Moving to pattaya as a single lady ? is it safe?

[bigmick 840]

You might consider hiring a car and driver to take you to work. This could be a inexpensive way to go.

 

Do not do that and do not take any advice from the local village idiot who knows nothing about Pattaya.

[jacko 8,822]

 

Do not do that and do not take any advice from the local village idiot who knows nothing about Pattaya.

I was driven to and from work when working in Laem Chabang but the car and driver were supplied by the 'office'.

Possibly cheaper than letting me rent a car on expenses.

[bigmick 840]

I was driven to and from work when working in Laem Chabang but the car and driver were supplied by the 'office'.

Possibly cheaper than letting me rent a car on expenses.

 

Never, some one has to pay for the car and the driver. If this lady can rent her own car, she will have the freedom to go out were and when she likes. Its no fun always having to wait for a driver who is either late because he is still pissed or he just went to sleep. Would you trust a Thai driver ??

[jacko 8,822]

 

Never, some one has to pay for the car and the driver. If this lady can rent her own car, she will have the freedom to go out were and when she likes. Its no fun always having to wait for a driver who is either late because he is still pissed or he just went to sleep. Would you trust a Thai driver ??

Well we got quite a good guy who drove reasonably.

The car was shared by a few guys and to be honest I preferred someone else doing the driving, particularly in the morning.

He used to pick some guys up after they had been on the razz.

Pretty sure either someone in accounting or the Project manager were getting kickbacks for the supply of vehicles and cars, TIT!

[bigmick 840]

 

Pretty sure either someone in accounting or the Project manager were getting kickbacks for the supply of vehicles and cars, TIT!

 

There you go lol

[bouqetta 13]

You might consider hiring a car and driver to take you to work. This could be a inexpensive way to go.

the company will give me a car (rennted) maybe i can get some driving lessons there...

[bigmick 840]

the company will give me a car (rennted) maybe i can get some driving lessons there...

 

Yes you can, there are a few driving schools locally

[LocalYokul 217]

It is a bit difficult getting through Chonburi and onto a main highway from the 'beach areas' of Chonburi city area isn't it?

I always seem to get tangled up in a market area.

 

Once you travel it every day, you find the quickest route. I've got a friend who drives it 6 days/week and he gets to/from in 45 minutes.

 

Laam Chabung is a straight shot West, but there's no beaches, just fishing huts along the coast and some restaurants.

 

[LocalYokul 217]

If I were a novice driver in the LOS, I would seriously consider hiring a Thai driver. It would also help with learning Thai, cause you'll have plenty of time for chatting while getting driven around.

[jacko 8,822]

the company will give me a car (rennted) maybe i can get some driving lessons there...

Of course they drive on the left here, so if you haven't done that before some practice is recommended.

My first experience of driving on the right in a busy city scared me to death and I parked up and walked some distance back to the flat.

Bang Saen that Local Yokel talks of is quite nice and has some hotels, and further along the coast, towards Ang Sila is too.

[LocalYokul 217]

I'm just thinkin' out loud again, but Rayong city is also a decent place to live. There's a few places to rent right on the beach, like Kanary Bay.

 

There's also a Kanary Bay in Sriracha, directly West of Pluak Daang.

 

Bowin, about 20km West of Pluak Daang, now has a Tesco Lotus, so things may have improved around there since I was there.

 

Edited March 14, 2014 by LocalYokul

[bouqetta 13]

How much does it cost if i hire a driver? By the way i will move on 28th april.

[jacko 8,822]

How much does it cost if i hire a driver? By the way i will move on 28th april.

You can rent cars for about 1000 baht/day-2000, with a driver I would expect that to add 500 baht.

I would hope the company you are working for would help you arrange that, particularly for the first few weeks until you find your feet and then consider driving yourself.

You would need an International Driving Permit, although some renters will accept just your home licence... ......

Edited March 15, 2014 by jacko

[BigDUSA 71]

i m not so experienced at driving... thats why i need a place away from traffic :)

Given your lack of experience driving and the fact that Thai drivers are very poor drivers. Rent a car and driver for a couple of months. When you see how scary driving in Thailand is. You'll thank me.

[bouqetta 13]

You can rent cars for about 1000 baht/day-2000, with a driver I would expect that to add 500 baht.

I would hope the company you are working for would help you arrange that, particularly for the first few weeks until you find your feet and then consider driving yourself.

You would need an International Driving Permit, although some renters will accept just your home licence... ......

they will give me a rented car. So i can just hire a driver. . Or maybe i can find a find course in pattaya..

[Odense 498]

Outside Pattaya and Bangkok driving is really not that bad - I am sure you can do it - just bring an international license.

I guess - just to have peace of mind - it would be worth it to hire a driver for the first 2 -4 weeks so you can see how the conditions are - I think if you ask the company they can arrange it at a reasonable price also.

[bouqetta 13]

Outside Pattaya and Bangkok driving is really not that bad - I am sure you can do it - just bring an international license.

I guess - just to have peace of mind - it would be worth it to hire a driver for the first 2 -4 weeks so you can see how the conditions are - I think if you ask the company they can arrange it at a reasonable price also.

thank you very much for this positive reply :)

[jacko 8,822]

Outside Pattaya and Bangkok driving is really not that bad - I am sure you can do it - just bring an international license.

I guess - just to have peace of mind - it would be worth it to hire a driver for the first 2 -4 weeks so you can see how the conditions are - I think if you ask the company they can arrange it at a reasonable price also.

Yes I agree although I might add a couple more of the large cities to that list.

Although you have to take some regard of the heavy industrial traffic between the Industrial areas and the Port at Laem Chabang. Hwy 7 can be quite bad, the trucks have left it like a roller coaster.

OP I don't think finding a driver for a few weeks will be too hard.

Good luck with your new job.

[bouqetta 13]

Yes I agree although I might add a couple more of the large cities to that list.Although you have to take some regard of the heavy industrial traffic between the Industrial areas and the Port at Laem Chabang. Hwy 7 can be quite bad, the trucks have left it like a roller coaster.OP I don't think finding a driver for a few weeks will be too hard.Good luck with your new job.

i ve found a place for myself its just 15 minutes to work www.platinumplace.co.th its cheap also... i will work long hours, i dont like to go out everynight...so that i wont need to be at city center. If i want i can go to pattaya on weekends :)

[Odense 498]

Good for you - I hope (and think) you will enjoy your time in Thailand

[Andrew19 8]

the company will give me a car (rennted) maybe i can get some driving lessons there...

 

Keep in mind they drive on the left (actually they drive right-left and centre but they're supposed to drive on the left) in Thailand.

[jacko 8,822]

i ve found a place for myself its just 15 minutes to work www.platinumplace.co.th its cheap also... i will work long hours, i dont like to go out everynight...so that i wont need to be at city center. If i want i can go to pattaya on weekends :)

What a coincidence, I saw a sign for that place as I drove down 331 on Sunday.

I hope everything works out OK for you.

[bouqetta 13]

What a coincidence, I saw a sign for that place as I drove down 331 on Sunday.I hope everything works out OK for you.

thank you very much. I hope so too

[LocalYokul 217]

i ve found a place for myself its just 15 minutes to work www.platinumplace.co.th its cheap also...

 

Looks nice:

[bouqetta 13]

Looks nice:

i asked to HR of thailand if its close to work and they said it is.. but also told me that i can find a better place and i should not hurry... i will stay in hotel in my first 1 month.. by the way HR will search a nice place for me. Its suprising for me cause normally in Turkey , HR never helps you...