Good idea for when you first arrive. Stay in an apartment for 2 - 3 months while you look for a permanent place to live. Much cheaper than a hotel and takes away the pressure to make a hasty decision. Great video.
My exact thought, when you have a decent place to sleep and shower for the first period, it gives you al the time of the world looking for something different. And moneywhise: you have little bit more left to spend some more for hanging around in the beginning, celebrating retirement probably wich means freedom at last!!!
@@clocktowerhill8760 They were great videos but limited to central Pattaya. There are plenty of other great options in other areas of Pattaya such as Jomtien or Naklua plus the darkside if that suits.
I rented a room on 13/2, nearly opposite to Panowla 3 years ago, for 3 months. This was prior to the Covid shutdowns. A I recall, I paid about B8000/mo The VERY loud music from about a dozen bars was unrelenting every night until 3AM and even after the music stopped, there was almost always yelling and hollering by wandering drunks and drugged up LBs from several of the nearby bars. I can honestly say I never had a decent nights sleep my entire 3 months there. (except for a couple of Buddhist holidays when the bars were closed)
I know several people that party all night and drink as soon as they wake up that would love these places. For the rest of us, with some sense of normalcy, it would be horrible
Used to stay in dianna inn on soi dianna in pool apartments and that was same man music and girls and drunks hollering.... but I loved it and allways knew I was back in pattaya.... didn't go there for peace and quiet
@@Southeastasiantraveler Totally agree but I know people that are up all night and stumbling back to their room at 6 or 7 am. I get those type of party people at every place I've ever stayed in pattaya, whether a hotel or condo airbnb....so for the party all night people its probably a good option. I stay in Jomtien now to avoid any of that wild scene.
Jojo is a pretty lady. I might actually go stay in a place like that my first month over there when I retire. Spend almost nothing and let my investments and social security grow one more month. Then the second month, upgrade to something else. All the time keeping an eye on what I really liked or did not like, my actual cash outlay, etc. I know what I can afford, but still, it is good sometimes to go low, before going higher. It may make you appreciate your next choice more. You can walk to many hotels and pay each day something such as 60 bath to use their pool.
You need to be aware that at 8 baht per kilowatt hour, running your air con alot of the time can incur a bill of 1500-3000 baht per month..The first month I stayed in one of these low end rooms my electric bill was 3000 baht..( I was on holiday with a good budget so it was no problem) But an overhead fan is a big plus for this style of room to keep costs down if your on a tight budget..
I rent a condo in Bangkok, on the 22nd. floor 48sqm. I have a million dollar river view with unobstructed sky line. 1.4 km to a skytrain station. I pay government rate for electricity ( about 500/month) pay for my own internet ( 300/ month) water is less than 100/ month. The building has a lounge floor with swimming pool, fitness, sauna, golf, ping pong, snooker and yoga room. Great "main street" feel to my area. Trees, shops, markets, friendly locals and more restaurants you could eat at in six months. All in for lodging is 8,000. True. Point being, always rent a condo.
I would like to know where you are living that has a 1M view In BKK close to BTS for 8K.. not saying you are lying. I’m just curious .. I’ve been looking and all about 12000 and up. Expecially for 48sqm
Great vlog, R4K, my dearest Thai friend had an apartement on the Pattaya Tai end of Soi Kopai, massive room, but had a "Thai Bathroom", no shower etc, she made it look like a top notch room, apart from the bathroom of course, only paid 3500 BHT a month, massive outdoors area, she even grew veggies in the back yard alley.
Thanks for shining a light on these small businesses that are struggling and don't have deep pockets like the larger options. I've already decided to stay in more of a guesthouse arrangement when I get out of quarantine next week. I know a nice Thai lady that runs one and I want to help support her business during these challenging times.
A friend of mine stays at the Base Condo on 2nd Road. Cost TB 8K/Month. It's got 2 great pools, one roof top and a fantastic gym. Gym membership will cost you c TB 1500/month in Pattaya so if a gym is a must for you, then the Base offers great value IMO
I have almost always lived in apartments in Thailand, I lived 7 years in an apartment reminiscent of the first in this video but twice as big (45 sqm) Nowadays I often live in a newly renovated apartment that is 60 sqm pays 7000 baht a month . Both are centrally located in Bkk. I only need a small portabet stove, a kettle, a microwave and a rice cooker, those things do not cost much in Thailand and are easy to bring in a Taxi if I change apartments.
To touch on the comment below oh, I would just like to say that I always enjoy your content and this one is a good tip because watching your other videos you would think that you have to spend three or four hundred dollars a month for almost anywhere for a single person. And you know what else I like? Your videos are always good and you keep it clean.
This is exactly what I’m looking for when I return to Thailand this coming January/ February 2022. Inexpensive lodging, convenience for all amenities with a laid back atmosphere.
Stayed at Harry’s Hotel Bar & Restaurant a few times. About $15/night back in 2016, can't remember the weekly or monthly rate. Always tidy and clean. Included breakfast. Didn't have a computer with me so I don't know how good their Internet was. A few blocks from Beach Rd. so got my exercise walking down to Beach Rd and then walking along the Beach Rd and circling back to Harry's via Soi Baukhao.
