Thailand Condo Comparison $100 per Month vs $1000

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  • čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
  • In this episode we look at a comparison between two condo units, one costing $100 per month and one costing $1000 per month which represent both the top and bottom rungs of the Bangsaen, Thailand condo market respectively. There are many more choices available at the lower end of the market but high end units are available for those with the means so come a long for a quick look. The GPS coordinates for both condos compared are below. Enjoy the Ride.
    $100 Unit - 13.297272, 100.910854
    $1000 Unit - 13.250190, 100.931827
    #Thailand #Condo #Comparison

Komentáře • 521

  • @shnake_case
    @shnake_case Před rokem +4

    You'd be surprised with the amenities you can get in a very cheap room. I used to rent a room for 2500 baht with an AC, a small fridge, a balcony, normal toilet, shower and even a bath tub. On top of that it was maybe a 10 minute walk from Jomtien beach. I also had an access to the neighbouring building's pool. I sure got lucky and found this place via some local friends, but my point is, don't pass up on a place just because it is very cheap

  • @swilhelm3180
    @swilhelm3180 Před 4 lety +4

    You should represent high end real estate companies. You've got that radio voice: Quiet authority yet reassuring. You'd be great in a crisis center! Not a type of job most of us would aspire to - kind of stressful. But that voice - that's what people need to hear when their life is unraveling.

  • @LHJ714
    @LHJ714 Před 4 lety +8

    As the thai people thank you for do content like this if the covid gone this would be advantage for the economy of this country we need more the long stay tourist

  • @jetnick3576
    @jetnick3576 Před 4 lety +23

    I used to own condos in Maui. Lost em in a divorce. Thought my dream of ever having a beautiful place with an ocean view was lost.
    Not now! thank you so much.

    • @DWilliam1
      @DWilliam1 Před 4 lety +10

      I can feel you brother, lost my waterfront house in NY in mine. Kept the condo in South Carolina though. Don’t get me started on the 3K a month she gets with no kids...

    • @DWilliam1
      @DWilliam1 Před 4 lety +2

      Ted Ted my pension is 9K a month. Plus I live in NY state. Married over 20 years. Could have been a lot worse.

    • @genokemp2433
      @genokemp2433 Před 3 lety

      @@DWilliam1 3k and no kids ,you got to be joking me ?i'm english btw ..but fs you serious ???

    • @DWilliam1
      @DWilliam1 Před 3 lety +2

      @@genokemp2433 temporary alimony. Will go down a bit...but not a lot. Divorce laws are vicious in NY...wait until you see child support orders.

    • @easystreet1888
      @easystreet1888 Před 3 lety

      @@DWilliam1 That's a great pension!

  • @hebertcentrone6804
    @hebertcentrone6804 Před 3 lety +1

    thank you again, great video. I am right now enduring 8 degrees below zero in Watford City North Dakota, 17 below this morning

  • @victorlopez1193
    @victorlopez1193 Před 4 lety +1

    I never looked at channel like this.. my first time and I subscribed now... I like a lot,, enjoyed thanks......

  • @marcusaurelius9123
    @marcusaurelius9123 Před 4 lety +4

    By far the most useful channel on Thailand Ive seen thanks

  • @Oat-
    @Oat- Před 4 lety +48

    Love how you listed 'colour TV' as a feature of the first room. 😄

  • @user-sw2lv3zp6o
    @user-sw2lv3zp6o Před 4 lety +11

    I'm glad you popped up on my feed. The expensive option's price is inflated by the lack of supply. You could get that for 20,000 in Chiang Mai which is the second city.

    • @aswler
      @aswler Před 4 lety

      No sea in Chiang Mai

  • @gatrgrl0015
    @gatrgrl0015 Před 4 lety

    These are one of the best videos we found on CZcams. Very informative. Easy to follow. And great videoing. Keep it up. Thank u

  • @xandercager5276
    @xandercager5276 Před 4 lety +65

    I'm paying 1400 USD per month for a crappy two bedroom in Phoenix, where you can't even go outside for 4 months out of the year because its 110 degrees. I need to figure out how to make money online 🤔

    • @morninwoody090
      @morninwoody090 Před 4 lety +6

      Lol Arizona has the heat that ruins your mood as soon as you go outside lol

    • @pedrotski
      @pedrotski Před 4 lety +1

      Look at the articles on Revolist, they have tons of guides (real stuff). Just google it.

    • @xandercager5276
      @xandercager5276 Před 4 lety

      @@pedrotski Thank you, I'm checking it out now.

    • @jasonkeys5940
      @jasonkeys5940 Před 4 lety +8

      Make porn movies online.

    • @rawgab4439
      @rawgab4439 Před 4 lety +4

      @@just_another_bot0110 $3150 in L A

  • @keithjetski3060
    @keithjetski3060 Před 4 lety +49

    When you get to CZcams rockstar status, one of those fancy places might be ok, but most of us would rather live like you do in the $200 range apartment, and have the rest for eats, drink, travel and entertainment. Great video as always.😀

    • @craigross341
      @craigross341 Před 4 lety +2

      I think as you pay more you get far, far less for every 1,000 baht you spend. The difference between three and four is massive. The difference between five and six is noticeable. Above that, in most places, it's all a bit dubious.

