Pattaya, Thailand

Last updated on Feb 10, 2022

Summary: Expats, digital nomads and retirees talk about what it is really like living in Pattaya, Thailand. They offer advice about meeting people, cost of living, finding a home and more.

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About the Author

Betsy Burlingame is the Founder and President of Expat Exchange and is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. She launched Expat Exchange in 1997 as her Master's thesis project at NYU. Prior to Expat Exchange, Betsy worked at AT&T in International and Mass Market Marketing. She graduated from Ohio Wesleyan University with a BA in International Business and German.

Some of Betsy's articles include 12 Best Places to Live in Portugal, 7 Best Places to Live in Panama and 12 Things to Know Before Moving to the Dominican Republic. Betsy loves to travel and spend time with her family. Connect with Betsy on LinkedIn.

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Expats in Pattaya

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Thailand Forum
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Contribute
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Healthcare & Health Insurance in Thailand

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Pros & Cons of Living in Thailand

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what digital nomads & expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Thailand.

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Expats living in Bangkok enjoy a bustling city that is the most populous city in Thailand. Over the last several decades Bangkok has become an important regional business hub for Southeast Asia.

Expat Health Insurance

Get a quote for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
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Expat Health Insurance

Get a quote for international health insurance from our partner, William Russell.
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Expats in Pattaya

Expats, digital nomads & retirees talk about what it's like living in Pattaya.

Pattaya Index
An index of all of our site's Pattaya information.

Thailand Forum
Talk with other digital nomads and expats in Thailand on our Thailand forum - meet people, get advice and help others.

Contribute
Help others in Thailand by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in Thailand.

Healthcare & Health Insurance in Thailand

Expats in Thailand offer advice about healthcare, hospital visits, emergency rooms visits, finding a doctor and buying health insurance in Thailand.

Pros & Cons of Living in Thailand

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what digital nomads & expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in Thailand.

5 Tips for Living in Bangkok

Expats living in Bangkok enjoy a bustling city that is the most populous city in Thailand. Over the last several decades Bangkok has become an important regional business hub for Southeast Asia.