Living in Pattaya: the ultimate expat guide

Everything you need to know for a successful life in Pattaya.

Guide updated byVeedushi Bissessur, on 01 September 2024

As a world famous beach resort, Pattaya is a top destination for expatriates looking forward to relax in a fresh and pleasant environment. It already hosts a big expat community consisting mainly of foreign retirees.

Pattaya thus provides quality living to expatriates amidst lush nature. Moreover, the cost of living there is rather affordable compared to other major Thai cities.

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I hold a French diploma and worked as a journalist in Mauritius for six years. I have over a decade of experience as a bilingual web editor at Expat.com, including five years as an editorial assistant. Before joining the Expat.com team, I worked as a journalist/reporter in several Mauritian newsrooms. My experience of over six years in the Mauritian press gave me the opportunity to meet many prominent figures and cover a wide range of events across various topics.

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