Pattaya 2025/26: Why Expats Are Leaving… and Tourists Are Staying Away

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🇹🇭 Pattaya Isn’t What It Used To Be, The Truth About 2025/26 Pattaya 2025 feels different. Five years ago, you could live like a king on half the budget. The nightlife was relaxed, the people were open, and life felt simple. Now, prices are up, scams are rising, and the carefree energy that once defined this city is fading fast. In this video, I break down what’s really happening on the ground, from Grab taxi overcharge scams to skyrocketing living costs, new police crackdowns, and the slow cultural shift that’s driving foreigners and long-term expats to leave Pattaya altogether. This isn’t hate, it’s reality. Pattaya is changing fast, and for many who’ve lived here for years, it’s becoming harder to recognize the city they once loved. I’ll show you: 💸 The true cost of living in Pattaya in 2025 🚕 The Grab taxi scam that’s shocking tourists ⚠️ How nightlife, rent, and bar prices doubled 🏝️ Why many expats are quietly leaving Thailand 💬 And why, despite it all, Pattaya still has something special 👉 Comment below: How do you feel about what’s happening in Pattaya? If the prices, scams, and crackdowns keep rising… would you still live here, or retire somewhere else? 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more real, unfiltered stories about Thailand, Southeast Asia, and expat life in 2025. 👉 Watch until the end, this might be the most important video you see before your next trip. 📌 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more honest, no-filter insights about life and travel in Thailand. #Pattaya #Thailand #Nightlife #WalkingStreet #SoiBuakhao #thailandtourism