Dude this has been super helpful Marion why hasn't the other hundreds and hundreds of videos that I watched about Thailand tell me any of these things?
Thanks for the kind words! Glad it was helpful! I think alot of TH-camrs tend to do copy edit styles and often haven’t actually lived in Thailand for very long…means there is a lot of repetitive stuff out there. Cheers!
Thanks for the kind words! Definitely important to be aware of the TM30 in particular. Some owners don’t want to do them and that can cause a lot of problems if you find this out after you sign a lease.
I've commented a couple times recently on your videos as they are spot on and enjoyable to watch & learn about Thailand/Bangkok. You should make a short video about eletrical outlet issues/surge protectors & brining a cell phone to Thailand and being able to get a Thailand cell service SIM. I am coming to BKK soon and have questions about these issues and feel you would be able to speak to this stuff quite well
Fashion tip in Thailand.. Wearing tank tops when walking around in a city (when not heading for some kind of exercise) is generally frowned upon and considered impolite. According to my Thai friends 😃
@@ricochete5875 For everyday life, a T-shirt and shorts would do just fine. If a little formality is required then a Polo shirt and jeans are enough.
This is accurate. Most properties on d hub are not available. Agents advertise before the tenant has moved out or dont take the property down. Oddly there's more available condos in central Bangkok than some outer areas.
This is true. The central areas have been heavily overbuilt over the past decade and there just isn’t sufficient demand so plenty of empty condos to choose from! Cheers
What a great video! I saw many hosts on airbnb offering the TM30 form, what are your thoughts on this and would it qualify you for other things like bank account and visas?
Thanks for the kind words, and yes the TM30 has become something of a necessity in Thailand. It can be a bit ambiguous, but could be asked for it when doing any kind of visa reporting or extensions at immigration or when opening a bank account. It’s always better to have one!
Great content! I just subscribed to your channel. How do foreigners typically pay utility bills (electricity, water, WiFi, etc.) in Thailand? Is it necessary to set up utility accounts with each of the providers, or is it feasible for a third party (e.g., an estate agent, landlord, or juristic office) to handle all that, and I just pay this third party every month? Would that be an issue if I just hold a tourist Visa?
Normally you pay all the bills directly. Mostly it is all on bank or provider apps. I'll cover all these questions more extensively in an FAQ style video about renting very soon.
Hi Cal! How do foreigners normally pay the rent to the landlords? Do they pay the juristic office with cash? Do you wire the money into the landlord's bank account? Do you pay at 7-11? Please let me know what is the common method to get the rent to the landlord each month. Thank you!
Great stuff. Out of all the buildings you've lived in which one was the best? Is that building you're in w/ the 7/11s the project at Rama 9? I remember seeing that there were hundreds of empty units there. But there are differences in the interior unit construction between the towers. Is that correct? Seems like a good spot. MRT. Right there. Night markets around the way. Etc. And easy access to everywhere. Personally I'm always drawn to Phrom Phong and around there. The BTS, the malls, the old Japanese Expat area, etc.Location wise it's really good for my needs. However, the rent prices aren't ideal. I agree with all your points on how to get a place in Bangkok.
If I were to choose one place it would probably be my old condo at Asok called Las Colinas. Large 2 bedroom unit... older and very solid build. Great location. But I downsized to invest more money. My current building is Lumpini Place Rama 9 -Ratchada. Good spot, but don't love the sidewalks in the area and if you are unlucky and have noisy neighbors it would be bad. Overall I haven't had many noise issues, aside from a very brief period. Phromphong is a great area as well. I like that whole section from Asok over to PP. Cheers!
This is true. I normally ask to confirm, which should work out fine if your dealing with the management juristic office or an agency that they recommend.
This might not bother some people but I just had a change put in my contract it had said owner may inspect condo at any time! WTF ! I changed to please give 24 hrs notice and I have to be present which they changed np.
Thank you for helpful video. I got AirBnb in a bit suspicious for my taste area just near Khlong Toei metro station right behind MedPark Hospital towards Benchakitti Park. Looks like it's Khlong Toei district. Do you think it's safe to live in this area?
