The REAL Reasons I left ASOKE?!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- After 1 year living in Bangkok I had enough of the Asoke area.. I explain my reasons why In todays video
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Your advice to "stay in Asoke" while we're on holiday was the icing on the cake for us to choose this, but I can see that once you're a full time resident of Asoke, it's a completely different picture. I used to live in San Diego and, for the first year, lived right close to the beach, but after awhile all the tourists, surfers, homeless, etc; etc; got to be a bit much and (like everyone else that moved there) exited inland to a much quieter and more affordable place to live. And, if I ever wanted the "beach life experience", it only took me 15 minutes to drive there and enjoy it - totally get where you're coming from!
Its good that people are understanding my point of view.. Could have steak ever day but every now and then you would want a dirty burger haha
@KellyPortola thats because its California......everyone is leaving..........south florida ( Delray Beach ) where i live is amazing. No homeless.......kept well and probably one of the nicest areas in the country. Everyone who comes here loves it. Met people in Thailand that left the Bay area. Said prices were ridiculous and homeless everywhere. But then again,,,im sure its nice
I recommend checking out Ari. Not a tourist area but still trendy enough to have some nightlife, BTS and cheaper rents
Agree! Ari has the plus as Tonglor and Asoke on great cafes, restaurants, night life etc. But more peaceful.
i prefer ekkamai
Really like your comment about being able to visit Asoke. It makes sense that you could become bored with the area after living in it all the time. What a great perspective! And, having night street food available would be great.
You were spot on with your reasons. I lived sukhumvit soi 6 for 2 years but moved out for all those reasons. I now live in Isaan and miss Bangkok for the same reasons ( sometimes) , but dip back in when I need a city fix away from the rice fields. Great vlog .cheers .
I can only imagine that Isaan is completely different to Bangkok in every single way.. one day I will visit
Everything you said was correct.. Ashton is amazing, and the convenience of the local food, Terminal 21, Soi Cowboy, MRT, and BTS access.. But you will get bored.. the best is to try different neighborhoods, and if you don't need to be in Bangkok, try Pattaya or Phuket for long term stay.. Thailand is beautiful and fun everywhere..
The top floor of Terminal 21 is good for cheap good food . Lots of choice too . I totally get you about the ' Hello Bro' men close to Soi 15. Very annoying.
This is why I am moving to the On Nut neighborhood this September.
Cracking video!- thanks for being honest AND giving us the heads up to watch out for "hey bro".... cheers bud- great as always 👍
Am in Asoke because of your videos and am pretty happy, I even appeared in this video was eating my lunch as you walked by classic!
Haha was your in the corner restaurant on soi 11/1? I think my friend called out to me as well
Asoke is great to visit and it’s close to
everything and so much see and do
yeh but staying aslong as you did I understand you had to move . I normally do stay in Soi 11 but it’s just to busy at night time and noisy so now I’m not staying in that area anymore. Great Vlog as always . Peace ✌️
Thanks Paul.. just try to keep it real.. not all will agree with my reasons but hopefully and get a different point of view or perspective on things
You Nailed it! I ended up not liking Bangkok as much because of the "Sup Bro"! I was only there for 3 days. I had to get the fk out of there.
When I'm walking around the Soi 21Soi 4 area I always have my earphones and sunglasses on and a good tune playing. No problem with touts. Cheers!
I can understand what you mean there, perfect as a holiday location. We've stayed at the continent in asoke for a couple of days on arrival and the ease of getting around to do things is ideal but, too full on for daily life. Revitalise your love of the area by making it a go to place again! 😊
I have also stayed there.. nice place.. I had a great time when I was on holiday in that location
Really amazing and informative video! I 100% agree with everything. I recommend checking out Phaya Thai-Victory Monument-Sanam Pao areas. I grew up and lived in Victory Monument until 2012, went back recently for a visit and definitely would be a place I would want to stay again, a lot has changed and not a lot has changed if that makes any sense 😂
DEFINITELY agree, but I think the thing is as you probably found out too is that if you're moving to Bangkok to live, there isn't much information on the different areas and what are the pros and cons of them. I don't think ppl know how MASSIVE Bangkok is lol There's sooo much to choose from. Great video btw, keep it coming!
