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Fair enough! My last condo was 55sqm but had the kitchen inside. The condo was also a studio and the kitchen took up half of the condo. When I 1st moved to Thailand, I was cooking often but soon realized I couldn't afford to cook for myself compared to the prices of eating out. Eventually my kitchen became an unused space which I soon realized I would rather have as a living room or something like that. Outside kitchens are common here especially on stick built homes and older condo buildings. I would go a step further and say, most Thai's would probably rather have an outdoor kitchen. Though that's irrelevant to this discussion. As far as over size is concerned, I came here as trying to live a minimalist lifestyle. This 48sqm condo was way bigger than I imagined but I found perfect for me. I have a good friend living in a 36sqm unit with walls, HHe actually has a Kingsize bed in his bedroom, a very small kitchen, a tiny toilet/shower, and a small living room. Again perfect for him but way too small for me. There's lots to choose from here thougjh. Good Luck finding your future.

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Not at all, I'm in the middle of my 3rd Monsoon season and haven't had any issues.

Great questions 1. My building rules are that a non-resident is supposed to check in with Security before going to a room. Now, other buildings procedures may be different. Im my building just to move around you need a keycard to open common area doors so more than likely the resident will be with the guest at all times. Also if the guest is a frequent visitor, even with me, we skip checking in with security and proceed to my room. Ultimately, the resident is responsible for all guest they invite to the building. Additionally if Security notices on the ID that the person is under-age, they will definitely inform the resident and annotate this in their log. 2. If you invite someone to stay with you for an extended period. The landlord definitely will have to approve this. Additionally, you will need to provide a copy of the new guest National ID and/or passport to the building manager who will notify security of this person's free access. Amazon who I talk about frequently and her son falls under this category. They both take care of my properties when I'm traveling. They don't live here but have permission to stay in my condo while I'm traveling and basically have free access to the building, of course I accept full responsibility for their actions. 3. The landlord most likely will have rules that renter needs to abide by when renting the property. So yes, the landlord could deny access to someone, but I would think that would be extreme circumstances. Here's a good example. At Riviera Wongamat the building policy is they allow pets and children. My friend has a condo for rent there but he doesn't allow pets or children. He rents a condo to a woman who says the condo will be for 2 people. Later, the Landlord finds out the second person was a 2 year old child which goes against his policy and is now disturbing the neighbors. 4. Unless stated in the "House Rule" I think that would ok. Of course, the resident would be responsible for their guest. My building has quiet hours for instance so that could be an issue otherwise everyone has parties. As far as rights are concerned. The resident will either agree to everything before they move in or ask the appropriate questions before they do it. It's your responsibility to know the rules. I hope this helps.

There's 3 convenience stores within 200M of me. Additionally There's 1 large supermarket 5 minutes away and 2 more with 10 minutes. Naklua has everything, unlike Jomtien which doesn't have any supermarkets or hospitals.

Hahaha, That's funny, I can picture these girls right now.

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Interesting perspectives. Most people I know want to eliminate major monthly expenses by finding the right property while living on a budget. Additionally, most of those people don't care what happens after they pass. I personally have a Last Will & Testament but most don't. What's your thoughts?

@@MargaritasinParadise if got a testament,then its ok🙏🏻

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Thailand is exciting

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This is the basics I own my condo. I can not own land in Thailand. The condo building is a minimum of 51% owned by Thai Nationals. The other 49% maximum can be owned by foreign interest.

I've seen blood drives at Central Festival and Terminal 21 before but don't how often these happen. Banglamung Hospital has a collection point on the 2nd floor next door to lab. I believe you can go there 1 time every 3 months. Someone else told me along time ago that only gov't hospitals collect blood in Thailand. I hope this helps. Of course, I always love to meet up. Send me a message at margaritasinparadise@gmail.com and we will figure it out.

There are no safe investments in Thailand, keep your money abroad if you want to invest. Thanks

Sort of....Actually, That's Amazon. She's always here.

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I remember only seeing them in airports for the longest time. Now walking the malls you can smell them long before you see them.

Why did Pattaya suck for you while you were there? Let us know your experience so we can learn from it.

