I really appreciate your no-nonsense style - you provide a good look around the room without adding unnecessary commentary. Prices are posted during the walkthrough. Well done. I've subscribed and look forward to more videos.
I live in a 2 br 2 ba larger home on Soi Kao Noi... The dark side. AC on in 2 rooms. The heater in each bathroom also sucks elec. My bill for the month again blasting the AC has never been over 3300 baht, 100 USD to include now. Summer. Those condos are way smaller and have to be more efficient. 100 US is at 33.5. Now
Where I am by the sea I never need to use the AirCon, have a ceiling fan and normal fan, I get a lovely sea breeze, been here 2 years, my average electric and water is around 800baht a month for a 48sqm condo, been living in Jomtien 3 years so I’am used to the climate as well! These cheap rents were very temporary and in low season, now I’am sure they’re a lot more!
Thank you for taking the time and energy to put together this informative video. You definitely saved a lot of time for us who are looking for long term stays...really appreciate it
Thank you for this video. Everytime agency want rent condo near the beach 20 000 bath. I m happy to see some condo not to expensive.it is very nice for start and see later
Some of the prices they are quoting you are ‘way overpriced’ in the current climate. Especially for the locations and age of the property. Great video though 😊 do one around Pratumnak. I live in the Amari, 2 bed 90sm paying 25k. The views I get are amazing 🤩
Yes - those water and electricity quotes are over the top. Agreed though ~ Nice video. Would like to see a walk though video of the actual steps it takes to do the paperwork to 'get into the condo' . What paperwork do you need? What paperwork do you sign?, What form do you need to have for visa reporting every three months? etc.
@@clocktowerhill8760 The only paperwork is a lease agreement that you sign. You pay the first month's rent plus the security deposit (one or two months rent). The electricity stays in the name of the owner of the condominium and you pay the bill each month. Water bills are paid at the juristic office on site. The juristic office will take a copy of your passport and register your address with immigration. All very straight forward.
The paper work to rent a condo is very easy. I never thought about getting video of the process because it's not very interesting but I should have talked about it in the video. Next time. The 90 day visa reporting is explained in my Thailand Immigration video. ua-cam.com/video/BcalrIWDJ-I/v-deo.html
Love your channel jake...these are the exact sam questions i ask when i look at places Visited thailand in 2016 Cant wait to return Itll be a while before i can fully make the move but i cant wait
I like your way of doing the video, you covered a lot of ground. Looking forward to seeing more on rentals in Pattaya. Would love to see one on Wongamat in the higher end category.
new sub. Really good video. Very Competitive prices. You are quick with prices and options thank you sir! You have resurrected my ideas about moving to thailand lol. Thought first 3 were much better value fm than the last 2.
Great video, and good deal with the monthly rent for the first few rooms, but why the electricity is much more expensive there in Pattaya than in BKK? From several other youtubers' videos the avg electricity for foreigner living in Bkk with 1 bed 1 bath is about 1000 baht.
Thanks! Wow, ฿1,000 is cheap. I'm not sure what the difference is. For me In the winter months I'm outside much more so I don't run AC often but in the summer the AC is almost always on which triples my electric. BKK always feels hotter than Pattaya. I would think BKK electric bill would be high for a guy like me coming from a cold climate.
The video was informative & helpful it would be I interesting to see how much these places are now 9months later Jake I apreciate the video thankyou my friend
Well, I was going to Manila next month, but the new restrictions makes that location iffy. So, thanks to your excellent content, I believe your location is a better value. I will meet with the Thai Embassy and be on my way if I can arrange a one year stay. Thanks
I've spent time in the Philippines and considered living over there, but I like the food in Thailand much more than the food options in the Philippines. I enjoy both countries for different reasons but overall, I personally like Thailand for a long-term stay.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple I agree. Perhaps you could do a video on what you need to visit Thailand and what you need to do to remain in Thailand long term. Again, excellent content and presentation on your part. Well done.
