In my 50's & been coming to Pattaya since 2006, after Phuket was my preferred holiday destination during 2004-2006.
I am a condo owner (luckily currently rented out)
Last 8 years l have been 3 months in Pattaya and 3 months home, until Covid stuffed that up. I did however spend 9 continuous months in Pattaya in 2016.
Last 4 trips l have stayed over on the darkside.