Hi Peter from Wisconsin USA. I really appreciate you taking the time to make all of this excellent content. It’s very enjoyable to listen to and learn from.
Mistake I made in Pattaya (once) was renting a condo that put me too far away from things I could walk to while in a hotel. Now I just rent rooms as close to the action as possible 'cause I can't drive a motorbike.
Hi Peter, Thx so much for this really great video with great information to rent a condo, I want stay in Thailand for 1 year in the very near future so I'm really happy with this video.
terrific list. for #1, I walk from the closest exit gate to the MRT station, bus stop, etc. to see the exact time, flatness of terrain and protection from rain and sun. gmap can be off in terms of distance and other factors that make the walk unpleasant.
In Pattaya I am renting a apartment right in the entertainment area and loving it. My rent is 12,000 baht a month plus electric/water, great wifi and a large 30 baht washing machine on the 2nd floor. Most things that I need and want are within 15 minutes walking distance from my apartment. The baht bus runs right in front of my apartment. One negative for me is the 8 baht per unit electric charge. Some of the positives are, cleaned twice a week, clean towels, tissue paper, comforter, sheet cleaned, 6 bottles of water, soap and dish washing soap. Anything stops working at my apartment is usually fixed within 24 hours. In the USA apartment management is notorious for keeping depostits also.
Thank you. I'm making my 2nd trip this year. I will be a snowbird until i can't travel or afford travel any longer . Such an excellent list. Thank you!
Depends ... I bought and live almost 30 years still living. If rent how much to pay for a month then for a years then if 30 years and more? Right cost of rental if up so as condo fee but in what? To keeping maintenance right. How much for the rent or how much to be own? It's the number matters!
When I'm looking at condos in Thailand, I simply assume that I'll whatever deposit I make I'll never see again. Problem solved. As for air conditioning? Mine recently needed service after 2 1/2 years. I called a service company and three guys showed up. It took them 2 1.2 hours to completely take the thing apart, clean everything, and put it back together. Cost a total of 2000 baht. Again. no bog deal. Thailand is a great place to find condo rentals.
Getting your own internet, I think, would make a huge difference, rather than using the building's internet. And copying the address of a rental property into Google Maps 🌎 is a cool trick to get a better visual, to scale, so you can estimate how long it really takes to get to that train station! Good advice all round.
Good points made here Peter. I’m happy where I am for now , owner & agent been very good so far thankfully, no issues at all 🙏😅 also just had my air cons cleaned & they are working more effectively now ..owner was happy to pay.
Some places, not sure with condos, but houses have half-price night time power. they just need the correct type of meter. Of course, a house can also get solar, which can save even more. It's funny that every time I go to a hotel, the first thing I check is the AC filters, and 9 times out of 10, they have never been cleaned since new! And believe it or not, that drops performance by as much as 30% as well as higher power use. Location is important, I had a friend, and her condo was on the hot side of the building or full sun, and the concrete walls were so hot to touch! And the usual paper thin windows with no solar control like most car windows have, So, of course, that adds to the cost of using AC. Noise! My sister in law has a nice fairly upmarket condo in Phyathai, which faces the BTS like just 100 metres from the line, and along with the same paper, thin windows, the noise from the BTS is loud!
Good common sense tips that most people lack unfortunately. Glad you actually say it clearly for those lacking. This is how you rent a place anywhere in the world every time.
"Location, location, location." Especially if you do not have a car or scooter. Even if you do. A small percentage have free shuttles to the beach and/or grocery store. SUPER convenient. *ALWAYS* make sure you get that 'government rate' for electricity. Get it in writing. I haven't paid over 800b in any month for a 37 sq mtr condo that faces East w/minimal sun intrusion.
Hi Peter, thanks for all of the information that you provide in these insightful videos. One topic that I think would be of value is rental accommodations for those of us who come come to Thailand for 3 to 4 months a year. And don’t want to pay for a one year lease. I’ve looked at Air B&B for my upcoming visit in February for 3 to 4 months. I wanted to rent a nice condo in a high rise in Pattaya and lol these guys are wanting in some cases. $2000 to $3500 US per month. I’m okay with about $1200 per month. Thanks in advance
Do a one year contract like I did and walk after 3 months losing one month deposit. Its still significantly cheaper than hotels in most instances; example, we paid 13500 THB month plus one month deposit; hence our 180 square meter house, yes house, 8 miles from central BKK cost around THB 18000 per month and electricity was normal price. Easy.
