$195 Month Condo Bangkok Home Base? +Street Food Shops Cafes Costs & More!
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- Опубликовано: 24 мар 2023
- $130 Month option too! Won't suit some but if just wanting an inexpensive but decent small home base in Bangkok area, maybe to explore around SE Asia from (or if you like a more Thai type hood) this just might work?? Just a couple catches tho lol....
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*IMPORTANT!!!!! SOME OF MY RESPONSES TO EMAILS AND COMMENTS ON THIS & SIMILAR VIDS:
Been feeling slightly alarmed (and worryingly responsible) at the amount of responses from folks stating they may just pick up and move across the world based on a 15 min YT video.... Here's an email response I just sent to a guy who said he's considering quitting his job and moving here (despite never even been here before....)
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-Honestly, you may think you could live on $800 month/$1000 month etc here but at that budget life would be very basic (plus wouldn't include insurance, visa costs, emergencies, etc etc etc). Personally keep to approx $1500 budget and find that 'just' covers having a modestly enjoyable lifestyle here (one's milage may vary of course).
Both health insurance and long term visas can be costly especially depending on age. Under 50 health insurance approx $100 month and over 50 insurance gets increasingly expensive, factor $300 month-up. Visas: Elite visa $17K USD for 5 years, 60K USD for 20 years. Retirement visa you must show either 65k THB/$1900 USD monthly income, or 800kTHB/$23,000 USD in a Thai Bank account. Many under 50's do get other visas such as education visa to learn Thai Language or Muay Thai etc but this is a short term solution and they're cracking down on abusers.
Thus, BEFORE you say 'take this job and %#$@! it' and jump on a plane to move to Thailand... would recommend at a minimum coming for a visit FIRST. YT'rs like me can make it look all wonderful but of course daily life is much different than a 15 min YT highlight vid. So, please, BEFORE making any commitments (or burning bridges) come have a look first. Then, if you still feel the same and are financially sound, do a longer test (say 6 months) to see if daily life here really meets expectations, suits your lifestyle and your budget.
Good luck
STLs.
PLS NOTE: Dcondo, simply saw the sign 4500B/$130 and walked in, no agency or site. Standard 12 month lease & 2 months deposit
More great value Bangkok condos: ruclips.net/video/fu2xLTogwXs/видео.html And: ruclips.net/video/4hsZiL3q2Bc/видео.html
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*IMPORTANT!!!!! SOME OF MY RESPONSES TO EMAILS AND COMMENTS ON THIS & SIMILAR VIDS:
Been feeling slightly alarmed (and worryingly responsible) at the amount of responses from folks stating they may just pick up and move across the world based on a 15 min YT video.... Here's an email response I just sent to a guy who said he's considering quitting his job and moving here (despite never even been here before....)
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-Honestly, you may think you could live on $800 month/$1000 month etc here but at that budget life would be very basic (plus wouldn't include insurance, visa costs, emergencies, etc etc etc). Personally keep to approx $1500 budget and find that 'just' covers having a modestly enjoyable lifestyle here (one's milage may vary of course).
Both health insurance and long term visas can be costly especially depending on age. Under 50 health insurance approx $100 month and over 50 insurance gets increasingly expensive, factor $300 month-up. Visas: Elite visa $17K USD for 5 years, 60K USD for 20 years. Retirement visa you must show either 65k THB/$1900 USD monthly income, or 800kTHB/$23,000 USD in a Thai Bank account. Many under 50's do get other visas such as education visa to learn Thai Language or Muay Thai etc but this is a short term solution and they're cracking down on abusers.
Thus, BEFORE you say 'take this job and %#$@! it' and jump on a plane to move to Thailand... would recommend at a minimum coming for a visit FIRST. YT'rs like me can make it look all wonderful but of course daily life is much different than a 15 min YT highlight vid. So, please, BEFORE making any commitments (or burning bridges) come have a look first. Then, if you still feel the same and are financially sound, do a longer test (say 6 months) to see if daily life here really meets expectations, suits your lifestyle and your budget.
Good luck
STL
Almost forgot to ask also about hospitals, clinic...we're also originally from Vanc., now living in Ont. and planning to snowbird in Thailand if all goes well. Have you visit a clinic and talk about the medical system there?
@@tinahalim6589 Thailand has some of the best private hospitals in Asia. Prices are up to 2/3 less than equivalent in the West (prescriptions from private hospitals expensive tho, from outside pharmacies far less). Clinics are generally. quite good too.
