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KUDOS for great share and video! Glad you found your place and new home! As you well know, nothing compared to rents here is WA / PNWest as you visited... Too funny as you are right, I follow Lucas as well, and he is VERY methodical in his search and videos... great guy! All the BEST to BOTH of you, enjoy! Cheers :)
I can't believe how much I'm paying in San Francisco, and how little I'm getting for it. Can't wait to be back in Thailand full time. Great unit, great video.
Hi James… looks so good… and very comfortable… great vlog as usual… your personality and vibe is so positive… do you have any videos of your story and how you made the move to Thailand?
pratumnak is the high hill in pattaya one side you had the walking street and the other side the jomtien part and market of theprasit , rak thailand , na khrup ; love the views and thailand you shows congrats
Lovely choice, around 75 pounds a week GB, injoy your stay there great bargain. I did see a apartment at the point, it was a corner unit that was lovely.
@@ChocolateManInThailand no just my calculation weekly, but I would pay monthly depending how long stay. but maybe if no contract if it was allowed , just incase I wanted to change my mind how long I wanted too stay.
Hey James good video......I'll be retiring in Pattaya about mid Feb and I'll be looking for a place but I was interested in your comment about Freelance agents, do you mean the agents that advertise on Facebook???
HI James, Excellent you found a great condo at a very good rate. Your review came at the right time for us !!! The wife and I are headed down from Bangkok the end of next week. We will be looking for a condo in the same area. We are trying to find one in three days...or so we hope. I think the two bedroom you showed might work. How was your experience with Coastal Real Estate / Gecko Properties ? Hope to see you out walking some day. Cheers
Both companies seem to act in very professional manner. Never rented from Gecko but work with Coastal for the past year and they treated me quite well.
Do these prices include electric and internet? Or how much extra do you pay for those? How much of a deposit did you have to put down? I lived in Chiang Mai for 6 months and they totally stole 100% of my security deposit, so now I just factor that into the cost.
You're wise to go for a bigger space. In the hopefully unlikely event that there's another lockdown you'd find a smaller space quite depressing, whilst there's no downside if it doesn't happen again.
Glad you found a decent new place and at a great price. Also totally agree that you were right to work out a deal regarding a washing machine. The open feel is important as it makes the place feel bigger than it already is.
@@ChocolateManInThailand Look forward to a livestream when uve got the fibre and toys( equipment b4 anyone else makes rude replies 😂 ) all setup buddy. Gutted I can't be in Koh Chang for my b'day next week but "Beer O'clock" for you & Fah on me in, hopefully, March at a location TBA.
Hi, James enjoyed your video. Happy that you have found your ideal condo meeting all your requirements. You really get a feeling of space in the condo and I think that is important because the newer condos are tiny in comparison. I hope you guys will be very happy there. You have also got yourself a bargain at that price of $90.00 per week for two people is pennies. Congratulations! Take care GOD Bless you and yours. M
Hi 👋 James now that was a great video,very interesting and great information given……keep more videos coming like this. Thumbs 👍 up for me in this video……😊
We’re neighbors, my wife and I just moved into Arcadia Resort on the backside of pratumnak! You trying to get in a bike 🚴🏻 ride, let me know! Sure I’ll be seeing you around ✌🏻
Cool place 12 not bad. My GF already owns a couple places so I will be stuck with whatever she has... 55555 Plus 60 rai of land.. now if she still wants a poor old man when I see her 555555
Some nice places James. The chosen one looked good, although that one on the corner at pool level I didn’t look as wouldn’t want to end up face to face with people at the pool. Good bargaining on the washing machine 👍🏻 Take care man 😎 Enjoy the punchbag 🥊
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NICE choice , looks like super deal , home and location !! I hope next year I can get a place for myself ... Congratulations , ejjoy ...
You can do it bro
KUDOS for great share and video! Glad you found your place and new home! As you well know, nothing compared to rents here is WA / PNWest as you visited... Too funny as you are right, I follow Lucas as well, and he is VERY methodical in his search and videos... great guy! All the BEST to BOTH of you, enjoy! Cheers :)
Yes! Thank you!
I can't believe how much I'm paying in San Francisco, and how little I'm getting for it. Can't wait to be back in Thailand full time. Great unit, great video.
Exactly I hope this turns the light on for a lot of people
True. $300/month get you a garage space in SF.
@@random1883 I had to get a city parking spot for work a few months ago, and it was actually $405 per month :'(
Did you get discount on price because you renting for 1 year or is the contract for 6 months ?
Looks like a great deal to me James good luck in the new place stay safe
Thanks Dave!!
You are so right in the mission And ready for my return to Thailand
Hurry back!
the unit looks great. love that bathroom
Hi James… looks so good… and very comfortable… great vlog as usual… your personality and vibe is so positive… do you have any videos of your story and how you made the move to Thailand?