I completely agree with you baba.. even I’m shocked at the scale of this city.. I have tried to capture it with video but it just doesn’t show it at all.. even drone shots don’t cut it.. I do have dedicated videos for 3 areas though.. even with the 100+ videos I have maybe 1% of the city covered 😂
one thing about those dealers on Sukhumvit who say "hey bro" I've noticed is they mainly are foreigners and not Thai. do you agree?
Burmese / Indians mainly.
Even for returning visitors Asoke can get tiring. I use to stay there every time I visit Bangkok, now I tend to stay in Silom close to Lumpini Park. You are still close to the action at night if you want to visit the bars, but the area is much cleaner and you don't get bugged every second by street walkers, drug dealers and tuck tuck drivers with laminated copies of nude pictures.
SOI ARI has many excellent condos and great hamburger restaurants!❤
RATCHAYOTIN is great too. You have both MRT and BTS lines. Central Ladprao, Union malls and Major Cineplex theaters. IMAX too.
I did a little video down at Ari.. it was really nice there.. have never looked into the cost of the condos though
Ratchayothin is great for me 😊
what condo in ari do you recommend?
I’m the same, bought a condo a few years ago just before Covid in the Asoke area. Loved it at first but now I’m looking at moving further up the BTS line out the way 😂
I remember being in a bar and a tuk tuk driver stood outside shouted up "where you going" we said " no thanks, having a beer" . He walked away, then back and shouted up again. We looked at each other thinking we've just had this conversation and again politely declined. He went and guess what? Yep, he came back. We hadn't had half a pint during this episode. So annoying! Why the fck is a gang of people leaving when there's a full round of beers on the table
I agree it’s very expensive there for food options I live in Knightsbridge Sloane Square but I buy food outside the area onnut or other places Bangkok is a big place and sometimes it’s good to get 15 minutes train ride away
15min is way too much out the way for myself.. I like the zero thinking living personally
Good video. Thanks for the info about Asoke.
You’re lucky to have got out of the Ashton asok ! it’s getting closed down due to not having the proper driveway width..if they can’t rectify the violation it might be torn down … Ruam sab market on asoke montri is epic ! But that area is a crossroads of offices and the tourist hot spot that is Sukumvit road ,not a place I’d ever want to live either.🇹🇭❤️
Lived in a small rural village for the last 14 yrs...it's not for everyone but it is for me.
Where is the streefood market at the beginning of Your Video ? Which Soi ?
Hi Rob! Great videos man, keep it coming. This channel should get way more views. It will come for sure🫡
Totally understand the reasons why you would not live in Asoke anymore. So where do you live now? I loved the Q-chidlom complex I saw in one of your videos a few months ago, you still live there? How is the pool there, is it cold?
Hope to meet you someday in Bangkok when I live there as well! Cheers
Still hope to hear from you man :)
Great dodge of that ribbon on the tuk tuk 👍
Awwww man! Nearly got me 😂 at least I would have got it on camera 😂
Yes, inflation has hiked Asoke's costs of living, except when you eat at the fully air-conditioned Terminal21's food court on the 5th floor at similar prices to those found in the hot, humid substreets/lanes of Asoke. I have paid almost the same price since its opening about 2 decades ago.
6:17 I was waiting for you to say 'hey bro' to him :)
Haha 😂 the moment is gone.. was too hot to think on my feet.. would have been good though
When I was there in November 2022, I had to exit maybe 75% of the taxis because they refuse the meter completely. And the deals aren’t that good. Cheaper than grab but I’ll still use grab because at least it’s my choice.
hey bro 😁// i am 100% with you
Hey bro.. hey bro… HEY BROOOOO!
Waer headphones or airpods etc to block out advances. Just be careful when crossing the road!
