Jomtien or Pattaya - Did I See a Difference? (First Impression)

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  • Join me on my journey to discover Jomtien, Pattaya's more relaxed counterpart to the bustling city! Are the rumors true? Is Jomtien really a more relaxed getaway compared to the vibrant energy of Pattaya?
    In this video, I dive into my very first impressions of Jomtien Beach. I'll share my very early thoughts as I explore this renowned area for the first time.
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ความคิดเห็น • 298

  • @leetimcke7963
    @leetimcke7963 หลายเดือนก่อน +94

    That blokes wig was a Bobby dazzler on the bus 😅😅

    • @Moaningoldscotsman
      @Moaningoldscotsman หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      Couldn't take my eyes off of it 😂

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      He was so funny. He started asking me about being a vlogger off camera.

    • @KingBrew187
      @KingBrew187 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Hahaha

    • @morayr6
      @morayr6 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

      I’m in stitches 😂😂😂😂😂

    • @col614
      @col614 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      ​@@MoaningoldscotsmanI had to have another look 😂😂

  • @HairyPixels
    @HairyPixels หลายเดือนก่อน +23

    The gaping mouth of the older man on the bus sums up Pattaya perfectly.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hahaha, I wish I interviewed him.

  • @ViewTalay
    @ViewTalay หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    Riding the baht bus with Engelbert Humperdinck very cool. Glad you enjoyed Jomtien I was there on Sunday

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      He was a right character 🤣🤣

  • @danderson8463
    @danderson8463 หลายเดือนก่อน +20

    Nice, sharing a baht bus with Les Dawson

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      He was funny AF 🤣

  • @stanleykyle
    @stanleykyle หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    I live here in Jomtienfor the past year, The Rivera Jomtien Condo. I enjoy this city, plenty of events and restaurants.

    • @SoldierTrading
      @SoldierTrading หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      any condos free? 1 year lease

    • @stanleykyle
      @stanleykyle หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      google renthai pattaya, great agent got me the low price of 16,000 a month even during high season. @@SoldierTrading

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice! Good to hear from someone who lives here. Thanks for the info.

  • @KingBrew187
    @KingBrew187 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Lmao that guys syrup on the baht bus is amazing 😂

    • @KingBrew187
      @KingBrew187 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Where’d you book that hotel at 600 baht per night btw Wayne?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      That guy was so funny 🤣. I got the room on booking..com mate. I think the total was 640 a night. I booked it last minute though from Rayong, the day before.

    • @KingBrew187
      @KingBrew187 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WalkAboutWayne cheers for the info Wayne 👍🏼

  • @welshxrp906
    @welshxrp906 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Mate, the guy behind you on the baht bus reminded me of Steptoe from the tv series "Steaptoe and Son" 😂.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      🤣🤣 Haroooooold 🤣. He was obsessed with the camera, couldn't stop staring.

    • @allangreenley9901
      @allangreenley9901 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      You might end up like him one day who knows. Lol 😊

    • @asianight9188
      @asianight9188 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Pattaya is littered with the world's saddest losers

    • @welshxrp906
      @welshxrp906 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@allangreenley9901 I hope so 😂

  • @realfacthunt
    @realfacthunt หลายเดือนก่อน +11

    Been living in Thailand for 17 years, 6 on Samui, 3 in Chiang Mai and the rest in Pattaya. It's a great place to live as long as you live on the east side where all the expats are (The Darkside), great bars, restaurants, schools, parks, markets etc. We only go into town to shop or have a mooch about. Looking at Pattaya city and Jomtien is a waste for people looking to live here long term, those areas are for tourists and oil workers that come and go on tourist visas, they don't represent Pattaya as whole by a long shot. I much prefer living here to Samui or Chiang Mai, everything I want is within 10 or 15 minutes reach, it's set up for western expats. Plus the air is way cleaner than CM all year round and we don't have to deal with quite so many elephant pant wearing pseudo-hippies. BTW, prices are way cheaper on the East side of town over the railway, bars, food, everything.

    • @ewanconnor1403
      @ewanconnor1403 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      so much rubbish talked about Pattaya , the dark side is a boring shit hole,

    • @davidpowell3469
      @davidpowell3469 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Excellent comment, thanks for the heads up. I'm in Chiang Rai and searching for new places to go in March and April. And frankly the "darkside" is like a living hell for me, no more drunks and rude people for me.

