Short answer: Estimates suggest that between 40, 000 to 60, 000 foreigners live in Pattaya long-term, though the actual number varies depending on the source and season. Here’s a breakdown: Types of Foreign Residents.
Estimates suggest that between 40,000 to 60,000 foreigners live in Pattaya long-term, though the actual number varies depending on the source and season.
Here’s a breakdown:
📊 Types of Foreign Residents
- Retirees: A large portion, especially Europeans (UK, Germany, Scandinavia).
- Digital Nomads & Remote Workers: Increasing due to visa flexibility and cost of living.
- Business Owners & Investors: Especially in hospitality, real estate, and services.
- Long-stay Tourists: On extended visas or border runs.
🛂 Official vs. Unofficial Numbers
- Official (Immigration): Around 30,000–40,000 hold long-stay visas in the Chonburi province (includes Pattaya).
- Unofficial (including part-time residents and unregistered expats): Likely over 60,000 at any given time, possibly higher during high season.
🌍 Top Nationalities
- UK
- Russia
- Germany
- USA
- China
- South Korea
- India
- Scandinavia (Norway, Sweden, Finland)