How to Rent Cheap Apartments in Bangkok, Thailand

By Mark Wiens 441 Comments

Renting an Apartment in Bangkok
Renting an Apartment in Bangkok




You’re coming to BANGKOK!

You’re excited and ready, but don’t quite know how to go about renting an apartment…

… As a result of writing an article about how I live in Bangkok for under $300 per month, I’ve received a number of e-mails asking me about the best way of renting cheap apartments in Bangkok.

I decided to put together a few tips and suggestions about things I’ve learned while semi-permanently living in Bangkok for the last few years.

Basic Apartments in Bangkok

Basic apartments in Bangkok are normally single room studio apartments with an ensuite bathroom and balcony, but NO kitchen.

Apartments often come with basic furnishings that include a bed, a small table and maybe a closet to hang your clothes – if you’re lucky you might get a desk and chair. Anything else you desire is up to you to furnish.

1 bedroom and 2 bedroom apartments often have the added bonus of a kitchen – and they should still come semi-furnished.

Even in budget rental apartments in Bangkok, most buildings are kept very tidy, clean and are even secured by key card front doors and a night guard.

Cheap Apartments in Bangkok
Basic Studio Apartment in Bangkok – 3000 THB per month

Cost of Renting an Apartment in Bangkok

Note: 1000 THB is about $32

As a budget traveler, I’ve always rented in the 2000 – 4000 THB range and I’ve been very happy and satisfied with the conditions – but I’m easy to please and don’t require too much.

Apartments in Bangkok
Areas of Bangkok

Areas to Look for Apartments in Bangkok:

Like living in any city in the world, location is of utmost importance.

You need to ask yourself if you want to be in the center of town, close to the BTS or MRT train lines, or are you alright to live away from the center of town in a more local neighborhood?

1. Victory Monument and Rangnam (Victory Monument BTS)

With a fantastic network of transportation, tons of Thai street food, and lots of apartments to choose from, Victory Monument is a great place to live.

Thanon Rangnam, a road that is perpendicular to Victory Monument BTS station, is a pleasant street that hosts Thai and international restaurants, some cosy cafes and a couple small laid back bars. There are quite a number of nice serviced apartments and rentals. You may also want to head to Ratchaprarop Road where there’s also a lot of cheaper apartments to choose from.

2. Soi Ari and Saphan Kwai (Ari BTS, Saphan Kwai BTS)

Just north of Victory Monument (approaching Mo Chit) is Soi Ari, an area of Bangkok that offers plenty of apartment rentals, a few guest houses and a mixture of cheap street food, quaint cafes and garden style sit down restaurants.

There are quite a few little places to catch wi-fi and a lot of hidden neighborhood restaurant hang outs. It’s a really nice area to live in.

3. Sukhumvit (Thong Lor BTS, Ekamai BTS, Phra Khanong BTS, On Nut BTS, Udom Suk BTS)

One of Bangkok’s main central road arteries is Sukhhumvit, home to countless businesses, restaurants, the BTS skytrain, and lots of entertainment. There are lots of Thais and expats that choose to live somewhere close to Sukhumvit because it’s easy and convenient.

Asoke, Thong Lor and Ekkamai are all great areas of town, but you’ll find that prices are quite high. If you go a little further down to Phra Khanong and On Nut, there are loads of little apartments and condos for rent. Even further towards Udom Suk there’s a growing amount of decent budget apartments.

Remember if you get further from the main street and the BTS station, you’ll have a better chance at finding cheaper apartments.

How to rent an apartment in Bangkok
Areas of Bangkok

4. More Local Areas of Bangkok

If you want to get more into the really local areas of Bangkok for even cheaper apartments, here are a few areas of town that I would recommend: Ramkhamhaeng, Lat Prao, Ratchada, Pinklao, and Thapra, or Bang Na.

Some of these places are accessible by MRT or BTS, but most you’ll probably have to start taking buses or taxis.

Nevertheless, all of these areas are all still busy parts of Bangkok where you’ll be able to find endless cheap rental apartments!

Renting Cheap Apartments in Bangkok
Renting Cheap Apartments in Bangkok

How to Rent a Cheap Apartment in Bangkok

Once you’ve chosen a suitable area of town, it’s time to start the hunt.

Two of the best website search engines for apartments in Bangkok are Mr Room Finder and 9 Apartments. You can browse by price or by area of town, making it convenient to do research.

But not all (especially the cheapest) apartments are listed on websites, so in my opinion, one of the best ways to search for an apartment is to take the hands on approach.

Physically walk around an area of town that you want to live in and visit apartments that looks suitable.

All apartments in Bangkok have an information office on the bottom floor that is normally open from at least 9 am to 5 pm and usually longer. If you show interest, they will be happy to show you a room and give you the criteria for renting with them.

Now keep in mind that unless you’re in very central (tourist areas) of Bangkok, the apartment officer probably won’t speak English. If you don’t speak Thai, it’s easiest to have a Thai friend talk to the apartment for you and work things out, but if not, be sure to figure out the price per month, contract length and amount of money required for deposit.



Contract and Deposit

Basically if you have enough money, you can quite easily rent an apartment in Bangkok.

The apartment will need your name and contact information on a rental form that you probably won’t even read and then require a signature.

Here’s the catch – many cheap apartments in Bangkok will want you to sign a time contract for about 3 – 6 months. Now this figure does vary (and you can try to negotiate), but keep in mind that to get the best rates, you’ll have to make a commitment.

Most apartments will require you to put down 2 extra months of payment for deposit. So if I wanted to rent a 3,000 THB per month apartment, I’d need to pay 9,000 THB the first month – and then 3,000 THB per month every following month. Of course, if I didn’t destroy the apartment upon leaving and completed my time contract, I’d get my 6,000 THB back.

Apartments at Victory Monument, Bangkok
Park near Victory, Monument

Water and Power

Water is charged by the unit and normally costs around 17 THB ($0.53) per unit. Living in Bangkok, my bill is anywhere from 100 – 200 THB ($3.13 – $6.25) per month.

Power normally costs around 7 THB ($0.22) per unit and my bill each month is around 120 THB ($3.75) – this is the price for a studio apartment with a light, power for my electronics and a fan (price will go way up if you choose to use an AC).

Conclusion

Like I mentioned above, the best way to find the cheapest apartments in Bangkok is to physically walk around. You may be able to find some decent options on 9 ApartmentsMr Room Finder or Thai Apartment, but visiting in person may be the most successful.

If you are looking to live on a tight budget in Bangkok, don’t forget to check out my costs of living in Bangkok!

Also don’t miss these 101 things to do in Bangkok while you’re here.

Hope this helps and enjoy your stay in Bangkok!

NOTE: Do you have a question about renting a place in Bangkok? Instead of writing me a private e-mail, please post your question below as a comment so others can see your question and response. Thanks! – Mark

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  • Sean Norris

    11 months ago

    I was looking to rent something in Bangkok with a true historic feel and look. Any idea as to where I should look. On the cheap. I’ll be teaching so my budget is very little.

    • Mike Smith

      7 months ago

      Try over on the Thonburi side of the river lots of old houses near to the riverand cheaper then Sukhumvit side of the river, although prices starting to rise over last few years.

  • Godrej Woods Noida

    2 years ago

    Great article. Thanks! What would be really helpful is a list of actual easy short term (1 month) places in good areas.

  • Mark Avery

    2 years ago

    I would love to rent a flat in Bangkok,in the suburbs,not the centre.

  • ahmed

    3 years ago

    i want to come bangkok so i need two romms and kicken with two bathrooms plz how much it will cost me

  • Vishal

    3 years ago

    Very Informative post for travelers. This is a must-read blog for cheap rental spaces in bangkok. Thanks for sharing and keep sharing more such useful information.

  • Sona

    3 years ago

    Thanks a million for this blog, This is gonna be a perfect guide for travellers. Bangkok is one destination that no true traveler at Heart should miss. In tourism, apartments are the most expensive part of your travel plan. And this blog seems to address the budget stay part perfectly. Budget apartments are definitely a better option than hotels.

  • Nikki Wadhwani

    3 years ago

    This information is really very helpful. I was planning a trip after some time with my Family to Bangkok. This will be really very helpful to decide on accommodation which is comfortable and budget-friendly.

  • Raajj

    5 years ago

    I would like to stay for 3months at very affordable rate (cheaper rate ) near Bts silom , saladaeng area, could you please help me . Thanks

  • Suchitra

    5 years ago

    Hi i m looking for 1room in good condition near sukhumit for 1 or 2 month plz help in finding that at reasonable price.thank u.

  • Vijay Patel

    5 years ago

    Amazing blog and very helpful also for a frequent traveler like me. Thank you for this blog keep posting such things.

  • gil

    5 years ago

    Good morning,
    I am retiring in two years and want to spend 4-6 months in Thailand. extremely tired of the winter in Canada. how could I get help or who would I contact to get information about renting an apartment in Bangkok. any help would greatly be appreciated.

  • Denis

    5 years ago

    Thanks for sharing

  • Syed Azhar

    5 years ago

    Hi can can any 1 help me to get cheap 1 bht apartment for rent in Bangkok

    For 2 r 3 months

    I have travel many time to Bangkok but just for 15 days not more then that now planing for long stay

  • Ekta wason

    5 years ago

    Any chance to get 2bhk flat with A.c. for just 6 days from 27 Nov. to 2 Dec for 2000 bht

  • Alam

    5 years ago

    U describe only the price. I need the environment that is park,gerden near mosjid near the apartment

  • adan

    6 years ago

    Hi My names Aden from kenya Am interested to come Bangkok this month so Am looking cheap house like bedsitter or one bedroom

    • Lawrencia Anayah

      5 years ago

      Hi
      Can you take me with you?
      Am from Ghana

  • Dave

    6 years ago

    Any chance of getting a 2000-5000 baht basic apartment with AC for just a month?

  • Andrew Kyriakou

    6 years ago

    My name is Andrew I live in Sydney Australia and I want to come to Bangkok to lease a one
    bedroom unit because I am coming to Thailand to a massage therapy course. I am interested in one bedroom unit because I want to do my course in Thailand early next year. Please call me on 0430060852. If I don’t answer it please send me a message so I can call you back.

    • Leya

      5 years ago

      HI Andrew I’m living in Bangkok my apartment rent is 6000 bath near to pratunam market vectory moment I need someone who take my lease

    • Yvonne Marais-Horak

      5 years ago

      Hi there Leya. Is your apartment still available ? rgds Yvonne.

  • Stacy Kasinger

    6 years ago

    What are the visa requirements and normally how long can you stay in country?

  • Israel

    6 years ago

    Tips on living in Phuket?

    • Alice

      3 years ago

      Stay in Israel

  • Dave

    6 years ago

    Great article. Thanks! What would be really helpful is a list of actual easy short term (1 month) places in good areas. 🙂

  • Tony

    6 years ago

    Expats do not rent monthly rooms for 2,000 or 4,000 bht in Bangkok, Unless you want no air roaches and a nasty bathroom. 8,000 and up is normal. Find out where you want to live, then walk and explore.

  • Pitchayah

    6 years ago

    I have a room for rent, it is in the condo right at the sky train station. The rent rate is 13000THB/month. 1 year contract. Please contact me via email.

  • Mark Padolsky

    6 years ago

    Renting an apartment can be either really complicated if you think about it or it can be really easy. Well, here is the thing, it is actually really easy but at the same time, there are a few things you have to watch out for. This process is applicable to both people who are looking into renting an apartment for a short period of time or a long period of time.

  • Than Myo Hlaing

    6 years ago

    i want rent apartment in bangkok near the train way around (26 December) for 2 weeek please tell me prices.

  • munaf

    7 years ago

    I m looking one room kitchen n attached bath near metro.market n good location for more then six months how much rent per month in thai bath
    Pz let me know n how to book pz reply ne

  • Harminder singh

    7 years ago

    how much price doubbel rum for one month

    • Alice

      3 years ago

      Please stay in the slums of India you illiterate Singh

  • Angel Hernandez

    7 years ago

    How do you go about making money

  • Ted

    7 years ago

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  • yen

    7 years ago

    Hi can u recommend cheap apartments near bts that costs 3-4k thb only? The 9th apartment is not english, its on thai writting i dont understand it. Pls help

    • Evelyn

      7 years ago

      Yen, are you already found the cheap apartments?

  • Mary Jess Delilan

    7 years ago

    How much the cost of food in a month?

  • Oo soe

    7 years ago

    I was surprised to know that deposit is for two month rent. It used to be a month rent as deposit. If you have Thai Friend or you can speak basic simple Thai you can walk around the area you want to get apartment and look for a sign ” room for rent”. But the problem is that it usually write in Thai. If you see one of these sing just simply tri to talk to the manager or owner for the rented room and price. They would be more than happy to comply.

    • will

      7 years ago

      what is”room to rent” in thai langauge?

    • GT

      7 years ago

      “Hong Chao” (Hong means room, Chao means rent)

  • Terry & Lillian

    7 years ago

    Hello Mark,
    We are looking to move to Bangkok for 3 years (Lat Krabang/King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology Ladkrabang area) and have a housing allowance of THB 10,000/mn. My wife and I would like to have a furnished studio or one bedroom with a kitchen that has a gas cook stove (more of a Western type kitchen – we like to cook). From looking at websites most kitchens just have microwave or one electric burner. Can we find what we want in this area/budget? Thank you, Terry

  • Chortip Wattanawong

    7 years ago

    You did not mention how Thai people scams specially if there is money involve. Even jusy a tuktuk driver can easily scam you and those vendors on the street. Thailand is such a bad place to visit.

    • Oo soe

      7 years ago

      Generally Thai people are nice ans simple except some working people at tourist area. I used to live in Bangkok for 6 years and I had never been scammed . Ofcouse you need to learn and be smart hot to get away from scam. One time tuktuk driver asked me for 400 baths but I took a bus and it only costed me 8 baths. So if yo do your home work you will be fine.

  • Inder

    7 years ago

    Hi my name is inder and am from Suriname , South America. I love your website .I have plans to visit Thailand sometimes .If any questions will inform you .So far very good updates you have . Presently am living in India and have visited more then 14 countries.

  • JWNY

    7 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    I follow your website and food videos, i do enjoy them a lot. Please keep the good updates coming.

    I did some research an both apartments and condominiums, i would say my worries of a tenancy contract is the language – do apartments have them in English medium?

    I also heard contracts are very one sided siding the landlords generally. Depending on which websites you read, the main rants are:

    – 2 months deposits are hard to get back
    – Utilities bills of apartments are way higher than condominiums

    Do you have any thoughts on the above?

    • irha

      7 years ago

      hi v want to visit thialnd Area bankok minburi can u pls let me guide how and whih site is the best to find villa 3-4 bed rooms in nice hill area also other informations about min buri thanks

  • RAJ

    7 years ago

    hey i am from india and i will do my internship from bangkok hotel thats why i need a room on rent in bangkok in chep price but at least good facility

  • Josh

    7 years ago

    Hello I arrive bkk 25th march and I come alone I want a nice cheap little place for myself in a nice area could you help 🙁

  • Iftekhar Faiaz

    7 years ago

    Very nice article and well documented with weblinks etc.
    good job!