    • @realfacthunt
      @realfacthunt หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ewanconnor1403 You sound like a clueless tourist.

    • @ewanconnor1403
      @ewanconnor1403 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@davidpowell3469 wongamat the best area, no bars , beautiful beach and a short cab ride to the city ..

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes mate, if I lived here I would move out in the suburbs of the city more. As long as your happy mate, we all like different things. I could probably live in Rayong or outskirts of Pattaya.
      Not sure about the better air all year round though mate.
      Cheers

  • @gw2442
    @gw2442 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    Absolutely well done mate, you are about the only English blogger who can pronounce Jomtien. All the others piss me off

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's probably the only thing I can pronounce though mate 🤣. Cheers

  • @70shorty60
    @70shorty60 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The dude with the bad hair 🤣.... Elvis is alive!!!😎

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That guy is a celebrity now 🤣. He was so funny.

  • @user-iw7xg6fy9z
    @user-iw7xg6fy9z หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    A man after my own heart - no bikes. The baht buses are phenomenal!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, I've realized I don't really need a bike here.

  • @vs123
    @vs123 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Beautiful place

  • @therehastobesomethingmoore
    @therehastobesomethingmoore หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    We went twice to BKK And Pattaya…just too hot n humid. If we lived there we would hide out in the air con all day, but we like to be out n about. Next time going to check out CM to see if it would be cool enough.
    If not we may try Dalat or Baguio City.
    Great video !

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, the heat and humidity is more down here. Chiang Mai is hotter, but as someone else mentioned on here, it's dry heat in Chiang Mai.

  • @mymateryan.
    @mymateryan. หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In Phuket loved to have met u ah well great work

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I might be in Phuket one day mate. Thanks.

  • @user-fm2yu1lc2p
    @user-fm2yu1lc2p หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    In case you're planning to stay more days, I would suggest you rent a bike and drive to "Viharn Sien" and its surrounding. It's a nice and huge martial art museum / palace. I'm sure you'd like it. Cheers.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I won't be here that long buddy, moving on 👍

  • @bret9345
    @bret9345 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello Wayne, nice to have met you today in Bangkok on Soi 4. I just saw this video as I am headed to Jomtien/Pattaya for 3 days..ugh.
    Bret M.
    Colorado/California
    USA

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Bret, it was great to meet you buddy. I found that market, it was really good. Nice one.

  • @user-fe1jg3gs8l
    @user-fe1jg3gs8l หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Another great walkabout thanks Wayne .there’s plenty more to see in Jomtien . Very brave walking back . Ear plugs are a good option with all noisy bikes 🚴

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes mate, only a quick visit. I was soaked right through from walking back.

  • @waynecmcdonald
    @waynecmcdonald หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I really enjoy jomtien,, Pattaya is to crazy for me!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, I preferred Jomtien 👍

  • @johnanderson7883
    @johnanderson7883 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good on ya mate.

  • @donnabosilkovski7580
    @donnabosilkovski7580 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Another nice video, glad you liked Jomtien. I cant believe you walked all the way to Pattaya... legend! If you go back to Jomtien, check out Thai food good taste restaurant. Lovely family serving amazing food and just off beach road near nirvana hotel. 😊

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! Yes, I walked all the way back, I was sweating buckets ,🤣

  • @seanpower1595
    @seanpower1595 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just got in from shoveling snow-7c you made the right decision moving to Thailand .Cheers👍

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      This has given me the reality check I needed. I'll put off that trip home, for a little longer 🤣

  • @tbjdiamonddog
    @tbjdiamonddog หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Once you hit the beach plast the sign you were walking towards & in Pratumak, Jomtien and the soi bars were the other way 😉

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Oh well, it said it on the sign, so that's good enough for me 🤣

    • @tbjdiamonddog
      @tbjdiamonddog หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WalkAboutWayne I’ve never been Chang mai, need to research your videos as I plan to

  • @mikimoto99
    @mikimoto99 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The inn town hotel across the road has a roof top pool. It used to be the same owners as your ome. Go and ask if you can take a look. Great views up there too👍🏻

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Arrrgh man, that place sounds good .