@@marcjtdc It's a destination certain target for it' offerings. I had to include it finally in multiple trips to Thailand, and I've visited twice. On my trip before recent one, I was in a congregation of dudes in a smoking room at Narita. Most of us with the long leg flight under our belt, and excited we only six hrs away. All but me .... maybe 12 guys talking about Pattaya. Hearing the chatter was pathetic which corresponds to why certain guys go there. It is what it is, and a purpose for others. Sunsets were great, but beaches awful. I did enjoy the wooden temple and recommend a visit there. ....... I was last there for Songkran and spent it Chiang Mai and with the proper ceremonies. Days later, I was in Giza and blown away with Egyptian culture, which I also enjoy in Thailand. It was perhaps my best visit ever of a foreign country. Thailand offers worthy heritage, but in Pattaya. It's slimy dudes and Indian scammers getting rewarded with a free trip and with body-to-body massage included in the incentive trip. I'll return to Thailand next year, but I got lined up a rental in Punta Uva ( Puerto Viejo) in October and visit it 2 or 3 times a year to chill with more awesome beaches and biodiversity than Thailand. Pattaya is a destination to pay to get your balls busted for the average of one's hourly wage. You get that crowd , especially old Euros. It just ain't my scene.

@siamiam4306 I love your writing style; unfortunately I think the you're only drawn to the a small portion of what Pattaya has to offer. I copied this from another post I just wrote: I think expats that decide to reside here look at the big picture. Though the nightlife is very popular it only represents 10% of Pattaya and there's so much more to do than that. Someone once commented they were going to the beach and had to walk down Soi 6 with their family. Now that's ridiculous, the only reason they walked down that road was because they wanted to. There's so many other access points to the beach than Soi 6. I don't want to be a tourist guide here but there's a ton of non-adult things to do in this area. There's Aquaverse, Ramayana Water park (the 2nd largest in the World), Central Festival Mall (largest in Thailand), 27 golf courses within a hour, polo, horseback riding, about every sport you can think of, tons of fraternal organizations and clubs to take part in, phenomenal restaurant selection from all over the world, diversified population from all backgrounds, beach life in all aspects from scuba to sailing to snorkeling to sunbathing to margaritas on the beach. Really this is just a start from the top of my head. Being bored here is beyond my comprehension. I hear all the time, well there's nothing to do at night besides bars. That's also ridiculous. My answer is always, what do you do at night at your home? Their answer will likely be, watch a movie, go out to eat, workout, read a book, or just relax. It's almost laughable, every one of those things are available here as well. We have state of the art movie theaters with different levels of viewing that even include a private viewing. We have these excellent restaurant's situated right on the water/beach for the best views the area has to offer, you can take a walk on the beach, watch a fire show, or maybe fireworks. You can take a ride on a motorbike and find a cool spot to throw a blanket down and relax or just read a book. The infrastructure is excellent as well and only getting better. They are already working on a new high speed train system and the motorways are world class. Pattaya has many private & International Schools as well as Gov't schools for all education needs. The health care system is world class in the private sectors. Many people come to Pattaya for Medical/Dental Vacations. For the people who can afford to travel, Pattaya offers availability of affordable accommodations for most budget levels. I know this looks like a book, but this is really just me showing you how passionate I am about Pattaya. Anyway, I do hope you give Thailand another chance and if you get back to Pattaya, possibly expand beyond the items you don't care for. Good luck.

@@MargaritasinParadise Great, if it works for some. I do try to get to Thailand every year, I just skip Pattaya and leaning doing the same for Phuket. I love the Kingdom.

