Best Value for Money Condos in Pattaya. Brian Jacks at View Dee Apartments
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 22 พ.ค. 2024
- A chat with Brian Jacks in Pattaya at his View Dee Apartments. Cheap and comfortable condos on Pattaya's Darkside from just £130.00 per month. These condos are ideal for a first-time traveller to Pattaya.
For enquiries and availability, Brian can be contacted on +66 86013 5882.
Address: 64/37. Soi 26 off Sukhumvit Soi 53
Mapyailia
Bang Lamung District
Chon Buri 20150
Thailand
You can find View Dee on Google maps here: goo.gl/maps/Ztpb7Lhpo1Xk54y3A
Chapters
00:00 - Start
00:12 - Welcome
01:02 - Brian Jacks
01:38 - How much for a room?
02:24 - The larger rooms
03:04 - Rent a motorbike
05:15 - No Pets
06:20 - Tourist Attractions
10:35 - Look at the rooms
12:48 - Meet the guests
21:48 - Thanks for watching
Wow what a great building and a nice guy.. The prices are very good..
Thanks for watching. I have a few videos with Brian on my channel. 👍
What a great place to stay ,and Brian is a very down to earth bloke
Yes, he's an interesting guy and always happy to do these videos. Thanks. 🇹🇭
Keep well
@@oneendofthailand great video. I would love to see a video on place that do allow small pets
Thank you. @@Curtis-xk4dd
I’ve had Thai-Chinese landlords that I rented my condos from in Pattaya. I never received my full deposit back despite I left the place perfectly on order and clean. ( They’ll make up an excuse to keep the deposit). Good to rent from a reasonable Westerner.)
I have heard that many times. Unfortunately, there is no protection for foreigners when it come to dodgy landlords.
thank you 👍
You're welcome. 👍
Would like to stay and play lots of golf with like minded holidaymakers
I've not seen Brian Jacks since about April 2010 when he passed me on Pattaya Klang near Beach Rd. I know he used to frequent Canterbury Tales, as I've spent many months there over several years. It was perhaps my 1st go-to for accommodation providing they had a room available for the next month or so. Ive actually stayed there since Thomas the Danish guy's taken over. Jes a very good fella too.
Thanks for you comment. 👍
This place is amazing value for money 🎉🎉🍾🍾
Thank you. It's pretty good. 😎
I remember Brian Jacks always dominating BBC Superstars. If he puts the same effort into his apartments, they will be good. Looking at the map, you would need transport to get there and get about, but I am glad I know about these units now.
Yes, for sure. Brian can also sort you out a driver to pick you up from the airport. I should have mentioned that in the video.
Nice one Heath, I remember when Brian was having the View Dee built and been a great adventure here in Thailand.
Thanks Dave. Yes, the video came out well. You've seen many changes over the years. 😎
Great video!
Thanks. Glad you enjoyed it. 🙏
Nice place for a long stay
Yes, for sure. 👍
Another great Video, thanks Heath....
You're welcome, Peter. Thanks. 👍
Brilliant Heath, apart from Brian being a sporting legend he comes across as a great fella and no nonsense with him, the place has like a wee community vibe going and I bet there is some interesting stories told when they get to talking, thanks for sharing Heath and Lampon.
Thank you. You are most welcome. 😎
come over when i will be in jomtien. have booked yet for 4 month to be prepared. could be a great possibility.
awesome video, thanks
You're welcome. 🙏
thanks for this follow up 👌
You're welcome. 😎
Great update brother thanks for the efford 🙏
Thanks as always, Peter. 🇹🇭
Brian jacks is awesome ..what a guy
Thanks for sharing Heath, always good to get other people's perspectives, regards from England 🍺🍺👍
Thanks for watching, David. 👍
Great video, thank you and all the gentlemen you interviewed, cheers from New hampshire in the US.