Hello I am new to your channel. Great job on the condos. The last few I think where to expensive for what they offer. The first 3 seemed like a good deal. Thanks again if you look at more I will be watching. 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks, Charles. I'm glad you liked it. I agree, I like the first 3 for value. The last ones were closer to the beach, but I don't really care about that since I always have a scooter. The novelty of the beach fades when living here.
Loved the Video of all the condos. And also i like how quick and efficient you are. Cheers from Dallas,Texas. I'm wanting to come in July but not sure because of the Virus still. But thinking of retiring in Pattaya. Do you like it?
Thanks, Brian. I'm happy you like the video. It's a good time to visit Thailand if you prefer fewer tourist than normal which makes beach, restaurant, and hotel access very nice. However, If you prefer more of the night life, Pattaya is very quiet compared to it's pre-pandemic days. Thailand is still inforcing masks to be worn in public but hopefully that ends before July. I love Thailand and all of South East Asia. I enjoy the freedom, less regulation, and lower living costs. It's easy to be happy in Thailand. I do, however, start to crave tacos, steak & eggs breakfast, burgers, and pumpkin pie after 6 months. You can find those things in Pattaya but it's not the same. Food dictates my world travel.
I really like the quick walk throughs, so many people spend 20 min in one condo. But this was very entertaining, thank you. So which condo/hotel was your favorite?
I liked CC condo the best at the time I made the video. Sometimes I feel like staying away from the noisy busy areas and enjoy a nice pool but other times I enjoy living right in the middle of everything with restaurants and shops just a few steps from where I'm living. It's nice having options and mixing it up every so often.
good no waffle info on the condos. Would be good if you can see decent 1 bed condos for 3 months, with the easing of restrictions more tourist will be flocking back
Can you please also mention the baht per unit price? This is often a deal breaker. Also, how about saying how soft or firm the mattress is, as this is a huge complaint by many people.
Great video! A lot of great apartments available to reasonable prices. I see on the internet some very nice apartments been for rent more than one year and no takers. I lived in my apartment complex for three years and here we have several hundred vacant apartments because the owners priced themselves out of the market. One owner want to rent out his apartments for 23,000 Baht, he has had no tenants for three years. The reason is that the market price is only 5,000 Baht for exactly the same size apartment in the same complex. Very difficult to get tenants so always ask for reduced rent and no more than one month deposit.
I was surprised how many apartments and rooms were vacant. I had the same experience when I was in Phuket for a month last September. I can't imagine holding an investment property for 3 years that produces $0. It's good to be a renter or buyer right now. Thank you for sharing information and the helpful tip. 🙏🏼
Property taxes are crazy low so it costs them nothing to let them sit. 5,000 a month minus the real estate agent fees minus wear and tear and paint etc is close to zero.
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Thanks, Victor! Mint Mansion, The Garden Place, Best Beach Villa, and Golden Roof Boutique Apartment all had free WiFi. Overall, Pattaya has excellent WiFi speeds. I stayed at Nirun Condo, because of the location close to food and services but just far enough from the tourist beach area so traffic wasn't so bad. Mint Mansion is nicer and a better location if you want to be near the beach. I liked them all for different reasons and that's why I like renting, it's easy to move when I need a change of scenery. .
Hey I’ve enjoyed the channel and I will be arriving in Pattaya the 17 of April. And I’m hopeful that the quality of the the condos is still there available when I arrive! I am hoping to start out with a six-month lease possibly one year lease. Can I email you in the near future for additional details/info?
@ beyond....just curious where you ended up staying? I was out there (pattaya) in April as well...it was hot as hell and busy due to songkran. I actually was not happy with pattaya...it had changed and I had changed as well. I ended up going to hua hin with very low expectations and absolutely loved it there
@@keithd1219 … I ended up in Jomitan and I enjoy the local vibe of it and I find myself forgetting that I’m minutes away from the BIG city here in Jomitan. I’m happy with my choice of the condo , very affordable.
Love these type of videos please do more of them.Can i ask what mic set up have you got please for the phone.Loving this channel only just found you amazing stuff and a great style of presentation
Thanks, Tim, for letting me know. I'll be sure to ask next time. I never had a tenant ask me how much per unit. They all want to know the approximate or average monthly electric bill cost, myself included. So it never entered my mind that somebody would like to know the $/Kilowatt.