One of these days I'll do an update lol.
pratumnak is the high hill in pattaya one side you had the walking street and the other side the jomtien part and market of theprasit , rak thailand , na khrup ; love the views and thailand you shows congrats
Thanks for the comment
Lovely choice, around 75 pounds a week GB, injoy your stay there great bargain.
I did see a apartment at the point, it was a corner unit that was lovely.
Is it normal to pay by the week in GB? Just curious.
@@ChocolateManInThailand no just my calculation weekly, but I would pay monthly depending how long stay.
but maybe if no contract if it was allowed , just incase I wanted to change my mind how long I wanted too stay.
Can't wait to get back to Thailand.
Awesome Condo for the price, I see lots of happy days for You & Fah, enjoy you new living space.👊👍
I'm lovin it!
Congratulations James, that’s a great apartment 👍🏻
Thanks 👍
Congrats! Get a washer/dryer combo, wll worth the extra baht. I have an electrolux ultimate care 900 from homepro, it does an excellent job.
Thanks for the tip!
that's how it's done !
Thanks!!
Great video. Enjoyed it.
Thanks
Thanks for checking out the video
Great One - Im looking at P Hill when i can move there
Yup great location
Hyde Park II is a very nice place to stay. Stayed there in 2016 on the top floor for 1 month. .
Great!
Cool. Nice price n place....👍
Yes 😊
Lovely apartment James. Cheap too.
Thanks David we're happy with it
It looks like fantasy glades in Australia 🇦🇺 were it's fun it's magic 🎩 !
Very cool very cool
Hey James good video......I'll be retiring in Pattaya about mid Feb and I'll be looking for a place but I was interested in your comment about Freelance agents, do you mean the agents that advertise on Facebook???
Personally I'd go with agency, but as always in Thailand, it's up to you.
Hopefully the prices are still that good for that nice and big when we return ext year. Lots of good info!
They could go up. Just be a good negotiator
HI James, Excellent you found a great condo at a very good rate. Your review came at the right time for us !!! The wife and I are headed down from Bangkok the end of next week. We will be looking for a condo in the same area. We are trying to find one in three days...or so we hope. I think the two bedroom you showed might work. How was your experience with Coastal Real Estate / Gecko Properties ? Hope to see you out walking some day. Cheers
Both companies seem to act in very professional manner. Never rented from Gecko but work with Coastal for the past year and they treated me quite well.
Do these prices include electric and internet? Or how much extra do you pay for those?
How much of a deposit did you have to put down? I lived in Chiang Mai for 6 months and they totally stole 100% of my security deposit, so now I just factor that into the cost.
You picked a PERFECT location James... I vacation here alot and loved it 🧔🏻🥃
Thanks
Name of the intro song bro??? love that song
No washer though how big a problem is that?
Not a problem just an inconvenience and easy fix for $300
12,000 a month is fantastic. A similar type unit in Honolulu will cost about 72,000 baht a month.
Oh yeah I know about that my highest rent ever paid was in Hawaii
Nice video, I am coming to Thailand in January, I had a question, was it difficult to get a visa to stay for a year?
I have an elite Visa. Very expensive but easy to acquire
Bro, great place. The price is so good and now you have more money to feed your girl!
Hahaha true
Good job 👍👍👍👍👍🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼Thanks
Nice place!! Good luck with it!!
Thanks!!
You're wise to go for a bigger space. In the hopefully unlikely event that there's another lockdown you'd find a smaller space quite depressing, whilst there's no downside if it doesn't happen again.
true
Looking good
Thank you! Cheers!
Was wondering when you'd do a video like this. The view is nice!
Yep I'm pretty happy with it
I'm arriving June 2022. Hope I can score a great deal like you did. What was your total move in cost?
1st month plus 2 months deposit no problem
Nice video
Thanks
Great choice and great video! 🤓✈️🌏
Thanks bro
Looks a good condo, great area for 1200thb a month
It really is!
Are you saying that these condos come furniture equipped or were those just models?
Yes quite common in Thailand cities for condos to be fully furnished
Nice apartment great price
Thanks
Good job nice pad
Thanks!!
Very good enjoy
Thank you
Stayed at Hyde Park many times enjoy best BBQ chicken across the road👍
I'll give it a try!
$400 US a month? Bay Area would be 3-4K . Living vicariously through you my friend. I sure miss Thailand.
Time to make that move
The Condo was nice, Love the view. Is cleaning included? Thanks
Thanks, Just the first deep clean included before move in.
Glad you found a decent new place and at a great price. Also totally agree that you were right to work out a deal regarding a washing machine.
The open feel is important as it makes the place feel bigger than it already is.
