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I felt an article on finding apartments in Bangkok was long overdue. As you may already know from タイ在住 and hunting apartments, there is nothing harder than a big black cock finding a quality apartment to rent in Bangkok – fast.
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With the lack of information on the Internet and the fact many of us cannot read Thai, finding the best condos in Bangkok can be tough. The streets are a total cluster fuck and you end up wasting even days with very little to show for it.
So how do you find a sickening condo or apartment in Bangkok?
Airbnb in Thailand
Do not use エアビーアンドビー to find long-term apartments in Thailand unless you don’t mind being ripped a new ass hole. From what I see, apartments that cost 13,000 baht a month are put up for 3-4x that on Airbnb.
Airbnb in Bangkok is only good for three things:
- Short-term stays (less than 3 weeks)
- Contacting users to find out the name of their condo, then going there yourself
- Banging sloots
Airbnb users in Bangkok are not going to tell you the name of their apartment if you just ask, so you need to get smart. Mention that you want to stay there for 10 days and would love to know more about the area to do research online. After a few back and forth messages, ask for the condo name because you want to tell your friend in Bangkok where you will be staying there.
Easy game.
Lots of people are making $$$ from renting out their apartments on Airbnb in Thailand, perhaps a good money making idea?
You can find the best Airbnb rentals in Bangkok here.
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the bkk rental market is just awful i spent 2 weeks running around the city and did not find anything that i liked that was affordable and would allow a monthly rental. most places want 6 month minimum or if they do short term are complete ratholes.
even here in the phils I had no problem finding such a place! (though admittedly through recommendation of a friend)
btw I recognize the apartment, tempted to reveal location 😛
Back in the day we just walked along Ramkamhaeng Road to Petchaburi Road down the sois asking at the offices of any place that looked ok
Checked out about 15 places and settled on Kanchana apartment next to Foodland got 6 months contract and then another 6.
Wasn’t the most luxury gaff at 3400 a month and our tiny balcony backed onto the main rail line, at first the noise was a pain, but after a month we never noticed.
Also from the outside it looked like a four storey office building. Which I liked….Usual scenario, small minimart, sleeping security guard with ”his” soi dog & cat
what swung it was the office staff were very nice and spoke good english, many of those smaller sized studio buildings have staff only speaking Thai (duh…)
Roomfinder.com was the best site back then but they didn’t reply to emails
http://www.sitaraplace.com
I’ve stayed here a few times over the years, as have a few friends as recently as Dec. 2014. Pros= managed by nice Indian Couple with excellent English, 10-20k per month, willing to do weekly/monthly and or long term. Rooms, Kitchenette, bathroom,and Bed comfy and clean. No construction or traffic noise! On site easy access coin op laundry machines and drycleaners available. Ok location @ Rachadaphisek Soi 3, loads of great street food, 10 min. max walk to MRT Phra Ram 9/ Fortune Mall (Tesco)/ Central Plaza Grand Rama 9. Cons= No Pool, No Gym, Soi does get flooded during wet season. Rooms and balcony are the normal smallish @ 30sqm.
http://www.housebythepond.com
Another place I’ve stayed at a few times. Very friendly/helpful staff with excellent English. Not the greatest value at 17.5k/month but will also do short term weekly/daily rates. Pros= rooms are good size at 36 sqm, free wifi, wonky but usable old gym, Best feature is the roof top pool and deck that’s open 24/7 to you and your visitors/guests! So long as your quiet and don’t disturb anyone I’ve entertained a dozen friends at a time till 3-4 am 😉 Cons= depending on which building your in and what side, the soi can be noisy due to traffic cutting through from soi 22&16 . Beds are not that great, buildings are showing their age. Soi does get messy during the hard rains.
If your only needing a month or less I’d stay at a hotel. I like the area from Asoke to soi 24.
http://www.darjellingboutique.com
This a nice little place right off Sukhumvit next door to the Exchange Tower. I’ve booked in person for 1000 cash/night and also through Agoda at a bit more due to service charges. Pros= Rooms are only 25sqm but nice, beds is fantastic! Cool bathroom with peek-aboo shower widow (you’ll laugh if you stay here 😉 ) Great Location 20m walk through drive way/parking lot to Sukhumvit, 3 minute walk to Asoke BTS/MRT Terminal 21, lots of great food within walking distance. Starbucks, (inside Exchange Tower). <10 min walk to Food land around the corner on soi 16. Cons= No pool or gym ;( No self coin op laundry machines.
http://ballys-studio.com
Another reasonably priced hotel, Ball's Studio Suites. Pros= Very nice staff, large rooms with excellent bathrooms, fantastic comfy beds and modern well maintained facilities! Was very quiet but not sure about current construction in that area? Nice roof top pool and sunbathing deck! Cons= Pool closes at night ;( , a bit of a haul from Sukhumvit and gets pretty wet (minor flooding on soi 20) during the rains. Never booked directly but through Agoda was about 1000 bt /night.
