I'm not so sure these price increases will last. I get the feeling hotel and apartment owners are expecting a flood of people to arrive and are trying to rake in as much as they can. (Which is understandable I guess). I suspect that flood will be more like a trickle. The world has changed. Money is tight and prices are high everywhere just now. It'll be interesting to see how many tourists arrive this season. That was a decent looking place your buddy got. Good video Loucas 👍✌️🙏

Lots of condo prices are down. I just moved out of Grande Ave, 1 bedroom 50 sqm (about) was 18k, now they are 16-18k. Smaller 1 bedrooms 37 sqm (not studios) are 13-16k. I moved to city garden for 15k, 71 sqm. Prices will come down as tourist season will be mild this year I predict.

You're a good friend to many Lucas, you and Vee always have a positive outlook, love watching your adventures in Thailand.

Actually looks quite depressing 😢

16500, is still too much imo. Diana estate is a super old complex. It’s slightly nicer than sutus court which is in soi bukhao as well. But that’s cheaper. You can rent houses just off of 3rd road for 11-12k

More is less when it comes to luggage. I hope he is planning to live there permanently. I became a minimalist many years ago as nothing drags you down and limits you like having too much stuff. A pair of jeans, 5 jocks, 5 pairs socks, 3-5 pairs of shorts. Two pairs of shoes. 3 Tshirts, 1-2 nice button up shirts. And then toiletries what more do you need. Most things can be bought at your destination anyway and probably cheaper too. To each his own. Good vid Loucous.

lucky to have you and Vee as his friends...always praying for Vee,truly!

Soo Sorry to hear about the pre-school massacre Today. Babies and Mothers slaughtered. My sincere Condolences!

16,500 for that old room is crazy but I guess the location is what it`s about. I have 100sqm right on the ocean in Jomtien, baht bus route and shops, 17k

It is always good to have a friend with a pick up truck. I moved from Soi 15 area in 2020 to VT5 in Jomtien. After 1 year of paying 14.5K for rent I was able to talk my landlord down to 12K. And I pay for water, electric, and internet. I miss the convenience of living near Soi Boukow especially getting to Big C. But I prefer the quiet and the beautiful view I have in Jomtien.

Diana Estate is quiet during the day, but wait for the evening when the music from Tree Town comes blasting in!

Good interesting video. Well done for helping him out and being a friend Lucas.

Nice to see he Travels lightly. 😊

The overall recession that's looming is going to sting alot of expats pockets. The price increase was likely due to the upcoming tourist season. Good luck to him.

The room looks bare and cheap , good location though. I prefer Jomtien where 8000 gets a nice condo.

Lucas, as a consumer, you are the man of enlightenment👍

putting the prices up expecting many tourist at Christmas time they might be disappointed flights from the UK in December have doubled.

Have a great day Lucas 🇦🇺🇹🇭🇺🇸🙏🍺🤙

Your a good Man Loucas, clearly you show that your subscribers are important and make an effort to help them when you can. I know I'll be in good hands when I finally get there.

First time I have watched. I am so grateful where I am Thanks for the presentation

Prayers for Thailand

Thank you for the info on options and pricing right now in pattaya

Definitely feeling the increase lately. We'll be looking to move next year when our contract is up.

He's lucky he has you as a friend; looks like a very good find1

Good video expertly put together straight to the point and clearly showed the new premises advantages well done

While the price of accommodation in Thailand is rising dramatically due to the start of the high season, the number of foreign visitors to Thailand has yet to reach its target. In my opinion, the current period for Thai tourism is not as favorable as in the past. Even after the COVID restrictions and the emergency decree were lifted, the number of tourists fell short of expectations. China and Russia were once considered among the top tiers of tourists to Thailand, but due to domestic issues, these two countries are unlikely to contribute to the tourism strategy.

Just want to mention stayed near Tree Town /LK Metro and recognised the heavy air pollution on soi buakhao. Many old diesel engines (bath bus) stop and go all the time.

I'm keeping bang up to date with some of these condo's vlogs thank you very much buddy I think this with give your subscribers and members a good head start for when we move.

Your mate seems to have sniffed out a great deal there. And what a great location, right in the heart of all the action😆😁😆

Thanks Lucas.....I can't recall anyone doing a review on this place previously. It's got things that are not perfect but what it does have is a great location and probably two of the best pools around. If your friend booked thru Meow's Rentals he is also dealing with a lady who cares for her customers and in the past has helped out many farang in sticky situations.

Phill is lucky to have friend like you and vie 😊

It was inevitable, once people started returning prices go up….still an inexpensive place to live…..glad he is all set for the next 3 months……nice video Lucas!

That dude sure built up a sweat moving those bags

You notice in just about every KZfaq video the gyms are completely empty.