They still try bro haha it’s crazy.. start waving there hands like I’m on fire or something
Do you have any experiences and advice to share regarding the purchase of off-plan apartments?
I'd look @ the rents and amenities, but I doubt I could live in Asok or Siam- subway convenience notwithstanding. I'm a big walker, and Grab/Bolt f/ distances- so based on my recent visit, Jomtien and Hua Hin are more my speed. But to visit, 100%. I may hotel there when I come back in September
Got my flight booked for next week man...😎
Good man! I bet your excited!
@@ProjectBangkok plane tonight bro oh and nice to see you on that fat guy's video on a date.... 😆😆😆👍🙏
i liked bangkok........went there for my first time and stayed in ekkamai for a month. after a month and all the fun i realized that i need a beach and not city like where i live in south florida. beach makes everything so much better. besides the women in bangkok i got played out of the city life pretty quick. yes.....NANA did become frustrating. I wish i didnt have to travel half way around the world for the women but it was worth it. south florida plenty of beautiful women but when you live where there is MONEY you dont get a bangkok honey in south florida........555 keep up the videos Plus next time...........65 sq meters or bigger for me for an apartment. Everyone in bangkok were super nice to me and I just wish everyone lived comfortably but unfortunately no matter where you go people have tough lives..........i did my best to help people i met out!!!!!!!! pay it forward no matter where you go!!!!!!!!! Again great video
I'm a backwards farang lol. Adopted from BKK by Swedish white parents and now residing in England and I don't speak Thai, only Swedish, English and German.
Bro….. have you done a video on anything like visas? I’m curious how you stay here in Thailand. I ask for my other friends that are becoming profitable full time forex traders and they will want to come and live here for good amounts of time. For me I’m on a marriage visa but that’s not great for my friends.
I’m sure they will be curious to find out about it from yourself and they will likely want to see the rest of your videos showing around Bangkok and the other places you been!
I’m talking with a professional as we speak who’s also got a legal firm here.. so the best person to do the video with.. watch this space! 😁
@@ProjectBangkok Good man! Keep up the good work my Brother!
Just spent 4 nights in Asoke although I enjoyed the location the prices for beer and food were too much
You did what all tourists do when they come to Thailand and decide to start living here Asoke and sukhumvit lol it’s ok mate try sutthisan or huai Kwang or suksuwat even lol 2 years living in Thailand is still tourist life
The Realtor Companies are trying to increase the rates like crazy. I hope the Government work to Stop the Madness in the Housing or Rent
Unfortunately they dont have a leg to stand on.. a lot of the property here is Chinese owned.. its up to them how much they charge
I heard that the Ashton Asok is named after some legend from Australia
I heard he was a bit of a cowboy 🤠
Asking if the cabbies have a meter straight away, rather than haggling price helps
Can you do a video on the 3 month immigration procedure
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When you refer to those behind you saying "hey bro" are you saying that about the 420 shops or legit hardcore street d*ugs? Never saw any street sellers of anything like that in my past memory.
Well the weed shops are legal here so pointless to sell that on the street. You honestly cant miss the guys im talking about if your down there after 8pm.. even if you closed your eyes they would likely grab your arm as you walk past or some crap. Sick of it there
There is cheap food in Asok. Terminal 21 food court , Took Lae Dee Soi 5 , Soi. Cowboy street vendors during the day ,various supermarkets.
Your asking me to live on supermarkets and t21 food court 😂 come on.. have you tried eating from the food court more than once a week? It becomes soul destroying going in there. Let alone the que to get a card and sit down. No thanks. I can get 10x better quality street food for the same price in different location
As a foreigner I been to the food court at terminal 21. I was not able to eat there. Totally strange food and not looking very appetizing.
Street food looked and tasted so much better.
I’m not asking you to do anything and yes I’ve eaten from T21 food court more than once a week and you don’t need to line up everyday for a card , you can load enough money on a card to last several days.
Not sure why you are so freaked out by getting food at a supermarket , pretty regular occurrence for most people.
