I've been renting condo's in Thailand for 2 years. This is good, accurate information.

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

@evaa-w5399

8 ай бұрын

The condos look lovely. Is it difficult to get work in Thailand if you don't speak Thai?

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

It depends on the job… will cover it more in a video!

@evaa-w5399

8 ай бұрын

@@thebangkokguide Khup khun ka :)

@Rose_BerryQueen

6 ай бұрын

Is it possible to rent a condo for many years together without any hastle? Any drawbacks of these condos? Do reply.

This video was dope!! Thank you for sharing all this information :D

@thebangkokguide

2 күн бұрын

I’m glad it’s helpful! Thanks for the kind words!

Great video! So helpful and practical. Thanks!

@thebangkokguide

4 күн бұрын

Thank you for the kind words!

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

@thebangkokguide

4 күн бұрын

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!

@robertschmid3086

4 күн бұрын

@@thebangkokguide Let me know when you make this vid 👊

Love ur videos. Straight to the point. Well spoken and informative. Hope to see more videos from u

@thebangkokguide

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for the kind words ☺️

Stepping up on the video content… NICE!!! Very well done Brother Cal!

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

Thanks you! Much appreciated!

This is actually a really well done video. Good work 🤙🏼🤙🏼

@thebangkokguide

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Cheers

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?

@thebangkokguide

3 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Glad it was helpful! I think alot of KZreadrs 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!

@gameplayfirst6548

15 күн бұрын

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.

@thebangkokguide

15 күн бұрын

@@gameplayfirst6548 this is definitely also true. Quite a lot of sales funnel channels running in the Thailand KZread world these days.

Never met him. But I believe he speaks honestly. That's why I sub'd. Thank you sir.

@thebangkokguide

3 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers

Thank you! Very useful info 👍

@thebangkokguide

4 ай бұрын

Cheers! Glad it was helpful!

Best video yet on this topic!!!!!!

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

Cheers! Thanks for the kind words!

wow, lot of good info here and well presented! its worth it to do the leg work!

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the kind words!

Great vid 🙌

@thebangkokguide

6 ай бұрын

Thank you 🙏

Extremely Useful

@thebangkokguide

6 ай бұрын

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.

@thebangkokguide

6 ай бұрын

Good plan. Yep, I live in Rama 9. Great area.

Great legal advice! And gives you the big picture in the market as well. Well done my man. Beers on me in Jomtien 2025.

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 😃

@leonk8113

8 ай бұрын

Cal provides good infos in his videos but always looks like a slob...

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

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 😂

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

This is also true lol

@ricochete5875

7 ай бұрын

Isn't it super hot, though?

@heartvladimir5522

5 ай бұрын

​​@@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.

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

@thebangkokguide

7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

Extreme usefull video. Thank you a lot!

@thebangkokguide

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words! Cheers

Great info

@thebangkokguide

3 ай бұрын

Thank you!

Thank you 🙏🏾

@thebangkokguide

2 ай бұрын

Cheers!

very informative❤

@thebangkokguide

7 ай бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

Very good, thank you for that.

@thebangkokguide

7 ай бұрын

Cheers!

You can translate texts with Google translate app to read Thai language on the contract

@thebangkokguide

3 ай бұрын

This is true. In my experience, with legal jargon Google Translate can be a bit hit or miss though.

You can't get TM30 until you've paid deposit, so no way to ascertain owner until you've handed over money.

@thebangkokguide

2 ай бұрын

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 for the helpful info.

be cautious when considering short-term apartment rentals. Many operate in a legal gray area, Especially in newer apartments

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

True. This is definitely where the most scams occur as well.

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

@thebangkokguide

7 ай бұрын

Totally agree! Scammers also tend to target people that aren't here.

Very informative alot of creators aren’t mentioning 3 payments upfront or tm30

@thebangkokguide

2 ай бұрын

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.

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.

@thebangkokguide

7 ай бұрын

Cheers! Thanks for the kind words! Marketplace is a great option as well.

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?

@thebangkokguide

6 ай бұрын

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 videos! Is it the same if I want to come over to Thailand for just a one month exploratory visit? Many thanks Paul

@busyb2614

4 ай бұрын

Oops! Just carried on with the video and you address this point!😊

@thebangkokguide

4 ай бұрын

For one month you should normally go with an Airbnb or you can get a service apartment on Renthub. Cheers!

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!

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

Hello 👋 Normally you just transfer money directly to the landlord’s bank account every month.