Basically these places have different levels of basic accommodation like nothing other than a bed and shower with small wardrobe, plus safe or plus microwave but no kettle or daily clean. I don't go on holiday to have to scrimp and save and make my own bed or sweep and clean so I think something more like D Apartments with kettle, safe and drinks with water, even though more expensive is as low as I want to go and no additional charges for electric and water, so I am glad you showed this video as it shows what I am not missing. That middle place, an OYO group, has many places all over Pattaya, just put OYO rooms pattaya into your address bar for a full list, from £280 for 28 days in normal times, not sure about now. Great information every time Loucous.
Did you know Lucas, when I came to Pattaya 25 years ago , before I moved to Korat, I rented an apartment of 3rd road near Central road and paid 3,000 baht per month. It hasn't changed much has it. And I used to walk everywhere from my apartment.
I love the fact that you are focused on central Pattaya instead of Jomtien. There are lots of gorgeous properties in Jomtien, but I want to be right in the middle of everything and I don't need the upscale shiny new high rises
Hi Lucus N Ve enjoyed your video. Apartment life for me is over I can't be doing the stairs but if I was younger and fitter then they could be ideal. If your look for quietness forget it maybe two hours between 4am & 7am the rest of the time noise. Go view the property at night so you can judge it for your self. Ideal for backpackers and those on a limited budget. When I come I will rent a bungalow with no stairs and you can cook inside and outside. Take care GOD Bless you and yours. M
Great video Lucas. In the past we've only seen the higher end more modern condo blocks but this was a very interesting video. That place on 13/2 would be perfect for a first timer moving into town rather than for a holiday. Location and price are fantastic. Thank you
thankyou for that insight Lucas they look great value ..But i would suggest that the 1 on Soi Post office will be very noisy with traffic music and short time bus
Thank you so much mate fantastic vlog .... The first one was the best good size room big fridge..and most importantly cheeeeeep ... I think it will be very quiet too ... thanks
You seem to be one of the few dudes vlogging pattaya that give people good info..most of these clowns just do livestreams to milk people for money and provide no solid content..As soon as they put up membership money grabbing options to their channel I unsubscribe and stop watching....Good on you Lucus for provide good content, especially for those who are new to the Thailand scene..big up 👍
I'm with you big up....Loucous has one the best channels on TH-cam. He deserves to have millions of subscribers and comes across as just a genuine, honest, decent, good person.
I watch a lot of youtubers from pattaya area. They all have some unique perspectives and have a wealth of information. I just think Loucous has the absolute best production quality, heads above most vloggers, and he is outstanding at presenting it. Just my opinion....not sucking up lol....the other guys are very good also.
Great video and very informative, cheap prices and some managers may give VFW, RSL, or military discounts. But be alert before very long leases to foreigners that get roaring drunk and fight with their girlfriends or bars close by where the ladies have been consuming drinks all night long as part of their job and get into catfights with each other in the wee hours of the morning.
Solid content. I don't think I've ever seen anyone review this lodging option. If someone were staying longer term, I think this would make great sense to get a "lay of the land," and look at longer-term condo options with all the amenities.
Lucas this was a fantastic idea . It is a good alternative to a condo or a Hotel stay.. Good place to start out in so you have time to learn more about where you finally want to stay. Plus that second venue called " OYO" is a small Motel chain here on the Philippines. ( same sign and same little red pillows ). I really like this idea. No need for a kitchen with all the food stalls.
I once rented a monthly apartment up off soi Yumai, not far from the now Big C (previsously Carre 4), near the Pink Rattakit. 7,000 baht a month. Water and electric were very little. The unit did not get direct sun as the balcony faced North. For the price, these are the ways to go. No pool but I could walk down the street and pay by the day to use the pool elsewhere.
Love your channel and adventures. Why not do a separate Thailand real estate channel, possibly working with different realtors. You have a good feel for real estate! Keep having fun! Thanks!
These apartments are of a much higher standard than I would have expected! The first one works out at £86 per month, that's amazing value for anyone on a budget
I Can't understand that anyone would go to Pattaya to slum it after paying £500 for an air ticket and 800 + 300 + lady drinks for companionship. They probably get the companionship to clean and make the bed as part of the deal.
@@grahamjohnson4702 Eeeh, still don't get it. To take one or more steps down on the quality of things..? But I'm not native English speaker, anyway. And thanks for the reply!
@@grahamjohnson4702 Yeah, you are right. Westerners pay thru the ass to get here and then cheap out when looking for accommodations. Go stay in a decent small hotel for 400 baht a night and take a taxi to the beach for a few baht. Living near the beach is not important. Public transportation will get you there in 10 minutes. Go upscale a bit and save yourself a lot of aggravation if you aren't gonna stay more than a couple weeks. If you are willing to pay 500 baht plus for a meal in a decent restaurant and spend 2000 on bar and girl fees, why are you worried about the price of a tiny room in an old building? The first night you can't sleep because of the noise will convince you to change your priorities.
