S3
Sample Agency 3
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- Areas
- Lamai, Chaweng
- Speaks
- English, Thai, Russian
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Lamai
Chaweng's relaxed little sister. Gyms, Muay Thai and a lazy beach.
Lively but relaxedFitnessRent: MediumDraft guide
Who it suits
Fitness people, long stayers on a medium budget, couples.
Who it doesn't suit
Anyone who needs to be near the airport or the north schools.
Typical rent
18k to 45k THB for a house or condo
Where it is
From the hill after Chaweng Noi down to Hua Thanon, between the beach and the ring road.
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Beaches and swimming
Lamai Beach
Good swimming, deeper than Chaweng
Daily life
- Sunday walking street market
- Tesco Lotus and Makro on the ring road
- Laid-back bars instead of clubs
Getting around
Central Lamai is walkable. Scooter for the rest.
Airport
About 25 min by car
Chaweng
About 15 min by car
Fisherman's Village
About 30 min by car
Internet
Fibre from AIS and True reaches most of this area. Ask the agency which provider reaches the house and what speed current tenants get.
Highlights nearby
Hin Ta Hin Yai Rocks
The famous grandfather and grandmother rocks south of Lamai.
Overlap Stone
A balancing boulder with a big view over Lamai.
Lamai Viewpoint
Hilltop view over Lamai bay with a small cafe.
Lamai Sunday Market
Sunday evening walking street in central Lamai.
The honest version
- Many gyms and Muay Thai camps
- Good value
- Swimmable beach
- Some streets feel tired
- Bit far from the airport
- Hilly roads at the edges
Good to know
- The south end near Hin Ta Hin Yai gets busy with day trippers at midday
Last updated October 2026
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