Something else to think about. Many of The older condos, have much Better build quality, then the newer version nce. Noises from nabors i ls a big key Factor. The older condos, usually ,have much better Sound dempning then the new ones
My electric bill for December was 2600bt, I was shocked! I love the cool season 😀 Normally my electric in the hot season in between 6500 to 9000bt per month! But I live in a 5 bedroom 5 bathroom house in Chiang Rai!
Very clever of Peter to avoid getting involved with people looking to rent or buy. If something goes wrong (and it will), they will come after him. Wise move, Peter. Wise move!
Hi Peter. Thank you for the content. Question if I may. If you’re going to Thailand for 2 months, is Airbnb the best option? What would you suggest? Maybe you have another video on this ? Keep up the good work and thank you.
@@regnorse they have hands free policy for small matters,and youre under the whim of the house owner. when i reached there, the homeowner `informed` me that there will be extra charges if i have `friend` came over when she noticed that im alone, even though ive clearly indicated that there will be 2 adults staying there on the website. i sent 2 emails to air bnb and ive received no replies.
@ I was hoping for a recommendation from someone who knows. My doctor sent me an nhs ugov website that listed a whole string of options with many ifs and buts, but no clear defined ‘must, recommended, additional optional’, selecting from 20 to 30 types is just nonsense.
I can't recommend it anywhere because the condos are normally owned by individual people and use agents to let them out when I arrived here I just went knocking on doors and got lucky
Now what would normally happen is the landlord would receive the bill and then he would write his own bill out to you same units but more money. When you go to look at a unit if the electricity is not paid directly to the electric company walk away if it's an agent you're using tell her to only consider apartments or condos where the electric is paid directly to the electricity company by you
RUclips just threw away a comment I spent quite a while writing. This is a crap UI. How do I find someone who speaks both Thai and English to help me find an apartment who isn't a real estate person?
@@ThailandBound Most of the locations I'm interested in just have a "for rent" sign and a phone number. I have a lot of trouble understanding most Thais in person, over the phone it's almost impossible. I'm old and my hearing is going.
what happens if something breaks, like your aircon or fridge? Something big, that just fails because of wear and tear, nothing that you broke yourself? Who pays for that?
I did add some text onto the video where I stated servicing only I think you must have missed that if you weren't watching but listening and it varies from building to building if you've got a very cheap deal in a great condo then you don't moan about paying 500 parts of service an aircon
Could you write it on your lease that your not responsible for repair costs of fridges and air-conditioned why would I pay to get it fixed it's already used , in canada we are not responsible iether
I own several properties in the UK and the landlord is responsible for everything that's not always the case here in Thailand but generally the landlord should replace a broken fridge
I must ask you a question off subject of this very good video as usual, I’m in late 60’s from USA can I find a younger woman that I can have a peaceful life there with???
@@ThailandBound So I have a 1 way ticket to Thailand in February. "Short term leasing" is illegal, but (correct me if I'm wrong) anything over a month is not short term, so I should then not have a problem right?
@@vegas_vince1238 Depends on which part of Thailand - but generally in Bangkok’s newer buildings you won’t have access to the gym nor swimming pool if short term
If you booked an Airbnb you'll find the person who meets you tells you not to tell anybody that you're staying at an Airbnb because most buildings don't allow airbnbs because they have full-time residents people come on holiday normally a very noisy groups of young guys and things so they don't allow them
And if you're coming into the country on a one-way ticket you could get stopped from entering immigration want to see a return ticket or a ticket onwards
Question for you - I’m looking to buying a condo at The Rivera Monaco. It’s about 24 square meters. Beautiful building & amenities. Do you know anything about that building?