I wanna come there n see that whole place .. how to talk to you ?
Any info on electricity and water? How many units were available at 4500 baht? Did it seem like many? I recently rode the purple line out to the end and its pretty far this stop from central Bangkok...which you explained! Great video! Looks like lots of interest in the $200-$400USD price ranges! Thanks for the awesome video!
This was an amazing video man, thanks for this content u may have changed my mind about Thailand
I'm Thai. I want to say that yes, the price is very cheap. and has a good and complete environment No need to enter the city if not necessary. The further the condo is from the city, very low prices are common. Even though there is an easy BTS/MRT, in the heart of Bangkok There's definitely something exciting. No matter the nightlife And the general BTS is closed from midnight to 6 a.m. Of course, if you're at a pub in the city center and come out at 2 a.m., you won't be able to return to your accommodation by BTS. You'll have to take a taxi home instead.
Is the BTS also not driving at night at the weekend?
Hmm…remind me to never drink.
As someone who has every intention of retiring to Thailand (or even that part of the world) I love and appreciate all of your videos!
same same here. Semi retiring later this year
exactly! the race is on. waiting is ludicris.
Same when I retire have zero interest staying here in Canada..just have my rentals pay for retirement...
@@mic01 How much income do you plan to have in retirement a month?
NOTE: Both health insurance and long term visas can be costly especially depending on age. Under 50 health insurance approx $300 month and elite visa $17K USD for 5 years, 60K USD for 20 years. Over 50 insurance gets increasingly expensive factor $500 month-up and retirement visa must show either 65k THB/$1900 USD month income or 800kTHB/$23,000 USD in a Thai Bank account 3 months prior to applying. Many do get other visas such as education visa to learn Muay Thai, Thai Language etc but this is a short term solution and they're cracking down on abusers.
Nice to see what its like to live a little bit out, its got everything one would need, just more travel time to the center of town. I'm impressed at how the Thai's have created such a livable city for so many.
Google map link?
If you worked online, or wanted to taste non-tourist Thailand this would be fantastic. But, its like being in the next town to Bangkok - it would take you 45 minutes to get to the center, bars, restaurants - meet friends etc. It would quickly become like a chore. But if you were working 90% of your time of course it would work well.
This was one of the most eye-opening videos I've ever seen. This is now very high on my list of a winter retirement destination.
That is an amazing deal! I really like the desk in the bedroom and the fact that there's room for a dining table in the kitchen area. The gym seems better equipped than many we have seen in these kinds of buildings when staying Air BnB. If you work online, the location is fine, and proximity to Dirty Don is a plus. Super bargain! Congrats on the 50k, too! Nice work and well deserved. 🎉 Edit: How was the bum gun in the apartment? Very important item!😂
Just discovered your channel the other day...have already watched several videos. Was in Sukhumvit just last month, so it all felt familiar. Absolutely loved Thailand and hope to return for a longer stay. Thanks for all the hard work on your videos. I imagine it takes a lot more time to create them than most people realize. Please keep 'em coming!
That's a great price for what it is. River view is perfect. New apartment. Very convenient with the supermarket, night market and shopping mall nearby. The desk in bedroom is alone a big "YES" for me. I'd definitely consider this one highly if i was to live in BKK.
Thank you for very descriptive and clear insight to options for what everyday life expenses are Bangkok. I especially liked how you describe prices of everyday goods, displayed maps showing distance to various points of interest, and travel options.
That really is great value, my electric bill in the UK is almost 3 times more expensive than renting that apartment.
Then it's time to move to Thailand, ya
Water supply, electricity and internet bills in Thailand are very cheap. And especially if it's a condo, there's usually free WiFi as well, including quite a fast and very good internet signal.
Whenever you're hungry, you can come down to find something to eat every 24 hours, both from restaurants. and 7-Eleven in front of the condo
as well as warm and hot weather throughout the year so you don't feel sad.😊🤗
There's no way that my retirement pension will cover my expenses in the US. I'm thinking SEA, rotating 3 months, living in Thailand, Malaysia, and PI.
Once again videos made in a simple easy to watch way. Great that you go to the trouble of putting all the prices up. Very easy viewing videos. Thank You
Thank you for taking the time to show us this option.... much appreciated
Really informative and very helpful when you show the prices in the different currencies. The apartment is really nice and so is the area.
Well done on the 50k subs my friend 🙌
Great to see the suburban options. As a single traveller who wants a more authentic option that apartment would be ideal 👍
Love the variety of content mate.