Cracking comment Ron, good enough to be it’s own article! The first place looks like great value for the monthly rates listed on their website.
yeah it’s a solid place for the money. Especially if your just getting intown and need a reliable, safe home base that you can arrange online prior to departing!
ah darjeeling boutique hotel.
secure the non windowed room. its less expensive and as convenient.
in fact, even more. who needs all the noise, insects, and that bloody sun who is awake when we sleep, when in nightlife mode? better live in a bunker, it makes a very cute love nest….
for some reasons, humans think they need to have a useless access to the exterior, just to tease them into thinking they are not trapped. bullshit, if there is a fire, you wont jump from a high floor anyway.
and yes, that shower , typical in swingers place…saw that in cap dagde france. i never close the curtains. girls are shy of course, they dont want you to see them nude in the middle of a night of crazy sex.
Lol good point, but having a windows makes me feel sane.
I’ve never stayed in the bunkers before! But back then I still smoked and being a Californian we NEVER smoke indoors so I needed the window! Oddly enough the building is only 5 or 7 floors and the rooms along the rear ( facing NorthWest) , are butted up against a wall that defines the Exchange Towers parking lot exit onto Suk. So there is no direct sun light or view of anything nice. But I really liked the fishbowl shower!
When I first came here last year, my new boss told me on my first day of work to just walk around the Silom area to try and find an apartment. I met a motorbike taxi driver who spoke good English and he showed me some decent places. I ended up picking a decent sized studio apartment at Silom-surawong condominium. It’s just a few minutes walk to Saladeng or Chong Nonsi bts stations. It’s 10000 baht a month, plus 900 baht for security (I’m not sure if this is something most places charge?) and water is cheap at 60 baht a month. Overall it’s an ok place but I think I am getting charged more for being a white person.
Harvie did you ever look for any condos around the Silom/Sathorn area? As I plan to move to a new place when my lease ends and I like the location here. I find Silom has a more chilled out vibe than Sukhumvit. Nice blog btw.
Hey Andrew, that’s the first time I heard of a ‘security’ fee mate, sounds odd and perhaps you are paying extra. I have never looked for an apartment in Sliom, only ever Sukhumvit.
ur a cheeky kunt mate i swear, recognise those bedsheets from years back in the On Nut rape dungeon https://afarangabroad.com/2013/07/cheap-aparments-in-bangkok/
Hey! Been reading your blog for a while now and as I am getting ready for my trip later this summer. Love it bro! Keeps me excited for Thailand!
Great article, but I think I’ll stick with AirBnB. Reasons 1. and 3. That’s enough for me ;D found some great places in Sukhumvit.
hey dude,
did you have any hassles bringing girls back to the AirBnb, I have read some comments that they won’t allow girls in. Want to make sure all is cool before I book. where did ya stay and was it ok
Robbo
I’ll be making a new post about Airbnb soon to give you the low down.
that would be great Harvie,
looking forward to the post
Robbo
Good tips there. I agree the best option is just hitting the Sois with your Thai girlfriend to find the deals. Going alone will drive you crazy.
I’ll share a few of my rat hole hide outs. Both under 10,000 per month, close to the trains and accept month to month.
This place is close enough to Asoke BTS.
http://www.thaiapartment.com/apartment/baan-porntip-3545#.U5xCUrnlqt4
This one is walking distance to Lumpini MRT. http://www.agoda.com/the-blooms-residence/hotel/bangkok-th.html?cid=1647320
The places you posted look nicer but they’re farther out. It’s all a trade off I guess.
Hey, Nice read but you left us out. We are a small farang run Real Estate Agency that covers the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok from around Nana along the BTS line to Bearing. We are a proper Limited Company and have been around for over 6 years. We only deal with farang customers !
You are right about the lower end of the market and finding agents, our cut off is a studio at 10k Baht a month. We rarely go below that, but always negotiate the best deal we can get for our customers.
As for some freelance agents I totally understand ! When I first came to Thailand 16 years ago I was ripped off by one. I know how it feels. Nice blog !
We are On Nut Condos Co., Ltd !