Great ideas. My old apartment had those ancient air conditioners, and the landlord changed them towards the last 2 years of my stay. I was lucky with my apartment, the landlord never raised the rent over the 12 years of my stay. He even let me install a pool table in my apartment, which was awesome, imagine all the "parties" I had. 😉
i think youre confusing it with foreigners cant buy LAND. my cousin needed to put the title of the land he bought in hua hin under his wife`s name. ive told him its risky, but he doesnt care....so...sigh.
Interesting. I would never rent and never have. I wouldn't buy a condo either. Just me, and i have the wealth to do what i want and a Thai wife to buy for me. My kids will be looking at getting thai citizenship as well. Yes, they are my kids. My wife wasn't married or had kids before me. That's a no no..
Unless your 150%🤔 sure its a move for ever, to Thailand the complexity doesn't seem worth the effort, just stay in a cheap hotel then you can , move and leave when you want the hotel look after you and the property without any worries 😂 Things change over night in Thailand you may need to pack your bag, and go believe me,😂😂 always have an escape plan 😂
@@ThailandBound theres a few decent hotels in jumtian beach area including power, water and internet for the same price as a lot of condos. plus daily house keeping
A like forr like hotel room with a separate bedroom and kitchen will cost significantly more than the 20k that Peter pays. A. Decent Airbnb condo in pattaya or Bangkok will set you back at least 25k a month and you're not guaranteed to have it for a full year.
A hotel room of same area as a 1 year lease 50 square meter condo unit , with 1 or 2 bedrooms +kitchen, normally cost 2 to 5 times , the cost of the condo unit per month , so its huge waste of money to stay in a hotel, if u are staying for 1 year or for few months
The dream of living in the sun, is just that a dream, unless money is no problem, if youve been clever enough to get yourself into that bracket 😂 why are you thinking of retiring to Thailand the place is a shit hole, 😂😂
Well I've retired in the Sun and I'm certainly not rich and I'm sure your comment about Thailand being a shit hole will not be what most people who watch this channel think
What most buyers don't factor into is the noise from either side of you and above and below you
Hi Peter from Wisconsin USA. I really appreciate you taking the time to make all of this excellent content. It’s very enjoyable to listen to and learn from.
My pleasure!
Are you in Rusk County by any chance?
🧀 head :-)
Mistake I made in Pattaya (once) was renting a condo that put me too far away from things I could walk to while in a hotel. Now I just rent rooms as close to the action as possible 'cause I can't drive a motorbike.
Peter you did it again.another great video.BRAVO.😊😊😊
Thank you so much 😀
Hi Peter, Thx so much for this really great video with great information to rent a condo, I want stay in Thailand for 1 year in the very near future so I'm really happy with this video.
Glad it was helpful!
terrific list. for #1, I walk from the closest exit gate to the MRT station, bus stop, etc. to see the exact time, flatness of terrain and protection from rain and sun. gmap can be off in terms of distance and other factors that make the walk unpleasant.
Another tip top informative video peter.great advice.thank you 👍🏼
Thank you Damon
Lots of good useful info, many thanks. More please.
You got it!
In Pattaya I am renting a apartment right in the entertainment area and loving it. My rent is 12,000 baht a month plus electric/water, great wifi and a large 30 baht washing machine on the 2nd floor. Most things that I need and want are within 15 minutes walking distance from my apartment. The baht bus runs right in front of my apartment. One negative for me is the 8 baht per unit electric charge. Some of the positives are, cleaned twice a week, clean towels, tissue paper, comforter, sheet cleaned, 6 bottles of water, soap and dish washing soap. Anything stops working at my apartment is usually fixed within 24 hours.
In the USA apartment management is notorious for keeping depostits also.
¡Gracias!
Thank you so much very kind of you I'll have a beer tonight
Thank you. I'm making my 2nd trip this year. I will be a snowbird until i can't travel or afford travel any longer . Such an excellent list. Thank you!
Sounds great!
Depends ... I bought and live almost 30 years still living. If rent how much to pay for a month then for a years then if 30 years and more? Right cost of rental if up so as condo fee but in what? To keeping maintenance right. How much for the rent or how much to be own? It's the number matters!
