A year to figure out everything on your own? Most apartments come already with water and electricity. Then it's a one stop to True for Internet and Cable. Even a newbie can figure out on his own. The examples leading up to the promo were funny but not realistic. If you're not of an exploring type, use a site like thaiapartment.com and save yourself the hassle of being overcharged.
Be aware of using agents. They charge several months commission to the person renting the place out. And guess who's pocket this comes eventually comes out from. This is just a promotional video. Believe me as a 30 year Bangkok veteran, you can find a place by yourself.
Globalmodels Dotbiz The video isn't for a 30 year veteran. It's for people new to Bangkok. For many people it can be an overwhelming process to find an apartment in a country where they don't speak the language, they don't understand the norms in real estate, and they need to find a place quickly. I agree that if you know your way around Bangkok, an agent is of little value to you. But when I first moved to Bangkok my agent took care of everything for me. Cable, electric, water, etc were all set up and I had a full year to figure everything out on my own. And my agent even helped me negotiate an early end to the lease and got my full security deposit returned.
Omg thanks for your vid. Im a student and wik be going to thailand for a semester. Im very limited in funds and pay out of pocket for school. I have a few questions regarding apts. Do you mind helping to answer some, plz??
great info on Paypal for sure. Officially you have to have residency in a country to have a bank account, but it sounds like Thailand is lax. Do they always speak English at the bank?
I almost forgot about newspapers. I haven't picked up of those up in 15 years. When I'm in Bangkok or other cities in Thailand, I simply use Google Maps Street View to find the exact location. On the rare occasion I can't find a location, I just call and ask them to click on Google Maps on their specific location & text/email me the GPS coordinates. Then a simple True Tourist SIM card with data (very cheap) and a GPS enabled smartphone using Google Maps is all you need. Google Maps even tells you the departure times of the BTS, MRT, and bus lines on your route. Plus, you can request the leasing agent email or upload a video of the unit in question before you make a special trip to the property.. Problem solved.
จ้าฉนรักคุณที่สุด anyone tell me what this means? It is in reply to me telling a girl she has all my heart. Is she saying she loves me as much or they the love is one sided from me only and not her?!
This is deffo NOT the way to find a place to live in Thailand: stay away from farang agents, who make a month's rent commission if you rent the place they show you. You will be asked for TWO months deposit (one goes directly to the agent), when the norm is ONE month. And, yes you will pay a huge premium for being close to the BTS, especially if you live in a touristy area. Not speaking/reading Thai cost you a lot, too. Take a Thai friend to help you, and just walk around the area you like.
I Live in the U.S. what do you think of setting up an account with the Bank of Bangkok they have a Branch office in New York City and Los Angeles California. I am a Military Retiree and this seems like a good way to set up the monthly EFT as long as I can Draw funds from the account once I live in Thailand.
ah tony jo! ive listened to nearly all the bangkok podcasts! such a good intro and inspiration to go to thailand for 6 months. i leave in 10 days! thanks for all your good work!