  • Vivek Sharma

    7 years ago

    Need a 2 bedroom apartment on rent for Indian nationals will stay alone and would travel every month

  • Anupam

    7 years ago

    Nice article…very helpful. Keep posting articles like this.

  • Anupam

    7 years ago

    I am planning to travel Bangkok next month and stay there for two months. let me know if anyone interested to share the room.

  • Dinda

    7 years ago

    Hi, I was wondering if you can help me to find a place to stay for 1 month in petchburi road, rajthevee district, bangkok. for 5 person. Budget is around $20000 THB a month. Any ideas? thankyou

  • Chris

    7 years ago

    Do you know if apartments with 1 bedroom exist on the suvhumvit road that are around the nana and asok, thonglor area that are up to 40-45k baht per month that ARE NOT 12 months leases and only 6 months. There is a gap in the rental market there! What I found about bangkok is the crap apartments in unsafe area/not near bts do monthly rates and the good apartments aren’t willing to offer 6 month rentals on even higher prices even if throwing lots of money per month is not a problem for the renter.

    • Andy

      7 years ago

      Have a look at holiday rentals.

      Iam looking for something similar to you, for a 3 month stay in nana or asok, and have been emailed a few different offers around the 30k mark.

  • Matt

    7 years ago

    Thanks for great article.
    I am the owner of some apartments in Sukhumvit area. My properties is near BTS stations within 500-900m. If anyone interest to live in Sukhumvit please let me know.
    If my apartment doesn’t fit for you, I can advice and help you to find your best place. I love to do it 🙂

    • Charlie

      7 years ago

      Do you know an apartment near on nut or bearing station that is good to rent for 1 month only? Pls email me asap. Thank you.

    • Sevilla

      7 years ago

      Hey Matt! Im olanning on going to bangkok this february to train muay thai. Im found this gym Saengmorakot and its on this location Tailandia, 21 Soi Damrong Rak, Khlong Maha Nak, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand. Do you know any apartments near thus gym that I can rent out for 5 weeks? Pls get back at me. Thank you!

    • Anupam

      7 years ago

      Hi Matt
      I am looking for 1 bedroom apartment or condo for 2 months. my budget is not high.

    • Anupam

      7 years ago

      I am interested for 2 months single person.

    • Vivek Sharma

      7 years ago

      Please mark us a mail the duration for which you intend to rent and pricing terms for indian national.

    • Luna

      7 years ago

      How much are the rates of your apt?

    • David Frank

      6 years ago

      I live in Los Angeles but considering moving to Bangkok. Do you have anything available for 15000 tb/month near downtown? Please let me know.

  • Roger

    7 years ago

    Great info. Thanks! I’m looking to rent a studio for a year. Close to Sukhumvit, hopefully close to BTS and closer to soi 4 the better. Budget is around $6000 THB a month. Any ideas?

  • Kristine

    7 years ago

    Thank you for this. I’m looking to rent for budget but need a little more than you I think????- I want create a capsule collection line – have all proto types made and ready to have made small batches. Oh and I’m a yoga teacher too. So – I want pretty darn nice for 350 $ a month ????

  • oscar

    7 years ago

    I will be staying for a month in bangkok. starting on the 17th of december. would like to stay around Sukhumvit please let know if you have anything. small is oK only for one person. many thanks oscar

    • Carell

      7 years ago

      Im plan to visit bangkok about only 1month is there any Apartment that i can rent for only one month no need to advance or deposit…at rangsit pathumthani..please advice me..thanks

  • Nadear

    7 years ago

    Hi,everyone ,Do you interested the Apartment at Silom soi 13. it is clean room and nice price in this area that is only 6,000bath per month.it is close to sky train (Saladaeng BTS )and underground train (Silom MRT) just walk only 15 minutes

    • Justin

      7 years ago

      Hi Nadear,
      Is the apartment still available?

      Thank you,
      Justin

    • Raj

      5 years ago

      Yes I’m interested, pls mssg me ur email address

  • Phillis

    7 years ago

    Hi Mark! I am going to move to BKK with my two puppies. I have been refused by many agencies or landlords on the internet. Do you have any suggestion? My budget is 15000-17000 THB per month and I’d like to live in a 2 or 1 bed room apartment( with kitchen). Thanks for the information you shared. It helps a lot!

  • PARTHASARATHI SENGUPTA

    7 years ago

    This will be a family trip of nine members. These nine belong to three couples and one is veteran among them. We like to stay in the same apartment and needed there rooms with attached bathroom for each. Shall prefer a single kitchen provision for occasional cooking. And if the place is in a convenient position then nothing more is desirable. Please, suggest us through email. Thanks. You may suggest keeping the MIG level budgeting.

  • Mariette dsouza

    7 years ago

    I want to visit bangkok .please advise me on cheap rentals available in the city. The stay is for one week.we can have food in stalls put up on street.what will be the rent.for one bedroom.(decent) one.

    • Mariette

      7 years ago

      Kindly reply me which month is the best to visit bangkok.at cheap rates Is it better to stay in pattayaor bangkok city.Thank u in anticipation .Keep up the good wrk of informing the travelers may the almighty bless u for the good spirit.

    • Chris

      7 years ago

      Pattaya way better for short term rental. You can get month by month in View Talay 6 for 27k a month prime location. But you can’t even get 40k per month in bangkok month by month near BTS station. Bangkok blows for short term rental unless you like living in unsafe non expat poor area not near BTS.

  • ashish

    7 years ago

    Dear sir My budget is 1500 baht per night i am looking at a place in bangkok with basic luxury swimming pool near to BTS travelling with family of a teenage daughter request advise in the accommodation

  • Jesse

    7 years ago

    This is great info thankyou very much. I can’t wait to go and eat the food. One question I late to ask is are the apartments secure and safe. I know that sounds paranoid as last time in Thailand I felt very safe. Also would you have a rough idea on what air conditioning would cost? I love your blog you write really well. God damn that food looks
    good.

  • Terrence

    8 years ago

    I desperately need an apartment or condo in bangkok near ramkhamhaung university asap. Found it exstremely hard so far they either reply in thai or mostly not at all. Im back in thailand on 16th and would like to have something aranged b4 i arive can u help. Iv tried easyhomes but they not reply.

    • Nuch

      7 years ago

      Do u still looking for the place to stay? I have an apartment near Ramkhamheang rd.

    • anony

      7 years ago

      yes.. for 1 month

    • Sevilla

      7 years ago

      Nuch, do you know any studio apartment near this location Tailandia, 21 Soi Damrong Rak, Khlong Maha Nak, Pom Prap Sattru Phai, Bangkok 10100, Thailand? Id like it near the Saengmorakot gym if possible. Also, on a budget so if you can recommend some spots then I’d like to check them out.

  • ken

    8 years ago

    Some of you guys, learn to spell properly. Ha ha

  • Pett

    8 years ago

    Geez! What an informative and helpful article. I’m planning to go to Thailand on the 5th. Instead of booking for a hotel room, I was thinking of jut staying in low cost but decent transient room/ apartment. Do you have any idea how much do they charge on a per day basis? Thanks!!!

  • Kate

    8 years ago

    Hi Mark, you are awesome!
    I have a question (lol). How to find a roommate? I honestly don’t mind the gender as long he’s normal.

  • Jey

    8 years ago

    Hi, I’d like to ask if anyone knows any apartement in silom that is not too expensive. As a student for a work placement, my budget is really limited. Please. Thank you

  • sksamiruddinahmed

    8 years ago

    dear mark this rate is all time or season basis and how i am contact directly this area safe secure how many entertanment here air port to this apparment distance

  • Andra

    8 years ago

    Can you live with 1000 euro per month in Thailand Bangkok a good decent life?
    Thank you

    • Mark Wiens

      8 years ago

      Hey Andra, yes with 1000 Euro per month you can live pretty well.

  • Sojourner

    8 years ago

    You forgot to mention the three worst things about Thailand:

    March, April, and May…

  • Claudio

    8 years ago

    Tanks for the informations they can be very helpul

  • Mitchell

    8 years ago

    I would like to rent an apartment here in bangkok, for the amount of 10,000b to 12000b from june, in a nice. Place with cooking facilities wifi, Tv, gym, box, 1bedroom, near BTS

  • Martin Oliver

    8 years ago

    Mark,
    The information was just what I needed, I live in Dubai but have been going to Bangkok and Asia on and off for around 15 years in fact I have written two books that are on sale in Thailand, “The Never Lonely Planet” my travels around the world and “Worlds Apart” a book of short stories. Now I am not working, I am planning to spend more time there so thanks again.
    Martin.

  • sithi

    8 years ago

    Hi, i am looking for 3bedroom apartment for 20days from may 11-may31 2016.please reply.

  • terry kilminster

    8 years ago

    Hi can i get a 1 bedroom apartment in sukhumvit area priced at b15000 to b20000 monthly, the standard reasonable. Appreciate your reply, Terry

  • Tariq Wahab

    8 years ago

    hi bro, i need home with 2 rooms and kitchen,
    and cheap price, can u help me abt this?

  • Hayden

    8 years ago

    Hey mark! I’m planning to rent a apartment for only a month. Is there anyways I can get to pay a month at ratchada area?

  • Olani Bumanglag

    8 years ago

    I would like to stay three months in Bangkok. Can you tell me how to do that? What ever info you could help me with would be much appreciated! Thanks

    • Paul

      8 years ago

      My friend has a room available for rent in Sukhumvit area (Phra kanong BTS). The room is just refurnished. If you are interested feel free to contact me. (2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom) I can help you get a great rental price.

  • Swapnil

    8 years ago

    Mark Please give me your mail Id I am moving to Bangkok next month have many questions so I will ask it though mail.

  • vichu

    8 years ago

    I saw your’s post on this site. Can you please help me to get a apartment or condon for monthly rent about 4000- 6000 rang

  • prvaeen kumar sharma

    8 years ago

    nice ..

  • Judith Obina

    8 years ago

    You have been extremely helpful, am from Uganda in Africa, considering to come to Bangkok for business prospects, are these cheap areas in Bangkok accessible to Ba boe and Pratunum Malls, where i here they sell good wholesale goods, or the distance is too far. Thanks.

  • Rajesh babbar

    8 years ago

    Thanks

    It was very help full.

  • Nirmalendu paul

    8 years ago

    Its was very helpful article. Thank you so much for sharing

  • Narinder

    8 years ago

    We had been to Bangkok few times,this time we are planning to hire
    one bedroom furnished accomodation near central Bangkok for a month.
    How safe you are when renting?
    Would like to have more information,will be appreciated.

  • BORIS

    8 years ago

    I can only say that your article is real!!!
    I live here 4 years already and now looking to buy few studio rooms from banks(NPA assets-foreclosure) for rental to make some more money per month!
    Which areas in Bkk are best for that from your point of view ?

  • Ludovic

    8 years ago

    Wow thank you so much! This is really helpful… Really hard to find a clear advice and yours is perfect. Thanks again!

  • Alexssander

    8 years ago

    Hello. I am interested in renting an apartment there in bangkok I am Brazilian will arrive on 03/02. I would like more details and how do I rent the apartment per month …. telephone contact mode of payment. thank you.!

  • Alexssander

    8 years ago

    Hello. I am interested in renting an apartment there in bangkok I am Brazilian will arrive on 03/02. I would like more details and how do I rent the apartment per month …. telephone contact mode of payment. thank you

  • Karsten

    8 years ago

    Very useful overview for budget places! Especially the point about walking around to find the best deals is great advice. That’s how I found every place I stayed in over the last 10 years.

    I wouldn’t quite lump Rachadaphisek in with Pinklao and Ramkamhaeng (though I might be biased …). The plans of making Thailand Cultural Center / Rama 9 a new business distract have been making a lot of progress. Aside from still being a good residential neighborhood, it now has a number of shopping (Central Rama 9, renovated Fortune Town) and business options (AIA, New CBD Rama 9).

    One website for apartment hunting that has gained a lot of traction since you first wrote your article is hipflat. I’d say it’s mostly for places that cost more than THB 8,000 / month, but for that price segment it’s really neat.

  • BJ

    8 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    thank you for all the valuable information throughout your posts!

    We are moving to Bangkok in the beginning of April and are looking for a detached house at around 20000baht per month. We have contacted a few agencies like PoolProp, DD Property and Easy Homes. The ones that have responded have been very polite, but there has been a bit of a language barrier in some cases and outdated content in others, so we are finding it hard to move forward.

    We want to ask if you have any advice about how or/and where to search? I have lived in other countries where they have agencies that will help you search and give you a list of available rentals within your price range. Do you know if such an agency exist in Thailand?

  • maya

    8 years ago

    i will like to rent around sukhumvit area
    monthly 3000bhat .could you plz find out .thnx

  • Michael Anthony

    8 years ago

    best advice ever!!! hope can stay in touch ,I arrive in May !
    Iam German , live in london

  • Mr. Keshar Bdr. Bhandari

    8 years ago

    Its really a great guidelines and I will try to find one studio apartment from today itself; may I get lucky to find one in the beginning of the year.
    Thanks Mark! Happy New Year.
    K

  • Yan

    8 years ago

    Thank you for your information of renting an apartment in BKK. I would like to ask you if I can keep my deposit 23,000 THB for my girlfriend’s room of 6,000/month. She lives with 14 people, mostly cousins and her family and share the room with her sister and nephew. She wants to live at her own room and I want to help her for it by my paying the deposit of 23,000 THB. However, just in case, i am afraid of losing my deposit and would like to set a safety measure. Is there any possible way for that?

    • Mark Wiens

      8 years ago

      Hey Yan, glad this post is helpful. For the deposit, you’ll probably need to give it to the owner of the apartment at the same time of paying for the first month of rent and upon signing the contract. Hope all goes well!

  • Samuel meijiangam kamei

    8 years ago

    Hi .. i’m planning of renting a room in bangkok .. could you help me find a room please

  • Paul

    8 years ago

    Hi Mark! I have a question about the electricity bill, when they say “amount per unit” is it similar to “KW/h”? I am just a bit confused and curious about this.

  • Paul

    8 years ago

    Hi Mark!

    You are surely very helpful! My wife and I are planning to visit Bangkok this March, most especially myself, I always drool everytime you post your food videos. You are so awesome! I am blogger too but not on food. I do hope that I could meet you in Bangkok when we arrive and have a photo with with you.

  • Bernard Tan

    8 years ago

    I’m a foreigner.
    Can I rent a studio or 1-room apartment on my own?
    How long can I stay in Thailand without the need to leave the country?
    I’m considering a year stay to see if Thailand is a place for my retirement & maybe do a small business and remain active.
    Hear from you soon.
    Thank you.
    Bernard

  • david

    8 years ago

    First off I’d like to thank you for the information you’ve provided it’s really helped alot . But I’m just wondering is it easy enough to pick up a small job over there just to have some sort of income while I travel for a while

    • Mark Wiens

      8 years ago

      Hi David, you’re welcome, glad it’s useful. As for jobs, it depends on what you want to do. Getting a small job teaching English isn’t too difficult, but other jobs are hard to come by. Have you thought about doing a part time job online?

  • kenneth

    8 years ago

    I’ll be relocating to Bangkok next year and this article will come in very handy. Thanks a lot Mark for sharing the info. By the way, I tried clicking on Mr Room Finder link and the site is down. Is it just me?

