Could This Thailand House Be My New Home? 🏠
Today, I'm on another adventure looking for a new apartment in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I'm thinking about moving just 15 minutes outside the city. This time, I'm heading to the Mae Hia district to check out a cool converted house.
The price of the house looked really good, and everything inside was brand new! Shiny fixtures, fresh paint, the whole deal. ✨
So, did I like the apartment? Could this be my future expat home? Watch the video to find out!
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Great. Tomorrow you reach 20000 subscribers. Be proud on you and your work and goos Karma. Congrats, well done !!!
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Doubt it tomorrow buddy and don’t want to count my chickens but hopefully we’ll get there soon.
Another Bobby Dazzler bruv......I'm living vicariously through you...keep it up Wayne!
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Thank you buddy 👌
nice one! It's good to see the out of the way spots- the hotel with the pricey boxing ring must have been high for a room as well.-cheers!
@WalkAboutWayne
8 күн бұрын
Thanks! Yeah I wish I looked at a room in the boxing place. I would expect it to bit pricey though yes.
Hey Wayne! Nice quiet setting: agree with you that the place should be more "open". A definite flaw in the design/construction that could have been easily avoided. Wish you luck in finding a residence, location most desirable for a person seeking calm and serenity. Good health and safe travels!
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Cheers Walt. Yes, it would have been nicer if it was a studio and open space.
Was looking to come for a month later this year that hotel would be perfect, could just book it before we come job done. Very modern and tidy, thanks for showing it. All the best !
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Nice one, a lot of people are liking that hotel. It was a nice room for 550. Very clean and not to far into town. Thanks.
That room at Chanapat Hotel for 550 baht is real value. I remember paying that and even more in Bangkok at the Malaysia hotel well over 25 years ago and its room layout was pretty much the same. The first place didn't quite grab me whilst brand new looking too small. especially the front room. Top video as always Wayne. Cheers mate. 🤩
@WalkAboutWayne
15 күн бұрын
Yes mate, the hotel seems to be a winner with people already. 2 people have messaged me saying they booked it. Shame about the converted house, everything was good but just needed a bit bigger. Cheers mate
Wow mate that is lovely Wayne that living space is small but you have a kitchen bedroom it’s a nice place
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
If it was a bit bigger it would have been great!
Happy days WW - plenty of variety young man ✌️👍👌😃🙏👋
@WalkAboutWayne
15 күн бұрын
Happy days Ant, mate 👍
Almost 20k subs Wayne Great , you could make a FAQ video it ll be cool.
@WalkAboutWayne
14 күн бұрын
Cheers dude, don’t want to count my chickens, but hopefully we’ll get there. I will be looking at doing something soon mate, maybe a Live stream or something.
Nice and new Wayne but I'd feel very cramped in there. But maybe at that price it would make sense to rent both of those units and get a bit more breathing room and two bedrooms.
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
It was very tight space, it would have been good as a studio, or like you mentioned, just keep it as one house.
Happy days, enjoy 🙏
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Happy Days mate 👍
Enjoy your journey of life mate chok dee 👍
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Cheers mate 👌
We stayed 9 month at Crystal place, also just by HD road. Cross the road was the parking to Airport Festival plaza and about 15-20 min walk to the airport. No pool or gym but we really liked it! Hope you find a new nice place👍
@WalkAboutWayne
15 күн бұрын
That’s great! I know that place. I’ve never been inside though. Thanks
I think rocket travels pad just on the outskirts of Hua hin for 6000 amonth is the ideal Wayne.
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Nice , Rocket is a top guy, seen a few vlogs. Lots of deals everywhere, just about finding that perfect one.
The first apartment was a bit boxy but in a quiet area and economical. Most of the time you’re not there so space not so much of an issue. It’s private too. Nice room for 550 good for short stay . I can get similar in Phuket for 500 without the view. Nice accommodation review. I’m battling with the areas you mentioned and locating them at the moment.Thanks mate 👍
@WalkAboutWayne
15 күн бұрын
Yes. It was nearly perfect for me but just a little to small. The hotel was great for 550. I should have maps for the areas in most of the videos but let me know if you can’t find anywhere. Cheers
I could live what the living space, just turn the low shelf to the side as extra storage and lean a table against it for work / dining instead. What would do me in is the bathroom; waaayyy too small and no divider. The gym is good value though especially for a 3 month membership, well equipped.
@WalkAboutWayne
15 күн бұрын
It could work, I could have done something with the place, but a little to small. Gym was a great deal, even in the daily 👍
Hi Wayne, They should have made that a studio room, and it would have been perfectly. Great price in a good location though.