    • @mikimoto99
      @mikimoto99 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WalkAboutWayne It is budget and pretty.old. I stay there sometimes when funds are getting low😁

  • @gfs641
    @gfs641 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Been living Jomtien past 18 months . Lot quieter than central pattaya. still close enough by baht bus to get too(not walk 555)
    It wasn't technically Jomtien beach you walked along as u passed the police box. Its called Dongtan beach .
    You ended up in Pratunmak walking up soi 5.
    Couple kms up further along if u stayed on baht bus , Jomtien beach it's a lot wider. Thats where they have the music festivals and other water events

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, I wish I walked the other way for a while. It looked alot quieter down this way though. Cheers mate.

  • @Enigmatized13
    @Enigmatized13 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good video, Wayne. Any idea on what kind of budget would be necessary for a week in Pattaya? I'm looking to travel to Thailand later in the year and trying to figure out my budget. My plan would be Bangkok for 3 days, then travel north for a week and then to Pattaya for a week. I don't drink or smoke. I would like to have a fun time, but no idea what kind of budget would be good there. I hear different numbers, ranging from 5,000 baht per day to 10,000 to 15,000 baht per day if you want a crazy time.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers buddy! I'm probably not the best to ask about Pattaya budget mate. I've only been here a few days. The budgets here could range from all sorts. I'm sure a Pattaya regular will give some info on this comment. Cheers

    • @peenokjaidee4923
      @peenokjaidee4923 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've never spent anything close to 35,000 in a week - I'd be disappointed to spend 20,000. But if you're one for the girls, luxury accommodation, posh eateries and taxis, it will be expensive.

    • @Patigoooool
      @Patigoooool หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you’re not drinking, 5000THB is plenty to see you through a day - even with action! Drinks for the girls in their bars and shots etc is where it gets silly. Just keep your head about you. But if you’re not drinking I don’t see how you dent 5k/day pal

  • @antruok4950
    @antruok4950 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Looking good WW , Jontiem offers less chaos - the boy from the UK survives Pattaya 🤩 - Thanks Wayne ✔️😎👍👋🙏

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I survived it mate, time to move on now though. Cheers Ant 👍

  • @colinshurey976
    @colinshurey976 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    My first night in Chang Mai tonight

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Nice one Colin, She's a special city, my girl. Look after her until I get back mate.

  • @philipbarnard2474
    @philipbarnard2474 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    No baht bus from the beach and foot of Pratumnak Soi 5 up past the Big Buddha and down past the Pattaya City sign & park.Take about 40 minutes on foot.

  • @robertburnett6348
    @robertburnett6348 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Eayne... Glad you took your dad along, and gave him your seat.

  • @Wonderwall36
    @Wonderwall36 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    You always walk this much? Even in Chiang Mai? It's great, I love to walk too, the best exercise.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Not this much normally. I usually have a bike in most places. I'm doing it all on foot in Pattaya though. Yes, it's been great exercise.

    • @Wonderwall36
      @Wonderwall36 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Walking in extreme heat is one of the best ways to lose weight. In just one month in Thailand, I lost 5 kg. Oh, also by eating clean, natural food. If it weren't for my 2 old ladies here, I'd be there in a sec.@@WalkAboutWayne

  • @kingelvis1977d
    @kingelvis1977d หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad to see you're starting to like Pattaya , it does take a bit of time to get used to it , the trouble was I never wanted to leave , Jomtiem really seems the place to chill . 😊

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think the longer you stay, the longer you don't want to leave. I talk about this in the next video .

  • @mikimoto99
    @mikimoto99 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    If you stay too long in Pattaya, you may find you need to leave for a few days😁 Koh Samet is a great place to clear the mind. Take a girl with you! They love it there. Dinner on the beach at night and a fire show. Great👍🏻

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, I think I would need a lot of breaks if I lived here .

  • @bdown
    @bdown หลายเดือนก่อน

    Okay! I see ya..you got your strut back!!mobbing down the street with that swag,son!

    • @bdown
      @bdown หลายเดือนก่อน

      Or was it the birdie dazzler from last night that’s got you on Strut mode😂

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      No comment 🤣

  • @paulsandford3345
    @paulsandford3345 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You should go to Cafe Racer, my mate ownes it. Tell him Oz told you about it? He an old army buddy of mine!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice! Maybe next time mate.