    • Mark Wiens

      8 years ago

      Hey Kenneth, nice to hear from you. I will check into it.

  • emma

    8 years ago

    Hye..i emma from Malaysia..i just want looking for service apartment i can rent due i will stay at bangkok for 4 month .i want fullyfines service apartment maybe u can recomemded for me.thank you.

  • ABHAY SONI

    8 years ago

    it, very useful information. i had been Bangkok so many time but always i stayed in hotels costing 2000 to 3000 THB.so i mam very happy to get such knowledge and save mony.
    thanking you
    ABHAY SONI
    INDIA

  • Claire

    8 years ago

    This is such a great piece. Thank you.
    Am planning to move to Bangkok as a student from Uganda and I would prefer an apartment sharing situation to help with the transition but you didn’t mention anything about that. Do individuals rent out extra rooms in their apartments?

  • Bill Viljoen

    9 years ago

    Hi ark.
    I hope that you can help me . I am seriously considering coming over to Thailand to retire. I am a very young 77 years old and still very active. I am looking for somewhere peaceful to live in Could you please give me some advice. I am looking for a flat or an apartment reasonable priced. I have glanced at the accommodation page but the exchange rate is a bit confusing. Also if one has an apartment I notice that there is no notice period given . Does that mean that I can be asked to vacate at any time,. Please can you help. If possible could you write to me as my email address is supplied. I am single with no family at all Thank You Bill

  • Sarang

    9 years ago

    hello i have a in ternship in bangkok from 1st oct, i want a sharing basis appartment so can you pls give the details as i have to provide accomodation details for visa apply.?

  • Lars Plauborg Jensen

    9 years ago

    Hi Mark

    I am going to work remote for my company for 3-4 Months from December 2015 to March 2017

    Two of the months I will spend in Bangkok and I have decided that I want to stay two different places for one month each. My priority is to live in places where local Thai stay and close to good food places. I have therefore read your blog with big interest.

    My budget is 20-40.000 THB and I will probably use Airbnb to find apartments. I am sure I will spend one month in Soi Ari based on your recommendations. I am still a little unsure where I will stay the other month. Right now, I am considering an apartment close to On Nut BTS. My question is whether you know if there any good food places (street food and restaurants) close to that area or is there other places you would recommend instead?

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hi Lars, great to hear you’ll be moving to Bangkok for a few months. There’s not a lot of good food near the On Nut BTS station – there’s some good food down On Nut road, but a little ways down. My recommendation for a second location would be somewhere in older Bangkok, either near Saphan Taksin and around Charoen Krung, or around Chinatown or the Phra Nakhon area. Hope this helps!

    • Lars Plauborg Jensen

      9 years ago

      Thank you Mark, that is very helpful.

      I stayed at Saphan Taksin for 3-4 days some years ago and really liked the area so I think I will try look for something there.

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      You’re welcome, sounds good!

  • gobind

    9 years ago

    Thank you for sharing your experience Mark, it’s very helpful 🙂

  • Elizabeth

    9 years ago

    Hey Mark,

    Awesome Blog! I recently found out about it while searching for apartment suggestions in Bangkok. I am going to start studying as an international student at Thammasat University, come August, and I was wondering if you had any neighborhood suggestions.

    I am also wondering if you know how easy it is to travel from thailand to other nearby countries?

    Any advice would be awesome! 🙂

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hi Elizabeth, thank you very much, and great to hear you’ll be coming to Bangkok soon. Will you be at the Thammasat campus in Tha Thien? If you can find a place in that area to stay, or maybe across the river around Wang Lang, that would be best. I think it will really be beneficial if you can stay somewhere close – and that area of Bangkok is the old part of Bangkok and I really like the area. For traveling to nearby countries is very convenient. There are lots of budget flights, and buses as well. How long will you be studying in Bangkok?

  • Dorsoduro

    9 years ago

    Thanks for help on renting apt. I’ve visited many times but never stayed. This time I need to stay. I go the July 2015. My French friend who lived there also told me the best way is to walk around and ask the building reception. I prefer the Simon area over Sukhumvit so I will try this method and report.

    • J West

      9 years ago

      Most areas have at least some buildings with a minimal internet presence. The ones that don’t likely speak no English. You must be referencing ‘Silom’…instead of ‘Simon’. Be very careful who you’re dealing with…Thai property managers love to rip you off for your ‘security deposit’.

  • MJ

    9 years ago

    Hey Mark,

    My partner just moved to Bangkok. We are currently living in the Bang Sue area. We are more interested in living in the city. I saw your recommendations around Shukamvit. What do you think about Sathorn?

    Thanks,
    MJ

  • Thomas

    9 years ago

    Hi!

    Great website! I like the fact that everything you write is very concise. It is really useful. I am currently residing in Bangkok and I have hunted for a studio myself.

    My experience:

    I am a little surprised by your budget. In my experience everything is significantly more expensive. And I am a cheap charlie. I tried to find a studio for about 5,000 a month near Victory Monument. I visited lots of places, but there are hardly any studio rooms on offer for less than 6,000 a month and most places offer very basic rooms for 7,000 and up. I pay more than 7,000 for my studio now. It’s a nice place but I’d love to find something cheaper in a couple of months. My Thai friends say finding something for less than 6,000 is close to impossible.

    I stayed at one place during my first two months in Bangkok and I was shocked by the energy bill. Over 1500 per month! I hardly used the air-conditioning, never watched TV, did not use a fan. I hope my energy bill will be lower this time. I heard many people complain about this. Lots of farang pay 2,000 on electricity every month.

    Some budget tips for people who would like to stay in Thailand for a long time. Do not forget about these monthly costs:
    – Health insurance (+ $25-35)
    – Getting a haircut and going to the dentist once or twice a year (+$15-35)
    – Saving up for your trip home (+ $90-150) *for people who work in BKK
    – Saving up a little bit every month to make sure that you can buy a new electronic device like a phone, notebook, headphone or whatever that will break down one day (+$25-50)
    – Visa costs and your visa run (price of your trip+visa+extensions) (+$58-75)
    – Buying items like clothes (+ $5-50)

    + A minimum of $220 but I would say 350 is more realistic.

    Love your website! Keep up the good work

  • nathaniel

    9 years ago

    hi im looking for an apartment single room 9 we will be a couple) in the pratunam area as we intend to do business by purcahsing from the whoslesale market and sending it abroad. can you give me an idea. thanks

    • J West

      9 years ago

      Hey Nat…..I’ve been in and out of Thai for business and pleasure for over 40 years…and let me give you some free advice…the first thing you want to do is stop announcing on the internet that your intention is to “do business in the wholesale market and ship overseas” .

      If you’re coming into Thailand on a tourist visa for business don’t also provide your address where to find you while doing an illegal activity. That’s a good way to get deported…after you spend a few months in jail and paying a sizable fine. Seriously….you’re fresh meat to the Thai police. Don’t be surprised if your property manager or new friends in the wholesale market sell you to the police for the bounty.

      Second…..if your ‘exporting’ is consistent you will be asked for your license and tax numbers….whether through the post office or companies like DHL or Fed Ex. which can only be had with a business visa. A lot of people get caught up in the same fantasy. If you have friends who sent home a package or two that’s one thing…to do otherwise is to run the risk of detention. Bribery might get you through for a short time…but will become increasingly expensive over time.

      I’ve even known people posting a lot of You Tube video’s and ‘travel video’s of the night life being arrested for not having a business visa because they are engaged in a commercial activity producing ‘documentaries’. You can get away with these things for a while…..but your first interaction with the Thai police will be a guaranteed bummer. Not having the proper visa in Thailand is considered a really serious issue. The Thai police will make any excuse to shake the money tree….that’s you by the way.

      However….do what you will…..you might be the lucky one out of the thousands who’ve done exactly what you want to do. I would recommend the Chaiyapruk Mansion on Soi 65 Sukhumvit…….cheap and cheerful holiday flats.

  • Ayet

    9 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    I’m planning to go to Bangkok for some beauty regimen. Can you recommend the best Doctor to do eye bag removal and nose job? And I’m planning to pig out. 🙂 Where is the best street food and how much do they cost? Range at least. I love spicy food. What are the food that you can recommend? Any that’s your favorite. I want to try it. Also how much is body massage? Range pls. And lastly, I heard about the detox. Where can I have that? Do you have any idea how much it will cost me? Thank you so much. This inspires me more to go to Bangkok. Best luck to you always.

    • J West

      9 years ago

      The best ‘bet’ for reliable medical surgery is the Bumrangran Hospital. Thailand is a land of many variables in standards…and you don’t want to find out the hard way that no one takes legal or practical responsibility if anything goes wrong. There are virtually no laws that will back you up as a ‘farang’ if you choose the wrong surgeon. Thailand is also the land of ripping off tourists….literally on every level…expect they will quote you double and triple for everything…and give you half the service you contract for. If I were advising my wife about this matter…I would say avoid the third world altogether for such an important procedure….I repeat….they have no reliable legal standards and Thais make a national joke out of how they rip off and disrespect foriegners.

  • Don

    9 years ago

    About electric, paying directly to the government, here is my experience :

    1 person, studio 40sqm with a fan 18h/day and computer on 14h/day : 600-800THB/month
    1 person, 1 bedroom condo 45sqm with 18h/day air con and computer on 14h/day : 1500-2000THB/month
    4-5 persons, in medium sized house (many things using electric running) : 10-12 000THB/month

    • J West

      9 years ago

      It’s best to acclimate to the temperature and humidity so that you don’t need to over use air con and fans. When you’re in your condo…live naked…and use cooling powder like the Thai’s do.

      We see more people getting sick from constant air con. I don’t bother surfing the net for news from ‘home’……I don’t want to know…that’s why I live in Thailand. Turn your computer off.

      We go out and stay early morning till after dark and hang in malls, parks and pools. Our power bills are always less than B600 a month ( $20) for a 1600 sq ft two bedroom…and we never cook. Good luck.

  • Virginie

    9 years ago

    I just love your blog !!!! Thank you for al this usefull information.
    We’re planning to move to Thailand next year.

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      You’re welcome Virginie, glad it’s helpful.

    • Virginie

      9 years ago

      Do you know a good website to rent an apartement in Chiang Mai? Thanks a lot!

  • greg field

    9 years ago

    Can anyone advise me where I can look for a two month rental in Bangkok, hopefully near BTS or MRB December 1 2015 to January 31? Thank you, khap khun kup

    • J West

      9 years ago

      Greg…plenty of Air B&B’s available for very short terms where you pay by the day with no lease and no obligations. Probably a lot better way to go for someone staying as short a time as you are. BEWARE…There are so many nasty scams going on these days by property managers looking for naive foreigners to sign leases.

      They will ask you first months rent, last months rent and TWO MONTHS ‘security deposit. The scam will end up in your losing your entire security deposit. This could cost you thousands….there is no recourse….they will steal your money. They have told people ‘you brought termites into the building’….ants…..stained the underside of the mattress…worn out the shower connections….scratched the concrete….all BS!!@!

      This scam is increasingly common…as if property managers are teaching other property managers to rip off unsuspecting renters. They will usually string you along until the day you are scheduled to leave…and then tell you they won’t return your money…none of it. I have heard from people who were threatened with having the police called on them if they complained.

      Two of the worst offenders that I know of are BKK Realty at the Bangna Complex Residential Building at 947 Bangna Trad Rd Soi 25 Bangna Trad. This is located in Bangna East Bangkok. The property managers there have many complaints from foreigners over a wide range of issues. Although they advertise, make all kinds of promises…avoid these people like the plague. They are practiced sharks just waiting to rip you off.

      The second building that has many complaints is the Srinakarin Parkland Complex on Srinakarin Road. Management there has refused to return the deposits of exiting foreigners and has legal cases lodged against it for the sleazy practice.

      unfortuneatley the Thais don’t care. Ripping off foreigners is a national past time and they will rip you off every chance they get. Crime is growing exponentially in Thailand so watch out….all the time…keeps your eyes open and your hand on your wallet. SIGN NO LEASES !!!!! Move around…see the city…..I suggest using Air B&B and avoiding the sleazy property management industry.

  • John

    9 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    Really nice site this thank you for providing such good information!!

    Luckily I can read Thai (but not necessarily understand every word in reading).

    My wife for 12 years now is from Buriram in the Isaan.

    I am looking to semi-retire from engineering this September with a plan to spend 6 months in the UK summer working and 6 months in BKK during the UK colder darker winter.

    I often stay up Ratchadaphisek in the Chaophya Park hotel mainly because it is not noisy in the hotel rooms with tourists (unlike scum-vit hotels!!) it is more of an Asian business hotel.

    But next door, I made some enquiries at a more basic hotel but with nice clean quiet rooms with view to long term stays. They said it would be 10,000 THB / month.

    Quite acceptable as it also includes breakfast!!

    All I want to do is train hard in Lumpini park, I’m sure you have seen the out.door gym their….

    And do some study during the day in a nice coffee shop.

    As with you Mark, I have simple pleasures that don’t require too much money.

    Regards
    John
    UK

  • Noah

    9 years ago

    Hey Mark – thanks for this article, got a lot out of it. If I show up in Bangkok on the 1st or the 2nd of the month, do you think I’ll be able to find a service apartment to rent for the month, or would you advise arriving on the 30th or 31st in order to get the monthly rate?

    -Noah

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hey Noah, glad this is helpful. For serviced apartments, they should normally be able to rent starting any day, not just at the beginning of months – I think most places you’ll be fine and get a better rate as long as you stay a full 30 days.

  • gezginrocker

    9 years ago

    Hello Mark,

    Thanks a lot for the great info. I’m in Bkk now and looking for a place. I want my room to be modern, not old. I have found a place near On Nut BTS called KV Mansion. It is 8000 month, and if you are on a 1 year contract you get TV/fridge for free. Do you know any other alternatives on 7-8000 baht range? Or should I check Ari area for better deals?

    Thanks

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Have you done any walking around the On Nut area? I think you’ll find others in that price range as well. Other than that, you could also check around Phra Khanong and even more towards Udon Suk as well. All the best!

  • Amy

    9 years ago

    Hi mark
    Great site.
    I did Phuket 4 months and heading back.
    First I want to go to Bangkok.
    I want to stay near new Muay Thai gym for training.
    P.K. Saechai new gym.
    Do you know what area that is in?
    Would like to be able to walk to gym.
    Just not sure what part of BKK.
    Thank you.
    Have a beautiful day 🙂

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hi Amy, glad that you are coming to Bangkok. As for muay Thai gyms, I’m not really sure about many of the, but do you have any in mind? I would choose your gym first, then walk around and try to find some suitable accommodation in the area. All the best.

  • Ada alvarez

    9 years ago

    Hi Mark.
    My name is Ada Alvarez, I from mexico,and I live in Miami, I was in Thailand 3 years hago and I am in love with that country, I always say that if I move from Miami it’s has to be to Thailand, i have been traveling to many places, but Thailand was the best place I have been.
    I just want to say thank you for helping everybody around the world with your knowledge and tips. I just read all your post, and I am surprised that you take the time to answer every body’s letters, you have a great blog and very help full,
    Hope you have a great night,
    Ada

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hey Ada, great to hear from you, glad that you love Thailand as well. Thank you very much for your kind words, that’s what keeps me inspired and encouraged, so I really appreciate it. Hope you’re doing well, and hope you can come back to Thailand again soon!