Khlong Toei is a pretty famous slum area in the city… but overall it isn’t particularly dangerous. I’ve never stayed in that area but I’ve wandered there many times.. including in the slums and haven’t had any issues.
Hi, great video! One question: considering that the best option is to rent something from there and that I will only stay 3 months… do you think there is a risk that I won’t find anything while I am there? Thanks:)
It’s much harder to get a long term lease, as they are normally a minimum of 6 months. You might need to opt for Airbnb or a serviced apartment. Cheers
i had to watch it 2x to make nots OMG i only need a 3-4 weeks rental (( coming for dentist if i found one ))) something small quiet. any suggestion's. Of course new sub
Can you suggest some areas to start with? I'm looking to land soon and i don't even know where to start! I'm not tied to a location, but would like to be near a mall, BTS and park.
Definitely recommend Asok area for newcomers. Have direct access to BTS and MRT, parks, and malls…and it is generally a very central and happening area. What’s your budget?
What about travel time to work with the trains? I was sure I would never travel to work any more even if they were paying for my time. Within reason my arm could be twisted if it was $250+ USD for travel time, then I'll fly
Do you think Bangkok can be compared with Tokyo, New York, London and Singapore? Because Tokyo, New York, London and Singapore are the top four cities in the world
In terms of the housing market and cost of living, it’s totally different..much lower housing supply and much higher costs, but it matches more closely with local salaries. I’ve spent time in all of them, and definitely love those cities as well…
You said something about not being able to read Thai. In this world there’s no reason why you wouldn’t be able to read the contract. Whip out your phone and point it at the contract with a language translation app. Boom translated for you to read.
Yeah, most landlords and agents don’t want to rent for such short periods. For this, it can be better to go with Airbnb or a serviced apartment, as they do short term rentals.
Apartment rental in Thailand can be a scam, so don't buy all that high -rise apartments pool ,gym and stuff crap , rent normal apartments like up to 5 -10 floors where you don't have to sign anything, just show your passport and they make a copy and that's it.
@@thebangkokguide awesome thanks. I'll be trying to save up to visit Bangkok. I stayed in hostels when I worked in London, so it's a cheap option in the beginning and renting a house with new found friends seems fun as well.
Hey Cal, loads of super useful info, which I had to research on my own over longer time when I first came to live to Thailand. I use marketplace to find good rental deals - and also the websites you mentioned. Thanks alot and keep it up bro, its super useful.
How about for shorter stay rents? I use airbnb and find it extremely expensive. I looked at propertyhub as you mentioned but couldn't find shorter stays (weeks to 1month)
Depends where your looking, in on nut or bearing bts area you can find many around 400-500. Also try negotiating off airbnb with them. @@makebacharles7348
Since you are so educated and lived in bangkok many years, I like to live in the same complex as you. Can you share with me your location and the name of your complex ? I like to rent is ASAP. Hope you message me back soon
I guess TM30 are not compatible with border bounces right? ahaha "but sir, you're registrated in a condo, where the damn is your DTV?" asking for a friend ahaha
If your doing the border runs you should be okay… I have no clue how they will enforce it with the DTV. My guess is that there will be some extra income through the fines that they collect.
So let me get this right, bc I am not a rocket scientist …so I should land, then look around for an area where I might like to live, and then talk to reception at the building …not sure I can remember all those insightful tips.
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I've been renting condo's in Thailand for 2 years. This is good, accurate information.
Thank you 🙏
The condos look lovely. Is it difficult to get work in Thailand if you don't speak Thai?
It depends on the job… will cover it more in a video!
@@thebangkokguide Khup khun ka :)
Is it possible to rent a condo for many years together without any hastle? Any drawbacks of these condos? Do reply.
Dude this has been super helpful Marion why hasn't the other hundreds and hundreds of videos that I watched about Thailand tell me any of these things?
Thanks for the kind words! Glad it was helpful! I think alot of TH-camrs tend to do copy edit styles and often haven’t actually lived in Thailand for very long…means there is a lot of repetitive stuff out there. Cheers!