When I'm looking at condos in Thailand, I simply assume that I'll whatever deposit I make I'll never see again. Problem solved. As for air conditioning? Mine recently needed service after 2 1/2 years. I called a service company and three guys showed up. It took them 2 1.2 hours to completely take the thing apart, clean everything, and put it back together. Cost a total of 2000 baht. Again. no bog deal. Thailand is a great place to find condo rentals.
Getting your own internet, I think, would make a huge difference, rather than using the building's internet.
And copying the address of a rental property into Google Maps 🌎 is a cool trick to get a better visual, to scale, so you can estimate how long it really takes to get to that train station!
Good advice all round.
Good points made here Peter. I’m happy where I am for now , owner & agent been very good so far thankfully, no issues at all 🙏😅 also just had my air cons cleaned & they are working more effectively now ..owner was happy to pay.
Good to hear
Thank You, very helpful and interesting
Some places, not sure with condos, but houses have half-price night time power. they just need the correct type of meter. Of course, a house can also get solar, which can save even more.
It's funny that every time I go to a hotel, the first thing I check is the AC filters, and 9 times out of 10, they have never been cleaned since new! And believe it or not, that drops performance by as much as 30% as well as higher power use.
Location is important, I had a friend, and her condo was on the hot side of the building or full sun, and the concrete walls were so hot to touch! And the usual paper thin windows with no solar control like most car windows have, So, of course, that adds to the cost of using AC. Noise! My sister in law has a nice fairly upmarket condo in Phyathai, which faces the BTS like just 100 metres from the line, and along with the same paper, thin windows, the noise from the BTS is loud!
Good common sense tips that most people lack unfortunately. Glad you actually say it clearly for those lacking. This is how you rent a place anywhere in the world every time.
Exactly!
Some very useful tips here. Thanks for another informative video and as always keep them coming.
Dont forget the midnight trip to the condo to check the level of boom boom music
Just found this and I'm looking forward to watching it tomorrow. Thanks!
Good stuff to know my friend.
Keep the goodd stuff coming
Thanks 👍
Thanks for the info :) very helpful !
Glad it was helpful!
Extremely informative video 👍
Many thanks
Glad it was helpful!
Some great info here Peter, thanks
Glad to help
"Location, location, location." Especially if you do not have a car or scooter. Even if you do. A small percentage have free shuttles to the beach and/or grocery store. SUPER convenient. *ALWAYS* make sure you get that 'government rate' for electricity. Get it in writing. I haven't paid over 800b in any month for a 37 sq mtr condo that faces East w/minimal sun intrusion.
Can you elaborate? I’m looking at renting something soon. Is this an option for foreigners when they sign up for electric?
The MRT is so convenient. But, dont live too far out as it can take a long time to get back and forth to the center.
Probably never go but like the show!
Overpaying is a big one. Prices are massively inflated especially for foreigners
Hi Peter, thanks for all of the information that you provide in these insightful videos.
One topic that I think would be of value is rental accommodations for those of us who come come to Thailand for 3 to 4 months a year. And don’t want to pay for a one year lease.
I’ve looked at Air B&B for my upcoming visit in February for 3 to 4 months.
I wanted to rent a nice condo in a high rise in Pattaya and lol these guys are wanting in some cases. $2000 to $3500 US per month.
I’m okay with about $1200 per month. Thanks in advance
The problem you'll find is all rental agreements lease Agreements are a year or more they don't do 3 months or 6 months so your options are limited
@@ThailandBoundThank you kindly for your response sir
Do a one year contract like I did and walk after 3 months losing one month deposit. Its still significantly cheaper than hotels in most instances; example, we paid 13500 THB month plus one month deposit; hence our 180 square meter house, yes house, 8 miles from central BKK cost around THB 18000 per month and electricity was normal price. Easy.
In most cases, the shorter the total stay, the higher the rent per month
Very good advice and superb video.Thank you Peter as always.
You are very welcome
Much appreciated mate. Great information
No problem 👍
In this video,
u offer many good tips ,
which are true and very useful.
Glad you think so!
Something else to think about. Many of The older condos, have much Better build quality, then the newer version nce. Noises from nabors i ls a big key Factor. The older condos, usually ,have much better Sound dempning then the new ones
Yes I did bring up that point in my upload
Very true. The rent on my condo is low but I pay 12 thb per unit for electricity....