Really love ur commentary pacing, ur not super fast and obnoxious and also not very boring and slow....u strike the perfect balance, feels like hangning out with a freind watching ur video, also ur jokes are good
My first time on your channel and I appreciate your videos, really informative. My company is relocating me to Bangkok next year from New York so I look forward to checking out more of your content.
Great video - the trifecta coverage of condo, food and shopping was great!
Another great video, STL!!! Rent, groceries and restaurants all cheaper there than here in N. Pattaya. Hard to beat those prices anywhere in the world. Looking forward to your next informative adventure! Keep them rollin in STL 😊
By far one of the most detailed videos of cost of living in Thailand,I’ve seen anywhere. Thanks you sir
Thanks for taking us along to the "burbs" - great to have these options. Nice job of vlogging- enjoy your channel. Getting closer to my trip out that way via Japan in July...
i love the back ground music on your videos .... your videos are so relaxing and pleasant
I appreciate these videos so much. giving us a nice day to day view of life rather than putting yourself on cam for 80% of the video like so many other western youtubers who are there. Thank you!
I'm sold! Looks like paradise for the price and serenity! I liked and subscribed! Thanks so much!
This looks amazing man, thank you for showing !
Excellent tour…so informative, can’t wait to get over there asap
Helpful and useful video. It's good to learn something. Thanks for this one.
i look forward to your videos every weekend!!! here in cold, freezing Utah!!! love the content!!!
That's an unbelievable price! If we had comparable deals where I live here in the states people would think the building was haunted.
at that price i'd chill with casper no problem.
@@hzhang1228 Casper can sleep in my bed with me at that price.
Great content, I appreciate you showing the area and nearby attractions
❤ this vid Sidetrip, huge content. So much value.
Excellent video brother. Great information, laid out in a clear and straightforward style. I fell in love with Vietnam when I visited it for the first time, but I think due to the visa situation its not the easiest place to move to, so it looks like it will be either Thailand or Cambodia. This video definitely pulls me towards Thailand
Wow! Its perfect. I'm on my way. Very well done video. You hit on everything I wanted to know. Thank you!
This condo and neighborhood would suit me perfectly!! I loved the amenities and the views. The neighborhood offered a lot more than I expected!
Loving your channel and thank you! 🙏😎👍
I lived in that area during covid. I loved it. There's so much to do and it's amazing how quick it takes to get into Bangkok. Great video!
Like your delivery. Very detailed. great info.
Thanks for all the info.
I'm staying with friends in Bangkok and currently shopping for a condo. I liked the one featured in your video and it's in the area of town where I want to live.
Thanks again,
Michael
Your videos are more and more professional now. You did a amazing work. Many hours for a great video. Wow !!
Everything is so beautiful and modern in the stores
This is a surprise and good to see.
Yeah it would be a good HomeBase and by the way another great video and you are my favorite RUclipsr of all the ones that I subscribe to
Interesting and informative video. Very well presented. Cheers 👍
Love the video! And always appreciate the details on prices. Keep up the good work! PS GIVE THAI TIMMIES SOME LOVE
Omg!!! What a fantastic area!! It’s only a quick MRT ride back into the city!! I’d stay there!! Great video!!
Very helpful you showed lots of prices, plus in various currencies! well done!
WOW!!! I want one!! Unfortunately I have a ticket to Siem Reap next month. Maybe 1-2 months there then onto checking out those condos. Thanks for the tour. New Sub💜
Love this video, gives you an idea of what life could be like in Bangkok. Thank you for the prices of the rentals, the food, the trains and etc.
Sadly I'm too young to retire and enjoy these places as they are (Mid 30's). 15 years ago I went for the first time and the entirety of SEA was completely different than when I went 10 years ago and 5. I can't imagine what it's like now. Especially Thailand and Vietnam. I would 100% stay here if ride shares are that cheap to the centre and I was retired. Even if I was gone for half the time on trips, it would be worth it to not have to look coming back. Of course if I was retired I'd probably take a less visited (For now) beach area and make that my home.
10 years ago I was at Lombok and saw your video on the developers. We had a chance to buy something in that area you mentioned then and it was super cheap even compared to sharing a basement suite here (Vancouver). 4 of us were going to put together money to buy something, but didn't pull the trigger. Looked again and it rocketed in price. Love your videos, probably the best out there for this. Not influencer basic bich, not overly produced and boring. Go around, positive, less visited areas in popular places, and prices. Amazing, keep it up. Do us a favour and if you get too big, keep a side channel doing things like this.
