mattloaf1 0 Posted September 13, 2005 Share Posted September 13, 2005 Pretty self-explanitory. Something near public transport, somewhere you have personal experience with, possibly? I don't care where in BKK, as long as it's a relatively quiet area. I've found a bunch of places on MrRoomFinder but I figured personal references would be invaluable. Thanks in advance! Link to post Share on other sites
poorfarang 0 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Pretty self-explanitory. Something near public transport, somewhere you have personal experience with, possibly? I don't care where in BKK, as long as it's a relatively quiet area. I've found a bunch of places on MrRoomFinder but I figured personal references would be invaluable. Thanks in advance! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 2,500 baht a month? Is that a typo and you meant 25,000? I dont know what your expecting to get for 2,500 baht a month. Maybe someone will throw a mattress in their backyard for you Link to post Share on other sites
Khutan 49 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 Lasalle Apartment, Its on the Corner of Soi Lasalle 11 and Soi Lasalle. Soi Lasalle is Sukhumvit 105. I hope you can speak Thai, but thats all I can think of for 2,500 a month And No Air-Con Link to post Share on other sites
Joey Boy 0 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 (edited) Pretty self-explanitory. Something near public transport, somewhere you have personal experience with, possibly? I don't care where in BKK, as long as it's a relatively quiet area. I've found a bunch of places on MrRoomFinder but I figured personal references would be invaluable. Thanks in advance! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> 2,500 baht a month? Is that a typo and you meant 25,000? I dont know what your expecting to get for 2,500 baht a month. Maybe someone will throw a mattress in their backyard for you <{POST_SNAPBACK}> thats gonna cost @ least 3k a month Edited September 14, 2005 by Joey Boy Link to post Share on other sites
Drew Aitch 6 Posted September 14, 2005 Share Posted September 14, 2005 (edited) If you do a 'Districts' search on Roomfinder and select 'Under 5,000' on the additional search results page, it'll give you a list of 279 places. They'll be quite a lot in there at 2,500 THB/Mo and less. If you pick one or 2 out from the list that fit the bill, then post on here for information on your selected buildings, maybe someone will know of them or have Thai friends that live there, as most of the low end dwellings are occupied by Thais. Good luck Aitch Edited September 14, 2005 by Drew Aitch Link to post Share on other sites
haha 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 a story... recently, I found this place in paradise dove that was not only inexpensive, but was brand spanking new. the place was so good, the facilities there rivaled places that charged twice the daily rate. anyway, I told many of my friends about the place. and they were impressed too by the price vs. value. next thing I know, the place increases their prices. (?) I asked the owner why he did that. he replied quote, "your friend convinced me that I was charging too little." I then went to my "friend" and asked him why he did that. his reply, "it's true, they did charge too little. they deserve to get the going rate." I then tried to plead my case with other "friends". some said I was being cheap. others said quote, "how would you feel if you were the owner? wouldn't you want to get as much as possible?" ..and yet others said I was being selfish. these are all valid opinions. but I keep thinking to myself... if I had just kept my mouth shut, I could have had the use of the place for a while longer at that great price. Link to post Share on other sites
Thaipwriter 1 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 a story...recently, I found this place in paradise dove that was not only inexpensive, but was brand spanking new. the place was so good, the facilities there rivaled places that charged twice the daily rate. anyway, I told many of my friends about the place. and they were impressed too by the price vs. value. next thing I know, the place increases their prices. (?) I asked the owner why he did that. he replied quote, "your friend convinced me that I was charging too little." I then went to my "friend" and asked him why he did that. his reply, "it's true, they did charge too little. they deserve to get the going rate." I then tried to plead my case with other "friends". some said I was being cheap. others said quote, "how would you feel if you were the owner? wouldn't you want to get as much as possible?" ..and yet others said I was being selfish. these are all valid opinions. but I keep thinking to myself... if I had just kept my mouth shut, I could have had the use of the place for a while longer at that great price. yep, there are some real muppets out there, some of them we even have as friends.............always keep the gold for yourself, recommend the silver to your friends! Link to post Share on other sites
mattloaf1 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 From what I've seen on MrRoomFinder, I don't think something liveable @ 2500 baht/month is that farfetched. I'll let you know how I make out, I'll be arriving there late October. Thanks to Mattnich for the recommendation. Link to post Share on other sites
terdsak_12 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Share Posted September 15, 2005 There's loads of 24SQM boxes with bogs and a "YAM" all over Bangkok. Stayed in similar places myself. Not bad if in a quiet area. Link to post Share on other sites
mattloaf1 0 Posted September 15, 2005 Author Share Posted September 15, 2005 bogs and yam? here's a place for 3k a month that seems nice. http://www.thaisecondhand.com/_board/rl/data/RL3483496.html Link to post Share on other sites
Michelbkk 0 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Pretty self-explanitory. Something near public transport, somewhere you have personal experience with, possibly? I don't care where in BKK, as long as it's a relatively quiet area. I've found a bunch of places on MrRoomFinder but I figured personal references would be invaluable. Thanks in advance! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> For that much you would like to pay, you wouldn't find a decent place in BKK. Not even the urban area. Link to post Share on other sites
craigt3365 20,412 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Pretty self-explanitory. Something near public transport, somewhere you have personal experience with, possibly? I don't care where in BKK, as long as it's a relatively quiet area. I've found a bunch of places on MrRoomFinder but I figured personal references would be invaluable. Thanks in advance! <{POST_SNAPBACK}> For that much you would like to pay, you wouldn't find a decent place in BKK. Not even the urban area. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> My friend lived about 1km from Onnut station and paid 2750 per month. No kitchen, but nice building. If you went without AC, it was 2250 per month. I stayed there a few nights. Not bad. Lots of expats were in the building. Link to post Share on other sites
craigt3365 20,412 Posted September 16, 2005 Share Posted September 16, 2005 Interesting note: Just spoke with my wife. She reminded me of something I had forgot. At most of these cheap places you have to rent the furniture. Like 300 Baht for a fridge, 300B for a dresser, 200B for a bed, etc. And the utility rates tend to be outrageous...that is how they make their money... Link to post Share on other sites
bendix 613 Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 I find it extraordinary that self-respecting farang would leave their home country to come to live in Thailand if they only have enough money to live in a 2500 baht box. I mean, why do it? It can't be for the lifestyle. It can't be quality of life. If you have no money, ok . .stay where you are and use welfare, rather than be dragged into a poverty spiral in Thailand. I would never live here unless I can do it on my terms and in relative luxury? So is it for the girls? That is flawed too. You're not going to get much respect from women when they discover you are farang kee nok. Seems very sad to me. Link to post Share on other sites
sriracha john 4 Posted September 17, 2005 Share Posted September 17, 2005 I find it extraordinary that self-respecting farang would leave their home country to come to live in Thailand if they only have enough money to live in a 2500 baht box. I mean, why do it? It can't be for the lifestyle. It can't be quality of life.If you have no money, ok . .stay where you are and use welfare, rather than be dragged into a poverty spiral in Thailand. I would never live here unless I can do it on my terms and in relative luxury? So is it for the girls? That is flawed too. You're not going to get much respect from women when they discover you are farang kee nok. Seems very sad to me. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Some might say it’s almost as sad as your judgmental, elitist, narrow-minded, condescending attitude… not that I would, mind you… but some would Link to post Share on other sites
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