That sucks
I was following you while you were in the uk, and I am glad to see you back in thailland. If you are around this week I will buy you coffee in bkk.
Very kind of you but I'm in Pattaya at the moment
My electric bill for December was 2600bt, I was shocked! I love the cool season 😀
Normally my electric in the hot season in between 6500 to 9000bt per month! But I live in a 5 bedroom 5 bathroom house in Chiang Rai!
Place i rented bkk last year was on month to month basis suits everyone i always ask for that😮😮
It phases me why some ppl would rent something site unseen. It’s too risky even in high demand areas.
I live out in the sticks with my lady . But check in for a weekend of fun and frolics in BK or Pattaya from time to time.
execellent advice very useful information.
Glad it was helpful!
As far as responsibility inside the Condo, I’m responsible only up to ฿1000 if it cost more than that, the owner takes care of it
Top tips, that's tips! Cheers Peter 👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Great video Peter, thank you fir the vakuable tips. Any thoughts or knowledge of typical length of lease or rent increases?
I it's a condo or apartment lease, not less than one year.
Paying more than a month's rental as a bond. Big mistake
hi peter spot on as always very well done to you
Many thanks
Very clever of Peter to avoid getting involved with people looking to rent or buy. If something goes wrong (and it will), they will come after him. Wise move, Peter. Wise move!
Just giving out the facts
My electricity is 4.5 baht KWH direct to MEA. 47 SQM apartment conservative use of the air con and I average about 1800 baht per month
Run the same as me, my apt is 51 square meters
32 m2 is not an appartment it is called A studio room.
great video mate thanks
Glad you enjoyed it
very good video, thanks
Glad you liked it!
Excellent points👍
Glad you enjoyed it
Hi Pete, I'm gold status with Accor. Which Accor hotel in Bangkok do you recommend as the best located? (no ibis please)
As far as the best it would be a Sofitel, there's one on the corner of Sukhumvit, Soi 13. Well there's a Novotel in Soi 4
"been here for 3 months" "fall in love" 😂 good one my old chap
Don't really understand your comment???
Tilted cutting board messing with my OCD 😮
😂😂😂
In Thailand they are confused they call a 20m2 room with a bed in cupboard a one bedroom flat.....1 bedroom flat must be min 50m2.
Why buy a condo instead of renting?? What is the benefit??
None!
Well you should have it in your lease who pays for Aircon servicing ...it can be expensive.
Hi Peter. Thank you for the content. Question if I may. If you’re going to Thailand for 2 months, is Airbnb the best option? What would you suggest? Maybe you have another video on this ? Keep up the good work and thank you.
Try to do a monthly deal with a hotel
Airbnb or vrbo. Most agents only do 6 to 12 month rentals minimum.
@@ThailandBound whats wrong with airbnb?
@@regnorse
they have hands free policy for small matters,and youre under the whim of the house owner. when i reached there, the homeowner `informed` me that there will be extra charges if i have `friend` came over when she noticed that im alone, even though ive clearly indicated that there will be 2 adults staying there on the website.
i sent 2 emails to air bnb and ive received no replies.
Great advice 👍
Glad you think so!
great tips
Glad it was helpful!
You mention interpreter or translator… is it easy to find a competent person to help with this? Do they advertise if so what do you look for?
No it's not easy
Only rent if the owner is either Thai or a Westerner.
One unrelated but important thing… coming over from the uk what jabs, vaccinations do you need or are recommended?
You can check that with your local doctor they can give you that information
@ I was hoping for a recommendation from someone who knows. My doctor sent me an nhs ugov website that listed a whole string of options with many ifs and buts, but no clear defined ‘must, recommended, additional optional’, selecting from 20 to 30 types is just nonsense.
I cannot give an opinion or advice on medical issues I'm not qualified
You don't need any vaccinations for Thailand.