    • @orgami100
      @orgami100 Před 4 lety +2

      For ฿6000 apartment the Chances are 90% being robbed.

    • @xpusostomos
      @xpusostomos Před 4 lety +4

      $1000 a month is not exactly lifestyles of the rich and famous

    • @craigross341
      @craigross341 Před 4 lety

      @@xpusostomos People choose lifestyles of the rich and famous as the runner's up prize. What they'd really prefer is an idea of who they are and what it all means. They prefer cars to ideas because cars are easier to drive.

    • @xpusostomos
      @xpusostomos Před 4 lety +2

      @@craigross341 what about motorcycles, and the art of maintenance?

  • @PeterEdwards45
    @PeterEdwards45 Před 4 lety +8

    Thanks Mate a great comparison , living out in the boondocks or living in the clouds ,I first visited Bangsaen 35 years ago and thought it would be a great place to retire ,it never happened but still visit often . Love your videos

  • @CeeTeeUSA
    @CeeTeeUSA Před 4 lety +2

    Great video. This is a great option for a retired single man who wants to stretch his dollars. I'm scared of heights so I'd want a lower floor which should be cheaper since the view isn't as impressive..

  • @jasoneyes01
    @jasoneyes01 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for showing us around Bangsaen. Honestly, I never heard of this location. A walkable area with vendors is definately a plus. With the current situation, higher living standards and affordability is becoming ubiquitous which is nice. Be greedy when others are fearful. Thailand is a safeland in my book. Everyone can be paranoid about "wet markets" in Thailand, not me.

  • @nicholascherry5962
    @nicholascherry5962 Před 4 lety +1

    Love that u put coordinates! I was in Thailand for 2 weeks and was thinking the entire time that they'd be better off just using coordinates 24/7

  • @farangutan6773
    @farangutan6773 Před 4 lety +1

    Good job Lucas , you put a bit of work into these videos and your presentation is excellent , thanks .

  • @michaelorfanos7416
    @michaelorfanos7416 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks, I'm just starting to watch but want to thank you for doing this. It's very interesting to me to see the difference.

  • @pattaya4life437
    @pattaya4life437 Před 4 lety +1

    Loving your vlogs and vibe brother, it’s all good!

  • @roygoad2870
    @roygoad2870 Před 4 lety +5

    I would agree about the toilet, but when I was on holiday where they have squat toilets in Morroco I got used to using them and they are actually more healthy to use, it’s just what we are culturally acceptable to I guess.

    • @WelcomeHome76
      @WelcomeHome76 Před 4 lety +3

      try using one when your half awake or drunk lol

  • @klutz1907
    @klutz1907 Před 4 lety +116

    Can i just ask why this popped up in my recommended? I've never looked into Thailand real estate...

    • @uba51
      @uba51 Před 4 lety +1

      Jonathan Simmel same here lol

    • @djfluffyfluff5814
      @djfluffyfluff5814 Před 4 lety +7

      Same but now I wanna go and visit

    • @birdmusic1206
      @birdmusic1206 Před 4 lety +19

      yes, but thailand real estate has now looked into you.....

    • @joebessette6565
      @joebessette6565 Před 4 lety +5

      You'll have to ask the algorithm

    • @ExtremeRunning1
      @ExtremeRunning1 Před 4 lety +15

      But we did click, so the algorithm knows more about us than we do!

  • @LiveMyAssOff
    @LiveMyAssOff Před 4 lety +1

    Very cool. Came to Bangsean after spending a few days down in Koh Sichang. So far, this is nice here. Your videos are Very Helpful!! Thank you!!! :-)

  • @inayathkhan100
    @inayathkhan100 Před 4 lety

    Your all videos are Superb, THUMBS UP !

  • @nissetorvang1709
    @nissetorvang1709 Před 4 lety +1

    Living up north I'm paying 2000 Baht ($61)/month for a house with 3 rooms (2 with AC), small kitchen and 1 bathroom. It's not fancy, but I can pick mangoes from the front porch and I also have bananas, rose apples, and mulberries growing around the house, and of course (in this age of coronavirus) I have a patch with vegetables growing too.

    • @ali-es2ye
      @ali-es2ye Před 3 lety

      How is it now? Have prices dropped or higher. Please let us know what the area is called, and if u can walk to a nice beach? Thank you in advance!

  • @briantayler1230
    @briantayler1230 Před 4 lety +2

    Gidday from Australia. Very interesting, the cost is a bit higher than say Penang Malaysia where most high rise condos, 3 bed, 2 bath with pool, gym, etc is about $500US per month.

    • @briantayler1230
      @briantayler1230 Před 4 lety

      @D'RealBoxingFan Gidday, those $500US condos are normally 10000 ft2 or bigger. The quality of life for the cost is the true value. Great medical facilities, good clean air-conditioned public transport, great and inexpensive food. Penang and KL offer this. Booze is dearer than the US but not in the restaurants. Everyone speaks English to some level. It is a 1ST - 2ND world standard, not a 3RD world.

