A Singaporean's guide to living in Thailand

[Bonut]

Nabez. Lobang came too late. Should have wait awhile and take this one, 2800/mth. For additional 800, twice the size of the earlier one plus have AC, and nearer to civilisation.

where?

 

[yinyang]

Bye bye Jomtien and nice seaview. Bobian, money no enough. Downgrade to 2000/mth pigeonhole stay near jungle in Huai Yai.

Actually friend have 1500/mth new and big room lobang but lagi more far, 5 mins to Utapao airport.






Paid 4000 (2000 rent 2000 deposit) can move in anytime.

Chon, sorry to hear you downscaling. Previous apartment was nice, with terrace and kitchen setup (and charbo neigbours). But then cannot sniff the thb3k diff. Alamak, last minute one buay pai

 

[chonburifc]

Chon, sorry to hear you downscaling. Previous apartment was nice, with terrace and kitchen setup (and charbo neigbours). But then cannot sniff the thb3k diff. Alamak, last minute one buay pai

Yup. The owner have all along wanted to convert into a full ladies apartment (hor pak sod tree) and will not be renewing contract, but is nice enough to allow me to stay until I find a new place.

Also, next few months will be quite unpredictable, so better find a cheaper place to use as a store room. Too many things. Even pickup also need to make at least two trips.

where?

Soi Nern Plab Waan. After the rail tracks. Part of the “darkside”.

 

[Bonut]

Yup. The owner have all along wanted to convert into a full ladies apartment (hor pak sod tree) and will not be renewing contract, but is nice enough to allow me to stay until I find a new place.

Also, next few months will be quite unpredictable, so better find a cheaper place to use as a store room. Too many things. Even pickup also need to make at least two trips.


Soi Nern Plab Waan. After the rail tracks. Part of the “darkside”.

Is that where Naam Chai is located ?

 

[chonburifc]

Is that where Naam Chai is located ?

Near near. Naam Chai is actually at entrance of Soi Siam country club. Soi Nern (soi 53) is just after Soi Siam (Naam Chai). This 2 sois are important sois and highy populated. Soi Nern also have the most local mudslime.

 

[Froggy]

First time using the new Jakarta Seokarno Hatiya Airport Terminal 3. Brand new.

Immigration

Carousel

Outside the airport

Taxi queuing

Taxi stand

Happy driver

Off to the condo

 

[Froggy]

Arrived at my apartment went straight to my fav Nasi Padang restaurant for dinner.

Padang Express in the north of Jakarta is owned by a Chinese family.

Serving area

Diners

Delicious and freshly fried chicken, fried only when customers order

Cabbage

Rice, omelette, peanuts, tempeh, ikan bilis, mesh potato, vegetables, chili

My dinner

 

[Bonut]

Bro YY, can recommend me a nice place in CNX to rent a detached house ? I mean outside Muang.

 

[Froggy]

Bro YY, can recommend me a nice place in CNX to rent a detached house ? I mean outside Muang.

Bro you want to stay in Pattaya ah? Not a bad choice.

 

[Bonut]

Bro you want to stay in Pattaya ah? Not a bad choice.

CNX means Chiang Mai.

 

[Bonut]

Near near. Naam Chai is actually at entrance of Soi Siam country club. Soi Nern (soi 53) is just after Soi Siam (Naam Chai). This 2 sois are important sois and highy populated. Soi Nern also have the most local mudslime.

You can consider Soi Bon Kai. Many hotel staff I know stay there. 3,000 baht though. But I am sure you can find cheaper ones.

 

[yinyang]

Bro YY, can recommend me a nice place in CNX to rent a detached house ? I mean outside Muang.

Sir Bonut, you are better off with real estate pros. Wow, you live well, just from the pics
Got a sinkie crony (with thai spouse) who has invested in a couple of condos there (even doing AirBnB).
On a personal front, I rented a 2 storey shophouse (with mezzanine floor) in Lampang 100km away for a princely baht 5k

 

[yinyang]

 

[yinyang]

Developers turn to upper Sukhumvit

https://www.bangkokpost.com/news/special-reports/1455769/developers-turn-to-upper-sukhumvit

Condominium prices on Sukhumvit, from the low-numbered sois to Ekamai, will likely remain high, says property consultant Knight Frank Thailand.

It conducted research and found the average selling price per square metre for condos from Sukhumvit sois 1 to 63 stood at 181,800 baht, as of the end of 2017.

This is an increase of 15% on the previous year. Prices have risen steadily in line with the cost of limited land plots, particularly along the main road.

As a result, many real estate operators have turned their attention to the outer Sukhumvit area, such as from On Nut to Samrong, given its prime location, cost of land, and supporting infrastructure and public utilities. In terms of location, On Nut-Bearing-Samrong boasts connectivity via the skytrain, luring developers for a range of mixed-use projects.