  • @lostboi3974
    @lostboi3974 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    8:50 😋
    I know I had one leaving my room this morning 🫰

  • @Enigmatized13
    @Enigmatized13 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Also, what camera do you use?

  • @Moaningoldscotsman
    @Moaningoldscotsman หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I've stayed in both areas in the past, now when im in that area its Jomtien all day long for me. The Amazon cafe near soi 6 is nice to sit at and watch the world go by. Cheap charlies in Soi 5 and plenty small thai food places. That's some walk back mate 😂. I'm sweating 🥵 thinking about it 😂

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I was sweating buckets . I been to Cheap Charlies for breakfast. It will feature in my next video. Cheers mate

    • @Moaningoldscotsman
      @Moaningoldscotsman หลายเดือนก่อน

      There's now a cheap Charlie's in Jomtien too. 20 yards from the beach 😁.

  • @louis20122
    @louis20122 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    8:09 Be safe and careful. Falling off or getting hurt is very bad. How far is it to go from Pattaya to Jomtien?

    • @tbjdiamonddog
      @tbjdiamonddog หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      3 miles, maybe 4

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks! I was on the bus for about 5/10 minutes. Not far.

  • @onehappykamper
    @onehappykamper หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I lived in Jomtien for 2 years... Pattaya and Jomtien roads are ALWAYS under construction! Terrible for the traffic.
    Great video

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      A bit like Chiang Mai also. Always road works going on. Thanks buddy.

  • @jppatts5336
    @jppatts5336 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Believe me you wouldn`t want to be getting baht buses from Jomtien to Pattaya or vice versa after early morning. They are packed and sweaty and can take up to an hour in the Pattaya direction because of the road works. A motorbike taxi would be 80 baht but worth the extra imo. They were great during covid though. You really should have stayed in Jomtien longer, your walk back was via Dongtan Beach and Pratumnak.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes, I did see a few buses packed to the rafters. I must of got lucky, it wasn't to bad for me.

  • @JackSmith-gv5yw
    @JackSmith-gv5yw หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    How long was the ride on the baht bus from Pattaya to Jomtien?...and dare I ask how long it took to walk on the way back? lol.

    • @shabbos-goy9407
      @shabbos-goy9407 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Always 10 baht

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      About 10 minutes on the bus. It took me at least 30 to 40 minutes to walk back.

  • @tbjdiamonddog
    @tbjdiamonddog หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Bhat bus from central to walking street, some go straight onto Jomtien, or just change when they double back up second road

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I can walk the to walking street, no problems. But good info to know. Cheers

  • @gc19833
    @gc19833 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Yep ‘2nd road’ you were right mate. Appears you are enjoying yourself anyway ✌️

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice, I thought it was. Yes, I've had a great time buddy. Time to move on soon though.

  • @kyogofurahashi
    @kyogofurahashi หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    used to like jomtien very much, (still do now) but cha am is my preference these days!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I liked Cha-Am, I was only there for a day, but it seemed really chilled.

  • @roberthornbrook8374
    @roberthornbrook8374 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Love it in Jomtiem different world mate I love it there Wayne a nice few bars accommodation is 30 percent cheaper even food is cheaper but you have more happy hours there beer maybe cheaper in Pattaya

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, doesn't seem a bad place. I wasn't there long enough, but it felt more of a place that I would like.

  • @BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS_d0dd110
    @BUY_YOUTUB_VIEWS_d0dd110 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Your channel is so rare and unique can’t wait to see what’s next

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤣 This is a bot, but thanks

  • @athomp2006
    @athomp2006 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That guys syrup ..bless..thats the definition of being old enough not to give a sh"t anymore 😆

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      He was such a character 🤣

  • @frankwong8785
    @frankwong8785 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    If you like quiet places, you can move a bit further south, to Na Jomtien - can be very quiet and pleasant.

  • @Jefe_Perro
    @Jefe_Perro หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice one Wayne.
    The mystery of whether or not your arsh was alone last night in your room.... did you include an easter egg in the video?
    00:14:15 has me wondering.... You're a bad bad man Wayne 😂😂😂
    Take it easy.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤣🤣🤣 it's a mystery mate .