  • Mike Michaels

    9 years ago

    Hi Mark,Thanks for all the great info, I’m wondering if it’s still possible to live comfortably now with $300 a month and does that also apply to other parts of the country, being told that Bangkok is more expensive for rentals, also, how does it effect your budget with frequent border runs and visa renewals?

    Here in Mexico visas have to be renewed every six months, I’ve been leaving/re-entering to Guatemala usually the same day for years sometimes paying a little extra for the convenience, how does it work there, can i keep going back and forth?

    Best, Mike

    • J West

      9 years ago

      Hey Mike…. you can’t say comfortable and $300 in the same sentence without laughing. It’s a bit more complicated if you want basic amenities.

    • Mike Michaels

      9 years ago

      Hi J, Thanks, Right,….barely scraping by is probably the more accurate way of putting it then. so with $500 I wouldn’t be in too much pain?

      Cheers, Mike

    • J West

      9 years ago

      You can get by minimally with $500 for sure. ….but don’t expect a pool or washing machine in the bldg. The less expensive condo’s don’t have the reverse osmosis water dispensers…so you’ll have to hump your own ( heavy) water home to use. Decor will be very basic at the 3000 to 6000 Baht p/m level…..basic.

      You’ll get a fridge but the old ones are electricity pigs and can be costly to let run 24/7. Same with the old air con units…..can sound like aircraft taking off, makes it hard to enjoy. Also…some of the older bldgs have bigger bug problems depending…so expect a few giant roaches at the low rent level. You get what you pay for in Thailand…like anywhere.

      There will be some up front costs if you want an internet modem ( which has to be purchased…cost is currently 4000 Baht for a 3G set top box) …very few long term rentals have free Wi FI. Landlord must make the application to TOT as you are farang…..same if you’d want an apt telephone and TV cable.

      Many apts have separate water and electricity meters, that will cost depending on your usage. You might want light, fan, air con and communication, depending. Don’t forget you have to come up with 1st, last and a security deposit…so….3 months in advance…pretty standard these days. Hope that helps. Enjoy.

    • Mike Michaels

      9 years ago

      Hi J, Yes that sure does give us a better idea, makes Mexico sound like fantasy Island,(almost) ha ha,..(even though I’m always a couple hundred over budget here.)
      Nothing or nowhere’s perfect I know, and Thailand sounds like the new experience I may be looking for.

      Thanks so much !!!

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Thanks for the input J.

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hi Mike (thanks also to J West for all the input). $300 is still possible, especially on the more outskirts parts of Bangkok, and also in smaller towns throughout Thailand. It really depends on what comfort is for you – for $300 it will be very basic, and not include much – but yah for about $500 you can take a nice step up.

      Visa runs and renewals can really add up. I formerly used to apply for at a Thai embassy outside of Thailand for a 2 month double entry visa (I think about $80). So I would get 2 months on first entry, then you can extend at immigration for 1 month ($60) – so that would be 3 months, then leave the country and come back (can be just across the border and back), to activate the second entry, which can also be extended for 1 month at immigration for $60. So then the other expenses are just depending on where you travel.

      All the best with the move to Thailand.

  • Mike Michaels

    9 years ago

    Hi Mark,Thanks for all the great info, I’m wondering if it’s still possible to live comfortably now with $300 a month and does that also apply to other parts of the country, being told that Bangkok is more expensive for rentals, also how does effect your budget with frequent border runs and visa renewals?

    Best, Mike

  • Ira

    9 years ago

    Hi mark! Thank you for the excellent article! Have a question. How do you make sure that the exit will return the Deposit?

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hi Ira, thank you very much, glad this is helpful. As for deposit, you do sign a contract at the beginning when you rent your apartment, but then I guess you just have to trust a bit – and make sure you go through everything and if there are little paint spots missing on the wall, or things broken, walk through with the apartment owner and have them note that on the contract. If everything is as you came, when you leave, there should be no problems getting your deposit back. I haven’t had a problem so far.

  • john

    9 years ago

    hi mate,
    This is a really nice blog. i like the good old american ‘can do’. i am an aussie who wants to retire in thai. i have about 15 months to go until i get the pension. i have been to bkk a few times and love it like a second home. the thais are so positive and gentle if you behave yourself. i love your idea of food writing. i have written quite a few books, but only recently got into food. what you are doing is great. keep going.

    cheers
    john

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Hi John, great to hear from you, thank you for your kind words. Glad to hear that you’re starting to do more food writing. Do you blog as well?

    • John

      9 years ago

      Hi,
      No I haven’t started food writing. I meant it had never occurred to me as a thing before. I wrote and published a book called Perfumed Skies Silken Women after a trip to Thailand in 2006. I indi-published it on Lulu.com. In all I wrote nine books during that writing spree. Presently I am in a different space.
      I am going to read your food writing and find out if it is something I could do. I don’t have a blog.
      Anyway, thanks for your kind reply. Keep up the good vibe.
      John

  • Nao

    10 years ago

    I am staying in Bkk now. But I need to change to another one. I am a Japanese female traveler and need a room from end of September to middle of November near Sukhumvit. I looked for one day. But it is a little bit expensive ( more than 10000 B) So if you have some recommend, please let me know. Thank you.

    • J West

      10 years ago

      Dear Nao….Have you tried the Chaiyapruk Mansion on Sukhumvit Soi 65? It’s basic…. studio rooms. No pool or other amenities. Decent food in the Soi early morning and at night. Quaint little Soi with a few basic shops. Quiet location…..down the Soi far enough to be away from the street noise. I stayed there for 6 months years ago and found it convenient and the area to be pleasant. It has always been popular with Japanese students and teachers. Good luck

  • Frank

    10 years ago

    Hey Mark. I wonder if you have any specific recommendations for us.

    We’ll be arriving in Bangkok Sept 29 and are looking, for now, to stay 2 months in Bangkok. We’ll be looking for something in the 11,000 – 20,000 THB category; something nice, good location (street food, nightlife), with a kitchen, gym and pool. We’re both working from a distance so we’re in the apartment a lot; we need something comfortable and strong wifi a priority. And location because when we finish working, which can be late in evening, we want to be in the thick of things and not have to take the metro or skytrain.
    I’ve been to Bangkok several times and I was thinking somewhere in the Sukhumvit area would be good. Without specific recommendations I was thinking of renting a place on Airbnb for our first 10 days…and looking around for a furnished apartment during that time which is less expensive (I find Airbnb expensive – browsing around I’m seeing US 700-1000 for a nice apartment. I’d like to be in the $600 range…).

    But I was wondering if you had any specific recommendations? I notice that short-term rentals apartments often operated by certain buildings and browsing through photos hard to know what is nice. Our one Airbnb rental in Montreal looked good on paper but ended up being a disappointment.

    Met Ivanna and Gianni at Nomad is Beautiful the other day (we’ve been in Prague for a couple of months and they’ve also been spending time here). They mentioned having met you. Maybe we’ll have the opportunity to meet you during our stay in Bangkok? We look forward to trying out some of your food recommendations 🙂

    Any recommendations greatly appreciated!
    Frank (bbqboy)

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Frank, great to hear you’ll be coming to Bangkok for a few months. Glad that you met up with Ivanna and Gianni, yah maybe we can connect when you’re here.

      As for apartments, probably a good idea is to stay in a hotel / Airbnb for a few night to try and explore a bit. As for areas, somewhere along Sukhumvit, you might try Thong Lor area, or another area that has many apartments and street food is Ari, a bit further north. I’m not sure of any specific places to rent, though I know for that amount you will find plenty. The only thing is that many places will charge more for just a 2 month stay.

      Looking forward to connecting with you more.

    • Frank

      10 years ago

      Thanks Mark, really appreciate. I’ll focus on those two areas when we arrive. Had never heard of Ari but just looked it up and sounds like a trendy new area.
      Yes, I figure we’ll pay a bit more for 2 months. We’re just not sure at this point how long we want to commit to Bangkok. Having a good time in Europe for the time being – I think we’ll make our decisions when we have our feet on the ground.
      Thanks again!
      Frank (bbqboy)

    • J West

      10 years ago

      Hi Frank…I might suggest you stay closer to downtown if you’re coming for such a short time. It would be much more convenient and accessible to do the things people want to do when they power through BKK. The usual guide books like Moon and Lonely Planet have many tried and true listings for places that cater to tourists staying a few weeks in the areas along the river between Bang Rak and Khao San Rd. Thonglor and Ekamai are really not ‘active’ in the way you might want if you to socialize and want to get all the sights in without a lot of travel . These outer areas don’t have a lot of action, or cafe’s etc and they get pretty quiet at night.

      You might find BKK a bit subdued this time of year anyway with all the rain. The southern islands aren’t great when it rains either. The monsoon around BKK won’t lift until late November and there’s flooding north of the city including Ayyuthya. You might want to spread your time around elsewhere..trains are cheap. Slightly better weather in Chiang Mai and Chonburi this time of year….but it’s still very wet all over. It will be cool up north…yen sabai they call it….and foggy in the passes. Enjoy.

    • Frank

      10 years ago

      Hi J – thank you for taking the time to write that. I’ve been through Bangkok 3 times but never for a long period and never this time of year. Good to know about the flooding. Ultimately we’ll probably spend a while in Chiang Mai but are avoiding it until the new year (in-law reasons).

      I always have a hard time deciding what part of town to stay in: First couple of visits I stayed along the river (around Khao San) but thought it was a bit inconvenient transport-wise.
      I thought Sukhumvit because of the transport & nightlife. I remember the area around Nana station was quite bustling. The last time we went, 4 years ago, we stayed around the Patpong area (Bang Rak?) and also found that bustling plus with easy access to the river on the skytrain. I thought that was pretty ideal for us but don’t know about short-term rentals in that area.
      Appreciate any recommendations!
      Thanks again,
      Frank

    • J West

      10 years ago

      Hey Frank…I find the Chao Phraya ferries ( take the orange flags for the coolest rides) and the cross town canal boats ( Sanam Luang) the easiest ways to get around BKK. If you have a Thai wife then you’ll have no problem finding your way around. A great cross town bus…( although it may take 2.5 hrs or more) is the cheapest tour in the city. Stop at Erawan Shrine for the cool vibe ( Ratchadhamri) and have a great lunch at Central Malls fantastic roof top food courts across the street. The #25 will take you all the way down Sukhumvit to Charoen Krung ..through China Town and into Khao San…Kind of like taking the slow boat to China. Patpong and Nana Districts are definatley not something you want to expose your family to. For a great old fashioned experience try this….although functionally beat…it’s real history and in a great area.

      http://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g293916-d609644-Reviews-Sri_Hualampong_Hotel-Bangkok.html

      Or the Rambuttri Village adjacent to Khao San Rd….good roof top pool…fairly reasonable.

  • Sammy

    10 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    This is VERY helpful. Thank you for sharing. Me and my partner, plus 2 young boys aged 5 and 2, are planning to move outside of the Philippines. We get 30 days visa-free visit to Thailand. The cost of living is just really appealing, and I would just like to say that this post of yours further affirms our thoughts of moving there.

    I work online as a web designer and developer. I am not sure how to get a work visa though but will Google that instead.

    Right now, would you know approximately how much I need to bring with me to start a new life in Thailand? We live very simply, and even a 2 bedroom flat with no extra facilities are okay.

    Thank you in advance for your help!

    • J West

      10 years ago

      30 days on a tourist visa isn’t enough to qualify for a work permit. To begin you’ll need original documents regarding your professional qualifications and references from past employers. Your prospective employer will make the application on your behalf. Thailand has tightened up visa regulations on ‘tourists’ and would be ‘temporary workers’. A frugal farang family of four could live reasonably well in a smaller city like Chonburi with a better lifestyle than in BKK. However, BKK neighborhoods like Lad Prao are cheaper for rent and offer reasonably good lifestyle options…as they cater primarily to working class Thai…and rents are more reasonable than other ‘farang’ neighborhoods like Thong Lor or Ekamai. Good luck with the kiddies. I home schooled my son while traveling in Asia….it’s challenging. International schools are very expensive.

    • Sammy

      10 years ago

      Thanks so much for your reply, J! Yeah, I was wondering what other options I have since the husband I have no plans of working local in Thailand as we’re doing quite okay working remotely. A visa run every 30 days can be quite tiring. Hmm. This is more challenging than I thought!

      Thank you for your suggestions. I will take a look and also check out our other options. Every 30 days seem stressful, 60-90 days would have been ideal.

    • J West

      10 years ago

      A visa run every 30 days with two kids probably would be a bit challenging. Also, the Thai government has changed the rules on easy entrance/exit thirty day and two week visa runs, limiting entry to two entries every six months. You should really look into that. BTW Malaysia has just started doing the same thing. It used to be possible to stay the allowed 30 days and do a visa run to Thailand…but no more….after one extension….you’re refused entry. I know people who have lived in Penang for years who have been refused and given 14 days to ‘get their affairs in order’ and get out.

      Many people are being disallowed entry after their second extension depending on nationality. There were a lot of undesirables entering the country and scamming waiter/bartender jobs and the like. Much the same as they cracked down on the ‘Teaching English’ route for unqualified teachers….some stayed for several years doing fourteen day visa runs from Phuket, Pattaya or BKK…..and demanding formal documents of qualification and references from past employers. Sigh…..the good old days are coming to an end.

      They are now applying pressure to anyone who wants to live in Thailand without a proper resident visa. You might consider applying for the Multiple Entry Visa that gives you the option of two and three month stays with visa runs every sixty days. Might I ask what kind of remote work you do? And……good luck.

    • Sammy

      10 years ago

      Hi J,

      Yes, I think the one year multiple entry visa makes more sense. I am a web designer and developer, and would really like to check out how it is living outside Manila for a change. It is just getting much too expensive and inconvenient where we are, plus the pollution and all that.

      I hope we get qualified for the one year multiple entry visa. I tried looking for more information online but no clear qualifications or requirements are stated.

      Thanks again, J!

    • J West

      10 years ago

      Sorry Sammy…the multiple entry ( double entry-triple entry) visa is only six months. Anything longer ( one year renewable is the max for all categories) is a different category of either work or residency. An ‘O’ visa is a designed for foreigner retiree’s…..you have to be ( one of you has to be) 50 years or older. To qualify you have to have either a registered pension income of 80,000 Baht per month….or be able to put up a 150,000 Baht bond ( zero interest). Even so you have to report to the Tambon ( local) police station every 90 days to confirm your address and bank balance status.

      BKK can also be too expensive and the pollution, depending on where you live can be extreme. But, we find it very creative and chaotic…..and that’s what we like. I write novels and my wife is a video editor and we commute . BKK is a lovely place when the weather is fine ( November to March) …..no less frantic than Manilla……like having ones head in a blender. For many it’s a love hate type relationship. Good luck.