Thanks James. Yes, they are an interesting bunch. 👍
That was great Heath, really enjoyed this latest video
Thanks, Dee. Yes, I think it came out well. 😎
I hope to come and stay at your gaff next time,in Thailand Brian
What an excellent video, and🎉very outfall
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. 🇹🇭
Wonderful video
Thank you, Stephen. 🇹🇭
I enjoyed your video very much, Brian seems like a fantastic person, and everybody there seemed wonderful and I enjoyed all the humor
Thank you Brooks. Glad you enjoyed it. 😎
Great video again, Heath , very informative. he seems a nice bloke Brian and place looks great
Yes, he's very down to earth. Thanks, Glyn. 🇹🇭
I will be staying there on my next visit for
Wow Brian Jacks. A national hero.
He's keeping well and enjoying his retirement. 👍
Bloody brilliant to see Brian still knocking around. I had no idea he was out in Thailand until I found this video.. and even more surprised how well he looks. Really fond memories of himself and super stars. Would love to come out there and just spend a bit of time with you all. The place looks fantastic. All the best Brian and continued good luck 👍 dave sadler. West London.
Thanks for watching and for your comment, David. 👍
Thank you very much for this video. I'm looking to escape from Ireland this winter and Brian's place looks ideal . ☘️👍
You're very welcome. 👍
Nice place,Nice companions.Nice Area..
Yes, thank you. 🇹🇭
Just a quick shout out to you and lampuhn. Your videos are great, I watch a lot of them as they usually only have solid useful information….thanks! Looks like an interesting place with great value!
Thanks, PS. Lamporn says 'Hi. 🇹🇭
Welcome to Pattaya, Thailand, sir
Thanks! 😃
The Dark Side has its charm...but the requirement to have a motorbike kinda puts me off. I would consider it if I do a long term stay. I like the pool, the people, the WiFi...all good stuff. And that rooster in the background gives the place "charm"
Hi Heath, both of your videos with Brian have been brilliant. It looks like a fantastic place
Thank you, Mark. I am very pleased with this one. 😎
@@oneendofthailand it was cool that the residents spent some time talking with you. You asked some good questions and they seemed relaxed in front of the camera
You should have a lot more subs.
You do a great job 👏
Thanks, John. That's appreciated. 👍
Удачи вам всем! Классное видео!
Спасибо 🙏
good content and well described cheers
You're welcome. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍
@@oneendofthailand , I will also ring him in the morning ... lunchtime
@@geofferyrobertson6608 Thai time 😎
@@oneendofthailand yes
Great video and great information I will definitely looking at Brains place am out there in February thanks.
Thanks. You're welcome. 👍
Look forward to meeting you
Stay at brian jacks place great place nice swimming pool great guy from Scott new Zealand
I am in Pattaya as from tomorrow definitely go up and meet Brian thanks 🙏
You're welcome. 🇹🇭
Very good video fond memory of Brian on superstars
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍
Glad the memories of Superstars are still with you. It's a long time ago
Very interesting Brian, looks great. I will take a look when I am next in Pattaya .
Thank you. 👍
Look forward to seeing you
never let that thought creep in that you should be getting something done while on holidays.... I know its hard when you spent most of your life working but you now deserve the down time
great and informative video
thank you 😁🇨🇦🙏
Thanks for the comment. 👍
Great update. Answered a couple of things I would have asked. Being retired I am thinking of spending longer in Thailand and this place would be ideal. And yes I do remember Brian Jacks. Kind regards Geoff. UK.
Thanks, Geoff. 👍
I retired here 24 years ago Best thing I ever did
I've stayed there is really nice and quiet I didn't stay long only a few days I would've liked to known if grab Taxi's go out there if you have no transport unfortunately Brian was in England when I stayed no chance to meet him I can vouch that the people there are very friendly and accommodating I would definitely like to stay again oh yes motorbikes taxis do work from that area
Thanks, Charlie. 🇹🇭
Hey Heath, I really liked your first vid on the View Debut this one is even better. I'm in the middle of the USA and after seeing your first and then having the answer from you about market prices I was betting busy with the things that are necessary for international travel. Then I heard that the Thai Gov. was instituting new tourist regulations, then easing a bit, then another change, etc.etc. I am unjabbed and intend to stay that way, so when I see the various rules on and off and up and down, then I notice all of the masks on folk, in the clips around Pattaya and BKK, I realize that I would probably get crosswise with the authorities. But keep up the great work of showing the side of Pattaya that isn't a bar. Your eye for what is of real interest is fantastic. Thank you.
