Well, bit of a fib, I like Jomtien. I am too lazy to make the effort to travel far from Rangsit and the hoards of young backpackers on the islands make me feel like a broke as TEFler...can't even imagine why
It ticks all the boxes for me: short travel time, decent western food such as the Full English at Simple Simons and a decent enough beach. Accommodation is pretty neat,too. Bagged a poolside 'villa' for 1100 last time. Bit small to be called a villa but nice enough.