Where Is Jomtien? What is it? How Do I Get There?

Jomtien is generally lesser known than its neighbor Pattaya, but that doesn’t mean that it’s any lesser of a place. For those residing in Bangkok, it is a popular weekend destination for its watersports, beaches, and relaxing environment. It is also ideal for those who don’t want to be surrounded by Pattaya’s nightlife but also want access to entertainment and the amenities of a city.

10 Reasons To Live In Pattaya

1. Consistently Good Weather

The weather of Pattaya is generally sunny and fitting of a tropical resort city. Over the course of a year the weather cycles between the hot and dry period from December to February, hot and humid from March to April, and hot and rainy period that runs from May to November. The three rainiest months of the year are found in October, September,, and May. The average temperatures of the city range from a high of 31 to 24 degrees Celsius.

The Advantages Of Owning A Condo

Condo ownership is different than home ownership. The primary differences between the two are the responsibilities for maintenance. However there are other factors that can be advantageous because of location, cost, and security.

Maintenance Responsibilities

Generally owners of condos are not responsible for the maintenance of common areas and the exterior of the structure. However, owners are generally responsible for the maintenance of the interior of their room. As each condo differs, there are usual maintenance fees and they vary from condo to condo. For example the Treetops Pattaya has a maintenance fee of 40 baht per month per square meter. In the end, this saves the condo residents from needing to hire and monitor external projects and other worries that come with home ownership such as home and land maintenance.

Get to Know Thai Property Laws

Some good advice for any foreigner thinking about entering the property ladder in Thailand is to read up as much as possible on Thai property laws. There have been more horror stories than I care to remember, involving foreigners losing their life savings due to bad advice or generally being scammed.

It is always a gamble going into property in any other country that isn’t your own. But if we are honest with the recent financial climate it isn’t a safe bet buying property even in your own country!

5 popular Thai customs

5 popular Thai customs

If you are planning on moving to live in any foreign country it is important to learn the customs and traditions of that country. This is especially true if moving from the Western world to the East.

The cultural differences between Thailand and somewhere like the United Kingdom or the United States are so vast that some foreign visitors cause offence without meaning to do so.

This page briefly explains 5 popular Thai customs in the hope that it may help you to settle into your new life more easily.