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Yes, it would have been better as an open studio for sure mate. Yes, price and location was ideal.
£15 a month for the Gym is great! Great selection of machines and weights too! How many times a week would you be using the gym?
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
That gym was a great find mate, only downside was no aircon. Great place for 700 baht though. I go gym 6 days a week mate. Sunday off.
tidy duplex Wayne. Generaly "tight is right" but not for living spaces😉
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
🤣🤣. I really wanted to like this place, everything else was perfect. It was a tad tight.
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Yes, it’s still amazingly cheap when you compare it to the west.
Little duplex ok, similar to Sunny Days little mini apartments, but think Sunny days has bigger rooms
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Yes, I would say Sunny days is bigger than this place. Older but bigger 👍
Hi Wayne, may I ask how many different rooms/condos have you lived in since you’ve been living in Thailand? I’m interested to know how many times you have to move so far. Thanks mate.
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
None, I've lived in the same place ever since I arrived.
Not enough room to change your mind, liked the area though
@WalkAboutWayne
15 күн бұрын
Everything else was perfect , just needed a little bigger space. Thanks
Instead of doors they should have put in wide entranceways to open the space up. Maybe she would be willing to change it up a bit?
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Yeah that could work. I think she wants it rented asap. It’s probably rented by now.
nice duplex house but youre right, living room is too small, if it was double the size then it might be good
@WalkAboutWayne
15 күн бұрын
It would have been nearly perfect if it was just a bit bigger, or made into a studio.
I see you were 'Touching down" in my area of ChiangMai today beside the 7-11 and you were grabbing a coffee or Tea😃 Im the guying who yelled out to you this afternoon'WALK ABOUT WAYNE" waving lol. I see you are almost hitting 20,000 SUBS..Congrats!! I look forward to more of your content..😉
@WalkAboutWayne
15 күн бұрын
Nice one Jay, I’m guessing it was you who said hi, going into Ping Condo. Thanks buddy
Found a 2 brm 2wc 120 sqm house you might want to look at in Saraphi.5500 B.Exactly 1 km from Saraphi walking street,road opp the bee school.First white house on the right opp rice field. Faz Waz
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Nice, always up for seeing places. Send me the link in IG. Cheers
great video and tour. Them rooms were too small , it would have been okay if the living room was bigger
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Cheers Tony. Yes, I wish the rooms was a little bigger. I loved the style, area, internet and everything else.
For 6000 baht a month it could be your second home, you don't need much space in your second home, just a place to crash when you spend a weekend visiting.
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
It would be great for that Dan. I spend most of my time in Chiang Mai though, this is where I live, so only looking for 1 home. It would be a great second for someone though. Cheers mate.
550 I'm in when I go that's fab man quiet to...😎
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Good area and nice room for 550 👍
@abitofeverything2254
16 күн бұрын
@@WalkAboutWayne oh yea be in there for sure did it have a cooker? Can't remember lol
Would have preferred it to be all open plan instead of multiple tiny rooms. btw have you ever been stopped by the police on Lucille?
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Yes open plan would have been great. The rooms was so small. Nice newly renovated though and cheap enough. I use to get stopped in the early days but not so much now as they recognize the bike. I'm all legal, so they don't bother.
Any airport noise there?
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
I think it’s probably far enough in off the road, but you would hear some of the planes coming in for sure.
If you put some rubber bands around the phone holder, it won't rattle like that, respected brother ❤
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
I’ve got about 5 hair bands on there already 👍. Didn’t pull them over.
The Landlord wasted a lot of space putting up walls. Should have made the space as a studio and only closed the bathroom.
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Yes I agree. Make it a studio for sure .
Just move to pattaya you know you loved it
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
🤣 it was definitely eventful in Pattaya, that’s for sure mate. I will be returning at some point 👍
you're looking well , and good to see you lifting the weights again haha - are you in your 50s ? (if you dont mind me asking)
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Closer to 50 then 40 mate. I was about to say I'm not on your level in the gym mate, but then i realized it's AJ in your profile haha.
@tonybassey6361
16 күн бұрын
@@WalkAboutWayne Hahaha that's classic!! keep it up!
glad you never took it.Pokey all right.Every man and his dog in the street would be using that pay washing machine ,right outside your window
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Yes, a lot of people would be using the washing machines.
