Renting a Condo for One Month in Pattaya — Is It Worth It? | Question

Hi there, just having coffee and thinking about renting a condo in Pattaya for a month instead of changing places every night. Last week I briefly checked out Soi Buakhao and Beach Road, the lighting and AC were good, but location matters a lot.

I’ve stayed in a condo for a few days before, it was quiet, had my own kitchen, a break from the nightlife, yet still quick access to Walking Street, Soi 6, or a Gogo Bar evening. Question for the community: Who has calculated for 1 month, what’s better, a fixed contract or monthly rent through Airbnb? How is it with electricity/AC bills, is the internet stable enough for Zoom calls or is it expensive? Any tips on landlords, proximity to Beach Road vs Buakhao, and whether short-term living with the freelancer scene is practical?

One more thing, I’m particularly interested in whether it’s worth it if you want to go out often in the evenings — Bar Fine, Lady Drink, Soapy Massage occasionally, is it more practical in a condo for short or long term? Please share your experiences briefly, thanks.

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TaipeiKen

06.15 01:00

I don't know, for one month I’d pick a short-term condo via Airbnb or a local monthly rental broker, way less hassle than signing a long contract. If you plan to go out every night, pick closer to Buakhao or the main strips, saves on tuk-tuk/ride fares and you can nap between rounds, AC and internet in most places are decent but watch for high electricity from heavy AC use, landlords sometimes stick the bill to you; ask about the meter and wifi speed before committing. Look for places with a simple kitchen and laundry, avoid tiny studio above noisy bars unless you like the chaos, and negotiate utilities cap or included rate up front, saves awkward fights when you buy a bottle and the bill shows up, lol.

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