Thanks for the kind comment. Yes, the U-turn regarding jab requirements did cause some confusion. However, keep in mind that many Thais (especially in BKK) wore masks before Covid, so I imagine they will continue to do so. At this time (12/01/23) you do not need to show proof of being vaccinated to enter the kingdom. Thanks again. 👍
I was there as recently as 16th of June 2023 and proof of vaccine was not necessary.
Still few more years before I move but Brian I am going to see you. Love and regards from snowy Canada. Mike
Sounds like a plan. 😎
I remember watching him do that record, think he might of done one for squat thrusts, but that could of just been on superstars, i was around seven or eight. Such a humble person for someone who was such a big star. The hydraulic superstar bull worker is still going strong , i still use it for warm ups now and again along with my Joe Weider weights I got in my early teens and have the mounting bracket as part of a pully rig i made out of an old bench to hold the weights on. I've got a shoulder impingement I've been sorting out since October but will be back at in another six weeks or so. Thanks Brian for being an inspiration, you're a legend and thanks Heath keep up the Videos.
Thanks Brut. Always good to hear those memories people have of Brian. He's reads the comments and I am sure he appreciates you taking the time to write. Thanks again. 👍
Thank you gor your kind words.
Hi Brut thank you for the kind words. Hope to meet up some day
Thanks for sharing, I'm an avid golfer so this place looks ideal for an extended vacation
Thank, Chris. Glad you found it helpful. 👍
5 great golf courses within 15 mins from Viewdee. One of my loves in life
Must visit and play golf@@brianjacks1792
I will be there soon
Sounds good. ✈️ 🇹🇭
Hi Heath, have you ever thought of renting a small 2 bedroom house? I’ve been living in Jomtien now for nearly 3 years and me and my Thai girlfriend have just started searching, would be a change from living in a condo. Some we’ve seen are usually around 10/12,000baht a month near the Caddyshack pub area so far! Maybe we should checkout the darkside as well! Brian’s a great fella, his place is very affordable for what you get! Your vlogs are getting better for sure, good to chat with the guests 😊
Thanks, Roy. There are some nice houses around the darkside. If I were ever to rent a house it would be more inland, maybe near a lake. Yes they seem a lot cheaper and offer more space. 😎
I rented a 2 bedroom bungalow soi Khaw Noi "dark side" 2014 at 10,000 a month, for a year. Nice gated community. Its really chilled in East Pattaya. Everything you need there as well over that side. I bet the same place is only 12,000 now. Was modern build European standard.
@@soiraider2201 Sounds good, I’ve been living by the sea and don’t have to use the aircon, just a fan probably going to be needing it anywhere inland!
Ex Midlands Judo squad (Solihull) not welcome , always a bowl of contention between Brian's London area posse . only kidding , would love to stay 🤩🤩
Don't worry. Brian is a bit more chilled out these days. Ha ha. 😎
Very interesting video. Great information and a wonderful documentation of the place. I have only one question....where are the ladies? Is this an exclusive 'men's club' complex? In today's world you never know so I thought I would ask because I am coming to check out the Pattaya area with my wife and daughter in March 2024 for a month. We are the same age as most in this video.
Thanks. No, it's not exclusively a men's club. It would be fine for your wife and daughter depending on the available room size of course. Your daughter (depending on her age) would probably find the area a bit dull compared to the activities available in other areas. Many of the guys there live with their Thai girlfriends. The guys in the video were just the ones hanging around the pool when I visited.
