Pattaya Condos From £130 Per Month. View Dee Apartments on the Darkside
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- čas přidán 23. 08. 2024
- How much should you pay for a cheap condo in Pattaya? Brian Jacks shows us around the View Dee Apartments on the darkside. You will find cheaper condos on the darkside compared to Pattaya and Jomtien prices. The condos have a swimming pool and easy access to Pattaya City.
You can find View Dee on Google maps here: goo.gl/maps/Zt...
Fantastic to see the legend Brian Jacks
from my childhood when watching Superstars
He's keeping well here in Thailand. 🇹🇭
Amazing. Brian Jacks was (and still is) one of my heros from the 1960s. I got into judo late in life and read everything I could about it. I came across Brian and the things that he did to get on in judo. I related to everything about him: his background; his accent and the way he spoke; and his character. I am so pleased to see him on your video and glad that he is enjoying life. Good luck to you Brian.
Thank you for your kind comment. Brian is reading the comments on this video and he will appreciate what you wrote. 🇹🇭
This is a VERY SINCERE and properly made place. I am sincerely cheering on this property. It is VERY properly developed. Very decent for the price.
Things are almost as cheap as they were in the 1980's when I first went there. Unbelievable value for most things. Thailand is an amazing place.
Yes. Amazing indeed. 😎
Happy Birthday to Brian on the 5th. I remember him on Superstars. And he is living the dream he made! Well done - great video.
Thank you 👍
I love Brian Jacks for one big thing. The dips record on that programme! He broke it by a few every week, and at last did IIRC 80. But he could *always* do 80! He was playing with them.
Great to see Brian Jacks the legend again .
He's doing well. 👍
I just rented a nice room in Pratamnak it is 40 meters and it is on the 6th floor with a much better view for, 5,000B. It is equipped with an elevator and has a nice pool. I pay the government rate for electricity which is about half of what most apartments charge. View Dee looks very clean and they supply WIFI too, I have to get my own internet (640B). It isn't what I would call a great deal but it looks like good value. If you are on a budget and want to meet up with other expats it would be a good place to start. If I was brand new to Thailand would consider this place as a spring board.
I agree. If you come here for the first time and don't know anyone, then View Dee is a good option.
@@oneendofthailand I should have mentioned I have been in Pattaya for 20+ years and I know all the ins and outs of finding a deal. Owning a motorbike also helps.
Link? I'm interested
@@svenw.6918 Hi Sven. Thanks for your comment. They do not have a website. You can find them on Facebook. :)
How long is the contract? Is it near baht bus stop?
For those on a limited budget, this place is ideal and the price is reasonable. What I like about them is they are larger rooms that you can make your own and for myself, there are ground-floor or 1st-floor Thai style. No stairs. If I was coming for a limited time at these prices I don't think you can go wrong. You are only a hop, skip and jump from Pattaya. It even has a pool at this price. No brainer if you ask me.
I agree. No contract and just a 2000 baht deposit. Easy :)
@@oneendofthailand So you can just rent from month to month?
@@johnnyvee3339 Yes.
@@oneendofthailand Ok, thx!
Is there lifts?
Keep up the great content Sir! I left the Philippines, Vietnam and I’m now in Bangkok. Off to Japan this week. Returning to the states and my jam is Latin America …from Mexico to Argentina. Colombia so far is my favorite base. THX for following my channel as I do yours! 🎥Cheers! 🤠🇺🇸
Great to see Brian Jacks, have great memories of him and his judo exploits. This place looks fantastic, and I will definitely check it out when I'm back over in Thailand. Thanks for sharing, it's a thumbs-up and a sub from me. Lamporn is so damn cute btw. 😀
Ha ha Thanks. And yes she is :).
If an apartment complex in Thailand is managed/ owned by a Westerner, that’s a good sign. It will be clean ( not messy) and maintenance will be completed.
Maids are dirt cheap
And look like a prison😂😂😂😂
Great looking place. Roomy, too. Thanks for the tour
You're welcome.
Happy Birthday Jacks...wow a legend!
Brian Jacks -Great superstar and the perfect gentleman and so modest about his fantastic achievements in the past. Real vaue for money accommodation for those considering staying on the dark side.