Guess many of them get provision from agencies or are agents themselves. So they have no interest in telling you how you get Condos without an agent.
@@gameplayfirst-ger this is definitely also true. Quite a lot of sales funnel channels running in the Thailand TH-cam world these days.
Love ur videos. Straight to the point. Well spoken and informative. Hope to see more videos from u
Thank you for the kind words ☺️
Never met him. But I believe he speaks honestly. That's why I sub'd. Thank you sir.
Thank you! Cheers
You can translate texts with Google translate app to read Thai language on the contract
This is true. In my experience, with legal jargon Google Translate can be a bit hit or miss though.
Very informative alot of creators aren’t mentioning 3 payments upfront or tm30
Thanks for the kind words! Definitely important to be aware of the TM30 in particular. Some owners don’t want to do them and that can cause a lot of problems if you find this out after you sign a lease.
I've commented a couple times recently on your videos as they are spot on and enjoyable to watch & learn about Thailand/Bangkok. You should make a short video about eletrical outlet issues/surge protectors & brining a cell phone to Thailand and being able to get a Thailand cell service SIM. I am coming to BKK soon and have questions about these issues and feel you would be able to speak to this stuff quite well
Thanks for the kind words. I’ve covered sims a little bit in other videos, but I’ll make a more focused video on different options! Cheers!
@@thebangkokguide Let me know when you make this vid 👊
Excellent video from a retired American law professor.
Thanks for the kind words.
I rented a Condo once but this is very useful. I hate bargaining but I will give it a try ;D
Thank you!
Always worth giving it a try! Good luck!
Thank you very much, that's the video I needed to watch rn 👍
I’m glad it’s helpful! Cheers
New follower! Very informative. Thanks a lot
I'm glad it's helpful! Cheers
This is actually a really well done video. Good work 🤙🏼🤙🏼
Thanks for the kind words! Cheers
This is the most helpful video I have seen on this subject. I'm looking to move to Bangkok
I’m glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words
Just found this Cal,,,,, arrived in BKK Rama 9.... 2 weeks ago... we are struggling,,,, so thx for this
I hope you have had some luck! It’s definitely overwhelming at first
Very helpful, one of the best, if not the best rental videos on here.
Thank you for the kind words!
Fashion tip in Thailand.. Wearing tank tops when walking around in a city (when not heading for some kind of exercise) is generally frowned upon and considered impolite.
According to my Thai friends 😃
Cal provides good infos in his videos but always looks like a slob...
Haha true but I actually make these videos when I go for a jog around the city and just stop to film when I wanna rest 😂
This is also true lol
Isn't it super hot, though?
@@ricochete5875 For everyday life, a T-shirt and shorts would do just fine. If a little formality is required then a Polo shirt and jeans are enough.
Thank you! Very useful info 👍
Cheers! Glad it was helpful!
This is accurate. Most properties on d hub are not available. Agents advertise before the tenant has moved out or dont take the property down.
Oddly there's more available condos in central Bangkok than some outer areas.
This is true. The central areas have been heavily overbuilt over the past decade and there just isn’t sufficient demand so plenty of empty condos to choose from! Cheers
Great video! So helpful and practical. Thanks!
Thank you for the kind words!
What a great video! I saw many hosts on airbnb offering the TM30 form, what are your thoughts on this and would it qualify you for other things like bank account and visas?
Thanks for the kind words, and yes the TM30 has become something of a necessity in Thailand. It can be a bit ambiguous, but could be asked for it when doing any kind of visa reporting or extensions at immigration or when opening a bank account. It’s always better to have one!
Thank you
Great information my friend
I’m glad it’s helpful! Cheers
Great legal advice! And gives you the big picture in the market as well. Well done my man. Beers on me in Jomtien 2025.
Well... I've heard my yearly quota for the word "Area"😂
Great info. Another awesome video, Cal!
I definitely said area a lot lol. Thanks for the kind words!
Great videos! Is it the same if I want to come over to Thailand for just a one month exploratory visit?