I think you'll find that some places are going to catch a big cold soon, and the prices will go down. What with the crazy pricing in Pattaya, the world problems, and the high flight costs, I can't see there being a so-called high season this year. How it'll be soon Buddha only knows. All I can say is by the new year there will be so many places for Sale/Rent. the place will look like a Ghost town yet again. I could be wrong, but Logic tells me I'm correct. N/B I don't know how they get their price increase. I have just booked a few days in my normal hotel for the end of Nov: and they are still quoting half what they did 3+ years ago. Doesn't look that promising does it. Thias as normal revert to what they normally do. No customers raise the prices.

Good idea. So many nice places here in Thailand. Sad there are so many western middle-aged men coming to Pattaya. Hard to understand, not the nicest place in my opinion.

Good review Lucas & veeThanks for also taking into account mobility issues.

it was nice of you guys to help with the moving! It seems like a cute little place that they ended up with. I always seem to watch your videos before i have had lunch or breakfast or whatever meal and they always make me hungry by the end! lol enjoy the rest of your week!

More great info. Thanks. Love your channel !

Dang, your friend has many bags, I feel almost ashamed as I can spend 3 months with a large backpack only. Great video mate.

I moved out of Sunview Place one week ago. Hope to come back in January. I said hello to you on your birthday,the same day i arrived from Norway.

1st gee checking out the vid. Hi Lucas.. lo

I'm always amazed at how nice the places are for the price and the perks.

Lucas : really appreciate the information; you have helped us lot

I bought an older, unfurnished condo and remodeled it to my taste and now pay Bt.517 homeowner's maintenance including lots of security personel, Bt.150 for water, and

I once stayed in the hotel your friend was moving out of. Was about 10 years ago and for a 2 week stay, it was fine. But I couldn't imagine living there full time. The new digs where he and his lady relocated to is much better and for a bit of socializing, just go across the street for a meal and a couple beers while people watching. Overall, not too bad a move I'd say. Thanks for the info.

Yes hotels are definitely increasing their prices as are the airlines. Not sure that I'm actually keen on thee room, but the grounds and facilities look good. Great that you and Vee are there to help out. Aus $171 a week is good. Good tip on photographing the meters. Gym looks good. Tree town looks very different during the day.

Never stop surprising me the thais how does it make sence to put the prices up on customers who are already there and willing to stay a long time on the hope you MIGHT get all your rooms rented at a premium...bird in the hand is worth 2 in the Bush..if I was him I would never step foot in the place again..

You can't fault Phil for shopping around, and picking up a bargain, some businesses look for short term greed over long term stability, hard to find good tenants, bad ones less so.

Very helpful thx!

The older appertment blocks with hundreds of rooms that are situated as the one you showed are great for not having the noisy motorbikes wizzing past but there is one huge trade off. You will find that you only get small breaks a few weeks at a time if you are lucky where no one is renovating with jack hammers and drills running non stop. I stayed in a 12 story building that had about 40 rooms per floor and the noise was constant and unbearable. I would get shaken out of bed at 8am onwards and many times I thought they were renovating the room next door to mine only to find that the noise was travelling from 3 or 4 or 6 floors away on the other end of the building. Never again.

Always pays to keep your eye on prices these days. Great video and some good info as always. 🇦🇺🇦🇺

I have stay regularly at the Diana since 2004. Was 8k in 2004. Raised to 10k for only one month in 2009. Last time I stayed was 2017 at 13k. Small rooms when your there for longer than a month. Pattaya seems expensive now when in Phuket I paid 10k in 2017 for a one bedroomed apartment with separate fitted kitchen with all including washing machine and gym and pool. New apartment.

Vee is your typical Thai motorist. Notice at 2:05 how she just pulled away without looking behind her or in the mirror.

You are a gentleman. Nice location, good price, perfect. Happy travels and stay safe. God bless You guys👍🏿.

The beauty of renting vs owning is there is always a better deal if you look for it. The longer you stay the better the deals. Quiet little villages offer far far cheaper rent and over all cost of living.

Going to be there next weekend. So exited.

When Buakhao was a winding country lane , practically the only thing on it was Diana Estates and the sewage works where the hospital is now.

Including those of us that are only in Thailand through your videos is there anyone that you haven't helped. I believe that you and Vee are what all friends should be like. Many thanks to you both for all the help you give us all. It is appreciated.

Yes...vote with the feet, so wrong that the big landlords / hotels go to high and silly with pricing . Im happy with older cheaper places always bigger rooms too.

I think I would have ridden out the high season bump at his old hotel, they phased it up and they would have probably lowered it later. BUT if his lady can cook, the small kitchen is priceless.

This is the annual low season/high season price change and was foreseeable under ANY economic parameters. 🤔

Always interesting information! 😊

Dudes got the ganja leaf print on 👍

Hi, Lucus & Vee, I enjoyed your condo tour. For where the apartment/condo is situated right in the thick of the up-and-coming treetown. All the apartment needs is a two-burner stove and you will be able to cook. It has everything they were looking for and is cheaper plus a locked-in price for six months that is a big bonus I hope they will be very happy in their new place. Take care GOD Bless you and yours. M

I'm happy for Phil. Definitely a better deal. The place looks very nice. I loved the big work table near the bed. That's hard to find.

