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[MAC]

How many Condo projects are there in Ban Chang? What are the names of the gated communities? I have heard of Grenville but am not familiar with the area as I have always stayed in Pattaya on holliday. I will be down soon and would like to have the names of places to go look at it when there.

Whats it like living in Ban Chang? Is there any traffic issue going to Sattahip? Where is the closest Carfour to Ban Chang? Any pros and cons about the area would be much appreciated.

[zaphod]

You posted a lot of questions, I hope you can post some answers to the questions posted by other forum members.

MAC, on Feb 24 2009, 05:14 PM, said:

How many Condo projects are there in Ban Chang?

I doubt anyone has ever counted. There aren't a lot, but the area called Ban Chang is quite large. There could be anywhere from 20-50.

MAC, on Feb 24 2009, 05:14 PM, said:

What are the names of the gated communities? I have heard of Grenville but am not familiar with the area as I have always stayed in Pattaya on holliday. I will be down soon and would like to have the names of places to go look at it when there.

I only know two by name: Sinthavee Park and the Village. They are quite large. Sinthavee Park is located south of Sukhumvit on the road down to Pala Beach. The Village is on the south side of Sukhumvit at the east edge of Ban Chang.

MAC, on Feb 24 2009, 05:14 PM, said:

Whats it like living in Ban Chang? Is there any traffic issue going to Sattahip?

If you are on the west side of Ban Chang, there is no traffic going to Sattahip. Once you are east of Tesco, you are going to run into a lot of afternoon/early evening traffic in both directions, sometimes all the way through Rayong.

MAC, on Feb 24 2009, 05:14 PM, said:

Where is the closest Carfour to Ban Chang?

The closest Carrefour is Pattaya. There is no shopping in Ban Chang. The Tesco Lotus is very new, but it is smaller than the ones in South Pattaya and Rayong. There is a Big C and Macro in Rayong.

MAC, on Feb 24 2009, 05:14 PM, said:

Any pros and cons about the area would be much appreciated.

The best things about Ban Chang are the beaches, it's quiet, and REPS International School. The worst things about Ban Chang is that rents tend to be inflated because the factories pay high rents for their workers, the town is very run down, and . . . it's quiet. Way quiet. Except for a few bars, the town shuts down at 9pm.

[MAC]

Zaphod, Big thanks for the quick reply. I have lived in Thailand for a few years including one on Ko Chang Island and one in mainland Trat. Now located in Isarn but I miss the ocean and were considering a move to the area, possibly a vacation house or condo. I will be happy to answer any questions I can answer as I know Thailand pretty well, just not Sattahip but I hope that changes as it is a very beautiful area.

[Bryan]

I think Ban chang is alot more lively than Sattahip

[topdogdk]

Where in Rayong do we have the Makro (same as Metro in Europe)

I dont fancy going all the way to Chonburi or Bangkok for the shopping.

[zaphod]

topdogdk, on Mar 2 2009, 07:49 PM, said:

Where in Rayong do we have the Makro (same as Metro in Europe)

I dont fancy going all the way to Chonburi or Bangkok for the shopping.

South side of Hwy 36, just west of Hwy 3138. Take Hwy 36 towards Rayong. When you reach Rayong town, you will see the Makro sign on your right and Big C on your left. Exit at Hwy 3138, and take the U-turn before you get to the traffic light, Makro will be on the far left, after you complete the U-turn.

wikimapia Rayong

[Hedonist]

In Europe (well uk really) it says you need to be a business, or authorised to buy on behalf of a business
Is that true in this one too?

Hedonist

[MAIJING]

Hedonist, on Mar 27 2009, 04:31 PM, said:

In Europe (well uk really) it says you need to be a business, or authorised to buy on behalf of a business
Is that true in this one too?

Hedonist

No you do not need to be a 'trader' to purchase in Makro, although you can register if you wish, but am not sure if there are any advantages in doing so, for us 'expats'.