  • @Neuropsychologue
    @Neuropsychologue Před 4 lety +4

    For clarification as a french, "french toilets" are actually Turkish and by the way "french fries" are... Belgium. That said, very informative video ;)

    • @charlesleffler586
      @charlesleffler586 Před 4 lety +1

      always one!!

    • @daan3298
      @daan3298 Před 4 lety +1

      I’ve seen Turkish toilets in France many times.

    • @user-sw2lv3zp6o
      @user-sw2lv3zp6o Před 4 lety

      @@daan3298 Not recently.

    • @cedricmeloni
      @cedricmeloni Před 2 lety

      @@user-sw2lv3zp6o dans les toilettes publiques dans beaucoup de campagnes il y en a encore, la derniere fois j'ai failli pleurer en voyant ça lol

    • @user-sw2lv3zp6o
      @user-sw2lv3zp6o Před 2 lety

      @@cedricmeloni Merci beacoup, Cedric.

  • @paul_the_merciful
    @paul_the_merciful Před 4 lety +5

    Well you've done it again..
    You hit the ball right out of the park with that video.
    4000 bht a month cheap long term deal..
    is OK for a long term stayer..
    Who just needs a room to sleep..
    The $1,000 space 60 square Mts and up = wow there is so much space.. which I love..
    $1,000 Its nothing in London or New York for that $1,000 you wouldn't get a room in a slum area..
    Quality of life not just life..
    You showed viewers just how to balance quality and price in Thailand..
    👍👍👍

    • @Rides4Kickz
      @Rides4Kickz  Před 4 lety

      All you need is that fancy apartment and a case of mentos and you’d be all set 😂🤣🙏

    • @paul_the_merciful
      @paul_the_merciful Před 4 lety

      @@Rides4Kickz 😀😀😀

    • @azjatek
      @azjatek Před 4 lety

      But this place is not in New York or London. For 1000$ you can have a very good condo in most western towns. I don't know why would you compare small town condo to big overhyped cities like New York. I don't think Thai people consider this price as good deal tbh even the one with decent job there. Sure for western people it is ok deal mainly coz of view.

    • @paul_the_merciful
      @paul_the_merciful Před 4 lety

      @@azjatek
      In the UK > Leeds Manchester a condo this size two bedroom would be about $2,000 a month
      And then property taxes ..plus high insurance + power costs much higher than Thailand.
      The point is $1,000 is nothing if you sell a house in America or the UK and move to Thailand..
      In the winter I live in Asia.
      If I lived in England it would cost me double on housing costs alone.
      I'm in Cambodia a packet of cigarettes $1.50
      In the UK $9 dollars
      A beer in Cambodia $1.50
      Same beer in UK $3 dollars
      The quality of of life & living in that condo in Pattaya is much much better than any small town in America or England.
      So there is a cost and quality of life issue here..
      I used London as a point of reference to make the point because everyone knows about London..
      Halifax Sheffield or Glasgow nobody outside of tbe UK can compare prices..
      Thailand has Sunshine everyday..its cheaper and lots of interesting entertainment on a night. $1,000 you would pay a lot lot more anywhere else like boring south of France.. or boring Miami ..
      Peace 😀👍😀😀😀

    • @azjatek
      @azjatek Před 4 lety +1

      @@paul_the_merciful I do agree life in Thailand is way better than in US or GB for less $ but most people exaggerate. I just checked and the median home listing price in the US is 200-226k$. People would think to buy a home in US you need to spend fortune but the reality is average price is around 220k$ so I guess in some places you can buy house for like 150k$ or less to compensate the high end condos in NY. Here we are talking about small coast town that I wouldn’t consider as tourist one like Phuket or Samui. We really can't compere prices to western one. In Poland for example you can buy cigarettes for not more than 2$. Beer for 1.5$ is standard price. The perspective we have is based on a place we live in I guess.
      Peace and good luck!

  • @thedavecorp
    @thedavecorp Před 3 lety +1

    I love how the more expensive one comes with a sound track.

  • @easystreet1888
    @easystreet1888 Před 3 lety

    An unenclosed shower is what I've heard called a swamp shower. I stayed in one two months once and I think it'll be the last time I ever do that. It simply makes the bathroom/toilet completely soaked. Very good video and deserves everyone's thumbs up. thank you

  • @martinomods1987
    @martinomods1987 Před 4 lety +4

    I've got a 3 bed 2 bath with half an acre in Tampa FL for $740/month (mortgage) those expensive condos seem outrageously priced to me

    • @srok62
      @srok62 Před 3 lety +1

      Although the 100-200 dollar per month condos are unheard of in Fla.

  • @spicyroads
    @spicyroads Před 4 lety +3

    I didn’t see any western people when I was there ..that temple was insane. Nice price I would be happy to stay there .

    • @DarkoFitCoach
      @DarkoFitCoach Před 4 lety +1

      we are having some health issues here in europe, you might have read about it. few cases, nothing big. nice day

  • @Kevin-lo1le
    @Kevin-lo1le Před 4 lety

    Great to see comparisons, great for people with a better budget as all vloggers concentrate on the cheapest!!!