  • Charles

    10 years ago

    Hi Mark, Wow what a lot of info on your blog. Thank you.
    My wife and family of three, 7 years, 5 years and 2 years are moving to Bangkok in September 2014 to live for at least a year. We are looking to rent an apartment in the Sukumvit area, Thonglor BTS station proximity. or Rama 4./Klong Toey area.
    Ideally we would like a 3 bed apartment (byyt a 2 bed will suffice) that is child friendly, with swimming pool etc. We need reliable internet and a/c. Ideal budget is 30-35K max baht. Do you know what is it like to rent houses a little farther out towards the airport? Is travel back into Sukumvit area a lot of hassle, time and cost?
    If we were to have any health problems, is health care expensive in Bangkok?
    Thanks a heap. Keep up the good work.

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hi Charles, nice to hear you’ll be moving to Bangkok for a year. For 30-35K per month, you should definitely be able to rent a quite nice condo in the areas you mentioned. For a house, further out, it can be a pain to come into the city everyday. Main way to get in from a place like Bang Na would be taxi or bus (unless you stay around Bearing, where you could catch the BTS). Out in Bang Na you could get a nice house for that budget, a full compound. For healthcare, there are many good hospitals, and the prices are much cheaper than they would be in a western country. I’m not sure of specifics, but healthcare is very good. All the best with the move.

  • L

    10 years ago

    Great post. Any advice on finding somewhere cheaper than paying a daily rate if I want to stay for 1-2 months, like maybe a monthly rate somewhere?

  • jaswinder singh

    10 years ago

    great site thank mark wiens . you realy doing great job.
    we doing business so your information is good for me . thank you again .

  • Mahmud Agina

    10 years ago

    Hi Mark,
    Good article really good indeed!
    We are family of 4 persons: me, my wife and 2 kids (14 and 9 years),
    Will come to Bangkok next 5th of August 2014,
    And ‘ll stay till the end 30 of August, about 24 days …
    Please if possible we need one apartment fully furniture of 2 bed rooms
    Where ‘ll find an area safe and available with some Arabic restaurant, foods
    Respects

  • meenuka

    10 years ago

    “mgk restaurant” pure veg -free wifi
    164/19 soi puttha osot
    mahaesak road
    you can see board written as
    mgk restaurant -pure veg restaurant
    inside soi just go ahead of k apartment
    nice place to stay room very cheap only 450 thb per day ac room all facilities
    nice tasty food and relex atmosphere , at the street of temples

  • J West hardin

    10 years ago

    Hey Mark…you do great work. Trisha and I started making travel vids (BKK) many years ago. I first visited Thailand in 1975. That makes me really old now. I really like the specificity of your blog….very useful to us and a lot of others I’m sure. keep up the good work. We have been staying in the Bangna area every time we come to BKK but were finally thinking of branching out….Yes I know it sounds like we’ve been unimaginative and lazy….which is somewhat true. We found your blog in our search. Good stuff…thx again. We are Canadian snowbirds who have wintered away for 6 mos of the year over the past 20 years. We recently spent three years in Texas….but that’s another story.

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey J, thank you for stopping by and for sharing, and nice to see your videos as well. Is that Bang Chak Market on you channel? Bang Na is a good area, though it is nice to switch around, and be able to get to know more areas of Bangkok – and discover the food in a new part of the city. Thanks again for reading!

  • Ian

    10 years ago

    Hey Mark,

    Just wondering if you have any suggestions for apartment to rent in the sukhumvit area? will probably need two aoartments with 3 bedrooms each for a 4 day stay in bangkok in Oct. any help would be appreciated.

    thanks

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hi Ian, good to hear from you. I’m not sure of any specific places, but you’ll only need them for 4 days? It will probably be best to search for serviced apartments, or do some searching on sites like airbnb.com or 9flats.com. All the best.

  • Naba El-Kaaby

    10 years ago

    Hello,

    Thank you so much for all those great, detailed information.
    I am coming to Thailand with my husband and a 1 and 1/2 year old daughter for only 1 month. I want a room in Bangkok just for one month? We can pay from 10000-25000BHT.
    But how about the deposit?

    Kind Regards

    Naba

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hi Naba, you’re welcome, glad this is useful. For you budget you should have no problems, but for just 1 month you should probably look into options for “serviced apartments” – then you don’t have to worry about deposits of anything. All the best.

    • Louis

      10 years ago

      Hi Mark, any suggestions on website on how to find serviced apartments for 1-2 months? I’ve been looking around and all I find are hotel websites.

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hi Louis, have you checked out http://www.mrroomfinder.com/ or you might even try a place on airbnb.com? I’ll try to keep an eye out for more serviced apartments.

  • SASAN

    10 years ago

    HI Mark
    tnx alot for this page , i am planing to go to bangkok soon .actually i was model and now i accepted by some modeling agencies in bangkok and i have to be there in next month but right now i am less bugget so i just needed to get some helpful info about renting home in bangkok with minimum price monthly and you just shared that info with complete detail . tnx alot man .also i need to ask one more question , mark do you advice which area i can find studio type with 3000 or 3500 per months close to train which can transfer me to central city . also i saw that photo you took from inside your room , is it possible to find that kind of room with my price ?

    • Juna

      10 years ago

      Hi sasan! Seems we both have the same issue with regards to rent here. You may want to share a flat? I am planning to spend a month in bangkok only though. But we can help each other lower down the deposit by splitting it up. They usually ask for 1 month advance and 1 month deposit, so when you arrive you’d have to pay double. It will be good for you to start with the apartment and good for me for a month stay. If you dont mind. 🙂 here’s my email – [email protected]. Hit me up. 🙂

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Sasan, good to hear from you, glad this article is helpful. You might try searching around BTS Mo chit, or BTS Wong Wiang Yai, or MRT Lat Prao. You should be able to find something for that price range as long as you commit to the 3 – 6 month contract.

  • Juna

    10 years ago

    Hi! 🙂 I just recently came across your blog. 🙂 I am 29 years old from Philippines and I will be moving to Thailand on the 25th. I will be alone and Im desperately looking for a cheap place to stay, something like yours which is only around 2000baht a month. May I know where it is? Also, do they allow a month stay only? As I am planning to move to another country after a month in Thailand. thanks!

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Juna, good to hear from you. Will you be sharing with anyone? 2000 by yourself is pretty low, the conditions won’t be very good, and you’ll probably have to sign a 6 month contract with 3 months down payment. Look in some areas outside of town, maybe about Mo Chit or Bang Na. All the best.

    • Juna

      10 years ago

      Hi mark! Thanks for that. 🙂 actually, i will be alone. I saw a room at 9apartment which is only around 2500baht a month and it is in ladprao. But i dont know if it would be in a fairly good condition or not. The photos look promising though. 🙂 i’d try to look into bangna too. Thanks again!

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Great, all the best Juna!

  • Howard

    10 years ago

    My wife and I are seriously thinking about residing in the Bangkok area for 1-2 months. We would like to know if you have any suggestions as to the best way to obtain a two bedroom apartment or condo. We don’t want to live in the downtown area. However, we do want to live in an area that has good transportation. We don’t speak Thai. Is there a translation service we can contact to assist us when we check apartments. Your help is appreciated.

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hi Howard, good to hear from you. Do you have time to search once you arrive (which I would recommend, so you can get a feel for the city and location), or are you trying to find somewhere before you arrive? For just 1 – 2 months, it’s tougher as many local condos require 3 – 6 month contracts. You could try searching on sites like wimdu.com or airbnb.com for a place and perhaps make a deal with someone, or search for serviced apartments on the sites mentioned in this article. All the best!

  • Amer

    10 years ago

    Hi guys
    I’m coming to Bangkok next December and staying for 2month
    What is my cheapest option with apartment for 2months looking for something’s clean and near from MRT or BTS doesn’t mater where .
    Thanks

  • Brett

    10 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    Good read,I plan on checking out some of your other articles.

    I have checked the links in the article and tried to read through some comments (not iphone friendly) but couldn’t find an answer.

    I’m not sure if you know or not – but is there a good website tht you know to book a month -1.5 month stays in lamai beach, koh samui area. I have been unable to find much as of yet.

    Thanks !

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Thank you very much Brett! You know, I’m really not sure of a resource for something like that, especially a local resource. Have you done any searches on airbnb.com or wimdu.com ?

  • Jake

    10 years ago

    Hi Mark, I’m looking to rent a place as close to Nana as possible. Budget is around 4000 to 7000 baht per month. Do you think victory monument is the closest place in my range, or do you know of an even closer area that fits my budget?

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Jake, you might try wandering around Petchaburi road as well, or Ratchada. Victory Monument might also have a few choices in that budget range. All the best!

  • Michael

    10 years ago

    Hey man! Great article!

    What about bringing durian into the apartment? Are some places ok with it, while others not? Is it very difficult? No problem at all? Do you have to smuggle it in?

    Important factor!

    Michael

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Michael, I love the way you’re thinking! I’ve had no problem bringing durian into my apartment rooms… but I would normally just bring it up in a bag, and then slice it up on my balcony. I think the majority of Thais don’t mind at all, but just the transportation and hotels really mind. You’re fine!

    • Michael

      10 years ago

      Awesome man, thanks! Hope to meet you one day, maybe in Bangkok when we are coming in a few months!

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Thank you Michael!

  • Stephanie

    10 years ago

    I’m a writer and most of my job involves me sending manuscripts from home via the internet. Do they have wi-fi availability in apartments? That would be my main concern. Also are Thai apartments pet friendly? I have a bunny. 🙂 Lastly, do they know any English? I don’t know a shred of Thai. I’d be worried about getting lost. 🙂 Thanks for all your advice! You’re a gem!

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Stephanie, good to hear you’re thinking about moving to Thailand. Wi-fi is just about always available at apartments in Bangkok now, you won’t have a problem.

      Pet friendly, not all of them, you’ll have to check around. And as for English, if you’re right in the middle of town, some of receptionists will speak a bit of English, but you can’t really count on it. I think you should be able to communicate though using writing and hand communication. Do you have any Thai friends contacts?

  • sean barr

    10 years ago

    Hey Mark I like what you are doing and I appreciate the time-saving tips for here in Bangkok…one question and could you try to please answer it asap as I am paying to stay in a hotel by the railway station hua lumpong (sic) because I want to have easy quick access to the train to Chiang Mai, if and when I decide to head up there.
    my question is: Can I save even more money by renting an apartment in Chiang Mai and then simply coming down to visit Bangkok on the train whenever the desire strikes my fancy? Since I am a photojournalist /writer (among many other artistic and musical proclivities) and also have my english teachers certificate (in case I run into a problem and am forced to look for work whilst staying in Thailand,) I will be spending allot of time at the keyboard writing my novel(s) and 1 or 2 screenplays which I have been developing for a long time now, it shouldn’t really matter whether I am in Bangkok or Chaing Mai as to how much work I can get finished, so for that matter is there somewhere else I should think about trying to rent a place in? Cheers and could you sen me an email letting me know what part of the world you are in right now? Ta ta
    sean barr

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hi Sean, good to hear from you, I’m in Japan at the moment. Chiang Mai would overall usually be cheaper than Bangkok and you should be able to find an apartment there pretty easily. But you can also find affordable places in Bangkok too. So it’s really a matter of your preference. Chiang Mai is a little more country style, not so much of the big city feel. All the best!

  • KEMALS

    10 years ago

    yakında taylant da yerleşmek istiyorum tamamen kalıcı olarak ama tam karar veremedim bangkok mu pattaya mı

  • kiran

    10 years ago

    Dear Sir,

    Next month i am coming to Bangkok, i need a paying guest room. Can you search a room
    rent range from 200 USD to 250 USD. Is it possible to get.

    Mail me kirankumarjp1(at)gmail.com

  • Amar

    10 years ago

    Hello Mark,

    I am planning to go to Bangkok for 15 days. I am a single traveller. Can you suggest me some decent place centrally located with MRT connections with a small kitchen, gym and pool and places which do not require any deposit.

  • Isobel

    10 years ago

    This is a very helpful post. Can you offer any advice on suitable areas if you have a dog? Ideally we would like somewhere that has a garden they can exercise in or a park nearby that allows dogs. Many thanks

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Chatuchak or Silom might be good areas, both near large parks. All the best!

  • Norman A.

    10 years ago

    I plan on visiting Bangkok, but my job requires a dependable internet connection for long VOIP calls, which usually means at least a 3 MB down and 1MB upload speed on the internet. How can I get such an internet connection in Bangkok? Would I purchase a 4G modem, or would apartments come with a cable/DSL connection with those speeds?

  • tomosaigon

    10 years ago

    I’ve written a lot about living cheaply in Vietnam. I think possibly apartments are cheaper in Bangkok!

  • NEWSTRAP

    10 years ago

    Hi

    I tried to search an apartment at some sites you said,
    but the rooms were almost unavailable from 2000-4000 THB.

    Is that because of holiday season ?

    I have found 7500 THB one though I’d like to stay at cheaper one.

  • Karl

    10 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    I’d just like to thank you for your blog and all of your videos. I’m back in the UK at the moment but I will be moving to Bangkok in Feb or Mar 2014. This article will be hugely helpful for when I arrive. I have spent some in time in Thailand already but there are a lot of dishes that I haven’t sampled yet. I will be using your videos as a guide 🙂 Actually, if you ever need an extra income you should look into being a tour guide. I think you would be great at taking tourists off the beaten track, taking them to markets and sampling the local cuisine. Just a thought.

    Thanks again,
    Karl

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Karl, thank you very much and great to hear that you’ll be moving to Thailand soon. I actually have done some food tours in the past in Bangkok, and I do enjoy doing them, but it just depends on my schedule and if I’m in the country (as I still travel outside of Thailand very frequently). I’m thinking perhaps in the future when I’m more stable we might do more tours. Thanks for the tips!

  • jawad ahmed

    10 years ago

    I am looking for a place on rent for duration of 1 month starting form 1st jan 2014

    2 Adult

    Area: any where in bankok

  • Romi

    10 years ago

    Hello everybody

    I would like moved to Bangkok for 3 month, I wanna some flat 3000-5000baht. Can I help me please

    Thanks so much
    Romi

    [email protected]

  • saigonlease

    10 years ago

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  • Ms Bou

    10 years ago

    Hello everybody,

    I would like to say about staying in Thailand, basically contract 1 year with 2 months rental advance + deposit 1 month for moving on!

    BTW another condition you prefer, I have many ranges of monthly so any inquiry, please do not hesitate to contact me.

    Angel,
    [email protected]

  • Santosh

    10 years ago

    I am looking for a place on rent for duration of 1+ years starting form 1st Dec 2013

    2 Adult + 1 infant

    Area: Chong nonsi, Sathorn, etc

  • Moon

    10 years ago

    You are the best, thanks a lot !

  • MSP

    10 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    We are travelling to BKK in last week of December this year. We are 6 families (12 adult + 9 children = 21 in all). We will be in BKK for 5 Nights / 6 Days. We would need either 1 Bedroom + 1 Bathroom (x 6 for each family) or 3 bedroom + 3 bathroom (x 2). Please suggest.

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hi MSP, have you done any searches on Airbnb.com? That might be a great option!

  • Abbi

    10 years ago

    p.s- I have just seen u have a E Book, is it available on kindle? I must have it!!!

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hello Abbi, yes it’s also available on Kindle, if you do a search. Thanks!