I can only assume from your snarky reply that you are a typical egotistical Thailand TH-cam
E - beggar who thinks your opinion is the only valid knowledge about Thailand.
you didnt say where you moved too?
come to Bang Kapi we will have Yellow line and an orange line soon
Your points are very valid, not sure what you were expecting in living in Asoke ?You sound. Like a city boy complaining that there is too many birds singing in the rural village😂 Anyway maybe useful for some people to be aware of. Thailand is not Asoke! Hope you will tell us where you go?
Because of the transport links and making these videos I want to be close to getting around.. it’s a huge stress off my life to be able to commute.. perhaps Rama 9 when my contract is up.. again still a little crazy there but nothing like asoke
Asoke area is great but can understand why you wanted to move to another area. I think it took me around 15 mins to cross the road once! haha. I'm guessing the area you're in now is less crowded?
Did you watch the video lol I fully explain why in the video ya massive donut
Secret words taught to me by a real thai " meow crap" works every time, 100%
I agree about the taxis and tuktuks, they make me 🤮, when I first came to Bangkok in 2015, all taxis seem to be on the meter but now if you say by the meter, most will just drive off without even saying a word, use the MRT all the time now, it’s about time the authorities done something about it and the African drug dealers offering you their flour, I thought the police were hot on drugs?
The problem is the tourists chucking around money saying it’s cheap because there comparing it to there home country 🤷🏼
@@ProjectBangkok I like a bit of the craft ales, and I’m paying anything between £9-£12 in Bangkok so definitely not cheap on that front!😳
Give us a tour of your new area?
Maybe a naive question - but why are there drug dealers on the street when weed is legal and there are shops everywhere? Hard drugs still carry the death penalty don't they? Seems kinda strange......
There selling the hard stuff.. there’s about 20+ of them in a small section of sukhumvit road.. you do see the cops search them every now and then and I even asked an officer once why they allow it to happen and he said they always search and always never find anything on them
I've lived 8 years in Asoke and I never knew the Hey Bro guys were drug seller... I never even looked back at them, I thougth was some gay stuff...
Oh my god this just made me spit my drink out and laugh out loud! Haha 😂 you never know in bangkok so I fully see your logic! Fuk I can’t stop smiling now! Love this comment. Legend
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asock not asoak
Luckily Sukhumvit Road is more than just asok. Takes only a few bts stops to live cheaper. My thai isn’t good but good enough to pay less than tourist. Don’t ask for the taxi meter in English 😂
I thought the pronunciation was A-sock, not A-soak. Not surprised you are moving, unless you have a well paying job and can speak the local language. Pertaining to taxis you just insist on meter, if you know the phrase. Only once did I pay a one-off price. Yes it's a problem at the moment, just know the phrase for how to report them (google the translate) and they back down. It is illegal not to use the meter. say "buy destination na krap" it works
Good video, didn’t think you were moaning.
I’m British.. we moan all the time 😂 it’s in our blood I think lol I was happy to moan with a smile on my face though.. can’t help but even laugh about the “negatives” here 👍🏻
@@ProjectBangkok don’t focus on those, and be careful interpreting. You gave me a written beating after trying to be constructive yesterday too. All these comments help you with the algorythm. You seem to get quite good comments, as far as I can see.
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People need to stop complaining if you're in a tourist area guess what, that's what happens no matter what county you're in. Learn to deal with it or go outside of the tourist area and you won't have a problem. Quit your whining.
The taxi's, tutuks, prostitutes en specially the drugs dealers are annoying to me already after two days.
The area has some good points but basically its setupfor farang. I prefer other parts of Bangkok with less expats and tourists.
i hate the "Hey bro" people ugh
My lord, people still wearing those masks outdoor! Could you do a video interviewing locals about why mask wearing? thank you!
If I could speak better Thai it would probably be a good idea.. but I’m rather uncultured I’m afraid. They mostly do it to respect each other.. no real secret.. they relax in the bars a bit more and some night markets. But it’s mainly a respect thing from there part
Sometimes the smell is bad and the pollution that why people wear mask sewage stinks 😷
You guys don't wear mask are dirty and sick lord-man in the kingdom. 🤮
They wear it out of respect for others and already did this before the pandemic (also see Japan). They also wear one when they have a cold, as they don't want to infect others. It's no big deal for them- and it shouldn't be.