I can see where these would be ideal for a long holiday. Cheaper than nightly hotel rates. Maybe stay in one a few months when you first move while you look at condos. Condos usually have swimming pools, game rooms, exercise rooms and are much nicer for about the same prices but I would rent an apartment for a month while I make up my mind which condo to move to.
I think those places are great for shorter stays. Say a few months when your going to be out a lot anyway. For longer term stays you might want a bit more comfort but those apartments are great value.
Ok lucas, great job on variety of lodging in Pattaya, please do some exploring on the dark side for affordable older houses. Some of us like the house aspect of life,hahaha. It can be fun, we might all be surprised at what you will find under 300$ a month for a decent house. Thanks, Skippa from Kauai
warning: do NOT take a bathroom that does not have a separated shower. I mean don't take one where like that second apartment the shower water just goes on the floor. The reason is, after you take the shower, the floor is wet al day long and it is icky to go in and use the toilet or the sink with the floor wet. Bring an extra cheap towel or two to mop up the floor after your shower. I don't mind a one use all bathroom, but yech. And of course some of those side streets are awfully noisy until late at night
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Hey fox, thinks so much for this informations about the hotel business indeed these guest houses are really within the reach of tourists who want to stay more than 1 month so it's interesting, thank you very much Lucas.
@@Rides4Kickz I am planning to Move to Thailand, and your information is very much amazing. All the trips with your wife are very interesting, you both look good together. Thank you
I would go with the first one ,although the road outside seemed noisy .I definitely dont want to be going through a bar to get to the room.Well done .Few other bloggers look at the basic end .The B8 a unit for electric is extortionate as the building owner will be paying the Government rate of B4 a unit for the whole building .Lots of them though add on that hidden cost which can be huge if you use a/c a lot .I am good with fan most of the time ,so it would not concern me too much .
Outstanding Video. Was A Nice Surprise That The 3RD 1 Allowed Pets ( Say ONLY A Fan NO A/C No Way ) The Deck / Porch Was Different In ALL 3, Best Deck / Porch Was Apt 1 Hands Down No Pets Would Like To See A Few More
Great video showing really cheap options. I think they’re not really apartments,but furnished rooms. I’d like to see a video on something between these rooms and condos. I imagine there are nice one or two bedroom apartments with a kitchen for around the 6 to 9000 baht per month, maybe in the suburbs or even downtown.Personally I’d much rather live a bit away from the center and sleep at night ! These rooms must be really noisy with all the partying going on downstairs ! Better to live a bit away from all the bars and take taxis !
Covid has made really nice rooms in modern condo buildings very affordable. 8000 baht rooms are now 5500 to 6000. I watch the real estate ads in Pattaya all the time and prices are way down. Desperation. Thousands of rooms empty. The Chinese and Russians invested a lot of money here in the past 5-6 years and they are getting no return. 3 month leases and good deals on longer terms are easy to find. Why stay in an old building on a noisy busy narrow street when you can stay in a decent hotel or condo for only a couple thousand more a month and have better neighbors, a pool and a gym? Not to degrade what this video shows. Some people are willing to stay in a small room for short periods just to come and party on holiday. Up to them.
Another helpful video Lucas. Perfect for the single guy not intending to cook at home. Getting your deposit back immediately upon checkout is a big plus, especially if you dont have a permanent address and are living Nomad style. I noticed the Oyo bed sheets on the one apt you toured so I assume it is part of the chain? Also would be nice to know which website you used to find these bargains. Thx JC
I forgot to mention I think these Thai apts are going to fill up quickly after this whole shutdown is over with. Lots of us old duffers in our early 60s have 401k money saved. Like many others I have no desire to go back to a crappy job for a few years, when I have enough saved to live Cheap Charlie style until my social security kicks in. An apt in this price range you showed here allows for the extra cost of health insurance too. Great solution for early retirement.
Not terrible for the first month but there are a lot nicer places for 4500-5000 + gov rate utilities some with pool, etc. I'm a lot happier in a sub 30m studio condo with pool, basic cooking facilities (mostly to just bring food home but can heat up etc), off street parking, etc. Can easily be had for 5k. And not above or next to a bar noise is big for me.
I think this time u truly gave out some good information as I have known has existed for quite some time. Because u are Canadian, I frown on your use of US dollars as most want to be Americans do that live overseas.
I'm a retired 60 year old and was wondering if you could do a segment on getting your medications refilled in Pattaya. Last time I was there was in 86-87 as a young U.S.Marine on float with MSSG -11.
Don't need prescriptions for any except steroids and sleeping pills. Prices are cheap and you just go in an tell them what you need. Try Fascino pharmacies and get the gold card. You get a discount every time and the big one on Pattaya Nua has a huge stock. They are guaranteed to have what you need. There are lots of employees and one or more are actual trained pharmacists.
great informative video.the bathrooms in the first 2 seemed to be a lot smaller than you get in a condo.they were the type that your knees are knocking on the bog and you soak everywhere and everything including your bog roll when you get a shower.i thought the 3rd one if it had aircon?was the best .it had a larger bathroom,shower curtain and was in a quieter location.the noise on soi 13/2? the second one would drive you mad if you lived there .the fist one was great for the price and not too bad a location.
lol, the second place is right across from the Corona Bar. The third place I had a look at their home page to see what booking a room for June 2021 costs for a month, the cheapest room, the one you showed costs me 17400 Baht booking if online from Europe.