  • Abbi

    10 years ago

    Thanks so much for this site, been trawling the web for ages in preperation for my year long sabatical in Feb 2014. I know feel alot more prepared to find somewhere to stay in Bangkok and bieng a lone female traveler thats a blessing. Keep the info coming 🙂
    Abbs.

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Great to hear that Abbi, all the best and let me know if you have any questions!

  • Jerard

    10 years ago

    Hey,
    I’m moving to Bangkok this month and i need a place to stay (6 months minimum) near Rajadamri Road, Pathumwan where the central world plaza is (can pay maximum of 300$/month), any help will be appreciated. Thank you.

  • Daffyd

    10 years ago

    Hey Mark, thanks for the quality info you’ve provided. I’m looking to had to Bangkok for a few months and the info on apartments and visas is very helpful. Thank you again!

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Great to hear that, hope you have a time in Bangkok!

  • Russell

    10 years ago

    I’m a 66 year old retiree looking to live permantly in Thailand on an Australian pension of about $1,500 a month. Obviously very doable, but I will need good internet, and satelite TV… with satelite TV coverage of Australian dog racing I can earn a regular $1,200 a month if the Satelite TV feed is available.

    So my question is… do you or anyone else know whether Australian horse and dog races are broadcast into Thailand on Sat or cable TV?

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Russell, great to hear from you. I’m not sure about that one, but hopefully someone else will reply and let us know!

  • Claudia

    10 years ago

    hey does anyone know a cheap student room close to sukumvit….im moving back to bangkok and im going to be homeless unless i find a room that i can affort

  • Lucie

    10 years ago

    Hi Marc,

    Thank you for all your advices and the great links.

    I’ve talked to you via youtube. I have a question: My husband and I are moving to Bkk end of this year. He will be working at wattana, sukumvit soi 1. We are looking at a place in this area (or nearby with BTS, as we won’t have a car), but it seems that the prices are high. We are looking for a 2 bedrooms appartment. Do you recommend any area?

    Thank you

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Lucie, great to hear you’ll be moving to Bangkok. Suk Soi 1 are is quite an expensive area, but there are places to be found if you get into the side streets. You might also try the area around BTS Phaya Thai, there are some good options and might be a little cheaper. Otherwise you could try down the BTS towards On Nut or Punnawithi.

      Hope this helps!
      Mark

  • Lucie

    10 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    Thank you SO much! The website you gave are SO much better than the one I found myself. Actually the flats on them are really nice and much cheaper than the one I first found!

    Thank you

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Lucie, great to hear that, hope you’re doing well!

  • Supoj

    10 years ago

    Hello there Mark , Plese add my Info , Now available apartment rent 3 bedroom 12osqm.close to BTS[ Ari station] ..On paholyotin Rd. payatai Just 24,000 Bht/month…contract 12 months

    Thanks

    Supoj.
    [email protected]

  • Mr.T

    10 years ago

    If you want to rent a studio-room with bathroom and balcony (no kitchen) for 4,400 THB per month with swimmingpool access and a Gym inside the building, then choose for MT Residence. This is located on 11, Ramkhamhaeng Rd. Soi 42.
    For 4,400 THB you get an aircon, a bed, a mattress, water heater, curtains and a balcony. So you’ll need to buy your own pillows and bedsheeth. There are only very very few “Western” foreigners living here, it is one of the best kept secrets in Bangkok. The only inconvenience might be the difficult access to the BTS line, but there are plenty of taxis around. Restaurants are also available. This is a very “Thai” neighborhood, not so many Farangs around here.

  • David Self

    10 years ago

    Hey Mark, Nice blog – lots of good information. My question seems to be one not yet ask on you blog. I am a retired, 67 year old gay man moving to Bangkok in January 2014. I am in the 5000thb or less range. Is there an area central that has a larger concentration of gays. I’m not talking about bars (necessarily) or chasing the locals (definitely) but an area where I can meet locals my age for friendship and social interaction. I’m a writer and don’t require much space. With your recommendations I think it possible to eat on the streets pretty much all the time. Is that a correct assumption?

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey David, Silom would be a good area. You might try searching around the Suan Phlu area in Silom / Sathorn.

  • Alex Cardo

    10 years ago

    Thanks for this review. I am planing to visit Bangkok this winter. I found a great hotel Miracle Suit (not an advertising) on my last visit in Pattaya. And I am trying now to find something in Bangkok with the same comfort and location. I can’t tell that I need cheap hotel, but I can see that Bangkok is cheaper than Pattaya from your article!

  • Aby

    10 years ago

    Hi,
    I am from India. Your blog is a great help to us.
    I would like to stay in Bangkok for two months.
    How can I book a furnished studio flat with Kitchen,A/c and Wifi connectivity
    for October 2013 to December 2013?.
    I am coming Bangkok by tourist visa, hence I need to shows details of my stay at Bangkok for two months to apply for tourist Visa from India.
    Please let me know the details
    Regards

    • Aby

      10 years ago

      expected rent is below 5000THB/Month, Suriyawong area preferred, Thank you.

  • morag

    11 years ago

    hi,
    i’m moving to Bangkok soon to look for a teaching post. I will be bringing my border collie dog with me. Can you please advise me where the best area would be to rent an apartment for walking my dog.
    thank you!!

  • Helena Lorimer

    11 years ago

    Hi! I am considering Thailand to teach English next year. I am currently in South Korea.
    Loved this post, thank you.

    I wanted to ask you a question, if possible – how much money should I bring with me for my first month before getting paid?

    Do you have any other blog posts about the benefits teaching in Thailand (salary, flight, health insurance) etc? Also, reliable recruiters.

    I hope this post wasn’t off course.

    Thanks.

  • zulfi

    11 years ago

    great information… i m happy to read mmm feel better

  • Dan

    11 years ago

    Hello Mark,

    I’m having trouble finding a budget place to rent in the Banglumpoo area for about 5 weeks starting at the end of September 2013. I live in the far north of Thailand but need to be in Bangkok twice-yearly for studying.

    The problem is that I only need it for a short term but it would be twice a year.
    A guesthouse would suffice but an apartment would be ideal.

    Can you recommend anything?

    Kind regards,
    Dan

  • Anna

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark, thank you fro tre great blog and advice! I-m reading it thoroughly as I’m coming to Bangkok this fall.
    I have two cats with me. Perchance you know if it if possible to rent a studio where pets are allowed, and what is the best way to search such an option?

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Anna, glad to hear you’ll be coming to Bangkok. Hmmm, I’m not sure exactly, but I do know that many apartments don’t allow pets… you might just have to walk around and ask certain apartments if they allow pets. All the best!

  • Zainab

    11 years ago

    Hey there, can you please guide me how to find jobs in bangkok? I am not a citizen and would be arriving soon but the problem is that I have no idea about good jobs in the city…so kindly help me in this matter.

  • Eugen

    11 years ago

    Can’t confirm the availability of good apartments 1km around Victory Monument nor that it’s a great area to stay.

    Thai gf called up 26 places and always got higher price than on the websites. Cheaper price/Starting price/Not available. That’s what I feel lucky to have found for 6.500 Baht: No window, just enough space for a bed and the shower head above the toilet bowl.

    The area? Frequent foul smell on the streets. Frequent traffic in long narrow streets without pavement. Started to wish for eyes in the back of my head. Just concerete building around. There are street stalls with cheap food but you can find that around nice areas too.

    Ended up near Lumpini Park. Great area. Love it! Not cheap but neither is Victory in walking distance to the BTS.

  • Simon

    11 years ago

    Great article and blog, mister!
    I am looking for a serviced apartment around Silom Area, do you happen to know anything and affordable (thinking about up to 5-6k thb/month) there? I don’t need much extras but it should be nice and clean. I will be doing a three months internship in Bangkok at a law firm starting in September. Am quite excited already!
    Regards Simon

  • Ad Roek

    11 years ago

    Mark, what does ‘serviced apartment’ in Bangkok mean?

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      A serviced apartment is basically a fully furnished and immediately livable apartment – it’s kind of like a longterm hotel – though you could probably stay just a few days as well. Some also offer cleaning.

  • Ad Roek

    11 years ago

    Thanks Mark,
    For the useful information.
    I will add you at fb and probably will contact you soon, because I want to come to Thailand in 3 months.
    Meanwhile checking out your website 😉

  • kuni

    11 years ago

    thank you so much for the interresting and importnant information mark. my name is Kuni, student from indonesia. i and my classmates will conduct teaching practice in Indonesian school in Bangkok for only 20 days in the middle of august. the place is close to indonesian embassy in petchburi road. do you know the cheap apartment in the petchburi area that accept weekly rental?

    thank you 🙂

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hi Kuni, glad you’ll be coming to Bangkok. I don’t know any names, but there are many apartments along Petchaburi road, you might take a walk along Pethcaburi Soi 5 – lots of food and lots of accommodation.

  • peterPan

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark! Enjoyed your posts here and I am already checking these condo sites. I am moving to Bangkok soon for maybe 6 months or more and after many trips with way too expensive hotels I am finally looking for an apartment instead, maybe in the 20000-25000 THB range. Shouldn’t be too hard to find one, I guess. I am wondering though whether many of these places have strict house rules especially regarding overnight guests? Thanks!

  • Anish

    11 years ago

    Thanks it’s really useful.

    Anish

    • che

      11 years ago

      Hi Mark,
      this so helpful for me,I just move in now in Bangkok ..

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Great Che, hope you’re doing well!

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      You’re welcome Anish!

  • Hoang Ngan

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    I’m new in Bangkok, I will start working here from 19th July 2013. Can you please help to recommend any room for rent with the budget around 3000-4000 baht/month? My working place is near BTS Siam.

    Many thanks,
    Ngan

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hi Ngan, I don’t have any personal recommendations, but you should just start walking around. For your budget you might check some neighborhoods around Petchaburi area, off Ratchathewi or Phaya Thai.

  • marcelo

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark, I’ve seen some of your videos on travel and food and should say you make me feel angry for living. I am from Brazil and have travelled and lived for long term in some south american countries and short experiences in Africa (I used to work for Oxfam on Humanitarian Projects)… Back to Brazil and after years working as a dog for nothing lol I am planning to go to East Asia, actually, to Thailand. Like you I am crazy for food and also I am easy to be pleased. For me it has been very difficult to understand about the different areas in Bangkok and would be very grateful if you could help me giving some tips os websites or books where I can have a good ideia on where to live in Bangkok and their local transport system. Thank you so much and sorry for my poor English. Big hug and good luck.

    • Marcelo

      11 years ago

      Hi Mark,
      Just to add that my budget top for flat renting is 6000B although I wouldnt mind living in one like yours. Tks again

    • marcelo

      11 years ago

      As I mentioned about my poor English: where you read angry I meant to say hungry. jajaja sorry

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      No problem Marcelo!

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Marcelo, good to hear from you and glad you’ll be coming to Thailand. There are many places to choose from, but for 6000 THB you might want to check around Victory Monument or Phaya Thai if you want to be in the middle of the city. If you want to be a little further out, check out On Nut or Udom Suk. As for transportation, taking the BTS skytrain or MRT underground are very convenient. Taxis are also available everywhere and for a good price. Buses are cheapest, but not so fast. Hope this helps and all the best!

  • DP Singh from India

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark
    Its a very very great and helpful blog.Very Nice work to help peoples.I appreciate this.
    Dear mark i am coming to Bangkok on 25th July this month.25th & 26th in Bkk. And then i will go to siem reap Cambodia for 4 Days from mo chit station.then from 31st to 8th i will stay in bangkok.
    Is the apartments are available for two days or for seven days? Can i get a budget apartment with kitchen for seven days and for two days?
    And if YES , please tell me the area where i can find the very low priced apartments ( Around 2000 to 4000 baht).
    Thanks & Regards
    Damanpreet Singh India

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hello Damanpreet, thanks for your kind words. Unfortunately it’s hard to get an apartment for so short unless you find a serviced apartment. You should check on both airbnb.com and 9flats.com – you’ll find short term rentals – and some private apartments too. All the best!

  • Panida

    11 years ago

    Would it be safe to rent out a cheap place for woman living by themselves?

  • Mathew

    11 years ago

    This was very helpful and very nicely presented.

  • Lynn

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    Thanks alot for your quick reply. I’m tending to rent one bedroom apartment only with a kitchen so hopefully Bt10,000 – 13,000 might be enough for it. I will rent a place not in central but near local markets for grocery shopping. If you know any area like that, please tell me and I’d be very thankful.

    Wish you the best,

  • Lynn

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    So good to find your page here. I’ll move to Bangkok in this September and look a spacious apartment to rent from Bt5,000-10,000 a month more than 6 months. I prefer renting a place with full equipped kitchen to do cooking but there are not many places having it or simply they just provide a sink only which I’m not satisfied.
    I also concern about internet speed in thai apartment as well because I need good internet to work. Many ads said that the rooms have high speed internet but I don’t know how good it really it comparing to internet in the UK where I live.
    Can you have any suggestion for me plz?

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hi Lynn, good to hear you’re moving to Bangkok. Hmm, for that budget with an equipped kitchen it might be difficult. For two rooms and a small kitchen that’s all furnished you’re probably looking more like 15,000 THB per month, but you might be able to find 10,000. You can always get one without being furnished and then buy a small oven? As for internet, normally it’s quite fast for download but still quite slow for upload. Some, but not all, apartments will allow you to get your own internet, such as from True, and you can get a really good speed connection from them. All the best!

  • Rihzia

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark

    Thank you for your informative article. I am moving with my husband and toddler son and would ideally like to stay in a small house/ground floor apartment with a garden. We do not need to stay near business districts as we work from home, but we would need to be near a good preschool. Do you know price ranges for small houses/ garden apartments with 2-3 bedrooms ideally furnished. We do not require luxury but would not want bare bone basic either.

    Thanks

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hello Rihzia,
      Thank you for taking a look at this article. I don’t know any specific places, but it sounds like you might want to check out the areas around Asoke, Phrom Phong or Thong Lor. There are many apartments, and this is probably where you’ll find good preschools as well.

  • Vivek

    11 years ago

    hello mark,
    I need your assistance regarding a cheap warehouse that I would like to rent for few months. I don’t want one with big space and all, all I require is just a small space, in market or close to market area. I put up at lumpini, huay khwang rama IX , any suggestions?

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hi Vivek, I really don’t know anything about renting a warehouse in Bangkok, but I’m sure you could just walk about those areas and try to find something suitable. Good luck with everything!

  • Martin

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark just found your blog,wow you certainly can teach an old dog (like me) new tricks. I am looking to do something along the same lines as you. First port of call will be Bangkok and your article is a great resource, Thank You

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Martin, good to hear from you, and glad you’re planning to come to Bangkok!

  • Paul H

    11 years ago

    Mark, if I am going to Bangkok with wife and two young girls…for one month…I want to rent a place for only one month. I can afford $500USD. I don’t want a situation where I may not get my deposits back. We don’t need a large place. We do need good water and electricity, clean place, no major issues, must be able to cook, not a lot, but some. So large kitchen is not necessary. Clean beds for all. Safe area of town.

    OK, should I rent hotel room, suite….or should I try to strike deal with apartment/studio owner. Please give advice, if possible.

    thanks. Paul

    • Paul H

      11 years ago

      OK Mark, I can afford $1000 for the month to spend on rent. Thanks.