  • @philipcryptolover95
    @philipcryptolover95 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The vlog was worth it just the see the guy with the wig next to you on the songthaew to Jomtien! Pattaya really caters to all types. But, it is changing fast with the Indian & Chinese intake and probably not in a good way.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      That guy was a right character 🤣.

  • @Wonderwall36
    @Wonderwall36 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    Congrats on your honesty regarding mongering. So glad you admitted it head on.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Thanks! Probably not a full blown monger, but I'm no saint, I like Women. Best to be honest 👍

    • @Wonderwall36
      @Wonderwall36 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      If it weren't for my GF, I'd be a full-blown monger.@@WalkAboutWayne

  • @walternyc
    @walternyc หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Nice blog, like Jomtien also better than Pattaya. I wonder what is your preference between Hua Hin and Jomtien. Regarding the mongering. no judgement here, but the thing is that in Pattaya the main activity for older men is mongering while in Chiang Mai it can be a night out in the bars here and there, that is not quite mongering.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thanks! Yes, I wouldn't class myself as a full blown monger, but I do live in Chiang Mai and ofcourse I meet girls sometimes and date sometimes.
      Regarding Hua Hin, I would say Pattaya is much more of a monger paradise. Hua Hin is no slouch though, alot of bars and girls.

  • @jimbo6753
    @jimbo6753 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Was that Benny Hill on the baht bus with you wearing a wig?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      🤣🤣 He was such a character. Just kept staring 🤣

    • @jimbo6753
      @jimbo6753 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @WalkAboutWayne He actually looks like the actor Bob Todd from the Benny Hill show.

  • @kellali
    @kellali หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    you mean a "shegxpat"😅or a bobbydazzipat ... nice beach take a dive and chill mate🏊‍♀it looks hot 🥵

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Haha thanks . I'm a choir boy really .

  • @Deadfoot-Dan
    @Deadfoot-Dan หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Pattaya does not seem like the kind of place I could live but I do plan on visiting. Jomtien might be okay for a long term stay. Staying in Nana for the next couple nights so maybe i'll get a taste of Pattaya.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one Dan, Nana will be good training for Pattaya 🤣

  • @user-dj9nl2vs9x
    @user-dj9nl2vs9x หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello Wayne mate. Jomtien is the best place to live in Thailand, 100% IMHO. Lived there 3-4 years (2007) then moved to Bangsarey, 20kms along the coast. It has everything!!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice one mate, cheers for the info. I hope to be back again soon.

  • @TipsyTraveller
    @TipsyTraveller หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After living in Pattaya for 8 months I have moved to Jomtien. I much prefer Jomtien as it is quieter and still has plenty of action if you want it. 10 minutes on the baht bus and you are back into Pattaya anyway. Love the each life.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice! Jomtien seems like the perfect spot around Pattaya. 👍

  • @camwells9726
    @camwells9726 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A lot of people talk garbage about the area that have spent very little or no time there , the heart of Pattaya is full of tourists in party mode much like Patong , but outside there are some nice spots that are very well priced .
    Jomtien is a nice mix for me on a long stay with a nice condo and a pool , and south of there is a whole coastline of beaches and islands that escape the mainstream tourists .

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, true. That's the same as Chiang Mai. It takes time to see the real city. I hope to spend more time in Pattaya/ Jomtien in the future 👍

  • @yankov_eth
    @yankov_eth หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Don't get into the baht buses that are parked, you can just flag them down when they are driving by,, they will stop for you, no waiting that way...

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Luckily I didn't have to wait for any, but yes, that's what I'll be doing next time.

  • @gsomethingsomething2658
    @gsomethingsomething2658 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Impressed by Jomtien, huh... Is the dyed in the wool Northerner having a rethink, Wayne?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Jomtien was more my style mate.Let's not get carried away though 🤣. It would need to be something really special to take me away from my North.

    • @gsomethingsomething2658
      @gsomethingsomething2658 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@WalkAboutWayne I hear ya. Plenty of relatively cheap condos with sea views 1-2 mins walk from the very decent beach, along with perhaps the most insane nightlife in the world a 5-10 min baht bus ride away... that's pretty special.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@gsomethingsomething2658 I've loved my time down around Pattaya / Jomtien though mate. I wouldn't rule it out. I'll defo be coming back.