As a Thai who's live in the Bangkok. They do not need to always wear the masks anymore, but in general its look a bit weird when you don't wear a mask in public area especially indoor area like 7-Eleven or MRT, BTS. Some girl wearing a mask because they didn't wear a makeup. And for me all these covid years wearing a mask, I didn't catch a single cold.
Asoke is not the real bangkok. Plenty of better local areas to stay
Thats thailand
Asoke is not Thailand haha its amazing.. but its not Thailand
Let's call it real here, it is economic flight and if Asoke was cheaper, you wouldn't move.
I understand the feeling of getting out of the ghetto but you went from circa 45sqm to 30sqm for more rent and then presumably didn't value the condo facilities enough to pay 30k or whatever they wanted to renew for. However, you cannot live, really live, in 30/40sqm long term. That is a temporary hotel room size.
The argument about the market not being open on a Saturday or Sunday is weak as you could take home more on a Friday or simply cook yourself or treat yourself to some upscale food. Surely the budget allows for that ?
Do you remember the film The Beach ? try to think back to the scenes about how people thought just existing in "paradise" was enough when everyone in the outside world would think you bat shit crazy. If $650 a month is too much, how little is just right ?
It can't be the digital nomad thing because you can do that from anywhere but what about the visa ? Simply put, where is your Bt600k for the 5 year Elite Visa and you're done. That's £15k, £3k a year, £60 a week, not a lot for peace of mind and being legal.
I love your videos and I've lived there and many other places in Thailand and Asia but existing isn't living. I hope you find something more lucrative.
That's your problem, that area for entertainment area and a lot of tourists. If you want to live in peaceful areas move far away from that area. And that you and your friend said got harassment that's the tourists area. People try to work for living if you and your friends don't like it MOVE OUT from the country.
Thanks Karen 😂
Yea, yea...the pros outweigh the cons in Thailand. You WILL understand that when you leave The Kingdom of Thailand. Trust me pale 😅
Erm.. sure ok Karen 😂
The taxi cars and motorbike drivers are insanely irritating. Constantly shouting "Where you go!", then trying to charge you a rip off price. I had the same taxi motorbike driver ask me this every day next to a condo which I had a long term contract at. He was a complete pest and would keep trying to take me to tourist places like "Jodd Fair" and "Nana Plaza" "Soi 11", for 4x the standard rate, and every single time I would kindly decline.
I was there for about 6 months, despite me declining every day his brain did not seem to clock on that I was a long term resident and did not desire his services. The one time I was in need of a motorbike Taxi to get to the MRT station, he tried to charge me 100 baht (going rate is 20).
I think Thailand's tourist areas are some of the absolute worst if I'm honest. I have no idea how Thailand gets such a positive reputation for its hospitality with the way some of the workers behave. The majority of people who work in Asoke seem to hate their jobs and their lives (despite probably making 2-3x what the average person in their profession in Thailand makes since they can overcharge dumb foreigners). I can speak decent Thai, but even when you speak Thai to them, many of them will just speak broken English back, making the interaction un-necessarily difficult. Can they not comprehend that a white person can speaks their language too?
Outside of the tourist areas it's like a different country if I'm honest. I speak Thai and get Thai spoken back to me (interactions are 10x more positive), no rip-off prices, everything is far more authentic. The areas outside of the city centre are fantastic such as Ari, Lat Phrao, even Huai Khwang which is close to Rama 9. You pay 40% as much rent for equivalent space, many other basic necessities are far cheaper, and you still get all the luxury and convenience of Bangkok.
All the u tubers keep saying everything are cheap cheap cheap there,
Well guess what?
Lets start charging more!