Any recommendations in long term condo like yours 51sqm in a quiet area? But yet close to all amenities
I can't recommend it anywhere because the condos are normally owned by individual people and use agents to let them out when I arrived here I just went knocking on doors and got lucky
Can u ask for the electricity bill and water bill before paying or copy of it
Now what would normally happen is the landlord would receive the bill and then he would write his own bill out to you same units but more money. When you go to look at a unit if the electricity is not paid directly to the electric company walk away if it's an agent you're using tell her to only consider apartments or condos where the electric is paid directly to the electricity company by you
Thanks for the info @@ThailandBound
Do buildings have their own leasing agents on the property?
Normally condos are rented out by separate agents from outside the building who act on behalf of the owners
Thank you😊
How did u pay direct is standrad on all contracts good idea 😮
Very difficult to find a place that will agree to that they want a 1-year lease signed so you're tied into it
Those electric rates seem out of normal parameters
2k for electricity, definitely not European rate.
@@F.C.77 2000 thb he said, not euro, not dollars 😉
I would prefer to rent a house with a pool and just get a starlink connection as an western expat - condo life sucks long term
What about security
@theovelentzas7540 I've never had a problem in Thailand can't say for other countries
RUclips just threw away a comment I spent quite a while writing. This is a crap UI. How do I find someone who speaks both Thai and English to help me find an apartment who isn't a real estate person?
Yeah I don't understand why RUclips do that, it's a pain... as far as finding an apartment I didn't use an agent I knocked on Doors
@@ThailandBound Most of the locations I'm interested in just have a "for rent" sign and a phone number. I have a lot of trouble understanding most Thais in person, over the phone it's almost impossible. I'm old and my hearing is going.
Yes you're going to have to deal with agents then
what happens if something breaks, like your aircon or fridge? Something big, that just fails because of wear and tear, nothing that you broke yourself? Who pays for that?
The landlord should pay for that
Best include what landlord is responsible in the lease then having a fights later.
Aircon is not your responsibility. My landlady pays when it needs fixing.
I did add some text onto the video where I stated servicing only I think you must have missed that if you weren't watching but listening and it varies from building to building if you've got a very cheap deal in a great condo then you don't moan about paying 500 parts of service an aircon
Why your rent so expensive, I beleive you said that's there high vacancy rate in thailand last video
I'm sorry but if you think my rent is very high you obviously don't know the area
Is it safe to have automatic monthly payments?
Any money is safer in your bank, rather than in anyone's else's bank, especially Thailand,
I'm not sure what your question is really asking are you asking if it's a good idea to pay for a year in advance
@terryb4547 you can't own your own bank in the US, unfortunately 😢
@Alan... I pay my rent by direct debit. Set up a schedule and I can forget about it.
Why do you think an automatic payment is unsafe?
@@SoybooCow I was just wondering how you pay the monthly rent. All good.
Could you write it on your lease that your not responsible for repair costs of fridges and air-conditioned why would I pay to get it fixed it's already used , in canada we are not responsible iether
I own several properties in the UK and the landlord is responsible for everything that's not always the case here in Thailand but generally the landlord should replace a broken fridge
2 months deposit and they wont give it back? Makes renting a condo an expensive choice, no?
Good info
Glad it was helpful!
Nice one
I must ask you a question off subject of this very good video as usual, I’m in late 60’s from USA can I find a younger woman that I can have a peaceful life there with???
Yes if you don't rush into it and you don't go looking in bars
@@John-d5k7c Fool!
You are telling us all that you are a fool, I don't understand
You can, but to a cost. The younger, the higher costs. Basically!
@@ThailandBound well then I guess you’re just stupid, not being able to understand a simple question.
can't you avoid all of these problems by using AirBNB?
That brings its own problems for instance most buildings don't want Airbnb lettings so you have to sneak around and not tell anybody it's an Airbnb
@@ThailandBound So I have a 1 way ticket to Thailand in February. "Short term leasing" is illegal, but (correct me if I'm wrong) anything over a month is not short term, so I should then not have a problem right?
@@vegas_vince1238 Depends on which part of Thailand - but generally in Bangkok’s newer buildings you won’t have access to the gym nor swimming pool if short term
If you booked an Airbnb you'll find the person who meets you tells you not to tell anybody that you're staying at an Airbnb because most buildings don't allow airbnbs because they have full-time residents people come on holiday normally a very noisy groups of young guys and things so they don't allow them
And if you're coming into the country on a one-way ticket you could get stopped from entering immigration want to see a return ticket or a ticket onwards
Thanks..
