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Around 5,000 US sailors and Marines are ashore in Pattaya this week as the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln takes a four-day rest stop at Laem Chabang. Here's what's actually happening, and what it means if you're living here or visiting.
5 min read · 3 September 2026
Updated 35 days ago
Real price ranges for GP visits, blood panels, dental work and emergency care at Pattaya's main hospitals, with no insurance in hand.
6 min read · 3 September 2026
Updated 35 days ago
Almost everything written about the DTV visa is aimed at digital nomads in their thirties. This is for the 55-year-old asking a different question: can I use this to retire in Pattaya, and should I? Sourced, dated figures for DTV, O-A and O-X, and an honest answer including where DTV is the wrong choice.
10 min read · 30 August 2026
Updated 39 days ago
A grounded look at how Pattaya might change by 2036, covering infrastructure, visas, costs, healthcare and nightlife for future retirees.
8 min read · 16 August 2026
Updated 53 days ago
A realistic 2026 breakdown of the cost of living in Pattaya, covering rent, food, healthcare, transport and visas for retirees.
8 min read · 13 August 2026
Updated 56 days agoA look at why the DTV visa suits many long-stay expats in Pattaya better than the traditional retirement visa, and where it falls short.
8 min read · 13 August 2026
Updated 56 days ago
The DTV (Destination Thailand Visa) launched in May 2025 and has changed everything for digital nomads, freelancers, and remote workers moving to Pattaya. Here's what you need to know to qualify, apply, and live comfortably in Thailand on DTV.
11 min read · 3 September 2026
Updated 35 days ago
For most expats and retirees living in Pattaya, a scooter is the single most useful thing they will ever own or rent.
10 min read · 4 August 2026
Updated 65 days agoFinding the best burgers pattaya has on offer in 2026 is easier than you might think, and far more rewarding than you might expect.
10 min read · 31 July 2026
Updated 69 days ago
If you love sport, Pattaya is one of the best places in Southeast Asia to watch it.
10 min read · 30 July 2026
Updated 70 days ago