    • @grahamjohnson4702
      @grahamjohnson4702 Před 4 lety

      No vloggers concentrate on what most can afford, all these pretentious people on chats that say yes that expensive whatever is for them, how many actually buy or pay for said item?

  • @ppppugh7892
    @ppppugh7892 Před 4 lety +5

    2:51 someone's picking up an English accent! Spending too much time at the top end of Soi 7 me thinks!
    This clip was superb from start to finish, thank you. 3500thb would be about 5000thb per month with all bills included do you think?
    Also, is this type of low/medium accommodation available in Pattaya or would you have to be in Jomtien or somewhere?

    • @harryinhuahin1272
      @harryinhuahin1272 Před 4 lety +3

      As a simple rule of thumb consider the areas North of Central Pattaya Klang road; South of South Pattaya Nua road (and towards Jomtien); and West of Soi SaiSam/3rd Road... Lots at 3-5,000 B/mon. Worth renting a scooter and looking around... It's a very variable market.

  • @kenb5257
    @kenb5257 Před 4 lety +1

    If you go check out the price at The Base they are really high, but the rooms are small. So you are basically paying for the location being close to Central Festival and within walking distance to most things. I do like the base and have stayed there a few times with my Thai wife when we are in town. But if you are looking for long term stay to live for your money I don't think it would be worth it. Like I said the rooms are not very big but are furnished well. Security is good too. Nice video.

  • @paulgrant2179
    @paulgrant2179 Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks been a real help,currently looking at condos,houses for long term rental next year
    Very informative

  • @shadowfilm7980
    @shadowfilm7980 Před 3 lety

    Good video. Nice that you used a GoPro too. I have been to Thailand. Bangkok mostly. I prefer the bigger cities. More to do and see. But sometimes it’s nice to stay in a location like this one. I lived in the Philippines for eleven years. Manila. Hong Kong is my favorite Asian city but it’s expensive.

  • @jamesabroad8589
    @jamesabroad8589 Před 4 lety

    Nice vid. New expat youtuber checking out your vids. and enjoying your channel. Subscribed.🙏

  • @Deedubeleuwe
    @Deedubeleuwe Před 4 lety +1

    Man i miss Thailand! Really want to retire here one day... Lovely video

  • @maxmj2706
    @maxmj2706 Před 4 lety +10

    Just to clarify one point, that's not a french toilet but a turkish style 1 and yes that sucks badly

    • @maxmj2706
      @maxmj2706 Před 4 lety

      ​@Storm Woods Hahah sadly shows the lack of consideration of the french at the time i guess

    • @harryinhuahin1272
      @harryinhuahin1272 Před 4 lety +3

      @@maxmj2706 - excerpt that these "squat" toilets are much healthier - for evacuating the tubes... I believe Asians, generally, have suffered less from colon cancer, etc., than in the West. But now Asians are moving to "sit-down" toilets because they feel they lose face by having "old-fashioned" units...

    • @maxmj2706
      @maxmj2706 Před 4 lety

      @@harryinhuahin1272 i apppreciate when i see people who can find positive in the negative !

    • @727skydivers
      @727skydivers Před 4 lety +1

      @@harryinhuahin1272 Less cancer thanks to mushrooms, soy beans, and green tea. Squatting or not has no part of it ;-)

    • @harryinhuahin1272
      @harryinhuahin1272 Před 4 lety

      @@727skydivers - I thought the green tea connection (but only with the Japanese, not all Asia) was dismissed about twenty years ago... so I find it difficult to accept your overly dogmatic final sentence.
      Especially as I only referred to colon/intestinal cancer.

  • @PREPFORIT
    @PREPFORIT Před 4 lety +5

    That information is good information.
    It will help me narrow down the choices and remind me of some Must-haves. Thanks !

  • @JC-iq5td
    @JC-iq5td Před 3 lety

    Great info dude well done 👍

  • @dazdragon445
    @dazdragon445 Před 4 lety +1

    that balcony was half the size of that condo! Thanks for sharing that.

    • @davidboston4136
      @davidboston4136 Před 4 lety

      That was a beautiful balcony 1 1/2 price would be worth it just for that (depending your taste) and the view!

  • @WallaceDunn
    @WallaceDunn Před 4 lety +26

    I can afford the $1,000 unit, but why? I don't have anyone to impress. I'll take a very nice place for $5-600 and use the difference to live well.

    • @mattivirta
      @mattivirta Před 4 lety +1

      500+600$ have super expensive room rent, thats can rent full house whit pool and garage and scooter all month

    • @jaromor8808
      @jaromor8808 Před 4 lety +4

      but then having a nice place is a part of living well, it can even motivate you, boost your spirit and energy
      of course we are not talking about living in a nice place and eating dirt cookies :D

    • @jetnick3576
      @jetnick3576 Před 4 lety +1

      I don’t have anyone to impress either. But i’m impressed, and that’s what counts. I’m in!

    • @ghorn1217
      @ghorn1217 Před 4 lety +3

      You believe nice things are only for impressing other people? That’s an interesting, albeit naive, model of the world.