Many thanks Paul
Oops! Just carried on with the video and you address this point!😊
For one month you should normally go with an Airbnb or you can get a service apartment on Renthub. Cheers!
Thank you very helpful
I'm glad it's helpful! Cheers
This video was dope!! Thank you for sharing all this information :D
I’m glad it’s helpful! Thanks for the kind words!
Thanks for the great tips man! Got sick of the weather in Toronto so I'll be coming to Bangkok soon. Looks like you live in Rama 9? Great area.
Good plan. Yep, I live in Rama 9. Great area.
Great information..thanks ..❤❤❤
Cheers!
Stepping up on the video content… NICE!!! Very well done Brother Cal!
Thanks you! Much appreciated!
Great content! I just subscribed to your channel. How do foreigners typically pay utility bills (electricity, water, WiFi, etc.) in Thailand? Is it necessary to set up utility accounts with each of the providers, or is it feasible for a third party (e.g., an estate agent, landlord, or juristic office) to handle all that, and I just pay this third party every month? Would that be an issue if I just hold a tourist Visa?
Normally you pay all the bills directly. Mostly it is all on bank or provider apps. I'll cover all these questions more extensively in an FAQ style video about renting very soon.
Great info, thanks! (subscribed)
Thank you for the kind words!
Best video yet on this topic!!!!!!
Cheers! Thanks for the kind words!
Hi Cal! How do foreigners normally pay the rent to the landlords? Do they pay the juristic office with cash? Do you wire the money into the landlord's bank account? Do you pay at 7-11? Please let me know what is the common method to get the rent to the landlord each month. Thank you!
Hello 👋 Normally you just transfer money directly to the landlord’s bank account every month.
wow, lot of good info here and well presented! its worth it to do the leg work!
Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words!
Great video
Thank you 🙏
Great stuff. Out of all the buildings you've lived in which one was the best? Is that building you're in w/ the 7/11s the project at Rama 9? I remember seeing that there were hundreds of empty units there. But there are differences in the interior unit construction between the towers. Is that correct? Seems like a good spot. MRT. Right there. Night markets around the way. Etc. And easy access to everywhere. Personally I'm always drawn to Phrom Phong and around there. The BTS, the malls, the old Japanese Expat area, etc.Location wise it's really good for my needs. However, the rent prices aren't ideal. I agree with all your points on how to get a place in Bangkok.
If I were to choose one place it would probably be my old condo at Asok called Las Colinas. Large 2 bedroom unit... older and very solid build. Great location. But I downsized to invest more money. My current building is Lumpini Place Rama 9 -Ratchada. Good spot, but don't love the sidewalks in the area and if you are unlucky and have noisy neighbors it would be bad. Overall I haven't had many noise issues, aside from a very brief period. Phromphong is a great area as well. I like that whole section from Asok over to PP. Cheers!
Extremely Useful
Thanks for the kind words!
Hi Cal you make great content really enjoying to watch and get so much infos, my goal is to live in Hua Hin in few months
Thanks for the kind words!
Great vid 🙌
Thank you 🙏
You can't get TM30 until you've paid deposit, so no way to ascertain owner until you've handed over money.
This is true. I normally ask to confirm, which should work out fine if your dealing with the management juristic office or an agency that they recommend.
Thank you Cal
Cheers!
Great info
Thank you!
Good content 🙏🏽 been living in Bangkok over a year and it’s ALWAYS better to have feet on land when looking for condo … pics can be VERY misleading
Totally agree! Scammers also tend to target people that aren't here.
This might not bother some people but I just had a change put in my contract it had said owner may inspect condo at any time! WTF ! I changed to please give 24 hrs notice and I have to be present which they changed np.
Good catch. I think often agents just use a template and will normally just change anything like that when you mention it.
Thank you for helpful video. I got AirBnb in a bit suspicious for my taste area just near Khlong Toei metro station right behind MedPark Hospital towards Benchakitti Park. Looks like it's Khlong Toei district. Do you think it's safe to live in this area?