Welcome
Question for you - I’m looking to buying a condo at The Rivera Monaco. It’s about 24 square meters. Beautiful building & amenities. Do you know anything about that building?
No I don't sorry
. Megabits indicates speed .
Hi Peter, I come to Pattaya for 3 months at a time,can please give me some info on agents who I can rent the condos from ? Cheers
3 Months, hard, normally 1 year lease or an Airbnb or hotel.
Great ideas. My old apartment had those ancient air conditioners, and the landlord changed them towards the last 2 years of my stay. I was lucky with my apartment, the landlord never raised the rent over the 12 years of my stay. He even let me install a pool table in my apartment, which was awesome, imagine all the "parties" I had. 😉
That is awesome!
lol 12 years!!
Pleased I was not a
Neighbour.
I thought only Thais could own property.yet you say that the owner of the condo is Chinese.or is he Thai living in china.and why.
Foreigners from any country can own a condo in Thailand
@@ThailandBound ...ass long as there is at least 51% of the condo in Thai ownership.
i think youre confusing it with foreigners cant buy LAND. my cousin needed to put the title of the land he bought in hua hin under his wife`s name. ive told him its risky, but he doesnt care....so...sigh.
Interesting. I would never rent and never have. I wouldn't buy a condo either.
Just me, and i have the wealth to do what i want and a Thai wife to buy for me. My kids will be looking at getting thai citizenship as well. Yes, they are my kids. My wife wasn't married or had kids before me. That's a no no..
We are different. I will never buy any property in Thailand. Pure economical, its insane to buy!
Sewer gas
😬
Well after all that, im glad I bought my condo, so much easier lol...
Now you need to watch my video "Don't buy a condo in Thailand" 😂 and I'm not joking, released it last week.
Pete
If you get sweaty!
Take shower 😂
Foreginer can own house! But not the land! Leasehold!
Unless your 150%🤔 sure its a move for ever, to Thailand the complexity doesn't seem worth the effort, just stay in a cheap hotel then you can , move and leave when you want the hotel look after you and the property without any worries 😂
Things change over night in Thailand you may need to pack your bag, and go believe me,😂😂 always have an escape plan 😂
But I don't understand why you would want to waste your money on a hotel when you can get a much cheaper deal on an apartment
@@ThailandBound theres a few decent hotels in jumtian beach area including power, water and internet for the same price as a lot of condos.
plus daily house keeping
A like forr like hotel room with a separate bedroom and kitchen will cost significantly more than the 20k that Peter pays. A. Decent Airbnb condo in pattaya or Bangkok will set you back at least 25k a month and you're not guaranteed to have it for a full year.
A hotel room of same area as a 1 year lease 50 square meter condo unit ,
with 1 or 2 bedrooms +kitchen,
normally cost 2 to 5 times ,
the cost of the condo unit per month ,
so its huge waste of money to stay in a hotel,
if u are staying for 1 year or for few months
@@VibrantLivingLists sounds like you got some of the really good stuff 🚬🥴😵💫😵💫😅
Lol I'm not going to turn the Camara..I lazy and you don't really matter😢
No idea what your comment means.
He’s lazy ?….hes going out of his way to make videos to help us you moron !
The main one is getting advise from you
He actually has some good points he's making. At least he's trying to help others based on his experience.
The dream of living in the sun, is just that a dream, unless money is no problem, if youve been clever enough to get yourself into that bracket 😂 why are you thinking of retiring to Thailand the place is a shit hole, 😂😂
Well I've retired in the Sun and I'm certainly not rich and I'm sure your comment about Thailand being a shit hole will not be what most people who watch this channel think
Well said my friend bkk is one of the best cities in the world with all youre needs😮😮
A sh*t hole ? Compared to what ? Please do tell us the secrets of a better place to retire, oh Wise One
@terryb4547 Yes,you're doing so well, and you're so happy with your life, that you thought you'd share your positive outlook with all of us.
Thailand is way better than Philippines, that's a sh•thole