Living in Wongamat & Naklua
Newer high-rises in the north of the city. My honest verdict after 20 years in Pattaya.
By Shane RuddlePattaya resident since 2007Wongamat and Naklua, in the north of the city, are particularly popular with Russian residents, but anyone can enjoy living there. There are great restaurants, and Terminal 21 is within walking distance.
If you want a condo, it's really all about Naklua Soi 18 and Soi 19, which meet halfway along. Away from those, the area is mostly hotels.
Who it suits
- Condo lovers who want a newer building
- People who like to walk to the shops
- Russian speakers, who'll find a ready-made community
Who should look elsewhere
- Tight budgets: it's one of the pricier areas
- Anyone who wants a house
- Pet owners, as few condos allow them
What does ฿20,000 a month get you?
Possibly only a small studio. It's one of the pricier areas.
My Wongamat picks
Short answers
Is Wongamat a good place to live?
Yes, especially if you want a newer condo. It's popular with Russian residents, but anyone can enjoy living there. There are great restaurants and Terminal 21 is within walking distance.
Which condos are in Wongamat and Naklua?
It's really all about Naklua Soi 18 and Soi 19. That's where you'll find buildings such as Sky Beach, Northpoint, Arom and Nova Mirage. Away from those two sois, the area is mostly hotels.
Is Wongamat expensive?
It's one of the pricier areas. ฿20,000 a month might only get you a small studio, where the same money gets a bigger one-bed in Jomtien.
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