    • @doncastillo7813
      @doncastillo7813 Před 4 lety

      @@mattivirta that's what I'm looking for in October Matti. C

  • @alanpodmore2023
    @alanpodmore2023 Před 4 lety +3

    You seem a very honest guy

  • @oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078

    Great video and comparison!!

  • @DWilliam1
    @DWilliam1 Před 4 lety

    The first condo looked like a garage space. The second is great except a bit small in the living room and kitchen. Balcony is top notch and the amenities are great.

  • @toddjohnston4788
    @toddjohnston4788 Před 4 lety +1

    Glad I found you, I hit the Bell for notification. Gonna check out your other vlogs. Thanks

  • @chefandy72
    @chefandy72 Před 4 lety +11

    Thank you. I can't drink anymore and this would be perfect for me without temptation next door or below. I would need to rent a motorbike for a month. 30 days is really the most i can do. My working age will be rather high i'm sad to say. I buy lottery tickets now instead of beer etc.

  • @ckSport3000
    @ckSport3000 Před 4 lety

    Cool video 4 Kicks.. I stayed 3 months dark side for 5000 baht, and 3 months Jomtien 9000 baht.. I enjoyed your comparison here.. Thanks. Curt in San Diego, Ca.

  • @LarryFournillier
    @LarryFournillier Před 4 lety +1

    Thanks for all of your hard work - awesome info.!

  • @1337g33kfilms
    @1337g33kfilms Před 4 lety

    I used to live in Bang Saen. I loved it honestly. Not as busy as bangkok but still alot available.

  • @markjsound
    @markjsound Před 4 lety +43

    i doubt being close to a wet market would still be considered an amenity

    • @andrewj4426
      @andrewj4426 Před 4 lety +5

      With global travel no need to be close to a wet market, the bug comes to you.

    • @ostevoostevo8989
      @ostevoostevo8989 Před 4 lety +1

      The term "wet market" has a bad name now thanks to the current virus problem.
      I've lived in Asia for over 30 years and until the "you know what " I had never heard the term "wet market"
      They were just called markets or traditional markets.
      It's pretty convenient to live fairly close to one so you can buy fresh fruit ,veg, seafood and meat close by.

  • @johnsmith-gs4qf
    @johnsmith-gs4qf Před 4 lety +7

    $105 USD a month looks like a great bargain for a single guy just looking for a cheap place to stay! $150-$250 is probably my preferred price range when I retire. $1000+ a month is when I win the Mega-Millions Lottery!

    • @Rides4Kickz
      @Rides4Kickz  Před 4 lety +5

      Yeah, that about sums it up. There are many choices in that $150 - $250 price range also. 👍

    • @hellsente7826
      @hellsente7826 Před 4 lety

      @@Rides4Kickz How easy is it to bring just a backpack and computer, speak nothing but English, and get set up there to work online? Two biggest questions I have after establishing a solid relationship with the landlord/manager are going to be about security/safety and how quiet it is there at night.

    • @hellsente7826
      @hellsente7826 Před 4 lety

      Two markets.

    • @kentnauman9863
      @kentnauman9863 Před 4 lety

      Never ,dream on

    • @kentnauman9863
      @kentnauman9863 Před 4 lety

      Hallowed Unrest that area is a total shit hole

  • @viperucia8426
    @viperucia8426 Před 4 lety

    nice and informative video ! honestly i like both of condo :) have a nice day...hello from Slovenia

  • @brendanduffy2367
    @brendanduffy2367 Před 4 lety

    Great video and good information I wish you good luck with your chanel my friend I think its going to be huge soon.

  • @sethjones4916
    @sethjones4916 Před 4 lety

    Thanks a lot. Really well done, and really appreciated. Did you film this with your cell phone? Really stable camera, anyway.

  • @crodo123
    @crodo123 Před 4 lety +56

    did he say "color tv" ? as opposed to what? lmao

    • @godgrant123
      @godgrant123 Před 4 lety +3

      many hotel listings still say "coloured TV", like wow nice D:

    • @scottblackwell5789
      @scottblackwell5789 Před 4 lety +6

      That IS funny....I haven't seen a black and white since 40 years ago..

    • @theecastine21
      @theecastine21 Před 4 lety

      😂🤣😂🤣💀

    • @gxex1
      @gxex1 Před 4 lety +4

      @Tony McSteven I get the comparison but no one really says "color tv" in the US if you are under 85 yrs old

    • @SpadesWoW
      @SpadesWoW Před 4 lety

      @@gxex1 or cold beer. lol. "aye gimmie a piss warm beer mate"

  • @harrilampi7922
    @harrilampi7922 Před 3 lety

    Thanks so many nice videos...Hello say Harri And Chompoo from finland now.. after PHITSANULOK.

  • @bananapatch9118
    @bananapatch9118 Před 3 lety

    Great video.
    We’d probably want to stay at around $500/month USD

  • @keithclunk3125
    @keithclunk3125 Před 4 lety

    With locations such as these the first thing you need is transport. Shanksy's pony ain't gonna cut it. I prefer downtown where things 'close by' are a few minutes walk away, not several minutes on a bike.

