Pattaya City Expats

Guide for Living or Longstays in Pattaya

Pattaya is very popular as a retirement destination for many Westerners. So much so that there is an extensive support network of expatriates living, working, or enjoying retirement in Pattaya City. For the retired or pensioners who needs a regular fix of western food and shopping, Pattaya is the place. For the golfer, it's heaven. Pattaya City is possibly the most enigmatic city in Thailand. It has been described as a city of sin by some, a beach paradise by others. Pattaya has beaches, golf courses, excellent sports clubs, a lighted lawn bowling greens, scuba diving, and plenty of social activity. Pattaya also has more "farangs" per square meter than any other Thailand city, so yes it is retirement territory.

Shopping
Pattaya Mail has "superstores" .... Lotus and Big C .... more on shopping Health
Pattaya has several quality hospitals.

• Pattaya International Hospital
• Bangkok is 2 hours away
• more Pattaya Health Care

Organizations

• Expats Club of Pattaya
• Free Masons, Lodge Pattaya West Winds - meets every 2nd Saturday
• Pattaya Bridge Club
• Rotary Club of Pattaya - meets Mondays at Town in Town Hotel
• Pattaya Social Clubs

Golfing in Pattaya

Golf Courses and Golfing Facilities, Driving Range

Pattaya's best kept secret is its Golf Courses, golfing in Pattaya is some of the best in the world at a fraction of the cost. Pattaya has championship standard golfing courses designed by the very best golf architects and designers. Clubhouse facilities are excellent with extras like swimming pools, massage facilities, great restaurants and superb shower and locker rooms. So, whether you are a low handicap golfer who enjoys a challenge or a complete novice there is no better place to play than the courses of Pattaya...golf maps All Pattaya golf courses provide caddies. More on ... Pattaya Golf Shops