Thailand emigration: What is everyday life like for emigrants in Pattaya?

Is it really just sun, sand and a cheap life in Thailand when you emigrate to Pattaya? This video, admittedly a bit outdated and not of the best picture quality, shows the everyday life of a Thailand expat living in Pattaya on the Gulf of Thailand.

YouTube Video: Everyday life in Pattaya

Here is the video on YouTube.

Sunset longtail boat in the Gulf of Thailand

Sunset longtail boat in the Gulf of Thailand