Yes, he's very modest and a good guy. I enjoyed staying at View Dee for my first 18 months before moving to Jomtien.
Looks perfect for a nice quiet stay,I might pop by in February 🙏👍
That is a great apartment complex for the money and a really good way to start yourself off if you are moving to Pattaya. I will be checking this out next time I am over. Thanks.
You're welcome, and yes I agree. 😎
Hi Heath. Thanks for the great video. It’s also great to see a legend like Brian looking very happy and living the good life. I’m sure he has been an inspiration and hero to so many Judo-ka (practitioners) so meeting him in person would be a great honour. I noticed in this or your other two videos on View Dee that there were a few restaurants somewhere close. Are the prices reasonable or are they more like prices for Westerners - I mean perhaps just a little bit more expensive than say a market or a non-expat area. Thanks Heath. Really enjoy your videos 😊🤝
Thanks, Rob. Actually, on the dark side you will find the restaurants a little cheaper compared to those in Jomtien. 👍
@@oneendofthailand Thanks Heath. Greatly appreciated 🤝😊
You're welcome.
@@oneendofthailand 😊
Any chance you make more videos like this?
About relatively cheap places like this? £130 is very good
Hi Idan. I certainly plan to. 😎
Thanks for the video, as soon as I get done with Latin America, I will be doing Thailand. Thanks for all the valuable information. Hope to see you there.
Thanks. Glad the videos are helpful. 👍
Many thanks for the video and you might have just saved my sanity in Thailand because I was looking for a cheap place to stay with the option of possibly doing archery and you have struck gold for me so many thanks again and if you ever passing drinks on me, regards Milo
You're welcome, Milo. Good luck.
the room is big!!! a bit of creativity and a nice divider can get u another small bedroom easily, nice and neat place actually, well maintained
Thank you. Yes, those were the larger rooms.
Thanks So much! That was a great tour and I have them on my Facebook. Thanks for a quality look at the rooms. What a champ he is! Cheers! Can't wait to get back there!
Glad you enjoyed it. :)
Heath u gotta find more condo places like view dee for us please. VD full all the time but the prices, community and proprietor look awesome. Thanks for all the gr8 vids.
Thanks. I'll see what I can do. 👍
💯 Keep up the great content Sir! I left Singapore, Bali the Philippines, Vietnam and I’m now in Bangkok. Off to Japan this week. Returning to the states and my jam is Latin America …from Mexico to Argentina. Colombia so far is my favorite base. THX for following my channel as I do yours! 🎥Cheers! 🤠🇺🇸
Excellent. Thank you :)
@@oneendofthailand 💙
Legend, i have and still use his bull worker i got 40 years ago.
That's cool. I'll tell him. 😎
Brian Jacks - Legend 🙏
Yes, and a really nice guy too. 👍
No, we are not related. 😀
I remember watching him win 🥇 the gold meadeli am irsh but we cheered him on😊😊a lovely place &cheap
Just discovered your channel. Great video. Great apartment complex too
Thanks so much! 😊
Can you do a follow up video showing what amenities are around the local area? Things like food, bars etc (if there are local amenities walking distance) because it looks like you need a car/motorbike as it looks a little isolated.
Hi Russ. There are a few bars and Thai restaurants within walking distance but renting a motorbike would be handy. (They rent them out)
@@oneendofthailand thanks, that's all well and good if you have a Thai MB license.
@@oneendofthailand would they go as far as to kit out the condo with an office desk and chair for a medium terms stay? For someone on a working trip.
If on a working short stay trip then an international license is fine for the bike. You would be able to buy your own furniture. Best to ask them directly. 👍
@@oneendofthailand international license only works if you hold that license in your home country, I only have a car license.
keep the content coming, it's informative!
Very beautiful place to stay excellent rates per month can't go wrong there at all
I agree. It's a good place to start out when you come here, but there are a few people that have been thee years.
I love this, and i am 100% serious about wanting to book/reserve a room for 2023. What is the best way to do so? Thank you!
Hi Marc. Best to call the office directly on the number given in the video. If you DM be via my CZcams about page, I will give you Brian's personal number.
What a nice guy Brian Jacks is!