    • @Zerinth
      @Zerinth หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@WalkAboutWayne heres a question Hua Hin or Jomtien?

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Zerinth That's a tough one, I've not spent enough time or seen all of Jomtien. Hua Hin would be more for me I think.

  • @cookietulis6252
    @cookietulis6252 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you get a chance, jump the baht bus even further down Jomtien Beach. That area you got off around North Jomtien and Dongtan Beach is *okay*, but still a little like Pattaya-lite. You can head all the way south to Na Jomtien right at the end of the baht bus route and have 100 meter stretches of beach to yourself.
    And rip off prices, but....Tinnie's Pies in Jomtien are/is are phenomenal.....but the sausage rolls are ballsacks.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, I wish I walked the other way. I got off a bit early . Thanks

  • @user-dj9nl2vs9x
    @user-dj9nl2vs9x หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Dont worry Bud, fk em, I am 62 lived here since retiring at 45. Keep yourself fit sober and focused don t matter. You re looking good mate. Go steady!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Cheers mate! Yeah I keep plodding on buddy. I class myself as a polite vlogger. Full steam ahead mate Thanks.

    • @user-dj9nl2vs9x
      @user-dj9nl2vs9x หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WalkAboutWayne Cheers mate hope to catch up.with you some time. Tbh I fkin detest most of the YT "Vlogger" bunch here. Its only yourself and a little bit of Sean King, I can watch. Most are complete dicks. All the best Wayne 👍

  • @dw3514
    @dw3514 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Thai people would say that a farang that lives in Chiang Mai is defo better than a farang that lives in Pattaya - Chiang Mai attracts long term, well behaved farang, Pattaya attracts 'cheap farang' (don't shoot the messenger, this is a quote from my Thai wife)

    • @gsomethingsomething2658
      @gsomethingsomething2658 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      That's probably generally the Thai perception, but the beach and beach road at Jomtien are rather lovely, and the air quality is better. There's more of a holiday feel, whereas Chiang Mai has more of a steady living feel.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, I think the average Thai person would say that .

    • @larrywheels762
      @larrywheels762 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I agree with your thai wife. Pattaya people is what thai locals call westerners who I describe as just released from prison. They argue over 50 baht happy hour beers like they're broke bums.

  • @stevens8785
    @stevens8785 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Yes Wayne, Jomtien much more chilled than Pattaya but still has its bars and if one wants to have a big one in nut house Pattaya it's a 10 baht bus trip away. Jomtien more the Expat place to live while Pattaya the sin city party place for those looking for the action. Cheers buddy.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Hey Steven, I saw your last message mate . I didn't reply because I don't want to reveal my next move. But I think you're a mind reader buddy 👌

    • @stevens8785
      @stevens8785 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ha ha Wayne. Some inside info happening here buddy. Mate went to Jomtien and gave me his feedback and said it was a must visit and place to stay instead of Pattaya but within close distance to the mayhem 🤩.@@WalkAboutWayne

  • @Honda559
    @Honda559 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Imagine the sights that hotel room has seen though the years.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Replaced a few beds I reckon 🤣

  • @wvcalculus
    @wvcalculus หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Go to Jomtien Night Market to get food!

  • @Pfsif
    @Pfsif หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Was your hotel "guest" friendly?

  • @thehammer3340
    @thehammer3340 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    When is your Chiang Mai flight? LOL😆

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Whenever I want , but not yet 👌

  • @Tex_Symbol69
    @Tex_Symbol69 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Please get a baht bus and go to Soi 6 in the evening 😊

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I went to Soi 6 mate 👍

  • @boxcartwilly
    @boxcartwilly หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👍😎

  • @maxbyrne851
    @maxbyrne851 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You were staying soi honey hooker street. Up around soi 2 or 3 there are great places to stay. Way more relaxing and just a 5 min baht bus ride away from the action if want to have a good night out
    Nice walk back. Pattaya actually is a great place to keep fit if you have can avoid going on the beer and women all the time😅

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It was an experience staying on Soi Honey, that's for sure 🤣

  • @kashifakbar8751
    @kashifakbar8751 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good job you are out of CM Wayne. The pollution levels have been crazy high. 😱

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yeah it's been pretty bad. I think they've had some rain overnight though.

