Cheap Apartment in Chiang Mai (Good Location)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 ก.พ. 2022
- Looking at my old room in the Nimman area of Chiang Mai Thailand. I stayed at Baan Thai Apartments for around 4 months when i first came to Chiang Mai. The price is really good for the location on Nimmanhaemin road and just a few minutes from Maya Mall. The rooms are basic but cheap for the prime location. Nimman is a great area for first-time travelers to Chiang Mai or Digital Nomads who like to be in the trendy coffee shop area of Nimman. Living costs in Nimman don't have to be high, with great places around like Baan Thai.
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I lived at the Baan Thai for 11 months when I first arrived in CM, Wayne.
There was nothing on Nimmanhaemin back then. Opposite the Baan Thai was one hairdresser and a coffee shop. On the left corner walking out, was an optician, and next to that was a 7-eleven, then an off-license. Aside from a few local eateries geared mainly for Thais, that was about it. One morning I walked out of the Baan Thai, and the hairdresser and coffee shop opposite had been bulldozed to the ground overnight. And that, my friend, was the start of the Nimmanhaemin development project we see there today.
I think the Baan Thai is an excellent base if you need time to shop around for something better, but as a place to live, it's pretty soulless, IMHO.
I would agree with that Andy, great place to start at for a few months. That's what i did, then found another place. It would be cool to see Nimman before it became the trendy area. Thanks mate.
It's a real bargain for the price. Thanks for the video.
Thanks Judy 🙏
Thanks for doing this Wayne
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Thanks for sharing wayne.great to know you can get cheap accomadation enjoy your weekend
Thanks Julie! Loads of cheap places still, many cheaper than this too, but for location, Baan Thai is awesome and cheap. Thanks.
I was there last month. I wasn,t that impressed with nimmamhanim area really! The old city is much better, with much more quaint soi,s and many temples.
Totally agree Steven, i couldn't live in Nimman anymore. Old city is a great place, so quiet also.
Hey Wayne, great vlog mate, my wife and I always have breakfast at smoothie blues when we come to Thailand to visit her family has great food and terrific atmosphere
Thanks Jesse! Smoothie Blues is awesome, i use to love getting my brekkie in the mornings. Thanks.
This video brings me good memories, I used to live in Ban Thai as well! Cheers
Thank Luis, hope you liked seeing some familiar places.
I always stay at the other end of the city so have often wondered what the rooms are like around the Nimman area. Was good to get a look and I thought that room was really good for the price. Thank you for sharing
It's a good room Monica, very basic but far from the pits. Not the side of town i prefer but a great cheap option for first timers. Thank you.
A spruik from the past. Keep them rolling Wayne.
Thanks Edward 👌
Good video, Wayne!👍
Cheers Jason, hope you well buddy 👍
Good to see you back Wayne. Our daughter is coming here (Australia) in April and we aim to come to Chiang Mai in October. You and Billy, Unseen Thailand have been our lifeline for the past two years. Keep up the good work mate. Alan and Lillian
Thanks guys, and thanks for watching the channel. I really hope you can both make it over in October. 👍
keep the videos coming!
Thanks Nigel 👌
Good price for Nim 👌 Thanks Wayne 😎👍👊
Could probably get them down to 5500 as well. Great location. Thanks Ant.
Great room, everything you need man 👍🙏
Perfect place for first time mate 👍
Brings back memories, esp. of Smoothie Blues (great food).
I agree that the side sois are the best. I lived nearby, across from Maya Mall, on a side soi (Lanna Villa Alley), steps away from Furama, in a shared townhouse. My street was quiet, except for the Chinese tour bus leaving every morning and coming back every night. Sadly, my old soi is kinda dead thanks to Covid. But it was a fantastic location, not IN Nimman exactly, but a five minute walk away, so close enough. I prefer the Old City more, I think.
I really like the Sois leading off Nimman, some have some great places to stay, maybe i will do a vldeo down the back streets soon. Old city is nice and chilled, i agree. Thanks Beverly.
Good price, the room seems functional and ideal for someone in a budget or inbetween longer term rentals. Take care man 😎🙏👍🏻
It's perfect for that Simo mate. Thanks buddy.
Great stuff i was living there for 6 months with my wife it is close to the shop.
Nice one David! Yes, close to shops and banks.
Had enough waiting on the sidelines and bought my tickets to come back to BKK in May 😎
Happy days Adam! Soon be living the good life mate 👌
@@WalkAboutWayne Thanks Maté! I hope that getting over to BKK with the silly Day 1 and 5 test & go will run smoothly...