Yes, he is. 👍
I've stayed there found it very friendly you didn't see the restaurant downstairs nice food not sure about the stairs it will keep you fitt like the governor if you're on your own a good place to stay
Hi Charlie. There's no restaurant now, but Greg's has moved just around the corner.
Great video great view. Great place. Your house. Great outside view. Thailand 🇹🇭
Yes, thank you. 😎
Mate, an idea for a video/ series. What to do from the time you land, how to get to the top 5 cities, how to open a babk account, step by step to rent a condo, visa for under 50s.
Good idea. 👍
I hope I can stay there soon
Amazing, this is good to know, a friend at View Dee Apartments like family means a lot. Were the rooms A/C? Could you rent just for a month?
All the rooms have AC and yes you can rent for one month. 👍
I'd get a place there as i think Brian is a brilliant man. But the noise of the chickens would drive me crazy.
Nice I coming in August will check it out
You are a wealth of information!!!! Quick question, why do they call it the dark side?
Thanks. Once there was no lights on the streets. There are now of course. 😎
@@oneendofthailand I see, any idea how far this place to the train station that leads to Bangkok?
It's easy to get a bus from Pattaya to Bangkok. Not sure on the trains. 👍
@@oneendofthailanddo you know how long it will take going by bus? Thankyou!!!
About 90 minutes. @@robertalexander2478
Where does he keep the parallel bars? And does he still eat tons or oranges?
Legend!
Ha ha, not sure on the oranges.
Very nice room for 5.5THB. I'm going to buy 10-20 condo's in Grand Solaire so if you want we can meet. GS will be finished in 2025 and will be the most luxurious condo of all Pattaya
Happy Birthday pal one of my childhood heroes Appts look amazing and very tempting ,why is it called the Darkside ?
Once there were no street lights.
Do you know how much the bigger apartments are, Brian was about to say. Looks like a great place to stay.
Hi Neil. I think it was 7000 baht per month.
Nice one yet again Heath...Topman Brian
Thanks 😎
Great to see Brian. Good place!!
Thank you. 👍
where is the dark side?
name of the area and how far is it in kms from central Pattaya?
5000 baht a month = $210Aus ($50 weekly)
I pay $700 a week here in Sydney
Hi Stephen. This area is called Mapaylia. It's about 6 kilometres to the centre of town. I Have put a may link in the description.
Amazing!! Do you know how much bike rentals are?
Thanks. Do you mean from View Dee Apartments? This is discussed here czcams.com/video/rYt6esgreJw/video.html
@@oneendofthailand thank you!! 🙌🏾
Just subscribed to your channel. I'm thinking of retiring over there in January if I can sort some health insurance. Thanks for information.
Hi. There's a bit of a mixed bag when people talk about expats health insurance. Most people I know have a basic cover for accidents (which you get mandatory when opening a Bangkok Bank account.), and then keep a sum n reserve for emergencies. This is down to personal choice of course. Health insurance can be expensive, but everyone has different healthcare requirements. If you stay at View Dee, you can speak with the guys there. Hope this helps.
@@oneendofthailand yeh that's great thank you. I'm coming over in 2 weeks I'll hopefully be able to find out more then. 12 month visa seem ok to get.
My worry with the dark side is really just language. How difficult is everyday communication like buying food, shopping, laundry, etc. for a non-Thai speaker? More touristy areas are more expensive but the Thais are used to dealing with language issues.
Hello. Even on the darkside I did not find any issues with language. As long as you talk in broken English and not try in depth conversation you will be ok. I don't think you will have a problem.
@@oneendofthailand i agree----no in-depth approaches....BUT
for those locals who are interested in improving their English, you are providing a huge disservice by speaking "broken" English !
@@alexreik424 I would love to exchange language practice with a Thai.
@@Surfbird11 There are plenty of ladies who would be willing to practice language with (and men too, for those so inclined)
My issue is transport into pattaya and jomtien...as walking long distances and stairs etc ...is a concern for me ...can you please advise me on that ..chokdi
Great info :)
Maybe I missed if but...are these places furnished and move in ready for that price ???
Hi Newton. Yes, all furnished.
Thanks for sharing Heath, place looks ok, swimming pool looks fine and dandy, and reasonably priced too, I heard Brian say the rooms start from 5500 baht, but I didn't catch what they went up to or what's extra, and the chap you visited had 2 bedrooms, what would the price be for a 1 bedroom with balcony please, kind regards from England 🍺🍺👍
Hi David. I think 5500 to about 8000. I have a studio room there at first for 5500 and then moved to a one-bedroom for 7000.
