Why you should NEVER LIVE in Pattaya 

I completely agree with you . The Russians have destroyed pattaya and Phuket . The Russians and Chinese have more rights then simple white people.

Lol..a farang can never 'lose himself in the anonymity of a Thai village'! You stand out there like a sore thumb!

Every man pays in one way or another Dave! You know that. Ask any man that has gone through a bad divoce or separation. A very smart businessman told me many years ago, " if it flies, floats or fucks- rent it!" 👍🏻😉

Been to various parts of Thailand a number of times. Many Europeans, Aussies, Kiwis and such are in Thailand because it is far cheaper than their homeland and as you mention it is warmer. For British expats many will mention how much better the weather is in Pattaya or Phuket vs London or Manchester. And of course don't forget how much cheaper the beer is even the European brands. As for living in the European bubble in Pattaya or Phuket it's the same all over the world. In LA there are large numbers of Asians living in the Chinese bubble or the Korean bubble or the Japanese bubble. Of course there's also the Mexican bubble in LA. IMO I don't see anything wrong with living in the American bubble in Pattaya. I can get the food I like and watch the TV I like when I'm in Pattaya.

Pattaya is interesting if you don’t drink. No hangovers so it’s up early into the gym Breakfast on the beach. Thai massage Have a sleep in the hottest part of the day. Late afternoon shopping in the market to stock up on protein. Fish Or pork ribs for dinner. In bed by 8.00. After speaking Thai all day Nice

The temperature alone would do my head in. I have a Lily White complexion not meant for the Sun and extreme temperatures.

You are familiar, I'm living singel life by choice. I do have some special gils in my line list. Love rhe long beach walks, great choice of good foods. I can take some cold beers my favourite places, you take yours on your balcony...what's the different? I only stay short stays 2-4 months to escape nordic winter. My freedom to travel. Love my home country and friends. By the way in Thailand we are all payboys one way ore another.....so are you....

Been living in Thailand for around 17 years. Spent time in various areas during my time here. Many of the things you listed as negatives I actually think are positives. I like having variety. Pattaya is a blend of a variety of cultures. If I want Indian food, I have plenty of options. If I want middle eastern food.. same. Thai food? Of course. I live in a Thai area here. I live with my wife and don't drink, so I don't partake in the fake nightlife, but from a convenience perspective, Pattaya is great IMO.

I get your point. But you have to be careful. You pour your heart in, spend weeks and money courting a girl just to find out she's actually for sale in a different part of town.

I stayed in pat's for 4 months and nearly went crazy. Rayong is my preferred area-ban chang or ban saray are cheaper and more laid back.

I went to Samui for the first time this year and it was wild. I literally didn't see a single Thai tourist the entire 5 days. Unless you went to little holes in the wall all the restaurants were entirely European tourists. It was like an European beach resort transplanted in to Thailand. Very strange place. Won't be going back.

I love Pattaya

How do you feel after you pay for it ? Ask every married man in the world that question, the only difference is the married man doesn’t get what he paid for. Moral of the story is we all pay for it one way or another.

Bit rich hearing from yourself and others with Thai partners who complain about not the real Thailand. How long do you think you'd have lasted in your Thai village by yourself? Even if you spoke fluent Thai the locals would generally completely ignore you. I like going for a holiday where people speak enough English to serve me the right food and sometimes eat my familiar foods. It's a holiday not for life whereas it's your life not a holiday and only really available to you because of your carer/interpreters and of course mainly your wallet. Don't be naive.

I agree 100 percent, I could never understand people going abroad and trying to recreate the place they left

That’s basically the world we live in now it’s becoming over populated it’s happening even here in Australia

I arrived just before Covid lockdown, no way I wanted to be on my own, met a lovely lady a week later and we are still together, still enjoying life and traveling around S.E Asia, getting older now 71 but still able to run play badminton swimming etc. Eat healthy and exercise is my occupation now!

Tourism is Thailand's main industry. Why would you expect any difference in Pattaya. It started as a fishing village until the US service men took their R and R their playing with the local women. It has been a long change influenced by Western desires taking advantage of poverty. Why would you expect a family environment in Pattaya? It was no different 34 years ago or 50 years ago. It is you that has changed, not Pattaya.