Nice photo with Ronald! I think the building would be ok for someone if they were staying in the country short term, but I could definitely see someone outgrowing it. Personally, I'd like to find a place on the ground floor with around 2 bedrooms so that I could make one of the rooms an office/studio for my TH-cam work. I'm like you with heights though. I'm scarred to death of them. Great video, mate.
It's a great option for short or long term but i think most people would start off here and then move on. That Ronald gets a bout , he's everywhere haha.
This would be a good place to keep while traveling around. When normal-normal returns, of course. Thanks.
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I remember going to look at Baan Thai in 2010 and the price then was 5,000 THB per month so not an excessive increase over the last 10 years. There was certainly no flat screen TVs and modern fridges then and i am pretty sure the shower was above the toilet so definately some improvements since then. A bargain considering the location.
I think I paid around 5000 as well Julia, so like you mentioned, not too much of a increase. It's a great option for being on Nimman Road. I enjoyed my time at Baan Thai and the pool is awesome. Thanks.
Good value.. I want to stay in such a place when i come to your city good man.
Cheers Jaafar 👌
@@WalkAboutWayne Hello mate.. i was trying to but you cup of coffee but couldnt know how?
@@Quaderllion Thanks for the offer mate but i don't have a "buy me a coffee" button.
@@WalkAboutWayne I see..Thanks
Thanks Wayne! That is a good deal for Nim 6400...Although Nim is just too hectic for me to live personally...Funny what you said about the bed but true for sure hahah Thanks
Thanks Mike, it's a good deal but i'm the same, Nimman not for me these days. It's a great location for first timers though. Hahaha need a good solid bed mate 😉
Great first place to stay in chiang mai,on a budget or to get your bearings before moving on to somewhere with a few more comforts ,that electric is very cheap ?
Thanks Wayne good video from a cold wet midlands 5 degrees ,hope to get there when travel is easy again hopefully
It's a perfect 1st time to Chiang Mai place Ian, infact i know many people that started off in Baan Thai. The location is perfect for anyone new to Chiang Mai. Not the greatest room in the world, but it's all about that location. I just been watching footage of the storm back home mate, hope you and the family are safe and sound. 🙏
This would be a good place to keep while I traveled around Thailand and the other S.E. Asia countries. So less the packing and unpacking hassles. When normal-normal returns, of course. Thanks.
For sure Robert, this would be a great option for a base. Everything is around Nimman, so easy to find anything you need. 👍
For sure Robert, this would be a great option for a base. Everything is around Nimman, so easy to find anything you need. 👍
Sorry for repeating...new phone, old brain.
I'd be going crazy there within a week. One month contract MAX.
Basic, but good first time location.
@@WalkAboutWayne Yeah, when I'm looking for a long term stay I figure I should be able to stay home for 2-3 days easily without going stir crazy. Maybe it's a rainy weekend and hard to get out etc.
What's happening in CM Wayne? I reckon you must just love getting on your motorcycle and feeling the freedom. Hope all is well mate🤞
It's all good here mate, tipping down with rain all day, so it will help with holding off the burning season. I've got some Motorbike videos coming up mate. 👍.
Not a bad little starter apartment, but traffic is heavy and noisy quite a lot of pollution. I suppose that is the trade off for that location.
It's perfect for starting out, i've met so many people that have stayed in Baan Thai. Nimman can be a nightmare for traffic and noise yes. Thanks.
Could you show a video of you going to Muang Mai market?
I have a couple vlogs of Muang Mai on my channel mate. I done the latest one, just a few weeks back. 👍
Great vid Wayne whereabouts do you stay now
Thanks Wayne. I stay south of the city mate.
Wayne your right it’s like being in Florida 😂 I like santitan it’s more authentic
Yep, Nimman a bit to western for me these days. Santitham is a great option mate.
Comparing Chiang Mai with Pattaya seems like it’s the cities of opposites . I’m beginning to see why you prefer Chiang Mai .
Both totally different. Then again, Pattaya is different from most places. Chiang Mai is Magical.
Where is the park you were in at the beginning and end of your informative video Wayne
Rama Lanna Park Malcolm, north of the city. The best park in Chiang Mai IMO. Always empty and such a massive park. 👍
Cheers Wayne
Hi Wayne i like it where you are , quieter , how much is your condo and are you just outside the centre , im not as fit as you , as im nearly 68 but ok in health ive been too most of thailand except chaing rai and mai , i once had an appt in central bkk , but bkk now no thanks too much temptations lol
Hi Tim, my place is a bit cheaper then this one. I'm a little outside the old city yes. I'm sure you'll love Chiang Mai :)
How's the Crumpet compared to the Philippines or Cambodia?