Dude slow down with the price breakdown. Also I would think you'd like me a broader audience than only American. Give the overall monthly cost with various different currencies. Apart from that, nice!!
Totals at end of each chapter and summary comparisons - opinions about whats too expensive is good too - also neighborhood... what is nearby for food- walking-entertainment.
This is an Excellent video my man! Those prices for the apartments/condos are Mind Blowing! I Getting the Hell of USA and Buying a 1 Way Ticket To Thailand! Thanks for the video!
Thanks! I'm always reminded of how lucky I am whenever I have to return to the USA for business. It's easy to be happy in Thailand with such low living expenses.
How hard would it be to ask what the unit price was for electric ? If they are charging twice the government rate then not a chance. Sorry that sounds rather rude.
I just asked the questions. The person behind the camera owns real estate and business in Thailand, and she was confirming what I was being told by the property managers. A few other people have left similar comments about the landlord/electricity, but I personally havn't experienced a situation of over paying for electricty. The bill arrives and is then paid at any 7-Eleven. I thought everybody received the bill directly from the utility company. There is much I don't know and have'nt experienced yet. Thanks to your comment and other's I'll be vigilant to the electricty bill issue.
Thanks, Kev. I was told the parking was included with the rent at every condo I went to that had parking. They all had spaces for cars and motorbikes except for the last one. The Golden Roof did not have space to park a car. There seemed to be less parking as I worked my way towards the beach checking out rooms. That's one reason why I love riding scooters in Thailand, I can park almost anywhere.
Great video! A lot of great apartments available to reasonable prices , i have a qtn though , Can you please verify if these prices are due to covid or is it same post covid also?. thanks for posting the viedio was helpfull in my planned trip in June. hope things will return normal by then.
Great question, some of the owners and operators of the apartments in the video did tell me prices are 30 - 40% lower than 2019 prices when I asked. I thought things would be back to normal by now but it's no where near what it was in 2019. I think it's going to be a very long time for Thailand to get back to what it was pre-pandemic. It's nice having fewer people, cheap rooms, and less traffic but I do feel bad for so many business owners.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple Thanks for replying, yes with less ppl it will be good but that would kill the vibe of pattaya. Hope things will return to normal as early as possible and give some relief to Thai business and ppl
Nirun didn't have the best "First Impression" when I arrived there, but once I lived there I liked it. It felt safe, the people were all very friendly, and I liked the convenience of being so close to restaurants, laundry, barber, and the grocery store; Big C Extra. Some of the units were for sale. I remember the last studio in the video had a sale price of $35,000. I'm sure if a person was serious about buying a condo it would be easy to get a much better price. I personally would never buy a condo because the rent is so cheap, and I also like to move to diffferent locations and sometimes differnet cities.
The government rate. I was told they don't mark up the electricity. I've never experienced expensive electricity yet, so I've never paid much attention to the bill. However, Several people have mentioned the marked-up rate in the comments. So it must be happening at some condos.
For a one-bedroom apartment that I've seen and would live in, the rent ranges from $210 - $800 depending on location. Rent goes up as you get closer to the beach, of course.
I think Nirun Condo is the best choice from my experience. You walk out of your condo and there is everything you need; restaurants, salons/barber shops, laundry service, coffee shops, convenience stores. There is also a pharmacy very close and Big C Extra is only a couple of blocks away. If I didn't have a motorbike and had to walk everywhere I would choose Nirun Condo.
@@okbilly1 I thought the same thing when I first went there. The door situation was the #1 thing I didn't like. I did see many Expats there so I assume the prison door just feels normal over time.
If you are going to make videos about Pattaya, try to pronounce it correctly. It is not Pronounced "pa-TIE-ah" (with the accent on the second sylllable) it is pronounced "pat-tay-YA" (with the accent on the last syllable instead).