You stayed at Atlantis, close to Bun Kanchana in Jomtien, the place is filled with noisy Russians, go figure

Same bro i don’t hang out with expats in BKK, i only hang out with Thai. Also I love the average Thai women, they have an office job, they are all mostly serious girls, and most are beautiful. You see bro sometimes you feel lonely but you have peace, nobody around looking at what you do and asking questions about your life, you might want this sometimes but I garantee you it’s better to be in a place where people are not curious and respect your privacy it’s the best thing ever

The only time i've had any problems in Thailand, was passing through Pattaya & being pushed to the floor & robbed by a Mafia group of foreigners...or so that's what the Tourist Police said they were.

This dude drinks alot holy cow

In my limited time in Pattaya, all I saw where sexpats. Horrible place.

Thumbs up 👍 Dave…..go jump in the pool 😎

I’m calling BS! You pay for it one way or the other…either being stuck with someone long-term that you may grow away from or pay for it upfront and are able to walk away happy but maybe emotionally unfulfilled. I tend to sway toward upfront rather than long-term

I feel great after I've paid for it 😂🎉.

10,000 baht ? ladies ? scam ?

Opinions , wouldn’t be my choice , I know guys that live there and love it , so I guess end of the day it’s about what makes you happy

Granted I only spent two weeks in Thailand, and I agree with what you're saying but to each his own. Pattaya as you say was a bunch of tourists, I like Bangkok and even the craziness of it, but not the air quality. Hua hin had too many tourists and they all had kids. Sam Roi yot was very quiet but still had a lot of europeans. If I'm going to be in a foreign country I'd rather be around people more like me, rather than some other countries I'm not going to mention. In the 2 weeks that I was there I had plenty of interactions with normal Thai people. I found them to be friendly and welcoming when you make an effort, even if you don't speak passible thai. When I come back to Thailand for good I will probably spend 3 months in Bangkok along the Riverside and then either Najomtien beach or maybe Chang Mi. The cool part is I could go to each one for a 6 months or a year at a time. I guess it just depends on what you are looking for.

I’m chilling here in Pattaya with my sweetheart province girl whom I met in Soi buakhao at a restaurant. I love Pattaya, there is so much space for everyone plus we have 32 world class golf course within half an hour. I know people hate this town but for me it’s absolute paradise

Your video was good , lots of people feel just the you

Both my husband and I (Scottish) have travelled extensively over the years but have never been to the far East . I have done my research on Thailand. Sadly it really does not float my boat which is sad because im pretty sure there are some untouched areas far from the madding crowds and the portrayal of seediness it often depicts . It is of great interest that you also mention how other nationalities can take over social communities . Sad really but we have the same here in Scotland with large communities of polish people. Also when you go into a shop its " Have an nice day or happy holidays ??? This is Scotland not the states . I visited Loch Shiel and the Jacobite memorial only to be greeted by an Indian who proceeded to tell me about the history . ??? Surely if i were to go and visit the Taj Mahal id expect an Indian tour guide ?? So there have it its not just in Thailand . You actually couldnt pay me to go to Pataya .Thanks for your video

2:20 If thats what you want to do, Slainte. Oh the irony..... dont you mean Chok dee.

We all pay one way or another unless your very very happily married not just married i once her someone say the biggest form of prostitution is marriage i don't agree but i sure did give it some thought 😮

2 week holiday Pattaya YES, living in Pattaya defo NO

I love watching you….and I usually agree with your point of view…but NOT in this instance! You really are not comparing apples with apples….i will retire in Pattaya…and I think one word sums it up ….”Diversity”!! In Pattaya you have the “choice”….you want Thai surroundings…..of course you can have it. You want Thai food….of course it is available abundantly! I like the choice…when I can have an eggs Benedict breakfast - then a Pad Krapow for lunch and a Mukataar for dinner! And if I want fish and chips…or a Sunday roast …or a German or Italian meal…it is ALL available! IMHO

I can't tell you how glad I was when you finished getting reassociated with your friend Leo. Maybe once during the video would have been nice to set the mood, but doing it over and over again got to be annoying.