Do the elite visa for 5 or 20 years, 20-30k, not too bad if you ask me 🤷🏼♂️.
@@caliboostedcrazy !
That's exactly what I would be looking for as a single traveller with stays for 3 to 6 months at a time... Amazing value allows you to see and do other things in the area
Have to buy a fridge …cooker.
Hey thanks for the video, I plan on moving to Bangkok soon and was looking for somewhere suitable but not right in the city and this is perfect. You saved me a lot of research!
Loved this video!
Excellent walk through. Looks the goods for sure
I love this area (at least according to your video)! I would definitely live here. I don't need the circus atmosphere of downtown. I gotta save this video... I'm happy I just discovered your vlog. Keep it up!
Brilliant! The area has everything on old fart like me could want. I'm in the process of gathering my paperwork now, but soon I will be looking for that starter base. Dcon may be the spot. Thanks so much for all your wonderful videos!
one of my favorite things about Thailand is the restaurant meals, both Thai or Western. The western combinations are just the right size for me and fine prices.
The food in Thailand is not contaminated like in the US. It's fresh, never frozen, no pesticides, no growth hormones, etc. I lost close to 50 lbs in 5 months eating mostly Western. When I got back to the US I gain the wait within 2 years.
Great informative video, which i enjoyed a lot.
I’ve been living in the Thai capital since 2016. This is the best value for money new condo I’ve seen in Bangkok. Impressive!
Nice vlog STL, Bangkok is such a nice big city.
I live in Vancouver Canada , just retired and was up to now moving to Cebu Philippines. Never been there and I'm much more familiar to Thailand and ive visited Pattaya many times .
Thank you making such a good video .
You've changed my mind and who knows we may be neighbors in the not to distant future.
Cheers
Awesome work! Love it.
That is an awesome video. Very helpful and entertaining. What is the square footage of that unit you showed?
Great job.
This is a great idea for those who want to chill and decompress form a hectic career possibly first year of retirement.
Thanks for highlighting this type of lifestyle that is available at a really affordable price.
Nice to find your feet in a new culture and chill be the pool but still have a gym in house.
At the price with everything on the doorstep its a no brainer.
Also for those who want to work remotely this is perfect. Not too many distractions and a nice place to set up a work station - and its brand new...
Thanks for highlighting this type of lifestyle that is available.
Imagine only spending $1170 USD for 6 months of accommodation with gym and pool. Incredible. Could spend another $250 on food and entertainment per month and you could go out and eat 4-5 nights per week and have money left over. Plus another $250 per month on travel around Thailand, Cambodia, Vietnam, and Kuala Lumpur. You're still coming in at under $700 per month. LOL
Another great video. Thanks for posting :)
Love this video... very casual... relaxing! I live in Pattaya and have not been to Bangkok as yet!
What's your rent there?
That is very attractive to me. I currently live in a studio cottage here in the USA and my needs are modest. I love the fact the shower has a door. Many cheap apartments just have the shower pour right onto the bathroom floor. Kitchen on the outer area is the most sensible thing.
As a Californian this is insane. I'm actually heading to Ko Lanta next month but am considering Bangkok as a base in the future. I would 100% live in such a cute, clean little condo!
Ko Lanta has my heart. For 3 months with a motorbike its paradise, however longer term you quickly get bored.
Long term its impossible to live and be happy in such a small apartment.
You will feel claustrophobic and bored unless you have regular daily work where you meet people.
Wow 😮I have to say I'm agreeing with your idea of an inexpensive base pad that I would be happy to live in by the way, and use it as handy storage for luggage while doing short trips elsewhere. Like you said, if you want to go into central Bangkok its still quite quick and inexpensive, without being in the madness 😊.
Yes , I have condo on northern bkk. Great security , pool , gym , gardens 10,000tb per month
Great video. My wife and I were just in Bangkok for 14 days - came back a week ago. The place is just exploding with development. We were there 10 years ago and 13 years back. It's a place I could live easily. The car, bus and scooter exhaust and smog are definite negatives. (for fun, ride the buses w/out AC. We got a ride for 1 hr. for 8 baht.) Think they were burning the rice fields up North before rainy season. A smoggy haze hung over until a rain storm moved it out for a couple days. But, the shopping and malls put the U.S. to shame. As for coffee options, I was fond of the Tokyo Latte in a plastic bottle at 7-11. They had a 28 baht price special. Bottled water was 7 baht. Also, rode the scooter taxis when there. Cheap! Long plane ride from South FL (over 24 hours.) So easy to assimilate as a traveler-as signs and MRT/BTS announcements are in English. A few Thai phrases go a long way.