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.

@thebangkokguide

4 ай бұрын

Correct. It's a great tool, but for legal contracts you will likely get some very bad translations!

@SimRacingVeteran

4 ай бұрын

@@thebangkokguide - well even a contract in English written in legal, do you understand that? Even in English they’re hard to understand 😂

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

@thebangkokguide

4 ай бұрын

Check Renthub, as you will find shorter rental periods… Airbnb is also good but can be significantly more expensive. Cheers

Suscrbed. Thanks for the very good info.

@thebangkokguide

5 ай бұрын

Thanks for the kind words!

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.

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

Good catch. I think often agents just use a template and will normally just change anything like that when you mention it.

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:)

@thebangkokguide

2 ай бұрын

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

Do you have Global medical insurance? You should put yourself out there as a consultant.

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

Yes, I'm working on a health video, as it is an important topic!

I am comming soon! 2024

@thebangkokguide

6 ай бұрын

Welcome!

Great video however is it cheaper to just rent the hotel room then I save money on electric and water?

@thebangkokguide

5 ай бұрын

If it is monthly then a hotel will be much more expensive. Electric and water is very cheap here!

Do any apartment support short-term rentals, like for two months?

@thebangkokguide

2 ай бұрын

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?

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

I'm not familiar with any. I think most pools tend to close at night..normally around 9 or 10.

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

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

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…

How do you know for certain the owner has actually filed the TM30 with the government?

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

Just ask them to send you a copy of the digital printout of the registration, as you will need a copy for immigration.

seems tough to find 1-2 month rentals online. Should I just go in person and negotiate a price based on the listings?

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

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.

what about if i need to show evidence of accomodation for my tourist visa before coming? how do i get around that?

@thebangkokguide

3 ай бұрын

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!

@lenseofficial

3 ай бұрын

@@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

How long should you plan for short term rental?

@thebangkokguide

6 ай бұрын

You can find a place quite quickly. If you start looking immediately, then a week should be good!

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.

@thebangkokguide

7 ай бұрын

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?

@pentrubarbati

5 ай бұрын

400 euros is ok how to find 1 2 5 months thanks @@thebangkokguide

@MrClowny666

5 ай бұрын

​​​@@thebangkokguidebudget is medium, up to $750 for a large one bed. Thank you so much

Hi! Is it possible to find a condo for long-term rent with only a 1 month deposit?

@thebangkokguide

5 ай бұрын

You can but it can be difficult. You will need to negotiate for that.

Where do you stay while looking for a place to stay?

@thebangkokguide

6 ай бұрын

You have plenty of good options. Airbnb, hotel, or service apartment. They are all good choices.

What about reading the lease with google translate?

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

Google translate doesn’t work very well with more complex language…

The kitchen sink has garbage disposer? the kitchen has hot water? where to dump trash?

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

There is a garbage room down the hall…normally just take it there immediately. And yes, everything has hot water.

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)

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

Check Renthub…they have serviced apartments that you can generally rent for shorter stays.

@makebacharles7348

7 ай бұрын

Im also having difficulty finding a condo for 5 wks. I’ll be there Jan 6

@mikedimond8816

6 ай бұрын

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

Can you rent if you have a pet, please? Or is it very difficult

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

Some buildings are pet friendly…just need to check, as each building has its own rules!

@evaa-w5399

8 ай бұрын

@@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.

@thebangkokguide

8 ай бұрын

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

SORY JUST FOUNG THE ANSER

You are from Canada? Aye

@thebangkokguide

6 ай бұрын

Correct!

How can you extend your Visa easily?

@thebangkokguide

2 ай бұрын

Which visa?

@SuperKanuuna

2 ай бұрын

@@thebangkokguide So you dont need Visa when you stay in Thailand?

@thebangkokguide

2 ай бұрын

There are a lot of options. It depends on your situation. I work here so I’m on a work visa.

@SuperKanuuna

2 ай бұрын

@@thebangkokguide Ok.

How to rent?

@thebangkokguide

7 ай бұрын

Check the listings on the 4 sites that I mentioned. Are you in Bangkok already?

@user-xr3fr8tg3e

7 ай бұрын

@@thebangkokguide still in Indonesia,but next week go to bangkok

@thebangkokguide

7 ай бұрын

If your looking for short-term rentals checkout renthub.in.th

All very obvious information and suggestions .

@thebangkokguide

5 ай бұрын

It actually isn’t.

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.

@thebangkokguide

5 ай бұрын

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