Agreed I really like it
@@ChocolateManInThailand Look forward to a livestream when uve got the fibre and toys( equipment b4 anyone else makes rude replies 😂 ) all setup buddy. Gutted I can't be in Koh Chang for my b'day next week but "Beer O'clock" for you & Fah on me in, hopefully, March at a location TBA.
Great vid you got a bargain.
Yup I think so
Hi, James enjoyed your video. Happy that you have found your ideal condo meeting all your requirements. You really get a feeling of space in the condo and I think that is important because the newer condos are tiny in comparison. I hope you guys will be very happy there. You have also got yourself a bargain at that price of $90.00 per week for two people is pennies. Congratulations!
Take care GOD Bless you and yours. M
Well said!
Chocolate man your new name is no big deal
new name?
I watch your videos all I want todo is pack all my things and move over there
Thailand is waiting for you booked that plane ticket
Nice place at a great price!
Thanks I agree
Hi 👋 James now that was a great video,very interesting and great information given……keep more videos coming like this. Thumbs 👍 up for me in this video……😊
Glad you liked it
your new condo is fab and a great price 😀
Thank you!! 😊
Always like condo vids.
Awesome!!
Is Susan still active in Real Estate? I'd like to reach out to her when I get there later this year.
Doesn't answer texts anymore.
@@ChocolateManInThailand Okay well that sucks.
That is a fantastic price for your selection!!!!
Yeah I thought so too thanks
Hi James, looks great. Hope you have a spare room for visitors. Thanks for the video
haha
Heading for the higher ground - Good idea, great move. Best wishes for the new place
Right I missed having a view
That's the one I would have taken! I paid 15,000 for 30 sq mt in Bangkok.......You did good C.M.
Ouch...but not bad for BKK. Thanks!!
Is that a 6-month or 12-month contract for that $12,000 THB condo?
1 year.
Very nice place for $ 360.00 a month. I live in Merida Mexico, I pay $ 320.00 a month for rent. I like your place better.
No worries Thailand is waiting
Awesome 👏🏽
Appreciate it
We’re neighbors, my wife and I just moved into Arcadia Resort on the backside of pratumnak! You trying to get in a bike 🚴🏻 ride, let me know! Sure I’ll be seeing you around ✌🏻
Awesome. See you around!
What are the additional costs associated with renting there?
Although then a security deposit really nothing at all
Well, you convinced me by how happy you are with the place. Looks like a good investment.
Yeah in that short amount of time I don't think I can find a better deal
I really enjoyed this episode! Great apartment at an excellent value!
Hey thanks scott
Nice....👍
Thank you! Cheers!
Good stuff brother, nice deal too. Your videos are inspiring, keep ‘em coming 🤙🏾🤙🏾
Thanks! Will do!
Hiya James, thank you for the tour, glad you got sorted out. Have a great day.
Thanks Nikki I thought it worked out pretty well
@@ChocolateManInThailand 🙂
Thanks for the update James. That is a brilliant choice and a great price. 👍
Thanks Paul really like it
Thailand is very cheap and high quality. The girls are also cute. 😍🤩👍
True.
Well done James i know the area well and you can not beat that price for the amenities this unit has and how large the unit is...L.A Rob
Agree I'm really happy here
Amazing unit man. Best one of the bunch.
I really think so I dig it
James, I may not have been paying total attention due to phone calls, does that include utilities?
Maybe wishful thinking!
No. You have to pay water and electric. Charged at the gov rate. Not bad at all.
Great place man, price can't be beat!
Yep, I'm good with it.
has anyone by mistake called you Terry Crews , did you get that all the time?
The unit that you selected was indeed the best of the bunch and its very good size too. Good view and choice James! 👌
Yup agreed
Great place James ! Good choice 👍
Thanks 👍
I LIVE FOR THIS OKAY
Your video was informative and enjoyable. Don’t downplay your cut to the chase approach with this video. Far more enjoyable. Happy hunting.
Thanks! Much appreciated!
My goodness, that's an awesome price on that unit.
Thanks I thought so too
Hey, there I thought I commented?
I thought you did to.
Nice one buddy, enjoy the space and view for the next year James 👊 C Ya in the next one buddy, cheers 🥃
Cheers bro
They are all such good value 👌 - thanks James 😎🙏👍
Exactly and there's thousands more where those came from get here
Cool place 12 not bad. My GF already owns a couple places so I will be stuck with whatever she has... 55555 Plus 60 rai of land.. now if she still wants a poor old man when I see her 555555
60 rai...whoa!
Some nice places James. The chosen one looked good, although that one on the corner at pool level I didn’t look as wouldn’t want to end up face to face with people at the pool.
Good bargaining on the washing machine 👍🏻 Take care man 😎 Enjoy the punchbag 🥊
Yes that could have got awkward in the corner