Thanks for the immediate reply. My wife and I are in our mid 60's and my daughter is 43. My daughter will not be moving there with us. I am an avid paraglider pilot and am interested in flying the sites on Koh Larn. I am looking for a neighborhood away from the sex traffic and go go bars. My wife would like to be around active expats her age who do things other than shop and eat all day. We qualify for the retirement visa and will be looking for either a bungalow on the beach or a condo close to the beach with an ocean view (full ocean view... not a slice of the water between two other towers. LOL) We have a budget of 88,000 baht/$2,500 US per month. I will be visiting for a month in Feb/Mar 2024. I'll keep watching your videos for more information. Thanks again for the reply.
You're welcome. 👍
Another good video Heath. Next time, can you ask Brian if he laughed when Kevin Keegan fell off his bike please? 😊
Thanks. Oh, we all remember that. 😐 🚲
Kevin was a great competitor and the fall off the bike, did not deter him at all.
@@brianjacks1792 we all love Kevin, Brian. National treasure that bloke. Glad to see you’re still going strong bud. I’ll come say hello when I’m over there later this year.
@@koog4228 Great look forward to seeing you
I just left a message on Facebook to Brian for a stay in middle of the year for a month
Well done and said .. What a great guy ~~~
Me or Brian? Ha ha, just joking. Thanks, John.
Thanks John look forward to meeting you at some time
Looks good thinking staying September is there any safety box in room or in the hotel thanks
Sorry I do not know. You will need to contact the apartments directly.
@@oneendofthailand all good cheers
Hi...I noticed that one gentleman was in a wheelchair...and I wondered if there is a lift/elevator in the building ?
I haven't noticed one in any of the hallways ...
Thanks as always.
Hi Newton. No, there are no lifts but there are rooms on the ground floor. I made a video and chatted with Alan about wheelchair accessibility in places and people with disabilities coming to Thailand. Should be online within a few days. 👍
@@oneendofthailand Cool...thanks for the qwik reply M8 !
Hi. What a fabulous place ...is there a minimum amount of time you can stay
No there isn't a minimum stay requirement. 😎
Fantastic to see, and I may well stay there, but would have been great to see the balconies. How big are they?
- Thanks.
Thank you. The balconies are quite small. Rooms at back do not offer much of a view. Poolside are better. 🤨
@@oneendofthailand Okay, cheers :)
The gardens are very big plenty of room.
@@brianjacks1792 The gardens and pool area look great. A Brit here, I'll probably be along for a few months at the end of the year to miss the brutal English winter. Looks like a real community vibe you've created there, and the prices are excellent.
- Cheers.
Great look forward to meeting you @@gsomethingsomething2658
This is excellent.. I have a question.. Is smoking allowed.. What about weeds?
Good question. Yes, it is allowed, but like other places, it must be done in private and not in public areas. Note it is de-criminalised, not legalised. On your balcony is fine.
That's where I'm staying next cant wait can u just turn up or do u have to book and how do u do that thanks
You must book in advance by calling the number given in the video and in the description. 🇹🇭
I lived over the "dark side" from 2010 to 2015, aged 40 to 45. That was a life time ago. It should not be called the dark side (yes Im aware of the lack of street lights, certainly back then) it should be called the "enlightened side" because the fountain of knowledge is there. Always has been. Not the laughable beer bar drunks or rookie youtube vloggers who plague central Pattaya.
Thanks Soi. Yes, you learn a lot over there. I used to refer to it as simply the east side. Dark side makes it sound a bit, well... dark and seedy. 😐
@@oneendofthailand Yes central Pattaya, North to South should be more aptly named the "dark side" 😆
Are there many golfers staying there? Any reasonable price par 3s? Can you do a vid on golfing in the area?
I am planning a video on golf in Thailand. 👍
Hi Heath new follower here,can i ask Where your place is now unless i have missed it.Thanks
Hi Shaun. Welcome to the channel. My condo or View Dee Apartments? I live in Jomtien.
@@oneendofthailand Thanks heath ,jomtien look nice,i shall visit in march i have a month booked...