Thank you for the feed back, Mike. I just pronounce it the way my Thai wife and my Thai friends pronounce it. The only people I hear pronouncing it different are foreigners. I also noticed it’s only foreigners debating about the “correct” way to pronounce Pattaya. Lol 🤷🏻♂️
Great question. No fees if renting, but I was so focused on renting when I made this video I completely forgot to ask about HOA or body corporate fees if a condo is purchased. I assume there must be fees. I'm really annoyed with myself forgetting to ask about that. I'll for sure include that in future videos. I should make a video focused on purchasing so I get the tax, insurance, HOA/body corporate, and any other expenses.
I pay everything with baht but they do accept Visa and Master cards. However, there is almost always a % fee when using a card. It's also rare to find any place that accepts American Express cards. When I pay with baht I use my Kasikorn app on my iPhone and transfer the money. That's how I pay for almost everything. I rarely use cash, even the local market vendors use bank transfers.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple Ah.. I see. Is that a Thai pay app, or is that apple pay? And since you are using it for most transactions I assume you've not had any problems with the security of your funds.. I'm not sure if my U.S. bank will cover any discrepancies lost thru a third party in a foreign nation. I'll have to check into that. Do you think other pay apps are accepted, I suppose as long as the funds are transferred there shouldn't be a problem, that is if the transfers get thru in a timely manner. Does the Kasikorn app do the conversion for you into other currencies so you can track your expenditures? Thanks for the scouting video...
Great questions, I should make a video explaining how I move and use money while in Thailand. I opened a Thai bank account soon after arriving in Thailand so I could easily transfer money from my US bank account to pay for living expenses. I only transfer $1000 at a time and rarely have more than $1500 in my Thai bank account unless I have a large purchase coming up. I'll always keep most of my money and all of my assets in the US. The bank I use is Kasikorn Bank, it was the easiest bank to get set up with. The other banks I attempted to open an account with wanted paper work I didnt have and/or ridiculous amounts of money as bank fees or insurance to open the account. Once you open your bank account you'll get access to the app. The nice people working at Kasikorn Bank will walk you through every step. I trust Kasikorn Bank, but I'd rather keep most of my money in US dollars in US banks. The app I use to transfer money from my US bank account to my Thai bank account is WISE. It's in the App Store. I've used many money transfer apps over the years, but this one has been the best. When you use WISE the transfer is almost instant and the fees are very small. This app handles the exchange rate and process. You'll see the total funds transfer with fees deducted, it's a wonderful app.
I also told my Thai woman about my concern of being locked in, she just laughed at me like the woman in the video and said I was being silly. "No body would ever lock you in", she said. I'm not so trusting. Lol
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I really appreciate your no-nonsense style - you provide a good look around the room without adding unnecessary commentary. Prices are posted during the walkthrough. Well done. I've subscribed and look forward to more videos.
Thank you, I appreciate the comment.
I second this comment. Straight to the point. Love it.
@@tyerulez863 Thanks, I'm glad you liked it.
The Blue Residence at 4:30 looks awesome! Great value
I agree.
U r the best on showing apartments
Thanks! I try my best.
Dont be worried about the size of the kitchens folks, you can just eat out everyday amazing streetfood
That’s right 👍🏽
Best condo information video I have encountered so far. Very informative and useful.
I'm happy you liked it, thanks for watching.
Finally! someone with map informations in descriptions! thanks a lot, cheers!
You're welcome, and thank you for watching.
the blue residence looks awesome........not to far from the action.....and id say a nice quiet place to live......
I like that one, and the location.
I live in a 2 br 2 ba larger home on Soi Kao Noi... The dark side.
AC on in 2 rooms. The heater in each bathroom also sucks elec.
My bill for the month again blasting the AC has never been over 3300 baht, 100 USD to include now. Summer.
Those condos are way smaller and have to be more efficient.
100 US is at 33.5. Now
Thank you for sharing your experience. $100 per month for such a hot climate is very reasonable.
Where I am by the sea I never need to use the AirCon, have a ceiling fan and normal fan, I get a lovely sea breeze, been here 2 years, my average electric and water is around 800baht a month for a 48sqm condo, been living in Jomtien 3 years so I’am used to the climate as well! These cheap rents were very temporary and in low season, now I’am sure they’re a lot more!