1) Local Thais know that the rent cost in those areas in the middle of Bangkok is expensive while there are many other areas other than Asoke places for you to select such as Lad Prow Road, Phahonyothin Road, Sukhumvit Road including Ekamai, Onnut, or even Rachadapisek Road. Although these places do not locate in the middle of the city, there are many routes of mass transportation to commute into the city which are comfortable and time-saving / 2) Asoke has some places that sell the low price and I think you know why you don't mention in this clip such as food court in Terminal 21 and night market at Sri Nakarin Wirote University. These places are full of cheap price food shops with high-quality food but low price. Why don't you mention these two places in this clip I believe you know that they are in the Asoke area and you live here for a year.
fair point
It is not so much about Asok but Bangkok.
It is just a very unhealthy place, the air pollution is one of the worse in the world, the constant hassle with taxi drivers, garbage all over the place, broken pedestrian sides, and too much traffic.
The street food is cheap and yummy indeed, but cooked in cancerous trans fats, meat full of hormones and antibiotics, and all of that sits in traffic all day easily accessible by rats, cockroaches and you name it. Unless you love the bars, the girls, and the drinking, what is the added value to the quality of life in Bangkok?
Live in a tourist area, expect to be treated as a tourist. Also be aware of the phrase 'popular with expats' which really means popular with greedy landlords.
Can confirm this is accurate haha 😂
The food market is only open during the day because it customers are office workers who do not live in area. They leave the area at the end of the work day.
The people who work in the nightlife venues do not live in the area.
The people who work in the hotels, malls and restaurants don't live in the area.
As far as I know there are no government hospitals. schools, local government offices.
There are no wats, there are no Big C or Lotus department stores, no wet markets or dry food markets.
There is no accommodation built for average local families.
There are no nightlife entertainment facilities for locals such as beer gardens, karaoke bars, night markets, nightclubs with Thai live bands, singers.
As far as I know, there are only office buildings, hotels, a mall, restaurants, McDonald's, Starbucks, and condominium all pretty much designed, built and maintained for the international tourist market.
The area was a lot better when Covid was a thing.
With international tourists, the drug dealers have returned, the taxi drivers no longer use the meter.
In short, the area is a tourist ghetto, that provides the authentic Thai holiday experience as envisioned by international tourists. 😂
It is a theme park for international tourists and the prices, as everyone knows, are always more expensive in theme parks than outside theme parks.
That’s like a novel I don’t have time to read lad 😂 I scrolled till you said “in short” 😂😂😂 are the kidding me haha appreciate the comment though 🥰
@@ProjectBangkok After 'In short' I said in 2 sentences, what you took the whole video to say. 👍 😂
It’s a vlog not a blob 😂 you sir are looking for shorts 😂
I quite like Ekkamai and Tonglor but far prefer Sukhumvit for the convenience and nightlife/bars. Sukhumvit has literally everything and enough farangs to make me feel like its home, but I suppose it's the most expensive part of BKK also. I went to Lat Phrao and Ramintra for a few days last year but they were just way too Thai for me to enjoy it if you get what I'm saying.
Thanks for for your awesome content. Better every video. Where to you get your background music? Excellent music. Cheers.
Thanks Alex.. EpidemicSounds for my music bro 👍🏻
This is what happens eventually when we move to where we vacationed. It happened to me when I moved to Puerto Rico. Eventually reality hits. Unfortunately. Still love it, but reality of living there HITS!
Very hionest and feelings that I can relate to. I love the Asok/Soi 11 area of Bangkok - but I dont think I would want to live there - it is just too hectic. Great for a holiday or weekend in the city but not for long term living. Good video - thank you
Why are you wearing hair gel?? You’ve barely got any hair! Just out a bit of wax if you must put something
Huge appreciation for this video. In researching options for moving, this totally makes sense and is a game changer in my thought processes.
* Am wondering though, where (part of town) did you move to from here?
I have a simple trick ... wear head phones (ear buds better) the noise cancelation is great for the traffic noise and I've noticed when you wear them people don't bother trying to speak to you... but agree it's a bit of pain in the ar*e
The dudes on Sukhumvit are soooo annoying, Whats up bro?