@@oneendofthailand thank you Heath, so 8000 thai baht is best part of £200 a month, you know what, that's not too bad for folk like me on a budget, appreciate the reply 🍺🍺👍
@@davidheyes4771 No problem, David. 👍
Hi guys, a question please regarding the kitchen in the rooms.
Is there a facility to cook with pans and pots in the kitchen?
Only the larger rooms have a kitchen area.
Heath can you remember the price pcm for the 2 bed apartment please?
@@roberthill9639 About 7k I think.
Hi, i thought foreigners could not stad in Thailand longer then a few months. But its positie to live there permanent?
Yes, if you meet the criteria. Thailand is the most popular country in southeast Asia for expats.
I luv Brian Jack think he's great British institution
A great guy in person also. 👍
Brian looks great . I will check it out when i get over there.
He's doing well. 👍
Heath , very confusing . We saw some larger rooms but no price . We got a price for the smaller rooms but didn't get to see them !?!? Where can I get the missing stuff from ?
Maybe this video will help. czcams.com/video/rYt6esgreJw/video.html
Excellent the biggest room would suit me fine
However big question, l have 2 small dogs (dont bark) could l bring them, lve just retired so long term rent
Brian does not allow pets. 😐
Very interesting.
Another great video. Thanks
Thank you 🇫🇷 🇪🇸
Well come ka. To view dee apartments
Best ... near soi bongkot, aruna thai
Nice pool fantastic price ..
Not bad at all. 😎
Unbelievable 5.500 THB. How far from Pattaya Jomtien beach ?
Hi Ronald. Map in description. 👍
Great property! Do we have Air Conditioning, didn’t see them
Yes, all rooms have aircon. 👍
Very nice place,i like the price to live there how much for taxi to go to soi buakhao,walking street pattaya or the Big Buddha Thailand? is there does bus pick ups around there?
Bolt taxi is about 100 Baht.
Excuse me.. what is the rent price in november..or a fixed price. Thank you
Hi Ali. I don''t think the rates change with the seasons. Best to call the number and confirm.
How much are the bigger units. Both times Jack was going to mention the higher price point he was interrupted. Interested in a larger room like the one that was shown.
Sorry I do not know (70-80 sq I think). If you ring the number they will be able to answer your question. How this helps.
@@oneendofthailand ok thank you
Thanks Heath.
Where are the View Dee appts, and is there a restaurant on site and shops nearby?
Hi Richard. I noticed I did not put the map link in the description, I have now. There is no longer a restaurant on site, but a few about 200 meters away. Yes there are general shops nearby. I hope this helps.
Thanks. What soi is it on then? I am aware of Jomtien sois 1 -7 . I guess this is a lot further on from 7?
Richard Gardner Hi Richard. This is not in Jomtien, but on the dark side. I put the map link in the description.
Anthony Hopkins
What about the girls situation? Would you be able to bring a girl back to your condo for a ST? Can you find them near? Any info about this?
Yes and yes. If this is what you are looking for.
am i correct as NO AC units in the apartments?
All have aircon.
How big is the largest apartment ( sq meters ) ? Do any of the apartments have a washing machine ?
Hi Barry. There are a few at 75/80 Sq but best to call and ask what's available.
My God the noise! If the 🐔 are only 1hr a day. Why film during that 1hr, lol.
Informative video. Thanks.
I am a busy man :)
Good info take it room you viewed guy was from Edinburgh
Not too sure. I think he's north somewhere. :)
I feel bad for asking this and yet it seems necessary. Was there a reason that I missed for not showing the 130 per month room indicated in the title of your vid?
Hi William. Unfortunately, those smaller rooms were occupied. I briefly showed through the window of room 22, which is 5500 per month.
Hi thank you so much for the amazing video .. can you tell me how much the first room was one bed room .. cheers mate
Thank you. I think it's 7500 per month
hi, just wondering if any of the tv's in the rooms are smart tv's & if the wifi is good enough to be able to watch Netflix etc...if not could a very long term stayer put in there own smart tv?