    • @kashifakbar8751
      @kashifakbar8751 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WalkAboutWayne Nice one Wayne 🙂👍🏼

  • @dennism6664
    @dennism6664 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pattaya room no go, can’t even swing a cat in there. Heard that saying from a bloke. Lol 😂

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Proper English saying that mate. No room to swing a cat 🤣

  • @joemann2178
    @joemann2178 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That 20 year old man behind you on the baht bus looks like he knows Pattaya well, and is a hit with the ladies.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      He was a right Bobby Dazzler. Wish I interviewed him. 🤣

  • @frankwong8785
    @frankwong8785 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    Move to Jomtien, don't stay in Pattaya (Central area).
    I will become depressed if having to stay in Pattaya Central, such crowded, noisy, and smelly area.

    • @cookietulis6252
      @cookietulis6252 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah for sure. With 10 baht, 20 minute public transport it is way better to stay in the more laidback, quieter area and just head into "the city" to do shopping, buy kebabs and then escape.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      If I lived here, I think I would be in Jomtien 👍

  • @wallywombat164
    @wallywombat164 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Good onya Waynee Poo. 😅😅😅

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Cheers Wally 👌

    • @wallywombat164
      @wallywombat164 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WalkAboutWayne HAHAHA Waynee Poo. I'm a Aussie and I know some pommel slang, hahaha, I know what a syrup is mate. I'll never forget a syrup I have been unlucky enough to saw in Phuket many years ago. ' COP THE SYRUP ON THAT ' was the spouse roar. The bloke on the Baht Bus looked very SMART.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@wallywombat164 Nice one mate, the Aussie and English lingo is pretty similar I think. Wayne Poo 🤣 My Mum use to call me that. Syrup is cockney slang. I would always say syrup haha. That bloke on the bus has become bit of a celebrity 🤣

    • @wallywombat164
      @wallywombat164 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WalkAboutWayne Hey Waynee, I'm not a Brit. I'm from Brasil mate.

    • @wallywombat164
      @wallywombat164 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WalkAboutWayne G'Day Waynee. Mate, I lived in Jomtien for quite a while. I still regard it as home. I had many friends to hang around with, most around old parts age like YA SEL. great daily friends and company.

  • @RetiredandLivingthedream
    @RetiredandLivingthedream หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Lived in Jomtien for 2 years much nicer than Pattaya. Enjoy.

  • @MrORANGEMAN1966
    @MrORANGEMAN1966 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This is why Expats stay in Pattaya/ Jomtien area because everything is custom made for Expats life becomes very easy.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes, everything is set up for the westerner.

  • @roberthornbrook8374
    @roberthornbrook8374 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    2nd road Wayne get a baht bus mate 10 baht Wayne

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      All sorted at the Jomtien stop mate 👍

  • @Nutsax007
    @Nutsax007 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Tommy Coopers replaced his Fez with a syrup

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤣🤣 What a character he was on the bus. Be was fascinated with the camera .

  • @Tex_Symbol69
    @Tex_Symbol69 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    That’s known as Soi Honey that you on

  • @jgrant138grant8
    @jgrant138grant8 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    The only mongering on dongtien beach you can do is if you're looking for that special guy

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      🤣🤣🤣

    • @Patigoooool
      @Patigoooool หลายเดือนก่อน

      How didn’t I clock into this. All week I’ve been going down there giving them some eye candy totally oblivious 😂😂😂

  • @inzidenziaschulz7972
    @inzidenziaschulz7972 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    A proper room for 600 Bath in the center of sin city is a real bargain.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah, it wasn't bad at all 👍

  • @liamharding5704
    @liamharding5704 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Enjoy your videos.. But u didnt see a lot of Jomtien.. u walked to the right which u went into Pratumnak . If u went to the left all down there is Jomtien and na Jomtien where the beach goes on for a few km..

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yep, flying visit. I'm sure there's lots more to see. 👍

    • @liamharding5704
      @liamharding5704 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@WalkAboutWayne maybe next time 😁

  • @nigelsmith8710
    @nigelsmith8710 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Jimmy Saville alive and kicking in jomtien 😂

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That guy made the whole vlog, he was so funny.

  • @larrywheels762
    @larrywheels762 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Your very perceptive observant . I noticed the rude farangs wont move a few inches walking down narrow walkways. They put a negative greedy vibe . It always takes me a few days to adjust to pattaya . Avoidance is the key.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's been different but I've had a good time.