PREFECT FOR ME TAKE IT MATE. GOOD PICK. IF YOU DO WANT IT I WILL TAKE IT TAKE CARE MY FRIEND
@WalkAboutWayne
15 күн бұрын
Just a bit too small for me buddy, it was nearly perfect. Very cheap place though. I do believe it’s been taken, but always worth a try. Thanks
That place was really small… she split it up trying to make more money… I’m sure you can find a place with a bed bath small living room and small kitchen… probably with a pool and gym…. Look at condos…it’s worth spending a little More per month to get everything right where you live… I’m searching in the area where I live now..I will take 2 months looking…. And find a good place for a 1 year lease… happy searches….. I’m sure you’ll find a great place
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
It was abit to small. It would have been great if it was just a bit bigger. Looking to get away from condos mate, although I do still look at condos. Cheers buddy, I’ll find my perfect place one day 👍. Good luck with your search.
Washing machines next to your house ? ? ....Definitely for use by all the local Thais at all times of day ... at 6000 baht ?
@WalkAboutWayne
14 күн бұрын
Yeah the washing machines would get used a lot. Doubt if washing machines affect the pice much, but it would be busy for sure. Better then not having any though. Cheers.
@marcmcmillan3376
14 күн бұрын
@@WalkAboutWayne Thai women yapping loudly to each other outside your window ..... ps: I lived and worked in and around Thailand for 16 years .. 2000 - 2016
@WalkAboutWayne
14 күн бұрын
@@marcmcmillan3376 Yep, it would get busy. Good for you buddy. When you coming back?
Far too small for any long term living, good for a new nights, but hotels are better value.
@WalkAboutWayne
14 күн бұрын
Only long term on this place. Yes, was a little too small for me.
My gf is looking for a monthly let. Any suggestions?
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
It's to broad to answer mate. So many different areas. All depends on what type of area she wants. I've got a video coming about my recommended area choice for people coming here.
@Androgen321
16 күн бұрын
@@WalkAboutWayne thanks Wayne. I’ve sent her your latest video and I think she may well go to Chanapat hotel. She had told me she could only get 6 month lets. Keep your videos coming! Well done!
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
@Androgen321 Nice mate, that place is a nice Hotel. Good area, might need a scooter though or Grab into town.
@Androgen321
16 күн бұрын
@@WalkAboutWayne she has a car!
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
@Androgen321 oh perfect mate. This place would be ideal 👍
F me running. If you don't need luxury, these are great crash-pads. Eat, drink and be merry for less than $15 per night in the hotel!
@WalkAboutWayne
6 күн бұрын
For sure buddy 👍
Wayne I’ll buy you a coffee!. Let me know when?.
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Happy days mate 👍
Yes, that front room was small.. Lots of stray dogs around those areasbig problem around there, packs of 20-30 running about at night. Ive just moved out of that area, on that road you were on brings you out at the hospital. Crazy you went down my old road. Plenty of shops and stuff in that area..Building a big 7/11 down there too. Dont want to sound negative but there are lots of old people in that area stuck in their ways, one of the reasons I moved out of there, weird vibes. I used that motorbike shop a few times, to be fare they made the problem worse. I wouldn't go back to them.
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
That’s good to know, thanks for sharing. I really like that road but good to hear from someone who has live there. I can relate to the bike shops also 🤣.
@twofaceone7
15 күн бұрын
@@WalkAboutWayne Yes, I like the area and its close to town and lots of other stuff. The dog thing is out of control there, I tried to do things to help but it was a struggle, Ive taking 2 dogs in. I still go back everyday and feed some of them. Hope that info helps, never experienced an area like that before and I lived in a few areas. Im in Nong Hoi now, quiet but nice.
No to that remodeled house that opens right up onto a busy street! It will so noisy.
@WalkAboutWayne
12 күн бұрын
I wouldn’t say it’s a busy street but it was a little too small for me.
Is it on par with your condo mate a little small for my liking are you still riding black beauty
@WalkAboutWayne
15 күн бұрын
No mate, my place has more to it than this. Sold Black Beauty about 2 year a go.
That was a definite NO.....!
@WalkAboutWayne
11 күн бұрын
👍👍
Too small room mate.
@WalkAboutWayne
15 күн бұрын
Yes, if it was just a bit bigger I would have loved it.
That house sucked bro. Too small and clostrophobic.
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
It would have been better as a studio, for sure mate. Little bit too cramped.
how much if wanna buy that flat
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
I’m not sure it’s for sale, but it would be very cheap.
@sikhtraveller8860
16 күн бұрын
@@WalkAboutWayne half million ??baht
@WalkAboutWayne
16 күн бұрын
Maybe a little bit more