How did you celebrate this New Year period Dec 2022 / Jan 2023 ?

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I really enjoyed this story, and your kind heart. have you found a Thai man to share it with, or are you still a butterfly looking.? I'M sure you are a husband in high demand for cute thai man.

What condo complex do you rent in? how much are you costs? do they do 6 month rents? future retirees (or at least winter vacationer) wants to know.

Thanks for your compliments....I like to share Thai cultural experiences and get feedback as perhaps 90% of what we read here is about our sexual escapades.
Note that I truly do enjoy the sexual stories - but it is nice to also have some non sexual stories to read about.

For now, I am a butterfly - I am only here since 4 months as a new retiree. So, I am not ready or willing to start a relationship for now.....

I live in one of the View Talay condo complexes that are in front of Dongtan Beach in Jomtien. I wanted a retirement situation where I can walk to everywhere; the beach, Jomtien Supertown Complex, condo pool, supermarket, etc. When I need more serious things or entertainment, I can take the low cost bahtbus into Pattaya city - that only costs 10 baht to get into the city and 20 baht to return to Jomtien (20 baht because 2 baht buses are required unless you walk over to the bahtbus starting point near the Wat temple).

If you want to live on the beach with a beach view then the costs will be on the higher side - between 20k to 30k for rent. There are much cheaper places but they were either too far away from the beach, or in the newer buildings that they are now building which are like Hong Kong high rises - very elegant but with tiny living spaces - like 32 sqm. I prefer condos with a larger living space between 60 sqm. to 90 sqm with a nice large balcony.

In almost ALL of the View Talay buildings in the lobby floor - there are usually 1 or more real estate agents that can show you the available units in the building. Generally they want a 1 year contract - but I know of exceptions where they did grant a 6 month contract (it is up to the owner of the apartment). These 6 month rentals are harder to find.

The MOST preferred building (for me) is the Grand Condotel building - as all of the apartments are sea facing - where you can see 180 degrees looking north towards Pattaya and south looking towards South Jomtien (NaJomtien). If you cannot get a sea facing rental - because the building does not completely face the sea - then go for a condo unit that is Pattaya facing with a seaview. In my opinion, these are the best because the sunset over the sea behind Koh Larn island is truly breathtaking.

ok, if you have any other to-be-new retiree questions - ask away....