That's a tough one Wayne. I would say The Philippines is still No.1
"Cheap as chips!". I lived near Payap University - A place called 'Sasikorn Dormitory'. I recommend that area, also... very local. Shucks, I had TWO balconies! I lived like a king (alas, a king without a kitchen)
Cheap as chips mate! Sounds like a nice place you had buddy, 2 balconies, living in style 👌.
I don't really understand why a westerner would need a place as cheap as that. Nobody is that hard up. It really is basic! Plenty of much better ones available on airbnb now, same price. No contract needed, leave when you like, no deposit. There are thousands available in CM right now, at every price. I've just arranged a lovely house inside the Old City @350 dollars per month. As far as I am concerned, that is dirt cheap.
Ofcourse, loads available in Chiang Mai, for all kinds of prices. Air Bnb is cool, can find some good deals I agree, but nothing beats on foot in Chiang Mai. Sounds like your a lucky one though Alex, where money isn't a factor. Hope you enjoy the place buddy 🙂
@@WalkAboutWayne It isn't a case of "money isn't a factor". Anyone flying in from Britain, earns enough to spend £30 - £50 on each round of drinks. They burn cash on booze. Definitely don't worry about a bare room for 200 dollars a month.
@@alexlainlain6875 Not everyone is coming for a holiday though Alex. Some people are coming for the long term mate. People will always look for deals when coming here for years buddy. Anyone can be a 3 month millionaire here.
@@WalkAboutWayne Wayne, I was in CM long before you were. This trip is for at least 2 years. We are the exception. The vast majority of visitors ARE actually in CM for a lot less than 3 months. 99.99% of farangs get a place in CM for 5 days to 4 weeks. Take a look at the videos uploaded by TH-camrs over the past 6 months. The majority have rented condos for a few months that are ultra luxurious, @ a lot more than I am prepared to pay. Most of your subscribers, assuming that they get off their backsides, stop dreaming and actually get to CM, will not be renting 6,500 baht rooms or eating 40 baht noodles. They don't need to. Those are the facts.
@Alex Lain Lain I don't care about them so called facts buddy. Chiang Mai is famous for cheap places , people come here because it's cheap. Why pay loads for a room when you can get one cheap. And why does it matter if you was here 1st? Why wouldn't people be renting 6,500 rooms and eating some noodles? Some people come here on a budget. I'm puzzled by what you wrote actually Alex, but it's all good, everyone has a opinion on Thailand 👍
Years ago only expats that lived in chamgmai were the ones seeking spiritual enlightenment or heroin addicts. because of its proximity to the golden triangle and all the white powder would be in chang mai and people would come to changmai Thais dealers etc and most would end up in Bangkok and all the way to Malaysia I knew a few people who who come to changmai to buy it and sell it on the beaches of koh samui etc for 4 times the price they paid for it dangerous thing to do but they managed to live in Thailand for a few years untill they meet their demise
Wow, learn something everyday. I never knew about that, so thanks for the info Joel. 🙏
Wayne £148.12 p that is very reasonable
Bobby Dazzler of a deal Robert.
So cheap. I would want a better bed. Good option. Be good
Yeah the beds aren't the greatest at this place, but still a great short term option. Thanks Robert.
So do you get free coffee with that?
As much as you can drink Alan mate 🤣
@@WalkAboutWayne brother I drink a lot of brcc
Have you ever lost black beauty good place to get your bearings
Been a few times where i have forgotten where i put her mate. The motorbike is the worst, with so many bikes parked on the roadside, it can be hard to find the bike sometimes. I always look for my number plate now.
My friend renting in 2700 near 3king
Sure. Near 3 kings. Not on Nimman road 👍 I can take you to a place for 1500
@@WalkAboutWayne luv to see near 3king
Maybe I can do one near the 3 kings mate. That is a nice area with lots of cheap places and cheap coffee shops. 👍
and best cow man gai in the adjacent side street, past the temple..!!
It's not a great price. In Chiang Mai (even in better neighborhoods) you can find much better apartments for about 5000-6000 baht range.
Sure, loads of great places all over the city. Depends what area people want. Thanks.
Spend $400 and get a place worth living in
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cheap electric
I was surprised my the electric, it wasn't 3.5 when i stayed there.