Yes, said it before. Just book the first couple nights of your trip from home. When you get here, you have some time to look around and get a place you may be more happy with for less money.
Wow. Its worth knowing about these so you could have a second base to use for shorts. To be honest I personally don't think I would want to live somewhere lie that on a long term basis.
Just about the time when I think I would love to live in Asia, I see a scene with thousands of crisscrossed electrical wires, and I think to myself, "Their building codes must be non-existent". A little disconcerting. Even still, I can't wait to get there. Somewhere.
Thanks for the great content! Are these rates available only when you walk in? It doesn't seem like these rates are available online. Also, what's the best way to find which apartments/hotels offer these deals?
Nice and very informative video. You can do one episode on Nirun Condo. I have one about 34 sq metres fully furnished available for 6000 bhat. Wonderful location with all amenities near by.
I was thinking more of a house away from all the noise. 4 kilometers from down town, East part of Pattaya. What does a small house rent for? Thanks for the video, great as always. Lets go on another vacation. The last one was amazing. Lets say you wanted to live 10 Kilometers from Pattaya , does the price go up or down or stay the same. I wouldn't want to stay in Pattaya.
$125 a month for a roof over your head if one is in a financial tough spot can be an option for some while you get things together. I point out that while most of you probably thumbs down it, that first apartment may be a better living hut than 1/2 of the world's population has. As for a swimming pool, one can walk to several nearby hotels, pay 60 baht or something and use their pool for a day. I have never cooked a meal in my hotel room in all my years going to Pattaya so for a few weeks a basic room could be an option for some. One more thing: I am not being judgemental, but the cheaper the place, the more likely your neighbors are going to be struggling financially and you may have problems
Wise words, indeed. The very cheapest options tend to draw the "unwanted" people. Otherwise all of those 3 options look very good. And how often people really use the pool? If you are eager to swim every morning, then of course this is not your stuff.
Good idea for when you first arrive. Stay in an apartment for 2 - 3 months while you look for a permanent place to live. Much cheaper than a hotel and takes away the pressure to make a hasty decision. Great video.
My exact thought, when you have a decent place to sleep and shower for the first period, it gives you al the time of the world looking for something different. And moneywhise: you have little bit more left to spend some more for hanging around in the beginning, celebrating retirement probably wich means freedom at last!!!
Very true!
Rides 4 Kicks has already done the condo searching for you! Watch his videos :)
@@clocktowerhill8760 They were great videos but limited to central Pattaya. There are plenty of other great options in other areas of Pattaya such as Jomtien or Naklua plus the darkside if that suits.
@@clocktowerhill8760 I know, I watched them all with great intrest!
I rented a room on 13/2, nearly opposite to Panowla 3 years ago, for 3 months. This was prior to the Covid shutdowns. A I recall, I paid about B8000/mo
The VERY loud music from about a dozen bars was unrelenting every night until 3AM and even after the music stopped, there was almost always yelling and hollering by wandering drunks and drugged up LBs from several of the nearby bars.
I can honestly say I never had a decent nights sleep my entire 3 months there. (except for a couple of Buddhist holidays when the bars were closed)
It was a similar situation for me back in 1995 when I had a 3 month stay in an apartment on Soi Buakhow
I know several people that party all night and drink as soon as they wake up that would love these places. For the rest of us, with some sense of normalcy, it would be horrible
Used to stay in dianna inn on soi dianna in pool apartments and that was same man music and girls and drunks hollering.... but I loved it and allways knew I was back in pattaya.... didn't go there for peace and quiet
Whatever the pluses of this place, it would be almost unlivable with the noise in the evenings
@@Southeastasiantraveler Totally agree but I know people that are up all night and stumbling back to their room at 6 or 7 am. I get those type of party people at every place I've ever stayed in pattaya, whether a hotel or condo airbnb....so for the party all night people its probably a good option. I stay in Jomtien now to avoid any of that wild scene.
Jojo is a pretty lady. I might actually go stay in a place like that my first month over there when I retire. Spend almost nothing and let my investments and social security grow one more month. Then the second month, upgrade to something else. All the time keeping an eye on what I really liked or did not like, my actual cash outlay, etc. I know what I can afford, but still, it is good sometimes to go low, before going higher. It may make you appreciate your next choice more. You can walk to many hotels and pay each day something such as 60 bath to use their pool.
Nice to see you haven’t forgotten to share some good options for the “ Cheap Charlie’s “ of this world.
You need to be aware that at 8 baht per kilowatt hour, running your air con alot of the time can incur a bill of 1500-3000 baht per month..The first month I stayed in one of these low end rooms my electric bill was 3000 baht..( I was on holiday with a good budget so it was no problem) But an overhead fan is a big plus for this style of room to keep costs down if your on a tight budget..