Hey bro… hey bro… HEYYYY BROOOOO
Wsup bro 😎
Like I said, daytime Asoke is not so dirty but take a walk past 11pm and yeah, you’ll see what I mean 🤢
Thanks for taking part my man.. not that I asked 😂 haha
Too many other areas of Bangkok than to focus on Sukhumvit. When I lived there in 1983 and 1984, off of Soi 49, Sukhumvit and Asoke were pretty tame except for Soi Cowboy. I can't imagine what it is like now. I have not been there since 2004 but see how much it has changed via youtube.
sukhumvit is the heart of bkk now
I left too after a year an change. Trust me I get it.
So Rob, you prolly heard that discussion before between 'People living on the island' and 'People living in the city', you're in it Can't agree more with your points. I live 'outside' the city, 6,5KM from Asok, won't give away to much but people from the city shed tears when they come by. 😁 We have everything here and more. Move away from the 'island' and the joy will return when visiting it now and then 👍 Leave the island and inner-city to the tourists.
Honestly I have never heard about that.. I would love to hear more though! Maybe I’m living in the bubble still..?
Name of market in Asok?
I'm so jealous!😃 Wish I were there. Regarding the rising prices, consider yourself lucky you are in Thailand right now. If you think Thailand is getting expensive, wait till you go back to your home country for a visit. 😥 Yesterday, I just paid $19.95 for a salad here in the US (Columbus, Ohio, to be exact. It's not even CA, FL, or NY). It's a big salad though. It used to cost $12.95 months ago. We paid $76 including a 20% tip for a chicken pasta, a salad, and 2 small beers. Oh man, everything is so freaking expensive here. I MISS Thailand.🥹😄
Haha won’t be going back to the UK.. the prices don’t bother me too much.. I can change area.. it’s just that the proper proper tourist areas have a noticeable change.. not so much the local areas that I prefer to stay a little closer too now 👍🏻
You are definitely NOT a "Cheap Charlie". Just trying to keep it reasonable.
In comparison to the tourists I am haha but it’s all relative ryt
Leks last stand had a beer in there
How much does it cost monthly to stay at the Ashton asoke?
1 bed room units there start at 20k baht for a 12-month-lease, not that expensive for the area. But they are also small.
Yes get out of the tourist area and you'll find its very cheep to live in Thailand
I agree.. live and learn they say.. I like to be close to the transport though to get around the city making these videos.. and all the best links are in the tourist areas.. so have to find a good balance between them
Rob I have been watching your condo feature videos and have decided to leave the Asoke area when my lease is up in Sept. I had to be realistic with myself about what is important and can I find those things somewhere cheaper . Thanks for showcasing various condos, I think I’m going to check out the Supalai Ekkamai/Thonglor soon.
The opinions you give in this video needed to be shared so people can get a realistic idea of what to expect in looking for an area to live. 🦋
Oh amazing I’m happy my videos can be helpful and give a perspective of what it’s like for myself. My friends like in the ekkamai and thonglor area and they love it 👍🏻
Thanks , I’ve heard those areas can be cheaper . I will check them out as well.
@@guamie oh wow . Ok then that isn’t what I’m seeking 😂. I just need the convenience that I am used to ( grocery, mall, food, MRT / BTS) and somewhere very clean and safe.
@@guamie I actually think I will look at one from his previous video in the Bangson area. Off the MRT purple line. My friend has a family member there and recommended it. They have a great price and some 56sqm units. I need that 😂
@@guamie thanks. I will check the area out !
The taxis are a pain in the arse there bro
I use grab and bolt as much as I can
Your dead right... Bro... 😆👍
😂😂 no bros in chidlom 😂
I live on soi 22 between Asoke and Prompong . Soi 22 is a cheaper version of soi 24 . I recommend.
Also lots of places to get a massage haha
a soi of massage
How much do you think it's needed (per month) for a couple to live well in Asoke area?
That’s such a relative question to ask. I do consultations if that’s any help
100k baht /month