Your mate appears to have some walking issues, I hope his new digs works out for him.

Thank you, I will make a note of this Hotel for future Ref, After many years of staying in hotel room, living out of a suitcase, now i like to stay in a hotel with enough room to invite friends over, sit down enjoy their company without feeling cramped. I had been staying at the Altera Hotel and Residence (serviced apartments) I now have become accustom to staying in apartments (enough room to swing a cat as they say) I have in the last couple of months I had been in contact with one of your comrades, Daz from Everything Pattaya, and he had suggested I look at the Grand Avenue Residence Condominium on Soi 15 Pattaya, as I am now looking for a more permanence, as I am spending of most my time and night life around the Soi Buakhao, LK Metro end of town These days. Cheers Michael

Nice video Lucas.Thanks.

International Air flights - DOUBLED Hotels / Rent - UP Price of Thai Girlfriends - UP

Hay, Paul, we meet today on beach road, and 2 Rd, with my family,

Arrived 2 days ago in pattaya and must say it's really busy with people! Haven't been here for 2-3 years, but feels like there's more people pre-corona for this time period of the year.. I think people are making up for the lost time :)

To expensive i live in Jomtien at the Gallery 7k month great place pool gym great staff he needs to shop around more for sure!!

I have been staying there its a nice place

I was skeptical at first, having walked by this property many times. But based on the specific needs of your friend (especially the need for a baht bus), it all makes sense. The property looks nice, center of the action, very nice pool area, and all around nice resort-style property. Why isn't your friend locking in a nice low-season price for a year? 16,500 is good anyway, considering that its a resort. High season tho... I suspect that the destruction of the Euro and Pound are going to hurt inbound Thai tourism this high season, but it will be interesting to see what happens.

I stayed there around 8 years ago it was OK. The poolside restaurant sold awesome beef goulash

The place would be ok for a few months, I could never see myself living my retirement in a small hotel/condo room.

A dump. 1/2 the size and more than twice the price I pay in Bangkok.

i have stayed in Diana estates twice over the years. many units are farang owned. Some newer some older. One little thai lady sits in front and acts as an intermediary for the front units. The units in back just go knock on the office

Hi Lucas! Love to watch your videos! Just out of curiosity how old is Thailand Phil? The reason I ask is I'm a 69 year old and I'm coming to Thailand in January for an extended visit. I'm a little concerned if I was to have a medical situation in Thailand that I would be able to get good medical care and I see that Thailand Phil might be in the same boat as me.

Thank you for the video 👍

turn around prices soaring so soon? just 12- 18 mo ago food lines, fire sales on condos and hotels boarded up.

Another informative video, cheers 🍻

at least thailand phil had people help him move his belongings. his new place does seem more quiet and discreet. his thai lady can turn any space into a good livable comfortable area. hope he likes his new place.

Wow that’s expensive dianna estate !! Someone is taken the piss here … iv seen places way cheaper on soi bukhow 9000 BT per month..I feel for the guy …and ride for kids good on ya cobba for helping him. I hope he looks at you tube and he will see another amazing KZfaq man but I won’t say his name but he shows some fantastic places too

Diana Estates? Looks quite acceptable, and close to everything... I've not been in there either...lol... Dollar store? don't recognize that one, can't wait... Try the place behind Marina Central too, it's huge!!!

That looks terrible for 16.5K.

Hey Luckaz , Good luck to Phil hand place to be very good Deal he’s got 16500 for the location of course you have to have food in the vid as it’s Thailand ,hehe! I can only see prices in Thailand going up unfortunately maybe low season they’ll Drop a little Luckaz you can dream Chris

I paused this almost immediately! I too, don’t care to mess with scooters/cars, other than while home. I think that is why I enjoy the bigger cities and the public transport options. I’ll rent a motorbike for the day while on the islands, but that is about it… Ok, unpaused. Haha

Good realism..... The quest for a simpler, happier life.

Has anyone ever told you that your voice sounds like the Simpsons voice?. Principal Skinner, The news reporter and the sports commentator. I don't know if that's the same guy who does Homer, but yeah you sound heaps like them. Great channel by the way!.

Nice video. Always look forward to the montage with the cool music. Nice move by your friend. Always better to have a place with security. Best of luck to the happy couple. Edit: Good grief, what a nice gym! I'd live there just for the gym.

That gym looks fantastic! You can tell it’s hardly used! 😂

The condo looks old in furniture but is in a great location ... exercise hard in the GYM Phil and enjoy Pattaya lifestyle 😊😊😊

This guy can get a cottage at the Jomtien grand Palace for 16k / mth

Thailand Phil was smart to get out of there. I like the new digs. The audio is fine btw. Oh and I had lunch at the same place their Fish n chips was really good.!

Nice video!

Stay here every year for December, its a great place and good location

Exchange rates will definitely soften the blow for some but the UK and the eurozone are really going to feel it😢

Good location