I rent a condo in Bangkok, on the 22nd. floor 48sqm. I have a million dollar river view with unobstructed sky line. 1.4 km to a skytrain station. I pay government rate for electricity ( about 500/month) pay for my own internet ( 300/ month) water is less than 100/ month. The building has a lounge floor with swimming pool, fitness, sauna, golf, ping pong, snooker and yoga room. Great "main street" feel to my area. Trees, shops, markets, friendly locals and more restaurants you could eat at in six months. All in for lodging is 8,000. True. Point being, always rent a condo.
@Rob Loidt That's Baht for sure.
@Rob Loidt Thai Baht
I would like to know where you are living that has a 1M view In BKK close to BTS for 8K.. not saying you are lying. I’m just curious .. I’ve been looking and all about 12000 and up. Expecially for 48sqm
@@SoloDoloTravel Charoennakorn Rd. about 1km from Sapahn Taksin
Great episode. I hope you this won't be the last episode about the appartments. The series about condos you made last year was great !
At least when you take your chosen companion back there she'll know you can't afford her vet fees for the buffalo.
Should have read can't, just edited.
@@lukelyric1652 What the hell are you on about?
Another old Farang with the crap buffalo joke that they have been saying for 20 years. It was never and still isn’t funny.
@@Jedstop Another young uneducated farang with nothing of note to say.
Great vlog, R4K, my dearest Thai friend had an apartement on the Pattaya Tai end of Soi Kopai, massive room, but had a "Thai Bathroom", no shower etc, she made it look like a top notch room, apart from the bathroom of course, only paid 3500 BHT a month, massive outdoors area, she even grew veggies in the back yard alley.
Thanks for shining a light on these small businesses that are struggling and don't have deep pockets like the larger options. I've already decided to stay in more of a guesthouse arrangement when I get out of quarantine next week. I know a nice Thai lady that runs one and I want to help support her business during these challenging times.
Glad it was helpful!
Got to have a pool when in pattaya. i will stay at Grand ave.
@@Rides4Kickz Thanhs for another useful video, but one thing you didnt cover was how safe is the bike parking outside these appartments?
Thanks Lucas, I didn't realise that the accommodation was so very cheap, excellent for those travelling on a budget.
A friend of mine stays at the Base Condo on 2nd Road. Cost TB 8K/Month. It's got 2 great pools, one roof top and a fantastic gym. Gym membership will cost you c TB 1500/month in Pattaya so if a gym is a must for you, then the Base offers great value IMO
I have almost always lived in apartments in Thailand, I lived 7 years in an apartment reminiscent of the first in this video but twice as big (45 sqm) Nowadays I often live in a newly renovated apartment that is 60 sqm pays 7000 baht a month . Both are centrally located in Bkk.
I only need a small portabet stove, a kettle, a microwave and a rice cooker, those things do not cost much in Thailand and are easy to bring in a Taxi if I change apartments.
It’s great video. Thank you for all your videos they are fun to watch,and they are full with great information 👍
I just want to say that I enjoy your videos & this one has very helpful information. You'd be a great neighbor. Thanks!
Great vid. I’m gonna send it to a few friends that might be interested
Thank you for helping these small family businesses.
To touch on the comment below oh, I would just like to say that I always enjoy your content and this one is a good tip because watching your other videos you would think that you have to spend three or four hundred dollars a month for almost anywhere for a single person. And you know what else I like? Your videos are always good and you keep it clean.
This is exactly what I’m looking for when I return to Thailand this coming January/ February 2022. Inexpensive lodging, convenience for all amenities with a laid back atmosphere.
Stayed at Harry’s Hotel Bar & Restaurant a few times. About $15/night back in 2016, can't remember the weekly or monthly rate. Always tidy and clean. Included breakfast. Didn't have a computer with me so I don't know how good their Internet was.
A few blocks from Beach Rd. so got my exercise walking down to Beach Rd and then walking along the Beach Rd and circling back to Harry's via Soi Baukhao.
Basically these places have different levels of basic accommodation like nothing other than a bed and shower with small wardrobe, plus safe or plus microwave but no kettle or daily clean. I don't go on holiday to have to scrimp and save and make my own bed or sweep and clean so I think something more like D Apartments with kettle, safe and drinks with water, even though more expensive is as low as I want to go and no additional charges for electric and water, so I am glad you showed this video as it shows what I am not missing. That middle place, an OYO group, has many places all over Pattaya, just put OYO rooms pattaya into your address bar for a full list, from £280 for 28 days in normal times, not sure about now. Great information every time Loucous.
Did you know Lucas, when I came to Pattaya 25 years ago , before I moved to Korat, I rented an apartment of 3rd road near Central road and paid 3,000 baht per month.
It hasn't changed much has it.
And I used to walk everywhere from my apartment.
This was VERY useful. Better to do one of these than Hotel or Condo until you get your bearings and figure out what you want
Thank you. Good information. Keep up the good work.
I love the fact that you are focused on central Pattaya instead of Jomtien. There are lots of gorgeous properties in Jomtien, but I want to be right in the middle of everything and I don't need the upscale shiny new high rises
Good video and thanks for the info. I hope to some day make it to Thailand but with COVID and my own personal situation nothing is certain.