Some are smart TVs, and yes you could get your own. If you are staying for a long term then I recommend having your own internet installed.
It looks a good place ,but i would prefer to pay maybe B1500 extra to be near the beach (current rates ) in Jomtien.
Hi Anthony. That's a fair comment. There are some good deals around at the moment. View Dee only take a 2000 deposit where in Jomtien you might have to pay one month's deposit and two months in advance. I should have mentioned this in the video.
Can’t here the words for the noise. !!!
Right Fekin racket !!
I added captions. Hope that helps. 😎
That is a really nice place
Yes. I lived there for 18 months and it suited me.
I've seen 2 videos about this place but have only seen men that stay there. Do women stay there as well??
Yes, mainly Thai women with their partners.
You pay extra for all day tractor noises. Roosters , chicken and dogs all day noise for free !!!
Stay at brian jack place great place very nice from Scott new Zealand brian great guy
Thanks, Scott.
@@oneendofthailand could you tell me would 20million baht last me ten years living in Thailand for your advice from Scott new Zealand
Easily, although everybody has different spending habits.
i fly to BKK in a few days...only a telephone number to contact. is that attached to LINE?
Only telephone but if you make a quick call then Brian will give you an email contact.
@@oneendofthailand thanks mate. i lived thee for years and returned home during covid.
here is my "McArthur" moment: of i have returned.
appreciate the assistance.
Nice one son
Great vid thanks, what about electricity and WIFI
There is wifi as mentioned in the video and there is a monthly charge for electric. Mine was about 600 per month when I stayed there.
Hows transport? or is it all grab bolt taxis? i dont have an international licence so a bike is a no no
There is Bolt and Grab. You can get an international permit in your country. Not expensive and can be done online.
@@oneendofthailand How much to go to pataya and the floating markets m8 considering a 3 month stay if i can get a visa
@@carlopepi Not sure about from this location but it's not expensive to use the Bolt taxi service to get around.
Excellent
Thanks :)
@@oneendofthailand How much for that two bedroom
I think it was 7000 baht per month.
I could really consider this place, but i wonder for me i dont like driving in Thailand. How long time will it take to get a TukTuk, and going down to Pattaya night life ?
Bolt taxi. 98 Baht.
@@oneendofthailand Thats cheap and good, its like 10 minutes drive ?
@@thisweekbestvalueapartment maybe 15 - 20
@@thisweekbestvalueapartment Yes, about that, depending on traffic on the main roads during busy times.
Nice place!😅
👍
Still trying to get his details to email him coming to Thailand this year in September
The best and preferred way to contact him is via the phone number in the description and in the video.
Really good value 👏 👌
Yes, indeed. Thanks, Toby.
Hi Heath are the apartments guest friendly?
100%. No problem. 😎
@@oneendofthailand
Thanks I forgot to ask do they have a room safe?
@@jeffuk3940 I am not sure about that. They have a 24-hour security guard.
@@oneendofthailand
Thanks Heath I will arrive last week February for 4 weeks so I will pop down and take a look and hopefully meet Brian as I am old enough to remember watching superstars as a teenager. Great vlogs by the way 🇬🇧
Hi thanks for sharing, are the room only long term or can you do a month ?
They can do one month.
That's about $160 usd a month. Do you know of any rentals with 2 bedrooms for cheap. I'd like to sublet or Airbnb the 2nd bedroom to visiting foreigners for extra income.
Hello. I do not think you would be permitted to sublet any part of a rental property in Pattaya.
@@oneendofthailand it would be a friend or visitor. Do they have cheap 2 bedroom places?
@@Chompsys You can have visitors but you can not sublet. Best to call the number and ask directly as I do not know. Thanks.
Is there Lift facilities
No.
Great review , whats the local transport like ? im not keen on hiring a bike ,are taxis local ? any idea of cost to get into town? Thanks
Hi Lee. Thanks. About 120 baht on the Bolt taxi app. 👍
@@oneendofthailand Thanks for the quick reply , would you know how much a month for the larger rooms would be ? Thanks
@@leesharpe5610 I think around 7500
SO how much per month is the Double sized rooms ?
Does he do month to month, or a minimum of 3, 6 or 12 month's ?
Yes he does month to month. About 7k.