Khlong Toei is a pretty famous slum area in the city… but overall it isn’t particularly dangerous. I’ve never stayed in that area but I’ve wandered there many times.. including in the slums and haven’t had any issues.
Hi, great video! One question: considering that the best option is to rent something from there and that I will only stay 3 months… do you think there is a risk that I won’t find anything while I am there? Thanks:)
It’s much harder to get a long term lease, as they are normally a minimum of 6 months. You might need to opt for Airbnb or a serviced apartment. Cheers
Thank you 🙏🏾
Cheers!
Extreme usefull video. Thank you a lot!
Thanks for the kind words! Cheers
very informative❤
Glad it was helpful!
How long should you plan for short term rental?
You can find a place quite quickly. If you start looking immediately, then a week should be good!
Do any apartment support short-term rentals, like for two months?
Not normally. For this you would need to check Airbnb or services apartments. Cheers
you know a highrise condo with pool overnight open in BKK?
I'm not familiar with any. I think most pools tend to close at night..normally around 9 or 10.
be cautious when considering short-term apartment rentals. Many operate in a legal gray area, Especially in newer apartments
True. This is definitely where the most scams occur as well.
Great video however is it cheaper to just rent the hotel room then I save money on electric and water?
If it is monthly then a hotel will be much more expensive. Electric and water is very cheap here!
i had to watch it 2x to make nots OMG i only need a 3-4 weeks rental (( coming for dentist if i found one ))) something small quiet. any suggestion's. Of course new sub
Check Renthub, as you will find shorter rental periods… Airbnb is also good but can be significantly more expensive. Cheers
Can you suggest some areas to start with? I'm looking to land soon and i don't even know where to start! I'm not tied to a location, but would like to be near a mall, BTS and park.
Definitely recommend Asok area for newcomers. Have direct access to BTS and MRT, parks, and malls…and it is generally a very central and happening area. What’s your budget?
400 euros is ok how to find 1 2 5 months thanks @@thebangkokguide
@@thebangkokguidebudget is medium, up to $750 for a large one bed. Thank you so much
what about if i need to show evidence of accomodation for my tourist visa before coming? how do i get around that?
I would recommend only renting a condo from inside Thailand. Get a cheap hotel for a couple of days and you can find a condo very quickly here!
@@thebangkokguide would you reccomend any good suburbs for someone who wants to be close to the city? perhaps somewhere near a nice mall/street food
Very good, thank you for that.
Cheers!
What about travel time to work with the trains? I was sure I would never travel to work any more even if they were paying for my time. Within reason my arm could be twisted if it was $250+ USD for travel time, then I'll fly
I agree. I would always live relatively near work... that would be the number one factor in terms of location. Thanks for the input.
very informativ. but please, flip the selfie parts of the video, so text is readable.
Do you have Global medical insurance? You should put yourself out there as a consultant.
Yes, I'm working on a health video, as it is an important topic!
Do you think Bangkok can be compared with Tokyo, New York, London and Singapore? Because Tokyo, New York, London and Singapore are the top four cities in the world
In terms of the housing market and cost of living, it’s totally different..much lower housing supply and much higher costs, but it matches more closely with local salaries. I’ve spent time in all of them, and definitely love those cities as well…
You said something about not being able to read Thai. In this world there’s no reason why you wouldn’t be able to read the contract. Whip out your phone and point it at the contract with a language translation app. Boom translated for you to read.
Correct. It's a great tool, but for legal contracts you will likely get some very bad translations!
@@thebangkokguide - well even a contract in English written in legal, do you understand that? Even in English they’re hard to understand 😂
How do you know for certain the owner has actually filed the TM30 with the government?
Just ask them to send you a copy of the digital printout of the registration, as you will need a copy for immigration.
How can you extend your Visa easily?
Which visa?
@@thebangkokguide So you dont need Visa when you stay in Thailand?
There are a lot of options. It depends on your situation. I work here so I’m on a work visa.
@@thebangkokguide Ok.
Hi! Is it possible to find a condo for long-term rent with only a 1 month deposit?