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hi Paul, you’re probably looking at something more like a serviced apartment – they don’t have contracts and often offer deals for month long stays. Or you could check a website like http://airbnb.com/ where individuals post apartments or rooms to rent. For $1000 per month you should be able to get a pretty decent place!

  • Vinayak

    11 years ago

    Hi really good to read ur blog, it was a great guidance for me as iam Indian iam planing to relocate to Bangkok so I would look for job once I reach bangkok so wanted know for indians getting job in call center or customer service is there any issue I would be prepared to survive for atleast month or two hope ao get good job and good place to leave

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hi Vinayak, good to hear you’ll be coming to Bangkok. To be honest, I’m really not sure about getting a job in Bangkok. Will you come to Bangkok first and then apply for a job? Or get the job before coming?

  • Kara

    11 years ago

    Any tips for a family with 2 young boys (4 & 2), coming to deliver baby #3 at the Sriracha hospital? We’d like a place furnished and fairly close to the hospital. Don’t need a lot of space but kitchen would be great and $300/month is the top of our price-range. We’re looking at arriving end of September and staying until the end of October.

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hi Kara, is that in Chonburi? Where is Sriracha hospital? It’s best to just arrive, maybe stay in a hotel for the first few days, and search for a good place that’s in a good location once you’re here – that’s the best way to find a place. I’m sorry, I personally don’t know any places off the top of my head. Hope you have a great time in Bangkok and congratulations for #3!

  • Rohan Shetty

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    I will be coming to Bangkok in August(first time) and will be working near Phaholyothin Road,Bangkok. I am looking for a Studio/1BHK apartment with good facilities.(Round the clock Security,and with amenities attached). I am also not looking to spend time travelling a lot. Considering this, can you suggest good place that i should be looking and what would be the rentals like in those areas for a Studio / 1BHK apartment please.

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hi Rohan, good to hear you’ll be coming to Bangkok. You might want to try either The Live or Lumpini Suites apartments – I think they have some locations along Pahonyothin.

  • Valentin

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark.
    First of all, I wanna thank you for all your usefull information, they will help me a lot.
    I read your impression about the city and I realise that your travel was chilling around and…eating 🙂
    My purpose is finding a cheep room near to a muay thai school.
    Perhaps you know something?
    I’ll travel on october/november for a couple of months.
    Please let me know
    Best regards,
    Valentin

    • Valentin

      11 years ago

      And I forgot one more thing.
      I’ll travel alone,
      Can I get my camera back with me or I have to take my risks?

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Valentin, good to hear you’ll be coming to Bangkok. Do you know which muay thai school you’ll be going to. It might be best to check out a school first and then find a small apartments in the same area so that it’s close and you don’t have to commute. I only really know about Chakrit, not sure about others.

  • Daniel Scott

    11 years ago

    Hello, Thanks for the information. I am moving to Mo Chit for a job in a University in a month. I want to rent something around 5,000. Could you help me with some advice? Thank you.

  • yahya

    11 years ago

    Dear

    Hi guys my name yahya I’m from libya I’m come to bangkok next to study 2years at SAE .
    I need some info. frist time for me come there.
    I want rent apartmant just until 180$per month near from this address. SAE Institute Bangkok
    46 Mahajak Building, Sukhumvit Soi 3,, Nana-Nua, Klongtan, Wattana, Bangkok, Bangkok. Thanks so much

    • Kon

      11 years ago

      Hello yahya, I know one place that sukhumvit 97 romance apt it’s 5000 B p/m wit fully furnish. 5 mis walk Banchak BTS . check it out

  • Tahir Mahmood

    11 years ago

    Dear Sir,

    I am comming Bangkok next month for a month,please inform room rent near BTS ,my bagget is arround 4000 bath per month.

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hi Tahir, there are many options around Bangkok if you walk around the areas of On Nut, Mo Chit, or Victory Monument, of search some of the websites mentioned in this post. All the best with the search!

    • muhammad afzal

      11 years ago

      i am in Bangkok living in some hotel. first my plain was just one week stay in Bangkok, but now i will have to stay here two months. we are four people. we need two bed room furnish appartment.please let me know, we need from 27-05-2013 onward

  • mam

    11 years ago

    We have 5500 THB/month room for rent

    At Sukumwit soi81 @onnuch bts station

  • Aaron

    11 years ago

    Great post Mark.
    If you dont mind, i’d like to post here.

    We have a big town house in sukhumvit 101/1.
    Fully furnished, all rooms have aircond, king sized bed, with attached bathroom and balcony.
    Beautiful house, great location, very nice neighborhood, easy to get transportation and not so far from BTS Udomsuk & Punnawithi.

    2 rooms are occupied and we’re looking for another housemate to occupy the other. We’re young professionals working around bangkok and we have lots of fun. everything is provided in the house, sheets, pillows, cupboard, kitchen is fully equipped with stove, baking oven, fridge, washing machine, everything!

    If you need more information, please contact me through my email at [email protected] and I’ll provide you with pictures and more details.

    Feel free to come visit us!

    Regards,
    Aaron

  • Saurabh

    11 years ago

    Hello there Mark , i am planning to come to bangkok in June mid , will be staying in hotel for sometime and then will shift to some of the apartments in sukhumvit. I read your blog thanks it was helpful . I hope I will bug you time and again if i need any query lolzzzzz but seriously the blog is very good keep doing the great work

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Saurabh, glad to hear you’ll be coming to Bangkok and glad this could help. Let me know if you have any other questions!

  • Ria

    11 years ago

    Hey mark!! Thanks for all the info here, I just have to ask about something. I’ll be moving to thailand next month and I was just wondering if I can rent a space for like 3kBaht-5kBaht for 3 mos. and is there any place where I can pay the whole 3mos stay when I arrive so I dont have to worry anymore every month of my stay?

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hi Ria, yes there are plenty of places that you can rent for that price, but it’s the contract that might be tricky – some 3 months but others are 6 months. Not sure about paying in advance, because the electric and water bills are normally all included together each month, but you can always ask the landlord.

  • Asim Jan

    11 years ago

    Thanks Mark for such useful information. Very helpful – keep sharing!! Bravo!!

  • Jason

    11 years ago

    Hi, I’m moving to bangkok this June for 6 months.
    Any recommendations for apartments south west?

    P.s loving the website! Getting lots of useful info for the big move

    Peace!

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Jason, great to hear you’ll be moving to Bangkok soon. I don’t have any personal recommendation, but if you’re looking for a condo you might try Lumpini Suites or Life condo.

    • Junaid Khan

      10 years ago

      hey mark.. im coming to thailand in end of this month!! i need ur little help.. can u tell me where i will have a room or apartment on cheap rates.. From 2000THB-3000THB?? i need ur exact ans MARK!! so plz tell me fast

  • Gino

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark!
    I enjoyed reading the articles in your blog so much I signed up for your newsletter. I’m addicted to smoothies also, so I was elated to read that the voluminous lusciousness you photographed so well only costs a buck!
    I was wondering, does a person have to give up their S.S. # and go through the hassle of a credit check to rent an apartment in Bangkok?
    Thanks!

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey, thanks a lot Gino! No, you don’t have to give your SS number of have a credit check to rent an apartment in Bangkok. All you have to do is sign a contract saying you’ll rent for a period of time and leave a deposit of 2 – 3 months. All the best!

  • Gen P.

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    Thank you for this. It’s very useful. I hope I can find one asap. I’ve called several apartments now but there’s no availability. If you can recommend an apartment for me, that will be perfect. I’ll give them a call. I’m wanting to move in asap. Thanks again. xx

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Gen, I don’t know any exact apartments to call, but keep trying a few more. Will you have time to walk around when you arrive? The easier thing might be to get to Bangkok and then walk around for a day and find a place in person. All the best!

  • Emi

    11 years ago

    The room that is on the picture costs only $32 per month? wow, how is it possible, I rented almost the same kind of room, looks like the same size, maybe even the one on the pic is bigger that I used to have and I payed over $200 per month, but it was in Vietnam. And Vietnam is supposed to be one of the poorest countries in the world. My room still was considered to be very cheap. It seems that Thailand is so much cheaper. Thanks fot this article.

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hi Emi, thanks for taking a look. No the apartment in the photo cost 3,200 per month!

  • Mousehound

    11 years ago

    Some very useful stuff here thanks. I have been going to Thailand on holidays for a few years now and am looking to stay longer than two weeks at a time. I hope to be spending up to 5 months a year in Thailand. In BKK I think the area around the new Silom roit fai far (overhead rail) extension over the river into the Eastern part of the city (Thon buri) could well be worth checking out. Otherwise I would look around Chattuchak or Victory Monument. Just as you suggested. I am getting on in years and have never been good at languages but I can really recommend learning some Thai and even better learn to read it as well. It is not that difficult to read and I find much easier than speaking it as I don’t get any verbal practice. For a younger person I would have thought that 20mins a day for six months would be more than enough to get the reading down and fifty or so phrases that woulkd make life much easier, cheaper and more interesting.

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey, thanks a lot for sharing. Yes, you’re totally right about learning how to read Thai, it’s really useful!

  • Zach Boyer

    11 years ago

    Mark, what would be the best way to rent an apartment if you’re not in Bangkok yet? I’d like to have it all set up before I get there. How do you do that?

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Zach, that’s a good question. Are you looking for just a 1 month, no contract, type of place. You can probably do some searches on Mr. Room Finder and make some contacts, or also, depending on how long you plan to stay, I would recommend searching for some places on http://airbnb.com/ and setting it up there. All the best!

  • Tony McGrath

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark, great Blog,lots of very interesting info.and great feedback from readers.
    I’ve been visiting Thailand for last few years, and my stays in BKK have mainly been at the Ambassador hotel,Nana,Soi 11, making full use of the BTS,to get about. So I’m interested in trying to look at cheaper stays,problem is I’m usually just on a 2 week vacation,so doubt if I could take advantage of low cost rentals. Thanks again.

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Tony, glad it’s useful! Yes, for 2 week stays possibly a serviced apartment, with no contract commitment, would be the best option. In the coming weeks I’ll try to do some research about good serviced apartments and get an article out.

  • Jamine

    11 years ago

    I have been in Bangkok from time to time. I personally recommended my place call C Residence Apartment the building is New! , i pay 9,500 Baht per month (USD300) not far from the BTS National Stadium and MRT Hualumpong station. Staff very helpful and they can speck english very well.

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Jamine, thanks a lot for you suggestion! Is it fully furnished? Also is there any contract, or just as long or short as you like?

  • khunjim

    11 years ago

    I stayed at a basic 0ne bedder fully furnished with AC on Thong Lo 25 for 13000 bht pm. Electricity bills were quarterly. It turns out the cost to power a water pump to feed water to my apartment was passed onto me. Additionally a communal washing machine (why would you do your own washing?) was also a shared expense. Something to consider.

  • Axel

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark, thanks for the nicely written article. Quick question, wife and I are coming to BKK for apartment hunting (renting) the end of Feb. Do you suggest, we go with a good realtor (any suggestions) or do the search on our own? Thanks!

  • jo

    11 years ago

    hey mark,
    just bought your bangkok-book a few hours ago. good advice and good design too.

    so im looking forward to fullfill an old dream: to live in bangkok!

    1) right now i think i will try to rent a place for only 1 month (september or october).
    do u think that´s possible, to rent for only a month? i thought about paying cash directly to make things easier, do u think that´s a good idea?

    2) are there “in between solutions”, like renting a place in a hotel for a month/longterm or …?

    3) can u name the top three areas for living in bangkok?
    like:
    1st place: victory monument area
    2nd place: … …

    thanks in advance
    jo

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hi Jo,

      Thank you for getting a copy of my guide and great to hear you’re thinking about moving to Bangkok. Yes, it’s possible to rent a place just for a single month, but since you won’t be signing a 3 – 6 month contract, the prices will be a little higher. If you talk to a hotel or guest house, you may be able to negotiate a deal for a 1 month stay. I think around the Nana and Asok areas there are quite a few condos that will rent by the week or monthly basis. As for areas of town I’d recommend Victory Monument (and Rangnam road), Ari, or somewhere around Sukhumvit (Nana, Asok, Thong Lor, On Nut).

    • jo

      11 years ago

      thx for the answers.
      there´s one thing that i can´t wrap my head around:
      u said u do a “refill” of drinking-water for 1 baht?!
      how the heck do u do that? i never saw a traveller doin that. maybe
      it´s worth a post of his own with a nice pic? 🙂
      thx in advance…

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Jo, around Bangkok and especially at the bottom of many apartments, there are water machines (kind of looks like a vending machine). You just put your bottle underneath, put in 1 baht, press the button, and you’ll get 1 liter of fresh drinking water.

  • B Baker

    11 years ago

    Thanks for taking the time for the info! The search engines are nice and give one a good idea of what’s idea but I wholeheartedly agree. Find a neighborhood, an area that fits your vibe, and walk, look, listen, and smile the entire time 🙂

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey, no problem, thanks for checking this out. Yup, even with technology, you’ve still got to get a feel of the area for yourself!

  • Craig Fishlock

    11 years ago

    Hello mark my name is craig I have been cumming to thailand for 8 years and did most of the islands and spent many of my time in pattaya,just come back from there at Christmas and to be honest starting to get over the place ,just a quick question I am looking on taking 2 months off work in August I am from the uk and live in western Australia,I work in the mines and to be honest need some time off , I want to be in Bangkok for a good solid month just relaxing ,want to be in a good area with a nice apartment fully furnished looking on paying no more than 16,000 Byatt for the month that’s with bils including,want to be close to a really good gym and somewhere I can go to learn the Thai language more

    This is not a drinking holiday for me it’s more a get fit relaxing ,massage type place ideally would like to be close to places like sukenvic but not to far away away

    Could you please help me find a nice fully furnished apartment please

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Craig, I would recommend checking out the listings on http://www.mrroomfinder.com/ – You’ll be able to find some good places for that budget and you can probably get gym and swimming pool as well. Try looking around the Asok area. All the best!

  • Pan deshan

    11 years ago

    Hey mark ,

    I am a residential and accommodation provider .Now I have 3 bedrooms 200 sqm.apartment on
    Paholyotin Rd. close to Ari Saphaikwai , sanamfao., BTS Fully furnished and facilities,swimming,fitness,security guard and peaceful . Just 40,000 Baht / month

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Pan, thank you for the information. That’s a bit out of my budget, but if anyone else sees this it might be useful.

    • Raj

      10 years ago

      Hi Pan!! could you pls share the details. will be travelling this october. Thanks!!

  • Steve Sorrell

    11 years ago

    I wanted to thank you for you above post and this website! I am moving to Bangkok in March and have found this information very helpful!

    I have one question, do you know of any apartment areas where dogs are accepted?

    Thanks again

    Steve

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Steven, I’m not really sure, it really all depends on the apartment. I think many rentals do not allow dogs. If you rent a condo from an individual it would be more possible.

