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DAILY LIFE

Running your home in Pattaya

The little things keep a home running in the tropics: air conditioners serviced, a reliable cleaner, a plumber who turns up. Here's what's normal and what it costs.

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What things cost

ServiceTypical price (THB)
Cleaner300 to 500 an hour, or 1,000 to 2,000 for a condo deep clean
Air-con service500 to 800 per unit; every 3 to 6 months
Plumber or electrician call-out500 to 1,500 plus parts
Pest control1,500 to 3,000 a visit, or a yearly contract
Fibre internet500 to 1,000 a month

Utilities

  • Electricity is billed by PEA in houses, often by the building in condos. Ask which rate you pay.
  • Water is cheap; bills of a few hundred baht are normal.
  • Internet: AIS, True and 3BB all install within days. Bring your passport and lease.
  • Pay at 7-Eleven, by bank app or by direct debit.
A modern house and long pool lit at night
A modern house and long pool lit at night

Repairs in a rental

Your landlord pays for wear and breakdowns; you pay for damage. Report problems in writing, with photos, the day they happen. In condos, the building's juristic office handles common areas and can recommend tradespeople.

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