Thank you very much for the information Lucas. This is exactly the type of apartment I need for my next vacation.
Hi Lucus N Ve enjoyed your video. Apartment life for me is over I can't be doing the stairs but if I was younger and fitter then they could be ideal. If your look for quietness forget it maybe two hours between 4am & 7am the rest of the time noise. Go view the property at night so you can judge it for your self. Ideal for backpackers and those on a limited budget. When I come I will rent a bungalow with no stairs and you can cook inside and outside. Take care GOD Bless you and yours. M
Great video Lucas. In the past we've only seen the higher end more modern condo blocks but this was a very interesting video. That place on 13/2 would be perfect for a first timer moving into town rather than for a holiday. Location and price are fantastic. Thank you
Thanks 👍
thankyou for that insight Lucas they look great value ..But i would suggest that the 1 on Soi Post office will be very noisy with traffic music and short time bus
Hi mate,great video.I love these cheaper places to stay there are so many and really that’s all you need and the price is great.
Absolutely
Thank you so much mate fantastic vlog .... The first one was the best good size room big fridge..and most importantly cheeeeeep ... I think it will be very quiet too ... thanks
Glad it helped
You seem to be one of the few dudes vlogging pattaya that give people good info..most of these clowns just do livestreams to milk people for money and provide no solid content..As soon as they put up membership money grabbing options to their channel I unsubscribe and stop watching....Good on you Lucus for provide good content, especially for those who are new to the Thailand scene..big up 👍
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I'm with you big up....Loucous has one the best channels on TH-cam. He deserves to have millions of subscribers and comes across as just a genuine, honest, decent, good person.
I watch a lot of youtubers from pattaya area. They all have some unique perspectives and have a wealth of information. I just think Loucous has the absolute best production quality, heads above most vloggers, and he is outstanding at presenting it. Just my opinion....not sucking up lol....the other guys are very good also.
Great video and very informative, cheap prices and some managers may give VFW, RSL, or military discounts. But be alert before very long leases to foreigners that get roaring drunk and fight with their girlfriends or bars close by where the ladies have been consuming drinks all night long as part of their job and get into catfights with each other in the wee hours of the morning.
Solid content. I don't think I've ever seen anyone review this lodging option. If someone were staying longer term, I think this would make great sense to get a "lay of the land," and look at longer-term condo options with all the amenities.
Lucas this was a fantastic idea . It is a good alternative to a condo or a Hotel stay.. Good place to start out in so you have time to learn more about where you finally want to stay.
Plus that second venue called
" OYO" is a small Motel chain here on the Philippines. ( same sign and same little red pillows ). I really like this idea. No need for a kitchen with all the food stalls.
Amen to that!
I believe its a budget hotel company from India, they recently took over the Hooters hotel in Las Vegas, but I think the Hooters is still there!
I once rented a monthly apartment up off soi Yumai, not far from the now Big C (previsously Carre 4), near the Pink Rattakit. 7,000 baht a month. Water and electric were very little. The unit did not get direct sun as the balcony faced North. For the price, these are the ways to go. No pool but I could walk down the street and pay by the day to use the pool elsewhere.
Excellent video - very informative - thanks
It looks like a good option for the 2 or 3-month Tourist Visa guys since condos want long-term leases. Thanks, good info.
Love your channel and adventures. Why not do a separate Thailand real estate channel, possibly working with different realtors. You have a good feel for real estate! Keep having fun! Thanks!
These apartments are of a much higher standard than I would have expected! The first one works out at £86 per month, that's amazing value for anyone on a budget
I Can't understand that anyone would go to Pattaya to slum it after paying £500 for an air ticket and 800 + 300 + lady drinks for companionship. They probably get the companionship to clean and make the bed as part of the deal.
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Ok, but where is the slum..?
@@timokautto9815 To slum means going down market in this sense.
@@grahamjohnson4702 Eeeh, still don't get it. To take one or more steps down on the quality of things..?
But I'm not native English speaker, anyway. And thanks for the reply!
@@grahamjohnson4702 Yeah, you are right. Westerners pay thru the ass to get here and then cheap out when looking for accommodations. Go stay in a decent small hotel for 400 baht a night and take a taxi to the beach for a few baht. Living near the beach is not important. Public transportation will get you there in 10 minutes. Go upscale a bit and save yourself a lot of aggravation if you aren't gonna stay more than a couple weeks. If you are willing to pay 500 baht plus for a meal in a decent restaurant and spend 2000 on bar and girl fees, why are you worried about the price of a tiny room in an old building? The first night you can't sleep because of the noise will convince you to change your priorities.
I can see where these would be ideal for a long holiday. Cheaper than nightly hotel rates. Maybe stay in one a few months when you first move while you look at condos. Condos usually have swimming pools, game rooms, exercise rooms and are much nicer for about the same prices but I would rent an apartment for a month while I make up my mind which condo to move to.