Hey Heath, Great Video & Channel. What's the nearest good beach from View Dee Apartments if you want to go swimming and whats the wifi like in View Dee. I know you said you stayed there for a while.
Thanks, Craig. WIFI has been upgraded since I was there, although I had my own installed. Pattaya is not a great beach for swimming but a trip to Koh Larn Island will give you the best waters for swimming. Or a trip to Jomtien.
Thanks Heath for the info. When you got your own internet installed at View Dee did you have to sign a 12 month contract and was costly to get it installed. Any info on this will be appreciated.
@@craig975 it was 400 baht to get installed and 600 per month on a 12 month contract with AIS. 👍 (if I recall correctly)
Thanks Heath for the additional info. Was there much work for the AIS technicians to get it installed and was Brian cool with this. Also once it was installed, did you have your own router in your room. Reason I am asking is, I will be working remotely and need a good internet connection while staying there.
It was easy and Brian has no problem with people having their own internet. Yes, you will have your modem in your room. 😎
What are the prices like now.... heading Thailand May this year
View Dee room prices are the same all year.
Sorry about the misspelling. I'm planning to do a one year Thai language course with ABC at Pattaya. Brian's email would be useful for further enquiries. Thx
If you contact me via my website at heathwoodward.com, I will be able to forward you his email. I do not put emails public as it attracts spammers. Thanks. 😎
I would really consider to live at this place on my Patta stay. But i wonder about this : Is it easy to book a BOLT/GRAB Taxi ride from there?? And what is the price to Walking street ? Is it ok, for taking the trip couple time a week?
It's about 120 baht to Walking Street in a Bolt taxi. 😎
@@oneendofthailand Thats a good price, and absolutly doable twice or more a week. Thanks for answer. I might rent a room in this place for a few months.
Heath thanks for all the info. Would love to stay in the place Brian owns. Dies he have a fb account or anything?
You're very welcome, Rachel. I think the View Dee has a FB page but I am not sure if it is monitored these days. The best way would be to give Brian a call. The number is in the description. Thanks again. 👍
@@oneendofthailand Thank You very much
Can I ask if its guest friendly
Yes. 😎
hey brian, how are you mate so so long ago we met, but age will mean you absolutely won't even recognise me now, if i can get back one day soon i will look you up, your looking alright mate,
This is kinda far out location. How long to get to central pattaya and is the bus near by?
A Bolt taxi is your best option. Takes about 25 minutes to get to Pattaya.
Great video, Is there a minimum period for renting an apartment at the Viewdee ?
Thanks, Simon. One month. 👍
No minimum Time as long as you like
Does Brian rent out Honda Click 125's? If so how much baht per month?
I am not sure. I think he has Hondas. 😐
Is there a Muay Thai gym near by?
I do not know if there is one in that area but they is a standard gym within a 2-minute walk. They is a Muay Thai gym in nearby Jomtien. See here th-cam.com/video/-16B9tn9adM/w-d-xo.html
May I ask the minimum rental period? Is it okay for 45 days or two months?
Minimum would be one month. 45 days or 2 months would be fine.
Can you get the baht bus from here to Jomtiem or is the transport a bit difficult Great video Brian is a legend
Thanks, Robert. You would need to get 3 separate buses to get to Jomtien. Easier to get a taxi. 🇹🇭
Bolt Taxi's are very cheap to Jomtiem only 100 baht.
@@brianjacks1792hi Brian great place great guy coming back in August from Scott new Zealand
Bolt taxi is
Only 90 baht to Jomtiem they are so cheap
@@brianjacks1792 hi brian hopeing to come back August great place from Scott new Zealand
This place looks lovely, do any women stay here?
Some expats and visitors live with their Thai partners there. Not many single western women would choose to live on the darkside when visiting Pattaya.
Maybe I should rephrase that 🤔. Women are most welcome there but it does seem to have mostly male residents.
Excellent interview and video !
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍
is there any mountain bike trails near pattaya?
