Pattaya areas: prices and inventory compared
| Area | properties | From | Median | Character | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jomtien | 2 | THB 5.3M | THB 6.7M | South; long beach and condo strip | See all listings |
| Pattaya overall | 2 | THB 5.3M | THB 6.7M | 2 apartments | See all listings |
Buying and area guides
- Phuket vs Pattaya: a property buyer's comparison
- Phuket vs the alternatives: Bali, Bangkok, Vietnam, Dubai, Florida and Cyprus
- How foreigners can buy property in Thailand: ownership, process, costs
- Paying for property in Thailand from abroad: the money route and the FET form
- Taxes and costs when buying property in Thailand
- Property and visas in Thailand: what a purchase actually does
One district holds all the Pattaya stock in this catalogue: Jomtien, the southern beach strip. Central Pattaya and Wongamat in the north are not represented. Pattaya opens here at THB 5.3M — against THB 2.1M on Phuket and THB 3.0M on Samui — and the whole city selection is 2 properties, so read it as two specific apartments rather than a market.
The district we cover
Jomtien is the southern strip: a long beachfront where low-rise blocks stand between the towers, with shops, markets and clinics aimed at people who live there year round. All 2 properties of our Pattaya stock sit here, in one project, with a district median of THB 6.7M and entry at THB 5.3M. It is the easiest part of the city to find tenants who take a unit for a season or a year. The Jomtien guide goes through the strip in detail.
What the catalogue does not hold
Wongamat, north of the centre past Naklua, is the quietest city beach — fewer buildings along the shoreline, more space between them, most of the city's premium towers. We hold nothing there at present, and nothing in central Pattaya either. That is the state of the catalogue rather than a verdict on the districts: if the north is what you want, ask and we will look outside the shortlist.
Which area fits which scenario
- Wintering, one to five months a year — a beach strip organised around daily life rather than around holidays.
- Long lets — year-round tenants concentrate in the south, where the surrounding services are residential rather than seasonal.
- Use from Bangkok — Pattaya is the closest major resort to the capital, reachable by road in a couple of hours, so it fills on weekends and not only in high season.
What this shortlist covers
2 properties in 1 project, both condominiums, from THB 5.3M to THB 8.1M, with a city median of THB 6.7M. One district is represented; the centre and the north are not. These figures describe the two apartments we can show you and say nothing about the Pattaya market as a whole, which runs far beyond one project along the bay.
Pattaya against the other resorts
| Parameter | Pattaya in this catalogue |
|---|---|
| Units | 2 properties, in 1 project |
| District | Jomtien — southern beach strip |
| Entry price | THB 5.3M |
| Median | THB 6.7M |
| Top price | THB 8.1M |
| Not represented | Central Pattaya, Wongamat / Naklua |
The checks that come before a deposit
- Ownership form: confirm in writing whether the unit sits inside the building's 49% foreign freehold quota or is offered as a 30-year leasehold — the quota position shifts as a project sells. The freehold guide explains what each form gives you.
- The building, not the brochure: which stretch of shoreline it faces, the condition of the common areas, who manages it, what the monthly fee and sinking fund come to.
- The payment schedule: developer instalments and payment at handover carry different risks, and the instalments guide sets out how the stages are normally structured.
- Costs at transfer: the 2% transfer fee plus the taxes due, which the calculator on the taxes page totals for a given price.
- The comparison you have not made yet: the 'Phuket or Pattaya' guide puts the two markets side by side, the buying guide gives the full sequence from reservation to title, and the investment and ROI guide the arithmetic of letting the unit out.
FAQ
Which Pattaya area does this catalogue cover?
Jomtien, the southern beach strip, and only Jomtien: 2 properties in one project, with a median of THB 6.7M and entry at THB 5.3M. It suits wintering and long lets. Wongamat in the north and central Pattaya hold no stock in this catalogue at present.
How much do I need to enter the Pattaya market?
In this catalogue Pattaya starts at THB 5.3M, the city median is THB 6.7M and the top listing is THB 8.1M — both condominiums, both in Jomtien. For comparison across the resort markets shown here, Phuket opens at THB 2.1M and Samui at THB 3.0M.
Can a foreigner own a Pattaya condo outright?
Yes, within limits. Up to 49% of a condominium building's saleable area may be held freehold by foreign buyers; once that quota is taken, remaining units are usually offered on a 30-year leasehold. Ask the developer or management for the building's current quota position in writing before paying a deposit, because it changes as the project sells.
Why does this page only cover Jomtien?
Because it is the only district where the catalogue currently holds stock: 2 properties in 1 project. Central Pattaya and Wongamat are not represented. The figures on this page describe that selection and not the wider Pattaya market.
Which area is better if the unit has to be rented out?
Jomtien is the practical base for letting, and in this catalogue it is the only one. The southern strip is built around residents and seasonal guests, so tenants are easier to find there than in the holiday-facing centre.
What do I pay on top of the purchase price?
The main transaction cost is the 2% transfer fee at the Land Department, split according to what the contract states, alongside the taxes triggered by the sale and the building's own charges — the monthly common-area fee and a one-off contribution to the sinking fund. The tax calculator on the taxes guide totals the transfer-stage figures for a specific price.
Is Pattaya a sensible alternative to Phuket?
For a first resort purchase it is the cheaper way in: THB 5.3M here against THB 2.1M on Phuket. Pattaya is also the nearest large resort city to Bangkok, so it fills at weekends and not only in the flight season. Phuket has far more districts, more property types and a much deeper catalogue; the 'Phuket or Pattaya' guide compares the two markets directly.
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