I think those places are great for shorter stays. Say a few months when your going to be out a lot anyway. For longer term stays you might want a bit more comfort but those apartments are great value.
Awesome Lucas! Needed this.
your vids are the real deal . its good .
Great information for a 1 / 3 month stay . Thanks
6:03 Onsite laundry, nice. Wonder if it has dryers? I heard there are no dryers in Thailand.
8:00 Yep, they even have dryers and only one block from the beach.
OYO 1028 The Panowla Residence soy 13/2 for the win !
this is the information I need. Thank you
Really thorough and informative as usual. Good to see a safety box in one of the rooms but not sure I would risk it!.
Ok lucas, great job on variety of lodging in Pattaya, please do some exploring on the dark side for affordable older houses. Some of us like the house aspect of life,hahaha. It can be fun, we might all be surprised at what you will find under 300$ a month for a decent house. Thanks, Skippa from Kauai
Good info and you get what you pay for, all good priced rooms .. spot on.
Good info.....Thanks Lucas 👍
Cheers Mate 😊
warning: do NOT take a bathroom that does not have a separated shower. I mean don't take one where like that second apartment the shower water just goes on the floor. The reason is, after you take the shower, the floor is wet al day long and it is icky to go in and use the toilet or the sink with the floor wet. Bring an extra cheap towel or two to mop up the floor after your shower. I don't mind a one use all bathroom, but yech. And of course some of those side streets are awfully noisy until late at night
It's called a 'wet room'.
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Thank you for the great information
Hey fox, thinks so much for this informations about the hotel business indeed these guest houses are really within the reach of tourists who want to stay more than 1 month so it's interesting, thank you very much Lucas.
My pleasure!
Yet another great video, lots of information, thank you
Glad you enjoyed it
@@Rides4Kickz I am planning to
Move to Thailand, and your information is very much amazing. All the trips with your wife are very interesting, you both look good together. Thank you
great video thanks for the info
Well done Mate...Thank You!!!!
Great job pal 👍
I would go with the first one ,although the road outside seemed noisy .I definitely dont want to be going through a bar to get to the room.Well done .Few other bloggers look at the basic end .The B8 a unit for electric is extortionate as the building owner will be paying the Government rate of B4 a unit for the whole building .Lots of them though add on that hidden cost which can be huge if you use a/c a lot .I am good with fan most of the time ,so it would not concern me too much .
Outstanding Video. Was A Nice Surprise That The 3RD 1 Allowed Pets ( Say ONLY A Fan NO A/C No Way ) The Deck / Porch Was Different In ALL 3, Best Deck / Porch Was Apt 1 Hands Down No Pets Would Like To See A Few More
Great video showing really cheap options. I think they’re not really apartments,but furnished rooms. I’d like to see a video on something between these rooms and condos. I imagine there are nice one or two bedroom apartments with a kitchen for around the 6 to 9000 baht per month, maybe in the suburbs or even downtown.Personally I’d much rather live a bit away from the center and sleep at night ! These rooms must be really noisy with all the partying going on downstairs ! Better to live a bit away from all the bars and take taxis !
Covid has made really nice rooms in modern condo buildings very affordable. 8000 baht rooms are now 5500 to 6000. I watch the real estate ads in Pattaya all the time and prices are way down. Desperation. Thousands of rooms empty. The Chinese and Russians invested a lot of money here in the past 5-6 years and they are getting no return. 3 month leases and good deals on longer terms are easy to find. Why stay in an old building on a noisy busy narrow street when you can stay in a decent hotel or condo for only a couple thousand more a month and have better neighbors, a pool and a gym? Not to degrade what this video shows. Some people are willing to stay in a small room for short periods just to come and party on holiday. Up to them.
You make very informative videos every time. Thanks
My pleasure!
I noticed the prices are plummeting just now. It's good for us. I enjoyed that video Loucas 👍
Thanks 👍
Great info for exploratory trips!
Glad you enjoyed it!
IMO the last room @ 4600THB was the best out of the 3. Thanks for showing us what's available Lucas, cheers 👍
Yes if I was selecting one for myself, that would be my choice.
9:26 I like the Corona Bar - must be the most popular bar right now.
Another helpful video Lucas.
Perfect for the single guy not intending to cook at home.
Getting your deposit back immediately upon checkout is a big plus, especially
if you dont have a permanent address and are living Nomad style.
I noticed the Oyo bed sheets on the one apt you toured so I assume it is part of the chain?
Also would be nice to know which website you used to find these bargains.
Thx JC
I forgot to mention I think these Thai apts are going to fill up quickly after this whole shutdown is over with.
Lots of us old duffers in our early 60s have 401k money saved. Like many others I have no desire to go back to a
crappy job for a few years, when I have enough saved to live Cheap Charlie style until my social security kicks in.
An apt in this price range you showed here allows for the extra cost of health insurance too.
Great solution for early retirement.
Not terrible for the first month but there are a lot nicer places for 4500-5000 + gov rate utilities some with pool, etc. I'm a lot happier in a sub 30m studio condo with pool, basic cooking facilities (mostly to just bring food home but can heat up etc), off street parking, etc. Can easily be had for 5k. And not above or next to a bar noise is big for me.
