Best for
- Retirees on a Non-O or O-A extension
- Families who want a quieter beach base
- Long-stayers who want an immigration office nearby
Not ideal for
- People who want island scenery
- Anyone seeking a strong co-working scene
What it is like
Beachfront condos, seafood restaurants and a relaxed promenade. It is calmer than central Pattaya but still busy at weekends. Costs tend to be lower than other beach areas because condo supply is large.
Getting around
Baht buses run along the beach road and into Pattaya. Many residents ride scooters.
Weather
The rainy season usually runs from mid-May to mid-October, with heavy afternoon storms and occasional street flooding.
Immigration office for Jomtien
Chonburi Immigration (Pattaya), Jomtien Beach Road Soi 5
The office sits in Jomtien. A forum rumour of a future move is unconfirmed. Check hours before you go.
Chonburi Immigration Office, Pattaya (Jomtien Soi 5): hours and tips
Visa notes for long stays
- Retirees renew one-year extensions at the Jomtien office. Funds rules apply at each renewal. See /visa-rules/retirement-visa.
- 90-day reports can reportedly be filed online after your first in-person report. Keep a paper backup in case the system refers you to the office.
- Your landlord or hotel must file a TM30 residence notification. Ask for a copy, because offices often want it for 90-day reports and extensions.
Banks, hospitals and services nearby
Banks 19
- Siam Commercial Bank · Jomtien 11
- TMBThanachart Bank · Thappraya Road
- Siam Commercial Bank · Thepprasit Road
- Siam Commercial Bank · Thepprasit Road
- Bangkok Bank · Thepprasit Road
- Krung Thai Bank · Thepprasit Road
- TMBThanachart Bank · Jomtien Sai Nueng
- Siam Commercial Bank · Sukhumvit Road
Language schools 2
- Jomtien Language School · Thappraya Road
- The Language School · Jomtien Second Road
Muay Thai 2
- Muay Thai Boxing Stadium · Thep Prasit 2
- Apichai Academy, Muay Thai & Fitness · Thep Prasit 5
Gyms 3
- Gym · Boon Kanjana Road
- Gym · ซอยจอมเทียนสายสอง 4
- Gym · Thep Prasit 9 Aly
Supermarkets 9
- Big C · Sukhumvit Road
- Tesco Lotus South Pattaya · Sukhumvit Road
- GO Wholesale · Sukhumvit Road
- Foodmart · Thepprasit Road
- Tops · Phra Tamnak 4
- Tops · Sukhumvit Road
- Tops · Jomtien 7
- Lotus's Minimart · Boon Kanjana Road
Living in Jomtien: questions
Is Jomtien good for retirees?
It has a large retiree community, a beach promenade and an immigration office in the neighbourhood. Many retirees choose it for those reasons.
Where is Pattaya immigration?
Chonburi Immigration is on Jomtien Beach Road Soi 5. It handles extensions and 90-day reports for Pattaya residents.
Is Jomtien quieter than Pattaya?
Yes. Jomtien has less nightlife than central Pattaya, though it is busy at weekends and holidays.
Can I get around Jomtien without a scooter?
Yes. Baht buses run along the beach road. A scooter helps for trips inland.
Sources
- Pattaya Visa Help: Jomtien (Chonburi) Immigration Office (secondary)
- Bangkok Immigration FAQ: regional immigration divisions
- Immigration Bureau: notification of residence for foreigners (TM30)
- Thailand.go.th: monsoon winds and the climate of Thailand
- Map data: OpenStreetMap contributors via Nominatim (ODbL 1.0)
Last checked 2026-11-04 · Pending expert review. Immigration offices move: confirm before you travel.