Have spent a lot of time in Nakhon Phanom and Sakon Nakhon. You dont see that many foreigners there, and the locals seem to be a lot more welcoming. Its good to feel more like a bit of a novelty.

Been coming to Thailand for over 30 years, married a local girl.. have never been to Pattaya and probably never will..it looks absolutely horrible IMHO..

I like your perspective.

You're spot on. Been going there for near 40 years, and never really felt comfortable staying long in Pattaya. Its an ok place to visit but wouldn't want to live there. Especially now with the large Russian influx. Even being in Bangkok feels like much more of a Thai experience. 👍

Agree with you as usual. Thanks for starting this channel for us! I’m an expat living in Bangkok, near Central Lad Prau.

I totally agree. Pattaya is not indicative of the Thailand's rich culture and geographical diversity. Thailand offers so much more.

We are not in the traffic. We are the traffic. (Translation : each of us, foreigners, are part of the problem)

What are your doings in Pattaya if you feel the way you do. So many other youtubers play innocent, but they'll visit Pattaya .

Spent time in both Bangkok and Pattaya. Had a blast a both. For vacation, I prefer Patts... for day to day living, I prefer Bangkok

Ireland best place for Irish to live 😮

I hope you get back into exercising soon, if I was there, I'd be drinking & eating all the great fruit there. Hoping your injuries are getting better, Cheers!

Pattaya is now a shithole ive been back to pattaya once in 8 years and hated every moment of it couldnt wait to leave

Your perspective lacks consistency. The fact is people from around the world arrive in Thailand for a whole host of reasons including the warm weather and cheap sex. It is their choice to live wherever they feel comfortable--Pattaya, Phuket, Bangkok, or some nondescript Thai village. We should not judge people. To each his own. Live and let live.

I agree with many of your points...but I would not say that that pool you're showing us like overcrowded; maybe a little too dramatic.

In a country with so many fantastic destinations, Pattaya is the arse end.

Never pay for it. You are deceiving yourself. If you need cash to spark chemistry it’s not chemistry it’s just commerce. People in love are not thinking of cash every 10 minutes.

If Ireland so good good then stop moaning

I think with a lot of your vlogs people would comment you are complaining etc etc. well for me it’s refreshing what you are saying no matter how you come across. Been to Asia about 30 times but never Thailand. All the good things people say about Thailand I can get elsewhere without the sleeze and scams so why. I am not old, fat bald and got no woman. Well I am bald 😂

Yet another special man who’s wonderful and much better than me , how dumb am I to live in Pattaya , I’ll pack and move to a shit hole village and scratch my arse for entertainment. Thank you oh great one

Do you have an open relationship with your wife ?? If you are having other incounters with women

Screw the joint Never been not interested People I know say yeah I’ve been to Thailand heaps you ask them where they have been Pattaya 6x😂

I don’t get why you are being so judgemental? I’m inclined to agree that Pattaya isn’t real Thailand but who are you or anyone else to tell people where they should or shouldn’t reside. Some people like the taste of home and good luck to them if that’s the case

That's why I moved to issan in the country reminds me of when I was a child I love it I lived in pattaya for six years in the good old days but to live there now no chance

The vast majority of people going to Thailand are going for the cheap prices. It’s only a bonus to get lots of other bonuses that come with being there

this guy has to be an ex taxi driver from Dublin because of all his non stop whing ing and moaning! Spare me.

wtf is a 'leo' ?

Absolutely agree with you. I live in a small city in northern Thailand and I much prefer living amongst the locals.

At least your not in a wartorn country and you have good beer...enjoy 60 brother 😮

The armpit of Thailand.

Most people go to Pattaya for one reason and we know what that is

guys what are the best cities for sex holidays?

Thnx for information 👍👍👍

Where is wig wang ? Can’t quite make that out ….