  • @SonicMovieDotNet
    @SonicMovieDotNet Před 4 lety

    Thanks so much for doing this. I saw the previous video and learned much from it too. You are making the move of so many of us to Thailand so much easier and economical. Thanks again.

    • @Rides4Kickz
      @Rides4Kickz  Před 4 lety

      You're welcome, I'm glad you enjoyed it. 👍🍺

    • @ppppugh7892
      @ppppugh7892 Před 4 lety

      I agree. Very helpful and right up-to-date.

  • @RecoveringGenius
    @RecoveringGenius Před 4 lety

    Thanks for posting. Very informative. Cheers mate!

  • @ThaiMyStyle
    @ThaiMyStyle Před 3 lety

    Look forward to meeting you soon. Icecy :)

  • @rededwards3479
    @rededwards3479 Před 4 lety

    Hmmm...I could give my Condo to my nephews and they would rent it out for $800 a month and live like a king in Thailand.....Perfect. Thailand people are very Honest and Kind

  • @GuerrillaGorilla023
    @GuerrillaGorilla023 Před 4 lety +37

    Every new Yorker is having a panic attack while watching this

    • @blazindaily
      @blazindaily Před 4 lety +11

      dude wtf are u saying

    • @rav6274
      @rav6274 Před 4 lety

      Ok

    • @ltspeaks315
      @ltspeaks315 Před 4 lety

      I live in average old Columbus, OH and I am having a panic attack looking at this lol

    • @CeeTeeUSA
      @CeeTeeUSA Před 4 lety +1

      Great retirement spot for a single man who wants to retire. Your social security pays most of your bills. The lower end stuff would be good for a person who was impoverished in the US, such as a person on disability..

    • @johnwayne2103
      @johnwayne2103 Před 4 lety +2

      That's because a lot of New Yorker's have never been further than New Jersey, as a matter of fact they can stay there. I have enough of their loud mouths wherever I go. I can hear one before I see em.

  • @4WDJeepDriver
    @4WDJeepDriver Před 4 lety +3

    R4K Relocation Services LLC? It's not a bad idea. Hell for some future expats it could be pretty valuable for someone to guide them in setting up a new retired life in LOS.

    • @harryinhuahin1272
      @harryinhuahin1272 Před 4 lety

      Kevin was always very helpful... But I'm not sure if anyone else would want to (or could) take over his reins...

  • @jackiechang1572
    @jackiechang1572 Před 4 lety +1

    Great info just what I needed thanks think I would choose the condo you yourself chose

  • @Manny-xo1em
    @Manny-xo1em Před 4 lety

    Thank you... without a doubt the most informative...I liked what you said about taking something locally, to seek out further.

  • @pattayapunter
    @pattayapunter Před 4 lety

    Great comparison vid. What camera are you using?

  • @alan552
    @alan552 Před 4 lety +1

    An interesting video to see the price difference of what you can get!
    What about using an agent to help you find the property you are looking for ?

  • @phaethaya
    @phaethaya Před 4 lety

    Thank you for the video. I really miss Bang Saen and thinking about buying a condo there in the future :)

  • @everythingexplored5233

    Was on soi buckhao during that rain shower not even 20 minutes then everything dry like it never rained 10 minutes later gotta love thailand

  • @gkprivate433
    @gkprivate433 Před 4 lety

    my price goal is 15,000 baht a month or 500 USD. I have seen crap and luxury. My needs are modest but I were staying in a place for one year, I know I need a very large studio with decent couch and reclining chair. A pool would be nice but depending on the location not required if there are hotels nearby that let you pay as you go on a daily basis if you use their pool

  • @stefanhansen5882
    @stefanhansen5882 Před 4 lety

    This was great! Now a subscriber. :) Can you recommend places in Thailand close beautiful nature for hiking away from the big city buzz? Thanks!

  • @jcinthailand
    @jcinthailand Před 4 lety +4

    These were good examples of the extremes available.
    I have lived in both condos and apartments in Thailand. The first place you showed us that your friend owns is an apartment. People can call it what they want but that is a typical Thai apartment, not a condo. To be a condo it has to have a kitchen and typically a separate bedroom. Apartments DO NOT HAVE KITCHENS, a "condo" with no kitchen is an apartment. Apartments often have a sink on a small balcony so you can wash dishes or hand wash clothes (ladies and their unmentionables). Some apartments have a sink inside along with some counter space and cabinets. Like a micro kitten but NO stove.
    The condo you looked at was very nice. I get that the price is way way over the top. One condo I had (long term) was a 1 bed condo, in Bangkok (no beach close by but everything else was within walking distance) in an 8 tower complex that was super nice, close to everything, small market on site, multiple pools that were absolutely beautiful as was the gym and grounds. There had many services on site including laundry, dry cleaning, hair salon and more. With utilities included it was $550.
    My gf at the time (2019) had a very nice very large apt (45 sqm) in a single tower. Inside sink, small store onsite, local restaurant next door (40 - 50 Bht), Dedicated covered Parking space (yes this is a big deal it keeps your car cooler in the hot times and gives you a dry space to get in and out during the rainy season), and a balcony. This is a very nice place FOR THAI people, they do not cater to travelers. All of that was 3000 Bht a month with a 12 month lease. Utilities not included.
    Prices vary depending on length of stay. Properties like Ibis sell a lifestyle vision. There are lots of options for a short term traveler, long term stay and Expats. Like everything else its all about Location Location Location and are you willing to pay the asking price to be in that location.
    Remember, this is Thailand, almost everything is negotiable.