  • Albert Dwayne

    11 years ago

    Hey Mark,

    Thank you for the very useful information.
    But do you know any place 3000 baht or less? Anywhere in bangkok please preferably near Nana or Asoke. I don’t mind the conditions and all, but i’m a traveller and i don’t stay very long. Only for 3-4 months. But at the moment i on have 5000 on me. I’m still renting at this cheap 500 a night hotel, but i’m struggling and running out.

    Please suggest me some jobs, i could read and write thai. But i’m only 18, i can’t teach yet.

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Albert, I’m not really familiar with apartments around Asoke or Nana, and that’s generally a higher priced area than some of the outskirts. You may want to just walk around and find something suitable in your budget. Also you may want to look in a place like Wang Wiang Yai or On Nut for more budget places. As for a job, what do you like doing? Maybe some translation work?

  • FightLiveShare.com

    11 years ago

    The prakard website is also a good resource for finding rooms in Bangkok. It is mostly comprised of condo’s and 99% of the ads are in Thai. So make sure you can either read Thai, or have a friend who can help you out. I’ve rented condo’s directly from owners through this website with great success.

    If you are more interested in apartments or a specific area, the best strategy is to basically beat feet. Get out there and walk around. Bring a friend who can speak Thai if you cannot. Just walk down the soi you want to stay and ask at the information/office at each apartment about renting a room. SOOOO many of these places simply don’t advertise or have a web presence but are AMAZING deals. I’ve found places in great locations with full amenities and location in the 3000-4000 range.

    Sure it might be a bit more work, but what is half a day of sweating it in the Bangkok sun for months of enjoyment/satisfaction in a great apartment?

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey, thanks for your valuable input. I totally agree, websites can be good but by far the best strategy is to just get out there and walk around and explore.

  • deena anuar

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    So happy that I stumbled upon your website. Very very helpful and informative.
    I am doing my internship next february and currently hunting for an apartment. Can you please suggest suitable area for apartments that are close to Phayathai road.

    Thanks!

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Deena, good to hear you’ll be coming to Bangkok. If you’re along Phayathai road you may want to check for apartments around Victory Monument of Phaya Thai BTS stations. There are lots of midrange rentals in the area. Also you could try Rangnam Road (just off Victory Monument BTS station) and the side street around there.
      Hope this helps!

    • deena anuar

      11 years ago

      thank you marc! Will look into those options 🙂

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Glad to hear it is helpful Deena!

  • Vikram Malik

    11 years ago

    Mark, my name is Vikram, I am from India and I must say that I found your article VERY useful. Here in India we get a 2 month tourist visa to Thailand (if we take the visa at home) and a 15 day visa on arrival. It has been my dream to come with a 2 month visa and spend the entire time period in and around Thailand (maybe hop over to Cambodia, Laos, etc.). I tried doing this in March this year, but the staying costs ultimately broke my back 🙁 [I stayed at hotels only] and I was back in India, quite disheartened, having stayed just short of a month.

    On an optimistic note, I have booked myself up for New Year to Thailand, with my flight ticket already in place. Among other resources, your article has been a major inspiration for me with regard to the possibility of lowering staying costs. And that is where I have two specific questions to ask you:

    1. Is the deposit scenario COMPULSORY across all apartments, in Bangkok, Pattaya, etc.?

    2. What if I do not want to stay an entire month in one place? Could I break up the two month duration into 4 chunks of 15 day stays at Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket and Samui? Maybe include some more places like Chiang Mai, Krabi, etc. and stay for shorter periods at any of the places I mentioned?

    I would be most happy if there are CHEAP places where one can pay and stay on a DAILY basis, WITHOUT any deposit clause.

    Do you know about any such places, anywhere in Thailand?

    To understand my definition of cheap, the cheapest hotel I have ever stayed in Thailand cost me 1,000 THB a night while the most expensive cost me about 6,000 THB a night, over as many as 8 different trips (and counting!) to the country! You can check out my YouTube channel (link above, among my particulars) where I have shared some of my experiences on these trips, across 135 different videos or so…there could have been many more but I didn’t film on most trips.

    Anyway, getting back to my question, if its a decent enough place which I can get on a DAILY basis at say 200-300 THB a night, I’d be quite happy! 🙂

    Thank you if you have read this far – and thank you earnestly, well in advance, for any advice that you give!

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hello Vikram,

      Great to hear your enthusiasm about visiting Bangkok, and I just checked out some of your videos, great!

      1. There are some apartments where you don’t need to leave a deposit, but they won’t be the absolute cheapest places – you may have to pay somewhere between 6000 – 10,000 per month for places that don’t need a deposit – they are more like serviced apartments.

      2. Again, if you just want to stay shorter periods of time you should consider looking at serviced apartments which cater exactly to that sort of thing. Have you searched anything on Airbnb.com or 9flats.com yet? They may have some decent short term options.

      As for Bangkok, try those sites I mentioned above and also if you need a cheaper and good guest house, check out New Road Guest House.

      Let me know what works!
      Mark

  • We

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark,

    I like how you broke it down and specific you are. I am sure many ppl found the info helpful.

    What is the best way to book a ticket? I looked at websites like FareCompare and Price Line but am not sure if they have the most affordable prices,

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey We, thank you very much, hope it’s helpful. As for airfare, most of the time I look at sites like Kayak.com and Momondo.com and after seeing the best rates, I then go to that airline’s official site and see if they have any other specials. It just takes some patience and lots of browsing!

  • Kris

    11 years ago

    Hi Mark, My name is Kris and I am a Canadian journalist coming to Bangkok on October 31st to cover the FIFA Futsal World Cup. This page was very helpful. I am wondering if you’d like to meet up and get some food and drink (on me) in exchange for some of your wisdom. You can reach me at the email address I entered.

    I’m thinking of renting near Hua Mark Indoor Stadium as that is where most of the games will be held so as per journalist requirements I will be doing this last minute. Cheers

  • Hk guy

    11 years ago

    I saw a room for rent one in Bangkok. Its close to Airport link Ramkhumhang Station full brand new furniture (30 sf). Its only 9,500 bath ($290) a months and the owner very nice and pretty.If i not wrong the name of the apartment is should be Dcondo Ramkhumhang. just wanna share. and this page is really useful to me. thank you for sharing.

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey, thank you very much for sharing. Glad this page is useful! Ramkhamhaeng is a local and good area, lots of food around there!

  • cathy

    11 years ago

    hi there mark! this blog of yours is very helpful!

  • paul

    12 years ago

    The 5000 baht/moth or less apartments near /around Victory Monument are always full , unless you are willing to pay 7000 or more

  • Colorado Tom

    12 years ago

    Great article Mark. I want to come to Thailand, but I have zero connections there and can’t read/write Thai. Is there anyone or any service there, for hire or otherwise, who could help a newbie locate a suitable studio apt? I have traveled extensively in China (thus not too newbie), but could really use a little help. Thanks Mark. Keep up the good work.

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  • Federico

    12 years ago

    Hi Mark, I would suggest you to check also http://www.bbkcondos.com, Ive been using their serviced apartments since 2009, prices are good and they are always ready to help you out for free for everything you may need for your apartment. They also have luxury condos, not for everybody but great!

    • Mark Wiens

      12 years ago

      Hey Federico, thank you very much for your added advice, that looks like another good resource. I’ll recommend it to others as well!

  • Jordan

    12 years ago

    I am about to go backpacking with my gf around SE Asia and starting in Bangkok, I was wondering if you had any suggestions for renting an apartment for just a couple of nights when we get there. There are many offers that seem almost too good to be true, but looking at your price ranges for apartments I could be wrong… can these ads be trusted?

    • Mark Wiens

      12 years ago

      Hey Jordan, depending on where you’re seeing the ads. If you check out 9flats.com and airbnb.com they are both pretty reliable and verified for renting short term apartments. Also check the ratings and the reviews. Hope you have a great visit to Bangkok!

  • John

    12 years ago

    Outstanding info, really helpful, I’m looking to move out at the end of September to teach English and have found this really informative, thanks very much

    • Mark Wiens

      12 years ago

      Glad you found this useful John, and thanks for checking it out!

  • Joey

    12 years ago

    Thanks for posting this. I’m moving to Bangkok for a few months in October to start my travels and this has been immensely helpful.

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    12 years ago

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    i’ll say that you’ve greate blog with all information. I like Bangkok appratments in your this post, overall nice writen. Thanks

    • Mark Wiens

      12 years ago

      Thanks for checking it out and glad you like it!

  • Paul

    12 years ago

    What are the visa regulations for living in Thailand? I hear a lot about people staying for a long time on 3 or 6 month visas and making visa runs to one of the borders to get a fresh entry stamp for another period of time in the country. How long can you keep doing that and would it be better to get a longer term visa (if possible)? I’m from the UK btw.

    • Mark Wiens

      12 years ago

      Hey Paul, there are a number of visa’s. I know that if you’re from the UK you can pre-apply for a 1 year visa… but not sure of all the details, and I think you still need to leave every few months. For myself (American), I normally try to get a 2 month double entry visa. This gives me 2 months then I need to just cross the border to Cambodia and return and I have another 2 months. Also if I want, I can extend each visa by 1 month for a fee of 2000 THB. So on 1 visa application I can potentially get 6 months altogether. As for length to keep doing the same thing, I’m not sure, but I know a lot of people do it for many years.

    • aisha

      9 years ago

      Hi Mark, I love this post of yours! Does it matter what citizenship you are if you want to stay in Bangkok for a period of 3-6 months? Thanks!

    • Mark Wiens

      9 years ago

      Thank you Aisha. Yah, it does vary, the length of a visa granted depending upon what passport you have, so make sure you do some research about your nation before making plans. All the best!

  • Micamyx|Senyorita

    12 years ago

    Sharing this post to a friend. Very helpful! 😀

    • Mark Wiens

      12 years ago

      Thank you for sharing it Mica! Hope you are doing great!

  • johnny

    12 years ago

    hey mark, thanks for this mate – really useful.

    I think you’re more expensive rates are a bit out of sync though. I pay 27,000 to live on sukhumvit, by Pleonchit BTS, in a 2 bed apartment. To get a modern, western style apartment with 3 bedrooms is 40,000+ i’ve found :S

    • Mark Wiens

      12 years ago

      Thanks for the added input Johnny. Yah, maybe my figures are a little on the lower side for the fancier apartments in Bangkok – but it really has to do with location. If you get just a bit off the BTS or away from central Bangkok, the value for price really goes way up. I’ll bump up those figures a little though, because all of my experience is in the lower budget apartments. Thanks man, hope you’re enjoying Bangkok!

  • sully86

    12 years ago

    mark: helpful as always.thanks so much.

    • Mark Wiens

      12 years ago

      No problem, thanks for checking it out!

    • Johann Neumann

      10 years ago

      i would like to rent an apartment here in bangkok from beginning mars to beginning april 2014 in a nice place with cooking facilities, wifi, swimming pool, with air con, television, for 2 persons.

      with best regards,

      Johann N.

    • Domzhie

      10 years ago

      Hi! I just discovered this website today through watching your Nepal adventure in Youtube. You are a heck adventurous guy, nature and food lover.

      I always wanted to travel like you but I got really scared, I am a small-built petite person but I would really love to travel other than Singapore like a pro backpacker 😉

      I am targeting Thailand in 2014. For a newcomer, Where is the best place for destination, Bangkok? Phuket? Any other tips?

      You are like a tourist guide globally. Thank you.

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Domzhie, great to hear from you and glad you enjoy eating and traveling too. For Thailand, it all depends if you like the beach or the countryside or the city. Bangkok is a great place to start with lots to offer. Then you might head to the north of the country to Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai to explore the mountains and north of the country. Enjoy!

    • Zuzu

      8 years ago

      I want rent for room …how do i content to you?

    • Ken

      10 years ago

      My first trip will be in June this year and hopping to stay for 3 months I understand that it can be wet then can you advise me if there any part that stays a bit dryer,

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Ken, good to hear from you. It all depends on what street you live on, some of the streets can flood, but it’s hard to tell which ones do. The rains are alright though, normally they just last for an hour and then it can be nice sunny weather!

    • ken

      10 years ago

      Mark can you recommend which way we should travel when we arrive in Thailand for warm weather north or south we arrive in June for 3 months. thanks ken

    • Mark Wiens

      10 years ago

      Hey Ken, in June everywhere will be HOT. It all depends if you want hot mountains (north) or hot beaches (south)?

    • bill

      10 years ago

      hi! i just wanna ask if you know cheaper apartments near siam tower?

      is it possible that the downpayment for the apartments there will be made when arrived in bkk?

      i tried searching from 9apartments.com, but no one replied from my msgs. lol

      pls help me. ill be going there this May and will stay for 6mons.

    • rochelle

      11 years ago

      western expat living in Bangkok, been here for 18 years
      I have a huge arts 8 bed room house with rooms to rent
      there is a huge kitchen where you can cook. wifi.
      Fresh food market, kho san road and access to the river are all in walking distance.
      there is plenty of cheap street food around.
      beautiful views from some of the rooms of Rama 8 bridge.
      and a roof top garden with a bar, communal living room. and an art studio/garage.

      we are located under rama 8 bridge
      please check on Google maps for exact location
      Arun Ammarin 53, Bang Yi Khan, Bang Phlat, Bangkok 10700, Thailand
      https://maps.google.com/
      for first time coming here its easiest to just take a taxi meter or the boat

      rooms are free at the end of jan and the beginning of feb
      please email me if your looking to move during this time.

      our room rates are 150 baht for a small single room 1000 baht per week (this room is not suitable for long term sorry)
      ac rooms 350 per night 2100 per week 6000 per month (and 6 baht per unit of electric only for monthly rental min stay 2 months)
      fan rooms 300 per night 1900 per week 5500 per month (and 6 baht per unit of electric only for monthly rental min stay 2 months)

      [email protected]

    • muhammad khalid

      11 years ago

      i need a booking , i want to stay there for a night. i am coming in april from pakistan

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hi Muhammad, check out this link here: http://migrationology.com/2013/01/where-to-stay-in-bangkok/

    • dominc

      11 years ago

      I am coming next year need a room with airconditioning it will be 6 people 3 childre 2 adult 1 baby.

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Great to hear you’ll be coming to Bangkok, you will be able to find plenty of choices to fit your criteria!

    • jos

      10 years ago

      please inform me about availability of large room from mid December 2013 till end of January 2014. Including price please. Thank you.

    • ken

      10 years ago

      mark what is to best country and cheapest country to go over to so we can get an extension on our visa. ken

    • KieronO

      11 years ago

      Hi I have a quick question regarding the availability of the cheaper priced apartments(2000-5000). What is the probability of obtaining one of these cheaper priced apartments if you contact the apartment building in person(on your own) as a farang with limited (if any) thai language skills? I suppose we should assume I am staying for 3 – 6 months, can get a quote and other general contract info.
      If unlikely, then can you pay for an interpreter or local to negotiate?
      Thanks

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Hey Kieron, yes it’s possible, you’ll just have to sign a contract from 3 – 6 months depending on apartment. There are plenty in the 3000 – 4000 range, and you should be able to make out communication with someone at the apartment – or they might have a sheet that explains their prices. Best of luck!

    • Anna

      11 years ago

      Super helpful! The post is great and idea with comments and answers even better! Thank you

    • Mark Wiens

      11 years ago

      Glad it’s helpful Anna!