Pattaya -- AKA-- Benidorm

Could you just mind your own business?

i would go crazy if i had to live in Pattaya

You're definitely not anonymous, you're a RU-vid star. When I was your age I was in the pool with my son and wife. You're missing out of family life in a nice activity like swimming. You'll never get back that time with your son who needs you in the pool. Move!

What shite , jealous no ? I live here and love it,

Let's face it, our hometowns in Europe don't feel like home anymore. So I rather stay in Pattaya than in any boring stinking European city. At some point the past 20 years I felt the same way as you. I avoided Pattaya for a couple of years. Living in Pattaya probably 20 minutes away outside of the core could be fine but definitely not in the main area.

Love your videos mate, good rational as to living locations. Did I travel 9000km from small island New Zealand to live in overrated locations. Nope I moved to an area in Isan (KhonKaen) to see what’s going on!

i did live in Na Kluea almost 1 year and for most of the time it was like living in any thai city amongst mostly thais and did only go in to the madness in pattaya max 1 time every 2 weeks. just knowing it was there was enough. Ok sometimes i go shopping at big c and stuff like that. The bar and seedy pattaya are shrinking every year and are today only a memory of old crazy times before EARLY 2000 Now its more like a farangtown with shops beaches and pretty good communications (baht bus)

If you want heat and sun and your own culture, go to Spain.

Pattaya now is 90% Indian 😂😂😂

Pattaya has everything.

You got a a lot of negative going on. Move to UdonThani where the nice people are in Isaan.

I stay with my girl in BKK in the Bang Khae district, not too many farangs around here.

What a whinger !

OMG

I do understand that sometimes tourists can get anoying. However that shouldnt be a mood changer.

It was exciting playing with all the girls for around 15 years pre covid, but last trip last year it was getting a bit boring. I'm still up for it, but just not looking for it as much. I felt great after but later a bit lonely but, still happy to do it again. Last trip I was more interested in the food and sightseeing and only a little bit of puss if it was convenient and not a rip off price.

As someone that lived and worked in Bkk for 16 years, I couldn't disagree more. I moved from Phra Ram 9 area to Jomtien when Covid lockdown started March 2020. I eat 95% of the time Thai. I dont go to bars or use sex workers. If you can speak Thai properly, you can have a great life here with normal girls. No need for sex workers. 4 years living in Jomtien I would never move back to bkk. Happy to spend 8 to 10 days there each month there but as a guy thay retired at 45, now 49, there is little social life there as most people work to survive.

Luv ur rants!!!

I'm with you on this. Been coming here a long time now and the best places are the non tourist areas.

thoughtful topic. not so much for what part of the brain farangs are using when engaged in this open lifestyle. a few videos have chased the STDs angle which thailand seems to manage expertly. the lingering question I have is what about the children born out of this form of play? American military's extended stay in Vietnam coined the term "Amerasian". I think I recently read an organization was formed to address those lives. amazing that we're seeing their well being as an issue still today.

american here, first came to asia 40 years ago. agree completely. subscribed.

I love Thailand, but never been to Pattaya. Spent a month there backpacking, Bangkok, Chiangmai , Phuket and Koh Samet is where I went . Loved it. Would definitely go back given the opportunity.

Sorry where is Wick Wang ? I dont understand the district or neighborhood you are saying in Bangkok please

You're a great speaker, could listen to yarn all day man.

I agree 100%. And to me it has made Thailand very boring. Personally I need to go somewhere else, even though I really like the thais and espicially their food.

You keep mentioning a place that sounds like Wigwam? What is the actual name of the place?

100% agree. My wife is from Bangsaphan and we are building on some land we have in Cha Am. Phetchaburi to PKK is our jam. With the locals krap

I get what you are saying, but I know so many expats that live in Pattaya and love it I am talking 50-75 yrs. Most after being screwed by western women. From my discussions with them they have become comfortable in their own skins and not looking for a partner. Also, they are open to one. Your Needs are your needs but not reflective of all. Good video though.

Brain 😮.. strength 😮.. logic... 😊 Need experience in life .. Go back to bkk .. and leave life to us Pattaya boys ... ? .