You can but it can be difficult. You will need to negotiate for that.
seems tough to find 1-2 month rentals online. Should I just go in person and negotiate a price based on the listings?
Yeah, most landlords and agents don’t want to rent for such short periods. For this, it can be better to go with Airbnb or a serviced apartment, as they do short term rentals.
Apartment rental in Thailand can be a scam, so don't buy all that high -rise apartments pool ,gym and stuff crap , rent normal apartments like up to 5 -10 floors where you don't have to sign anything, just show your passport and they make a copy and that's it.
Yeah the serviced apartments can be a good option. I’ve stayed in a few and very hassle free! Thanks for your input
Where do you stay while looking for a place to stay?
You have plenty of good options. Airbnb, hotel, or service apartment. They are all good choices.
Thank you for the helpful info.
Can you rent if you have a pet, please? Or is it very difficult
Some buildings are pet friendly…just need to check, as each building has its own rules!
@@thebangkokguide awesome thanks. I'll be trying to save up to visit Bangkok. I stayed in hostels when I worked in London, so it's a cheap option in the beginning and renting a house with new found friends seems fun as well.
You can find condos very easily and inexpensively here…or rooms in serviced apartments. When I came back here in 2019, my room was like $3 a night lol
Hey Cal, loads of super useful info, which I had to research on my own over longer time when I first came to live to Thailand. I use marketplace to find good rental deals - and also the websites you mentioned. Thanks alot and keep it up bro, its super useful.
Cheers! Thanks for the kind words! Marketplace is a great option as well.
Do they look at your visa?
Not usually... I’ve had some agents ask what my visa is, while others never asked. I think it depends on the landlord or agency.
@@thebangkokguide thank you.
Great information 👍🏼 following on IG & TT 😉
Cheers! I’m glad it’s helpful ☺️
How about for shorter stay rents? I use airbnb and find it extremely expensive. I looked at propertyhub as you mentioned but couldn't find shorter stays (weeks to 1month)
Check Renthub…they have serviced apartments that you can generally rent for shorter stays.
Im also having difficulty finding a condo for 5 wks. I’ll be there Jan 6
Depends where your looking, in on nut or bearing bts area you can find many around 400-500. Also try negotiating off airbnb with them. @@makebacharles7348
The kitchen sink has garbage disposer? the kitchen has hot water? where to dump trash?
There is a garbage room down the hall…normally just take it there immediately. And yes, everything has hot water.
Suscrbed. Thanks for the very good info.
Thanks for the kind words!
You are from Canada? Aye
Correct!
I am comming soon! 2024
Welcome!
How to rent?
Check the listings on the 4 sites that I mentioned. Are you in Bangkok already?
@@thebangkokguide still in Indonesia,but next week go to bangkok
If your looking for short-term rentals checkout renthub.in.th
Since you are so educated and lived in bangkok many years, I like to live in the same complex as you. Can you share with me your location and the name of your complex ? I like to rent is ASAP.
Hope you message me back soon
Lumpini place rama 9 - Ratchada… it’s a nice spot! Cheers
Just dont overpay!
This is good advice
@@thebangkokguideHahaha.yes i know!
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SORY JUST FOUNG THE ANSER
All very obvious information and suggestions .
It actually isn’t.
Sounds fraught with problems
It can be… but I’ve rented here for 8 years and never had any serious problems
What kind of visa do you have? I'm trying to figure it all out. It's confusing AF
I guess TM30 are not compatible with border bounces right? ahaha "but sir, you're registrated in a condo, where the damn is your DTV?" asking for a friend ahaha
If your doing the border runs you should be okay… I have no clue how they will enforce it with the DTV. My guess is that there will be some extra income through the fines that they collect.
So let me get this right, bc I am not a rocket scientist …so I should land, then look around for an area where I might like to live, and then talk to reception at the building …not sure I can remember all those insightful tips.
There are 8 more steps in there… but sure. The vast majority of comments that I’ve received have said it is very helpful. Cheers
Valid facts! 🙏🫶
Thanks for the kind words 🙏