Pattaya's rural far east — vineyards, the giant Buddha mountain and hillside villas in genuine open countryside, for those who want quiet above all.
Silverlake and the surrounding Khao Mai Kaew countryside sit in the far eastern hinterland of the Pattaya area, well beyond the suburbs, around the Silverlake Vineyard and the towering Khao Chi Chan (Buddha Mountain). This is the most rural corner covered on the site — hills, farmland, vineyards and reservoirs, with villas and small estates scattered across open land rather than any town centre.
It is a lifestyle choice for people who want genuine peace and scenery over convenience: sunrise over the vineyard, cycling and running routes, and space that simply does not exist nearer the coast. The trade-off is real distance — the beaches and malls are a 25-30 minute drive — so it suits self-sufficient residents with a car, often retirees or remote workers who value calm and the outdoors more than a short commute.
Peace-and-quiet seekersRetirees & remote workersCyclists and outdoor loversBuyers wanting land & a view
Indicative monthly condo rents in Silverlake & Khao Mai Kaew, by unit size. Ranges reflect the spread from older or smaller stock to new, high-spec towers — verify current asking prices on individual listings.
| Unit | Monthly rent (THB) |
|---|---|
| Studio | ฿5,000 – ฿9,000 |
| 1 bedroom | ฿7,000 – ฿13,000 |
| 2 bedroom | ฿13,000 – ฿28,000 |
| 3 bedroom | ฿20,000 – ฿55,000 |
Car (mandatory — negligible public transport) · Route 331 & Motorway 7 (regional access) · Central Pattaya & beaches (~25-30 min) · U-Tapao Airport (UTP) (~30 min)
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Regents International School Pattaya (~25 min) · Rugby School Thailand (wider region)
Bangkok Hospital Pattaya (~30 min) · Sattahip-area hospitals (~25 min)
Silverlake Vineyard (wine, dining, cycling) · Khao Chi Chan (Buddha Mountain) (landmark) · Reservoirs & countryside routes (outdoors)
Silverlake Vineyard restaurant & cafe · Rural Thai eateries
It is genuine open countryside in the far east of the Pattaya area, around the Silverlake Vineyard and Khao Chi Chan (Buddha Mountain). Expect hills, vineyards, reservoirs and scattered villas rather than a town — peaceful and scenic, but 25-30 minutes from the beach and with very few services nearby.
It suits self-sufficient residents who prize peace, space and scenery over convenience — often retirees, remote workers, cyclists and outdoor lovers with their own car. It is not a fit for anyone who wants walkability, nightlife or a short beach commute.
It is a longer-term, land-led play. Prices are low and plots are large, and the east is where much of the region's development is heading, but rental demand today is thin compared with the coast. Treat it as lifestyle-first, with slower-burn upside rather than quick rental yield.
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