Bangkok Mall, a joint project of The Mall Group and City Realty Co, will sit on 100 rai on Bang Na-Trat Road, across from Bitec Bang Na. It will contain a shopping complex, condominiums, serviced apartments and office buildings for rent, comprising 650,000 sq m. It is expected to open in 2022.

There are also recently opened developments such as M Tower, a 21-storey office and retail structure with a total area of over 14,500 sq m on Sukhumvit Soi 62 near Bang Chak BTS station, as well as Bhiraj Convention Centre, located at Bitec Bang Na.

The ongoing development of the mass transit rail system from On Nut to Samrong continues to be an important factor, such as the Dark Green Line or the extension from Bearing to Samut Prakan that is connected to the Huamark-Samrong Yellow Line at Samrong station. Both lines are expected to be completed in 2018 and 2021, respectively, according to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand.

The On Nut-Bearing-Samrong condominium markets, which cover an area from Sukhumvit Soi 77 to Theparak Road and Sukhumvit Soi 50 to Phuchao Saming Prai Road, had a cumulative supply of 62,361 units as of the fourth quarter 2017. In terms of demand, condominiums for sale in these areas have been very well received by buyers for projects launched from 2010 to 2018, with an average sales rate of 96%, while projects launched in 2009 are sold out.

Focusing on newly launched projects in 2017, the average sales rate is 65%, a slight decrease from the previous year. This corresponds to the supply entering the market, which is reduced as well.

Analysis by Knight Frank Thailand Research found high-rise condominiums remain popular among buyers in these areas -- sales of all such projects launched in 2017 exceed 60%, with some enjoying a 90% sale rate.

When analysing sales prices in depth by area, it was discovered that, when compared to Ekamai, the average selling prices per sq m in On Nut, Bang Na and Bearing-Samrong, are significantly lower.

Ekamai commands an average sales price of 154,500 baht per sq m, while On Nut, Bang Na and Bearing-Samrong have an average sales price per sq m of 105,600 baht, 86,600 baht and 63,500 baht, respectively. Clearly, prices in On Nut, Bang Na and Bearing-Samrong are lower than in Ekamai, especially when looking at the figures in percentage terms: 32%, 44% and 59%, respectively.

These areas warrant attention in terms of the significant increase in condominium supply and demand in the near future, reinforced by many positive factors, especially the ease and convenience of the transit system as well as mixed-use developments in these areas. Sale prices of condos here have the potential to rise steadily, but will remain moderate, compared with nearby areas Thong Lor and Ekamai.

 

[eatshitndie]

Arrived at my apartment went straight to my fav Nasi Padang restaurant for dinner.

Padang Express in the north of Jakarta is owned by a Chinese family.

Cabbage

homemade curry chap chye (with 3 kinds of tofu). shiok or not?

 

[Leongsam]

Arrived at my apartment went straight to my fav Nasi Padang restaurant for dinner.

Padang Express in the north of Jakarta is owned by a Chinese family.

Serving area

Diners

Delicious and freshly fried chicken, fried only when customers order

Cabbage

Rice, omelette, peanuts, tempeh, ikan bilis, mesh potato, vegetables, chili

My dinner

Life is not fair. I can't get any of this in lousy old nz

 

[chonburifc]

You can consider Soi Bon Kai. Many hotel staff I know stay there. 3,000 baht though. But I am sure you can find cheaper ones.

Wow! You know Soi Bon Kai, really buay gan tan. Quite like that place but dont think 3000 or cheaper ones have parking lot for pickup.

Soi Bon Kai quite a nice place. Usually use Soi Bon Kai if want to escape from mata road block at Thappraya Road (Garden Residence).

 

[Bonut]

Wow! You know Soi Bon Kai, really buay gan tan. Quite like that place but dont think 3000 or cheaper ones have parking lot for pickup.

Soi Bon Kai quite a nice place. Usually use Soi Bon Kai if want to escape from mata road block at Thappraya Road (Garden Residence).

Try this one, 2-storey apartments. Got car park. Not sure if they charge extra.
http://prntscr.com/jcmfll

 

[Froggy]

homemade curry chap chye (with 3 kinds of tofu). shiok or not?
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Shiok sial really shiok

Life is not fair. I can't get any of this in lousy old nz

Boss you can follow esnd, cook yourself la. I learn all my cooking from Youtube, cooking is very therapeutic besides hydrotherapy.

 

[Bonut]

Sir Bonut, you are better off with real estate pros. Wow, you live well, just from the pics
Got a sinkie crony (with thai spouse) who has invested in a couple of condos there (even doing AirBnB).
On a personal front, I rented a 2 storey shophouse (with mezzanine floor) in Lampang 100km away for a princely baht 5k

I think I will start with Chiang Mai University area first. Then when I am more familiar with CNX, will move to places like Sansai or Hang Dong.