Appreciate the long read. But Pattaya's draw is singular like a visit to the Grand Canyon. And it's true many a drawn to things you stated. Pattaya/Bangkok is within a 3000 mi radius of 50% of earth's populace. Some nationalities might go for the beach, shopping and a budget friendly destination. From a western perspective, we know the draw. It's a valid point when you mention medical services, as I had to visit Bangkok Hospital in Phuket and immediately got diagnosed with Shingles. On same trip after Khoa Sok and Samui, I self tested positive for Covid and self reported to a facility in Bearing when I arrived at Bangkok. Had a nice spread and staff was awesome. I'll vouch always for the quality of medical services in Thailand. I live in Florida, it's not close. ........ As I'm from Florida, it's a long haul than most. The westerners I noticed in Pattaya are mostly from Europe or Australia. With time, you get accustomed to those flights. I have many closer options, but I do love Thailand. I live in a golf community with two 18 hole courses, own my own golf cart with unlimited golf for $3000USD yearly and have beaches nearby. I already conquered S.America, & Europe, so that led me to Asia. I get off on culture, and what I usually do is go to the provinces, scooter and engage. I get off on that, and in my mind what I enjoy. Depending on carrier, I have multiple day lay-overs in other cities. I tried several Asian carriers, as well via the Middle East route. I was in Chiang Mai for this past Songkran, and days later I was in Egypt and totally blown away and my most fulfilling trip ever. Gals there all covered up from Aswan to Alexandria- but dem eyes. ...... As my interest remains deep for Thailand, I keep tabs. Pattaya is an anomaly and unique in itself. Nobody goes there on purpose to visit Nooch Gardens I haven't planned my 2025 Thai trip yet, but it would exclude Pattaya. Maybe it's a personal defect, but I don't like the crowd there. In months I'm off to Costa Rica ( 3hr flt) with a beach house I rented with resident Sloths, other wildlife and amazing fauna. You can't chill that way in Pattaya, but some do with different interpretations. Not judging. I bring my own sand to the beach. 😀

Sounds like a song

@@MargaritasinParadise Could be ...get some Thai bar band to start singing it ! If they need more verses let me know ..ps it's original !

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The locals are doing good. The norm, the daytime activities in general are in boom mode. Money is being made.

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Definitely a good place to eat.

Thank you, I will

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Welcome Brother, I see you have traveled to the East.

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Hahaha, I went over to buddies condo and saw some kids playing hopscotch too! Life is Good.😂

@@MargaritasinParadise > & the Kingdom trifecta is confirmed 😉

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Excellent, welcome aboard.

Welcome Aboard, Thank You so much.

Keep me updated. Thanks so much

Thanks, I appreciate the comment. I'm not against buying in the right conditions. I think Pattaya is over saturated with available spaces. Every day the newest best building is being promoted. I think if someone is considering buying in this area, they need to have lived here for several years before making this decision. They need to understand that most units here are not categorized in the investment market. They have to accept the unit price will likely decrease over time. Unlike areas of Koh Samui or Phuket, or even Bangkok. If they buy, they should consider having this unit for the rest of their lives with zero intent to sell for a profit. Lastly, there is money to be made here, but it's in the older buildings, fire sales, and properties sold through financial institutions. Rental units on the other hand are controlled by the Thai/Chinese market mainly. Units are so competitive that it's easy to find ocen front/seaview condos for $500 or less a month. I have a friend who rents a 32 floor 200sqm Penthouse for $750 a month, in Bangkok the same unit would be $5K a month. I hope this makes sense. Good Luck

@@MargaritasinParadise sir, I am very impressed with your response! Wow 🤩 Extremely detailed. Thank you!!! 🙏🏻 Please allow me to catch you for some food or drinks on me. I’ve already told my 10,000 followers about you. Much much love and respect.

@_jamesbradley__ Of course, I appreciate any help I can get. So Thank You. In reality, the information just spouts from my head sometimes and I get carried away. I hope it shows the passion I have for Pattaya in general. Anyway, Thank you again.

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@@MargaritasinParadise - Great job. I’m sure that’s a story the lucky couple will be telling for the rest of their lives!

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didnt your family miss you? how did you keep that pressure at bay?

@derekbrown7892 Thanks for the tips! You sound like a wealth of experience. Is there any chance you would do an interview with me?

@regnorse Of course, I'm retired military and spent many years away from my family. That was part of life. Back in those days I remember talking to my family maybe once every 2 week or once a month on a landline. Today with technology, we can video chat. I probably talk and see my family more today than I ever did in the last 40 years.

@@MargaritasinParadise you appear to have sharper instincts than most. well done

@@regnorse Thank You