Where are they please?
great video ! more realistic kind of place to stay for a lot of viewers i guess, so how is the honda doing ? does it run alright around 90 km hour ?
One of your better vlogs Loucous.Great information what we all want to see..🍺🇹🇭🍺
Glad you enjoyed it
These seem perfect. Was looking at a condo for 3 months but i think an apartment would mean i could do a year easily at that price.
great to see a cheaper side, good for the pet part too
I think this time u truly gave out some good information as I have known has existed for quite some time. Because u are Canadian, I frown on your use of US dollars as most want to be Americans do that live overseas.
Lol, not Canadian
A very good option for me. I need to be in the middle of it all. I like that one on 13/2 the best.
Thanks again and continue staying safe.
Right on 👍
Yes, but sorry - that one will be for me..
I'm a retired 60 year old and was wondering if you could do a segment on getting your medications refilled in Pattaya. Last time I was there was in 86-87 as a young U.S.Marine on float with MSSG -11.
Don't need prescriptions for any except steroids and sleeping pills. Prices are cheap and you just go in an tell them what you need. Try Fascino pharmacies and get the gold card. You get a discount every time and the big one on Pattaya Nua has a huge stock. They are guaranteed to have what you need. There are lots of employees and one or more are actual trained pharmacists.
Thanks for the info. Nice work.
Glad it was helpful!
Waiting on your tour of the full love inn and then type establishments
great informative video.the bathrooms in the first 2 seemed to be a lot smaller than you get in a condo.they were the type that your knees are knocking on the bog and you soak everywhere and everything including your bog roll when you get a shower.i thought the 3rd one if it had aircon?was the best .it had a larger bathroom,shower curtain and was in a quieter location.the noise on soi 13/2? the second one would drive you mad if you lived there .the fist one was great for the price and not too bad a location.
I love those places with a balcony looking down the street and many places look much nicer inside than the shown ones but cost a bit more.
lol, the second place is right across from the Corona Bar.
The third place I had a look at their home page to see what booking a room for June 2021 costs for a month, the cheapest room, the one you showed costs me 17400 Baht booking if online from Europe.
Yes, said it before. Just book the first couple nights of your trip from home. When you get here, you have some time to look around and get a place you may be more happy with for less money.
Wow. Its worth knowing about these so you could have a second base to use for shorts. To be honest I personally don't think I would want to live somewhere lie that on a long term basis.
the one near the beach might be very noisy when things return in Pattaya.
Yes, you are right
Love your videos but I'd sure like to see more of the girl that was on the boat with you about a month ago ;-)
Just about the time when I think I would love to live in Asia, I see a scene with thousands of crisscrossed electrical wires, and I think to myself, "Their building codes must be non-existent". A little disconcerting. Even still, I can't wait to get there. Somewhere.
Thanks for the video. But can you do one more clip with kitchenette? Thanks.
We'd be into seeing some sea view condos!
It could have been great if those places had a safety box. In a condo you might not have one, but there is a security guard and a code...
7:01 has a safety box
Thanks for the great content! Are these rates available only when you walk in? It doesn't seem like these rates are available online. Also, what's the best way to find which apartments/hotels offer these deals?
Sitting here on 60mb in the UK, 326mb in Thailand, I would move to Thailand for the internet speed alone :-)
Nice and very informative video. You can do one episode on Nirun Condo. I have one about 34 sq metres fully furnished available for 6000 bhat. Wonderful location with all amenities near by.
Thank you Lucas ☕️🙏
Great information
I find apartments a benefit to start a life in 🇹🇭❤️🙏🏻
Thanks for this interesting Video , now Thailand just should stop their ASQ requirements and I will be there soon.
would be nice to see some big nice older 2 or 3 bed apartment they look good value to me as the condos are so small
I was thinking more of a house away from all the noise. 4 kilometers from down town, East part of Pattaya. What does a small house rent for? Thanks for the video, great as always. Lets go on another vacation. The last one was amazing. Lets say you wanted to live 10 Kilometers from Pattaya , does the price go up or down or stay the same. I wouldn't want to stay in Pattaya.
$125 a month for a roof over your head if one is in a financial tough spot can be an option for some while you get things together. I point out that while most of you probably thumbs down it, that first apartment may be a better living hut than 1/2 of the world's population has. As for a swimming pool, one can walk to several nearby hotels, pay 60 baht or something and use their pool for a day. I have never cooked a meal in my hotel room in all my years going to Pattaya so for a few weeks a basic room could be an option for some. One more thing: I am not being judgemental, but the cheaper the place, the more likely your neighbors are going to be struggling financially and you may have problems
More like B100 now to use a pool which would be B3000 a month .
Wise words, indeed. The very cheapest options tend to draw the "unwanted" people. Otherwise all of those 3 options look very good.
And how often people really use the pool? If you are eager to swim every morning, then of course this is not your stuff.
The third apartment house reminds me if the "guesthouses" of southern Germany and Austria, where you have a bar on the ground floor and rooms above.
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GREAT Video!! Thank you... 👍👍
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