The overhyped cities where all expats are coming are the best examples what to avoid. I made 11K km on motorbike on the Thailand north area this year. The most comfortable and amazing places to live are the smallest and unknown. Few examples: Chiang Rai, Pai, Phitsanulok, Phayao, Loei, Lampang, Roi ET
⭐️ Yes, absolutely. I've always lived in bigger cities. Never directly in the center and, yes, never in new buildings. I think the neighborhood is more important than a glossy facade ! 👍🏻🇮🇹🇺🇸
At 6:23 that's a big monitor lizard! Your new flat is much better than your former one - much more space. You could do even do group yoga, pilates or zumba on the balcony! 😅 I also like that it's close to a mall & night market. How long are you staying there for? Good luck in life & your YT channel.
In November 2023, I rented an Airbnb at Ideo Mobi Sukhumvit Eastgate condominiums. It was located next to the Bang Na BTS station. I regularly walked to the Tongsai Night Market for my evening meals. I enjoyed staying on the outskirts of Bangkok's center because the prices were inexpensive.
This is exactly where my friend stay. I did not know they allow Airbnb there. The long term lease there is still beyond my budget. But even along Sukhumvit in Bang Na, it's already more peaceful.
Hey! Great channel! I'm from Southeast Asia and moving to Bangkok in a few months to volunteer at a non-profit. I'll be working remotely, and since the cost of living in Thailand (outside Bangkok) is lower than back home, it makes volunteering possible. Like you, I prefer local neighborhoods, which helps with my budget in BKK. A friend has a condo near BTS Bang Na, but at 13k THB (plus utilities), it's a bit over my 10k THB budget for everything (rent + utilities). I'm looking for a place near the BTS between On Nut and Udom Suk, and I'm totally fine with a 1km walk to the station. I actually lost weight walking more when I was in Thailand last year! I even enjoyed walking up to 3km in Chiang Mai (where public transport is less available and the weather’s cooler). I stayed near BTS On Nut (at Hide Bangkok hostel) for almost a month last year, and I agree - there are definitely a lot of expats around. I only went to the night market under the BTS once because I found the prices a bit high, and it seemed like almost half the crowd was foreign. I love the Bang Na area you live in - it’s exactly my kind of vibe! Ideally, I'd live in Chiang Rai (it's more laid-back and much cheaper), but my non-profit isn't there. My main concern for Bangkok is the rainy season. I need to be able to comfortably walk that 1km to the BTS or Sukhumvit even when it’s pouring. I noticed in your videos that there aren’t many raised sidewalks to avoid getting soaked. Any thoughts on that?
@@redchen3682 sounds like all the parts of your move to Bangkok falling into place! Curious what's your volunteer work? I don't typically hear of that much...
@@jnsa9454 We offer free practical education and help to the Burmese community in BKK. Although, there are also significant refugees/community from Myanmar in Northern Thailand, we still don't have an office there. There are many who flee Myanmar during the start of the coup d'etat but more young people flee when they started military conscription early last year, both men and women. We also extent help to the many migrant workers from Myanmar in BKK.
Hi! Nice to hear you’re planning to stay near here. As for shelters, I’ve only seen the Singapore-style ones on the BTS sky bridge paths. Most other areas are open, with sidewalks that are slightly elevated but very close to the road.
The overhyped cities where all expats are coming are the best examples what to avoid. I made 11K km on motorbike on the Thailand north area this year. The most comfortable and amazing places to live are the smallest and unknown. Few examples: Chiang Rai, Pai, Phitsanulok, Phayao, Loei, Lampang, Roi ET
⭐️ Yes, absolutely. I've always lived in bigger cities. Never directly in the center and, yes, never in new buildings. I think the neighborhood is more important than a glossy facade ! 👍🏻🇮🇹🇺🇸
At 6:23 that's a big monitor lizard! Your new flat is much better than your former one - much more space. You could do even do group yoga, pilates or zumba on the balcony! 😅 I also like that it's close to a mall & night market. How long are you staying there for? Good luck in life & your YT channel.
In November 2023, I rented an Airbnb at Ideo Mobi Sukhumvit Eastgate condominiums. It was located next to the Bang Na BTS station. I regularly walked to the Tongsai Night Market for my evening meals. I enjoyed staying on the outskirts of Bangkok's center because the prices were inexpensive.
Thank you. Your daily life radius might have been very similar to mine😃😃
This is exactly where my friend stay. I did not know they allow Airbnb there. The long term lease there is still beyond my budget. But even along Sukhumvit in Bang Na, it's already more peaceful.
We are staying one station up north for a month. Great spot as well! A nice small market open for lunch and dinner.
I love the new apartment and neighborhood! and rent is 👌👌👌
Hey! Great channel! I'm from Southeast Asia and moving to Bangkok in a few months to volunteer at a non-profit. I'll be working remotely, and since the cost of living in Thailand (outside Bangkok) is lower than back home, it makes volunteering possible. Like you, I prefer local neighborhoods, which helps with my budget in BKK.
A friend has a condo near BTS Bang Na, but at 13k THB (plus utilities), it's a bit over my 10k THB budget for everything (rent + utilities). I'm looking for a place near the BTS between On Nut and Udom Suk, and I'm totally fine with a 1km walk to the station. I actually lost weight walking more when I was in Thailand last year! I even enjoyed walking up to 3km in Chiang Mai (where public transport is less available and the weather’s cooler).
I stayed near BTS On Nut (at Hide Bangkok hostel) for almost a month last year, and I agree - there are definitely a lot of expats around. I only went to the night market under the BTS once because I found the prices a bit high, and it seemed like almost half the crowd was foreign.
I love the Bang Na area you live in - it’s exactly my kind of vibe! Ideally, I'd live in Chiang Rai (it's more laid-back and much cheaper), but my non-profit isn't there. My main concern for Bangkok is the rainy season. I need to be able to comfortably walk that 1km to the BTS or Sukhumvit even when it’s pouring. I noticed in your videos that there aren’t many raised sidewalks to avoid getting soaked. Any thoughts on that?
@@redchen3682 sounds like all the parts of your move to Bangkok falling into place! Curious what's your volunteer work? I don't typically hear of that much...
@@jnsa9454 We offer free practical education and help to the Burmese community in BKK. Although, there are also significant refugees/community from Myanmar in Northern Thailand, we still don't have an office there. There are many who flee Myanmar during the start of the coup d'etat but more young people flee when they started military conscription early last year, both men and women. We also extent help to the many migrant workers from Myanmar in BKK.
Hi! Nice to hear you’re planning to stay near here. As for shelters, I’ve only seen the Singapore-style ones on the BTS sky bridge paths. Most other areas are open, with sidewalks that are slightly elevated but very close to the road.
New subscriber.. great content.... Also the slightly older hotels that are 3 and 4 star are great for space too. :)
Nice apartment. The older ones are my preference, more space for luggage. Good video i enjoyed it.
Thank you! And another benefit: no hippie neighbors here🤣🤣
new subscriber here! thanks for your content 😍
Thank you too!
Thanks for sharing! How are you paying rent? Credit card, cash, PromotPay?
Thank you! I paid in cash with a receipt since it’s a one-off for me.
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Market and mall is very nice. Will you be renting a motorbike?
Maybe not. I'm not sure I could handle riding in this traffic😇
Whats the name of your neighborhood again? Closest BTS stop?
Hi! It's near the Bearing station in Bang Na.
I’m surprised your deposit is so cheap, normally I see deposits is around 2 months worth of rent! How did you get a lower deposit?
Hi! Usually for short-term stays(1-3 months), the deposit is one month's rent. For my current apartment, it was somehow even less than that.