  • @charliestoybox2099
    @charliestoybox2099 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    3 days at Jomtien in February 2023. That was the smelliest/stinkiest beach I’ve ever been too. No way would I go in that water.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'm not sure what the water is like, I thought the beaches in Pattaya and Jomtien, weren't too bad .

  • @Paul-wu5qy
    @Paul-wu5qy หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Bet you’re glad to be out of Chiang Mai at the moment the pollution level
    Has been 180 , Jomtien looks a place to be instead of Pattaya central.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I thinks it's been a lot higher than 180. Yes, good to be away for a while .

  • @ric5683
    @ric5683 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hey Wayne, get yourself a some Vaseline and rub it on your cracked heels and put a sock on it before bed. It works, wonder. Cheers!

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It does work well mate, done it a lot. Always ruins my floor though.

  • @fitorucked848
    @fitorucked848 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wear your monger badge with pride matey.

  • @petershrive416
    @petershrive416 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Behind Robin Hood the ave food court very cheap food 2 rd Try. Lk metro time bar 50 bahts beer all day and night Mike shopping mail for clothes

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      50 Baht beer sounds good! Thanks 👍

  • @lostboi3974
    @lostboi3974 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    To me, Chiang Mai is #1, and Jomtien is #2 because Chiang Mai just has more personality. Pattaya is exactly what you said about it. It only exists for 1 reason.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Nice! Chiang Mai is my place, but maybe I'll move to a nearby town in the future.

  • @asianight9188
    @asianight9188 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Soi baukhao, the most depressing street in Asia😂

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      It looked quite jolly 🤣

  • @SimosThailand
    @SimosThailand หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Na man, you not a monger/sexpat unless you only there for the boom boom .. I’m sure other aspects of 🇹🇭&CM come first 🤣

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      True mate,I'm probably mongering slating myself a bit too much in this vlog 🤣. I'm no saint, but I don't think I'm on the mongering scale of full blown mongers 🤣.

    • @SimosThailand
      @SimosThailand หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      @@WalkAboutWayne totally, when you start rating or only travelling to locations based upon the price of girls then we’ll know you slipped into mongerdom 🤣🤣

    • @walternyc
      @walternyc หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Correct, mongering is a full time thing. A night in the town here and there is not mongering.

  • @Jeff-cz3pj
    @Jeff-cz3pj หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Pro tip, dont put a blue light to the walls and bed anywhere in Pattaya, disturbing... 😮

  • @martyb4404
    @martyb4404 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I shave my head but refuse to wear a hat as it keeps the heat in and I get way hotter. Just put on a ton of sunscreen so you won’t get a burn. Ditch the hat and you will be cooler.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      God, I would be burnt to a crisp mate, even with Factor 50. Hats do heat you up though, I agree.

  • @dakalasujan509
    @dakalasujan509 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Indian tourists come to Pattaya after they see an Indian movie name Thai Massage.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I've never seen that 👌

  • @passportbroasia
    @passportbroasia หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    I always where socks and shoes cause if you don't you have to constantly scrub then rub lotion into your feet, plus you'll bang your toes and feet on the uneven sidewalk, you walk too much to be wearing flip flops mate, hope you get it sorted.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yes mate, my feet get in a right mess sometimes. Flip Flops dry them right out. I've had so many split heels. I went for a foot scrub mate, they getting better now. Cheers.

  • @DaveThailand88
    @DaveThailand88 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi mate any chance of any help please? Homeless sleeping on the streets in Jomtien with no money or food after being taken for a mug by a thai lady. Any help with a room or food would be appreciated. Thanks mate

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I'm not about buddy . Hope you get something sorted though dude.

    • @DaveThailand88
      @DaveThailand88 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@WalkAboutWayne deaperate for help.mate have you got paypal or able to do transfer please ? Been chucking it down all day today clothes are soaked and not eaten again trying to get a room so i can wash and dry clothes get a good sleep & some food

  • @nealweeks6632
    @nealweeks6632 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Get some good Tennis shoes. New Balance Fresh Foam. That'l fix you up.

    • @WalkAboutWayne
      @WalkAboutWayne  หลายเดือนก่อน

      I got really good shoes, just need to wear them more .