    • @jamesm4435
      @jamesm4435 Před 4 lety

      He was probably using terms that his western viewers would understand.

    • @jcinthailand
      @jcinthailand Před 4 lety +1

      @@jamesm4435 Thanks. I am a Westerner (farang). I appreciate what he's doing, I've been to the area a few times, but the difference between the two types of housing is major.
      One major difference is the Utility rates. Gov rate for electricity is 8bht, this is what an Apt pays, a Condo rate is 2bht per unit. I don't think a difference of 75% is minor.
      Expats can buy condo's, they can't buy houses, land or apt's.
      It seems like a minor difference from the outside, but using the correct terminology when actually LOOKING for and at places makes a huge difference.

    • @jamesm4435
      @jamesm4435 Před 4 lety

      @@jcinthailand Having nearly bought in Bkk and Pattaya, and stayed in CM. I have never heard anyone, including agents, call them apartments. Always condos.
      Do "apartments" really not have a foreign quota?

    • @jcinthailand
      @jcinthailand Před 4 lety

      @@jamesm4435 Hey, as far as I understand it the quotas are for the Condos, it's a way to both ensure a supply of a sell-able/ investments real estate to foreigners while restricting the market to some degree so it's not over run by us.
      Apartments are not real estate items or transferable in anyway, it's strictly a rental, both short and long term (1 or 2 nights to months). Some have 12 month or more min lease, these are usually very long term tenants, almost always all Thai.
      So the one rule of thumb is: Condos can be bought and sold by foreigners, apt's can not be. I prefer BKK for daily living myself.

    • @joedoggy7943
      @joedoggy7943 Před 4 lety

      JC Bluntch .

  • @swilhelm3180
    @swilhelm3180 Před 4 lety

    The nicer one comes with background music. Cool.

  • @corysimek
    @corysimek Před 4 lety

    Great video enjoyed it. But the first condo, yu said it was a quiet street, sounded pretty loud

  • @winduncan9818
    @winduncan9818 Před 4 lety

    Great video, thanks. One point, I don't think there is a norm on electricity in Pattaya area. Huge number of landlords inflate the electric prices.

  • @johnwayne2103
    @johnwayne2103 Před 4 lety

    The problem with a lot of those condos is, is if you are looking for peace and quiet you won't have it long because of the massive development going on in Thailand. You need to think ahead and always look at your location because in a heartbeat your view can turn into someones living room in about 3 years time. Also the construction noise and dirt from other developments going up will be nerve wracking. I am not familiar with Thai construction engineering so I hope it's nothing like Chinese construction were the quality of cement used doesn't start to show cracks and structural defects or the condo starts to sink 1ft every year.

  • @robertjackson9601
    @robertjackson9601 Před 3 lety

    Very nice video, thank you.

  • @davidfiguera9833
    @davidfiguera9833 Před 3 lety

    Can't beat that price

  • @robertdavis3433
    @robertdavis3433 Před 4 lety

    My surroundings r very important to me. I think $500-700 would work if i was serious about living there. Good video From Sacramento

  • @alexanderrothschild9776

    I wasn't even going to watch but as soon as you said you weren't going too waste my time👍👌👏🙏✌

  • @samuraimonkey5281
    @samuraimonkey5281 Před 4 lety +5

    Damn, now would be an amazing time to jump on an apartment.

  • @Rowestah
    @Rowestah Před 4 lety +1

    Love the videos! Was wondering what steps you'd recommend for someone trying to take a summer off to travel to Thailand affordably? Everything would need to be close for the most part since I would not be wanting to deal with getting a scooter and all of that. Thank you again for all you do :)

    • @craigross341
      @craigross341 Před 4 lety +2

      Start in Bangkok and use the dirt cheap third class trains. Avoid overnight journeys, or pay more to lie down!

    • @Rowestah
      @Rowestah Před 4 lety

      @@craigross341 Thank you I was definitely looking to fly into Bangkok and go to ChiangMai from there perhaps, but don't know if I would be able to find something for a 1-2month lease.

    • @craigross341
      @craigross341 Před 4 lety +1

      @@Rowestah You should be able to. You'll pay a little more. You shouldn't have a problem recovering a deposit. The landlords seem to fear officialdom. I've never had a problem. If you've never been it's a hell of a culture shock, and cheap accommodation's no answer to the question, "What the hell am I going to do all day?" The advantage of a week in Bangkok, a week in Chiang Mai, a week in Udon, a week or two down towards the Malaysian border, is that it gives you something to do, and you see more of the country. I settled down for 5-6 weeks in one place, and it means cheap accommodation, you can get your gym workouts sorted out and routinised, you learn where to eat, but I find the days too long. There's a lot to see and do in Bangkok, and the transport system (MRT and BTS) is exceptional.

