This is perhaps the most feasible ways of living in Thailand, especially if you haven’t yet decided whether you are going to live in the same city or in the area. It may happen after a few months you feel like changing the place, thus with rents it becomes easy. Once you have stayed in a place and you have decided you want to be there, it will be then wiser to think of buying a property. Besides, it is a simpler and affordable than buying a house and involves minimal formalities.
Finding can an apartment to rent can be done easily with the help of a real-estate agent. But then again they may be more into showing you the expensive properties. Thus possibly the best way would be to look yourself. There are online directories where you can look up to find your desirable apartment to rent.
Let’s classify, based on the areas where the majority of the foreigners live and the downtown regions.
- The areas where the foreigners live;
- Rents are expected to be more expensive;
- Usually, has a longer term lease and a good amount of deposit may be required;
- With so many foreigners around you have lesser contact with the Thais;
- You will be living closer to the entertainment areas;
- You are likely to be within the walking distance of coffee shops, hospitals, banks, and other amenities;
Now coming to the downtown part of the cities in Thailand;
- Rental fees are reasonable; in fact they are cheap;
- You can take up short term rentals;
- You may need an assistance of a Thai friend to rent an apartment;
- There are more opportunities to interact with the Thais;
- You can live more like Thais;
- There will be lesser traffic;
Additionally, if you come to Bangkok for a visit, say for a month and do not want to rent a room in the hotel, then also you can rent a fully furnished condo or an apartment then at 20,000-30,000 Baht.
