be issued with a Thai one without taking the test.

If you do not have a UK motorcycle licence, you should not have been issued with an international licence for a motorcycle, and hence were driving without a licence in Thailand.

Yes I understand what a UK international licence is (I am British). I also understand they are issued with a casual nature, and perhaps Abdul at the post office stamped all the vehicle groups when in fact he should not have.

 

Here is the place to ask questions regarding such matters.

 

I do have a British motorcycle licence. I met a Canadian guy last year who also had a licence in his own country but told me he had to take a Thai test to get a Thai licence, unless I misunderstood him. Could you tell me what I need to do to get a Thai licence, please....where to get the forms, apply, etc.

 

 

I'm more interested in your 5 weeks in EU on a motorbike.You do mean motorcycle and not scooter,correct?

I have ridden a bit in EU and am active on the ADV site.Have you posted a trip report of your riding experiences anywhere?I'd be anxious to read it.

I didn't post anywhere, but will PM you about your question.

[jacko 8,813]

I do have a British motorcycle licence. I met a Canadian guy last year who also had a licence in his own country but told me he had to take a Thai test to get a Thai licence, unless I misunderstood him. Could you tell me what I need to do to get a Thai licence, please....where to get the forms, apply, etc.

Off the top of my head....

UK Licence...

Certificate of residence, obtained from Jomtiem immigration.

Copies of passport etc..

Fill in the form and a bit of money...

Doctor's letter.

Off to the vehicle registration centre on Hwy 36, near the Regents school.

This link gives details, it is quite straightforward.

 

Expats Club

Edited September 2, 2010 by jacko

[4niceight 32]

I guess I was quite lucky with my Thai Motorbike licence. I have never held a UK bike licence and have only ever ridden a bike once in my life. When leaving UK to live in Thailand I read all the relevant posts and went to get myself an International Driving Permit from the Post Office in Manchester based on my car licence. Armed with that, which had no mention of bike, and all the other relevant paperwork I went to the Pattaya office to apply for a car AND a bike licence. Only had to take the indoor colour and depth perception tests and was issued with both a car and a bike licence. Since then I've now got both 5 year licences. Lucky! Having done that though, I still haven't plucked up the courage to ride a bike in Pattaya although I did hire one for a few days in Phuket the other week. Enjoyable experience but made me realise that I'd be foolish riding one regularly in Patts.

[jacko 8,813]

Why thank you foor calling me foolish.....

[m62man 0]

Off the top of my head....

UK Licence...

Certificate of residence, obtained from Jomtiem immigration.

Copies of passport etc..

Fill in the form and a bit of money...

Doctor's letter.

Off to the vehicle registration centre on Hwy 36, near the Regents school.

This link gives details, it is quite straightforward.

 

Expats Club

 

Thanks for the info and the link. I have just moved into a condo so I have yet to obtain a Residence Certificate, but once that is sorted, I will apply for the licence.

[JohnnyK 28]

m62man, you had a nice life on about 50K/month! Thanks for breaking it down to show how it can be done.

Excellent and informative thread guys!

[m62man 0]

I applied for and obtained a Thai Licence for my motorbike today using the info jacko supplied and the link he referred to in his post. I also applied for a car licence and got that too. I took a Thai friend with me which was a great help. For a start the signpost at the end of the road leading to the Licence Office is in Thai and when I arrived at the back of the scrum leading into the office itself I was glad to have someone with me who could elbow their way to the front without causing offence. There is a woman at a desk there who makes sure you have the correct paperwork in the correct order. If its wrong, she sends you off to sort it out. I needed some extra pages from my International Licence copying - my actual British Driving Licence and the copies I had of that weren't wanted.

I had to take a couple of tests - one to check my reaction time on a brake pedal on the floor when the light on a board changed from green to red. I failed that twice, but passed on my third attempt. The second test was lining up two sticks in a box using a remote control. I got that right second time. All in all it only took about half an hour, which surprised me greatly because the place was packed.

Thanks again jacko for the info.

PS My Thai friend told me to wear long trousers, not shorts. I don't know how important that is, but it's a long way to go to be turned away for wearing inappropriate clothing. Nobody I saw there was in shorts, including the 3 or 4 Farangs there at the same time as me.

Edited September 27, 2010 by m62man

[jacko 8,813]

Thanks again jacko for the info.

Glad to be of help, and to be appreciated!

[Darrel 0]

A lot of interesting details in the posts in this thread. Thanks to all who added comments.

 

I'm just wondering how m62man came by his studio? One of the agents near the building, or on a lobby noticeboard perhaps?

[m62man 0]

When I arrived in November last year I did a lot of walking to see where the various condos were that were advertised in the local papers. I was passing the end of the driveway leading to View Talay 2A and 2B and asked the security guard if I could come in and look around. He rang someone on his mobile, and within 5 minutes I was being shown around an available condo by an agent.

[Darrel 0]

Thanks.

 

I guessed it might be something like that.

 

Less difference between live-show touts and property agents than one might imagine.