    • @Rowestah
      @Rowestah Před 4 lety

      @@craigross341 Yeah I think even if I am doing "nothing" I'd still enjoy it. I'll be taking 3-4 of my College courses online for the Summer, but want to get away at the same time. Basic accommodation with a gym and a 7-11 nearby would probably be enough for me haha.

    • @craigross341
      @craigross341 Před 4 lety

      @@Rowestah Well, you've just described where I go, or have gone three times. Udon Thani, near the UD Town area. You've got massive markets, three parks, Your Fitness (plus a couple of other gyms), the massive Central Plaza (with the food courts) and plenty of 3,500 to 5,000 apartments. I just wish I could chill out. SP House was 3,500 in 2018. Even if it was 4,500 for a single month it would be cheap, and it's a walk over a footbridge to Nong Bua park, or over another footbridge (or take your life in your hands with the traffic) to UD Town, night markets and the gym. Every walk down a soi in Thailand reveals another apartment block. It's so cheap and easy, but if you've ants in your pants and get anxiety attacks when you're faced with "What anchors my life?" questions then it doesn't matter where you go. After 2018 I'm actually frightened. I got insomnia, and just couldn't sleep a wink. I crawled onto the overnight train back to Bangkok. I couldn't even get any sleep in Savarnabhumi, nor on the plane, and I had months of insomnia when I got back. Wherever you go you take yourself.

  • @morninwoody090
    @morninwoody090 Před 4 lety +1

    My income is 6.9k usd/m right now but I'll only be in Thailand during vacations until I can make a transition or get a job I can do online. I think that's the hard part for me. Finding something I can do or set up so I can enjoy my time living there.

    • @klutz1907
      @klutz1907 Před 4 lety

      Why would you want to move out of the US when you make 7k?

  • @gkprivate433
    @gkprivate433 Před 4 lety

    that first cheap place is better than probably 50% of the people in the world live

  • @justice929
    @justice929 Před 4 lety +4

    My income is 2,400 USD 1,000 USD is too expensive(extreme). 400 0r 500 USD is perfect

    • @jcinthailand
      @jcinthailand Před 4 lety +2

      With a 12 month lease you can live in a high end condo (think Ibis, Loft and other high end brands) with all the bells and whistles for 400. 500 on a 12 month lease can get 25% more space and even better perks: shared work spaces, nicer gyms, nicer pools, better views, better restaurants, higher up, closer to BTS/ MRT, closer to the local walking street/ bar and restaurant area, closer to BigC/ Malls the beach and so on.
      Don't forget the UTILITY rates are different for condos and apartments: Power: Apt = 8 BHT per unit, Condo = 2 Bht per unit. Also some condos include all the utilities.
      I would spend and extra 3000Bht a month on a nicer place that included utilities. On a 12 month lease you will spend $100 month on average, why not put that money to work having a nicer placer with better rates or no rates at all?

  • @robyg7037
    @robyg7037 Před 3 lety

    Retirement beauty of Thailand; anyone can live cheaply, mid-comfy, or high-so spoiled. All depending on what your budget can comfort !
    Miss the Koel birds calling at each others territory !

    • @easystreet1888
      @easystreet1888 Před 3 lety

      I recommend a healthy budget to fully enjoy the country and its offerings.

  • @aweebunny
    @aweebunny Před 4 lety +1

    Great vid. Thanks

  • @williamsmith7340
    @williamsmith7340 Před 2 lety

    I’m betting that after a year of bad economy since you did this video the prices for the high end places have dropped from 25% to 50%. East of Pattaya in Rayong and Ban Phe the deals are even better.

  • @caesarillion
    @caesarillion Před 4 lety

    I have a cheap place but with air con. However I'd still like to see what's cheap there and how they live. I guess they have the big fan thing, which I did for a couple of seasons. It's sweaty. Thanks, Thailand Paul

  • @blueseagul7946
    @blueseagul7946 Před 4 lety

    Greate channel. quality entertainment. Thank you.

  • @simbbam
    @simbbam Před 4 lety +1

    how did you learn Thai?

  • @inayathkhan100
    @inayathkhan100 Před 4 lety

    Very informative Video Thank you 👍

  • @seffdavies7868
    @seffdavies7868 Před 4 lety

    There’s a gated community right across the sukhumvit road from the condo that is where all the “actual rich people” live an attachment to the golf course (crystal bay golf course) called ปัญญารีสอร์ท ชลบุรี aka (Panya Resort Chonburi), *not the condos* but mansions which are All ฿25m+ up atleast. Born and partial raised Bangsaen local😎

  • @RepairShop2022
    @RepairShop2022 Před 4 lety

    Cool video 👍

  • @Snip59
    @Snip59 Před 4 lety +2

    Exactly right need good amenities

  • @robertsryarbrough1137
    @robertsryarbrough1137 Před 4 lety

    Just subscribed and started enjoying your channel. Can you tell me what a decent scooter or motorbike would cost?

  • @jaysanders4010
    @jaysanders4010 Před 4 lety

    Thanks for the the information bro your living the life