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

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

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

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

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

Nice, sharing a baht bus with Les Dawson

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

Mate you’re a legend and 100% spot on 👌 I’m 36 from London and off to Bangkok and Pattaya for 3 weeks in November I’m quite successful being a business owner and a decent looking lad now single and I went at Christmas for the first time to Pattaya In 2023 for 2 weeks with 5k spending thinking I’d need all that and OH MY DAYS I watched 100’s of videos before coming, and all a load of crap because when you arrive their, it’s like visiting Blackpool at night but during the day you see the after math and all the sad cases with £20 to their name lost and drunk and mentally gone and nobody shows that side I must of been approached by I swear 20 people all from the UK 40+ with a hard luck story!! I couldn’t even sit at a bar and by myself and a lady a drink without 5 men shouting WON THE LOTTO HAVE WE I was sitting their thinking, this is meant to be a luxury holiday for me as I work 14 hour days running a business and I thought I’d let my hair down, it was anything but and it was like I’d flown on holiday to a poverty stricken UK job centre All old miserable bxxxxxxxrds, all lazy bxxxxxxrds and all of which run to Pattaya to find something or someone yet end up walking around hating, being unfriendly and it’s a shame It’s a very very strange place and hard to describe to people as videos don’t do it justice, don’t get me wrong you can meet some top people and lovely women as I did, but word of warning IF YOU DONT HAVE MONEY HERE it’s a very lonely place as its poverty stricken really and these Thai women want money not love, so it’s a sad place really But yes overall visiting Bangkok in December was the most amazing thing I’ve ever done and I met an absolute stunner and we spent 2 weeks togther going to restaurants, clubs, etc and if I can advice anything to people it would be to stay in Bangkok near nana plaza and go on day trips via taxi to Pattaya as it’s 1.5 hours away and you can be back in Bangkok before 7pm getting ready to go out their Pattaya for a 35 year old now is like going to Blackpool, once you’ve done it all it takes its toll on you and apart from the women which you can find anywhere in Thailand, there’s nothing else to see or do their Probally the most normal vlog I’ve seen mate as most tell lies, hype it up, or fill people with all the negatives

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

Lmao that guys syrup on the baht bus is amazing 😂

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.

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

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

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

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.

I stayed in Pattaya for a few months twice this year. It’s alot of fun in moderation. There are no offices, colleges, no industry. Just entertainment. For long term living I’d chose a “normal” city next time

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. 😊

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 . 😊

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

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...

Come busy season i recommend hua hin, or moreso that's where i will go next time if its busy season.

pattaya is crazy. I loved it

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.

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

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

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 🚴

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👍🏻

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

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

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

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 !

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.

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.

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

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.

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)

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

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.

Minutes 3.25 You can take a baht bus from tree town, all the way to Jomtien bus stop (minutes 7.25) Then go all the way to Jomtien. Two buses total. Yes you don't need to rent a motorcycle or car. Outside Central Festival you can take a baht bus all the way to terminal 21. You can ask the Thai locals, they will know.

My first night in Chang Mai tonight

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

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👍🏻

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

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

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.

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

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.

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 .

Beautiful place

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

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

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

In Phuket loved to have met u ah well great work

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

Jimmy Saville alive and kicking in jomtien 😂

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

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.

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

Good on ya mate.

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.

John Wayne @ 7:38

When is your Chiang Mai flight? LOL😆

Was your hotel "guest" friendly?

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

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.

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!

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

Tommy Coopers replaced his Fez with a syrup

Also, what camera do you use?

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

also no shame in the game Wanye. You may be 50 but it doesn't matter. Don't let poeple judgment stop you getting what you want. Date who ever you want and if you are happy, you are winning.

Go to Jomtien Night Market to get food!

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..

Wear your monger badge with pride matey.

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😅

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

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.

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

Soi baukhao, the most depressing street in Asia😂

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.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

That’s known as Soi Honey that you on

Try walking around Phuket without some Russian clowns wanting all the path and nit getting out of the way. Chiang Mai is much nicer, back for a third trip this year

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.

What is a monga?