There's a few areas for cycling. th-cam.com/video/bNguFycXvRE/w-d-xo.html and th-cam.com/video/CkTYF2UY2e4/w-d-xo.html
I cycle around Maprachan lake which is just 2 k from the appartments and its 10k around the cycle track
Can u explain , what is the dark side ?
Years ago there were no street lights in this area. They have them now of course. 😎
are there aircons in these rooms I couldnt spot any
Yes. All rooms have aircon.
@@oneendofthailand I see there are differences between the rooms, A project that should be done on this property is filming in depth as many rooms as possible, creating a library of Wiew Dee with a price on each room and the room number, In addition, an exploration of the area within 10 min walking distance talking to the shops owners, bars, gym(s) and the market that is up there where you can get your thai street vendor food. Its a big project but an important one , specially now when the thai bhat is record high and 15000 baht for a tiny condo is alot of money in the west anno 2023. We need options and well documented ones. a third mini project is the motorbike ride cross sukumvit road from Wiew dee , its a big road and u need to cross it somehow , for a novice rider it feels quite daunting. If I where a YTber This is a prject I would undertake. thx !
The scooter Brian rents out for 1400 baht a month. What model, brand and engine capacity is it?
Sorry, I do not know the details of the bikes.
Assume they are reasonable but what is the unit rates for electricity and water he's charging? Assume they are not the government rates.
Slightly higher. Not sure on the exact rates but you will find unless you leave the aircon on 24/7, it will be about 800 baht per month.
@@oneendofthailand Not sure that really helps but thanks anyway.
but correct me if i'm wrong guys, when you say X amount a month, that is actually X amount a month for a year right ? but if it's just for a month only then it's more expensive right ?
You can book for one month and it will be the same price as if you stay longer.
@@oneendofthailand cheers good to know, much appreciated guys
Please can somebody tell me why it is called "The Dark Side?"
At one time there were no street lights.
You don't mention the restaurant that is there is it still closed down
Hi Mr Micky. The restaurant closed before Covid so I never mentioned it. It has reopened at a location about 50 metres away. It's now called Som's Kitchen.
How much is bolt taxi to pattaya from view dee
About 120 Baht. 🇹🇭 (£2.95 GBP, $3.60 USD)
I would suggest Brian gives back deposit 💯%. I have dealt with Thai people where they see a deposit as a gift on day one. True story!!!!😡😠🤬
Yes, I have heard that with some private landloards. When I told Brian I wanted to leave, the 2000 baht deposit I gave him covered the electric and water for that month and I paid 200 for the room clean so I had about 1100 returned to me.
Is internet available?
As mentioned in the video a few times. Yes. 👍
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.
How much for the gym and can you hire a bicycle any where near?👍
There is not a gym at these condos. However, there is one about 500 yards away on the main road. I am not aware of any bicycle hire places nearby.
@@oneendofthailand cheers
Is it quiet there?
There are some chickens nearby but it’s generally quiet.
Can l twist Brian's arm , as l would love to come for a year rent in December 2023, and maybe stay longer. I have 2 little Poochon dogs, they do not bark or cast hair. Are very friendly as am l
I am retired now so they are my companions
Best to call Brian and ask him as I am not involved with running of the View Dee Apartments.
do they do breakfast there?
No, but there are a few restaurants nearby. One called Song's Kitchen is about 50 metres away and that does an English breakfast.
@@oneendofthailand Thank you
Would Brian allow a Thai woman that lives near Jomtien to rent one of his scooters? She has a Thai ID, passport, proof of address, landlord reference. If yes what would he require?
Hi there. You would need to contact Brian and ask him directly. However, she would probably pay the same price in Jomtien.
Has he any rooms 4000bht month thank you
The cheapest room is 5500. 😎
Any Gentlemen clubs near? I don't think I can find them on Google maps
There are two nearby. I haven't live there in over 4 years so can not be sure if they survived Covid. Pussycat Club and Aqua Deymie.
@@oneendofthailand Thanks, I appreciate it