You are the man. Do informative and motivational. Hoping to retire in one year and follow your suggestions.
*LITERALLY* exactly what I needed. I have an apartment, 4th floor of a nice townhouse (~20sq.m) 101/1 *but, no elevator, no hot water* that I was keeping for 5500/month "for when I/we are in Bangkok" - THIS will replace that prefectly. THANK YOU. Once again, your video gave us a GREAT solution. Watched with notebook in hand. I'm down in Jomtien doing my radio thing - next time you're my way, allow me to buy you some poutine, eh :-) P.S. you are the ONLY other person I know of here in Thailand that knows "bob's you're uncle". Well done STL. CIao
Excellent video, thank you. Newly subscribed.
Thank you for the most informative and interesting video.
Very nice vídeo and the 1st one I watch. Thanks
Good job showing us all the options! We'll done Dude!
Thanks, what a great Video!
Would definitely move there, can't beat those prices!
What a beautiful city and nice people. I had some friends from Thailand and Vietnam in my math courses at uni and they were always very helpful and contributed equally. Can't say the same for some of my friends from the US who would often ask me for answers on their homework.
Thank You for the tour! I am homesick already.
Great site,good info,prices in aussie dollars and euros smart info,nice voice good coverage,this is living info right to the menu good job,thank you
Very helpful, nice video 👍
Nice very informative video!
I'd like to stay for a month but anything after that I'd got a bit crazy lol. Brilliant upload once again and Fantastic that you take the time out to add all the prices. Living the the dream bonny lad. Very jealous indeed. Stay safe
Steve
Good stuff as usual.
Thanks once again....great videos
Thank you for this Video.
That help's me a lot
You're welcome and thank you for watching
Great video! Great job of showing the options. So so smoggy. I was there last year and could not stay the smog was just to much.
Nice cost of living breakdown, the items shown provided a good reference
WoooW!!! Had no idea how much the Land of smiles has changed since I was there 19 yrs. ago. The night market you featured looked so modern / clean. I envisioned something closer to what Taiwan has. To answer UR question if I would move there.........I think I would definitely give a try dude. Although it would take me awhile to once again get used to the climate.............hate the SE Asia climate. I grew & live in the US / WA State. I volunteered there for Internet NGO's before & after the tsunami after the '04 Christmas earthquake a 1/2 dozen times. Really nice people, great food but hate the weather. Same goes for Vietnam, Cambodia, etc. Good job on the vids!
i am hoping that next time you do a mirror check/hello, we will see that you are wearing a pair of those Care Bears pants!
I liked that condo. very tidy and (presumably) easy to keep clean and a great home base. It is going on my "list". Thanks for showing the neighborhood as well. Looks like a neat place! Now if only there is a board game shop/cafe, it will be perfection:) haha
Hey STL…..congrats on 50k subs…..apartment/condo is sufficient for a long stayer, and easy to take the MRT and SRT, so easily get around Bangkok….looks like enough to keep you stocked up for food or anything else with the mall so close……loved this video, showed how inexpensively you can live here if you put forth a bit of effort!
What do you mean 50K subs?
@@eddies8174 50 000 subscribers.
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Thanks great information ❤👍🙏🏼. From 🇨🇦
Sorry STL , just catching up and boy - Stop it , soooo good - never get sick of videos with Amazingky prices accom. & so much to do
Cheers 👍👋😃🙏
I like your videos . Nice and quiet, not over bearing.
hi STL, nice insight into bangkok suburbia .. theres more to bangkok then Sukhumvit rd areas ,, thanks taking as around 🙏👍
Another way out there would be to take the commuter ferry from the Sathorn Pier to Pak Kret - it only runs certain times, though. Wife's family are from out this way - the area is developing quickly, since the Purp-line began construction.
Definitely!!! Saving this video in case I can make it happen!!! Thank you!
Dcon Prime works for me! Thx! Looking forward to that pool & gym!
What an informative video... You're genius
Definitely I would move there. It looked a great place to live and great prices ❤
I am moving there in August
GREAT VIDEO BRO!!!!!!!
Those look really nice and a great pick for an expat that doesn’t need a huge nightlife scene all the time.
This is probably the best value for money that I've seen anywhere in Asia. As someone who doesn't want to be in the city every day this could be perfect.