That's nice you don't need to run the AC. I'm curious what the rents are now. I'll have to check once I get back to Pattaya.
Thank you for taking the time and energy to put together this informative video. You definitely saved a lot of time for us who are looking for long term stays...really appreciate it
Thanks, I'm happy you liked it!
Thank you for this video.
Everytime agency want rent condo near the beach 20 000 bath.
I m happy to see some condo not to expensive.it is very nice for start and see later
Thank you for watching, Stephane. 🙏🏼
Some of the prices they are quoting you are ‘way overpriced’ in the current climate. Especially for the locations and age of the property. Great video though 😊 do one around Pratumnak. I live in the Amari, 2 bed 90sm paying 25k. The views I get are amazing 🤩
Awesome, the Amari looks very nice. Thank you for the info and advice.
Yes - those water and electricity quotes are over the top. Agreed though ~ Nice video. Would like to see a walk though video of the actual steps it takes to do the paperwork to 'get into the condo' . What paperwork do you need? What paperwork do you sign?, What form do you need to have for visa reporting every three months? etc.
@@clocktowerhill8760 The only paperwork is a lease agreement that you sign. You pay the first month's rent plus the security deposit (one or two months rent). The electricity stays in the name of the owner of the condominium and you pay the bill each month. Water bills are paid at the juristic office on site. The juristic office will take a copy of your passport and register your address with immigration. All very straight forward.
Agrees,at least 20% more
The paper work to rent a condo is very easy. I never thought about getting video of the process because it's not very interesting but I should have talked about it in the video. Next time.
The 90 day visa reporting is explained in my Thailand Immigration video. ua-cam.com/video/BcalrIWDJ-I/v-deo.html
Love your channel jake...these are the exact sam questions i ask when i look at places
Visited thailand in 2016
Cant wait to return
Itll be a while before i can fully make the move but i cant wait
I'm happy you love the channel, it keeps me motivated to create more helpful videos. 🙏🏼
great info, i had to like and subscribe. keep up the good work
Thank you, Damion. 🙏🏼
I like the amount of condo rentals you squeezed into this video...very good selection Many thanks ..🙏🏻🙏🏻
Glad you liked it.
I like your way of doing the video, you covered a lot of ground. Looking forward to seeing more on rentals in Pattaya. Would love to see one on Wongamat in the higher end category.
Thanks and thanks for the good idea. I plan on getting into some higher end condos.
new sub. Really good video. Very Competitive prices. You are quick with prices and options thank you sir! You have resurrected my ideas about moving to thailand lol.
Thought first 3 were much better value fm than the last 2.
Thanks, I'm happy you liked it!
Great video, and good deal with the monthly rent for the first few rooms, but why the electricity is much more expensive there in Pattaya than in BKK? From several other youtubers' videos the avg electricity for foreigner living in Bkk with 1 bed 1 bath is about 1000 baht.
Thanks! Wow, ฿1,000 is cheap. I'm not sure what the difference is. For me In the winter months I'm outside much more so I don't run AC often but in the summer the AC is almost always on which triples my electric. BKK always feels hotter than Pattaya. I would think BKK electric bill would be high for a guy like me coming from a cold climate.
The video was informative & helpful it would be I interesting to see how much these places are now 9months later Jake I apreciate the video thankyou my friend
Thank you 🙏🏼
Well, I was going to Manila next month, but the new restrictions makes that location iffy. So, thanks to your excellent content, I believe your location is a better value. I will meet with the Thai Embassy and be on my way if I can arrange a one year stay. Thanks
I've spent time in the Philippines and considered living over there, but I like the food in Thailand much more than the food options in the Philippines. I enjoy both countries for different reasons but overall, I personally like Thailand for a long-term stay.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple I agree. Perhaps you could do a video on what you need to visit Thailand and what you need to do to remain in Thailand long term. Again, excellent content and presentation on your part. Well done.
Thank you, Jim. I'll make a video showing my travel process into Thailand and then my long term stay process. Thanks for the good idea.
Great video! You get a lot more in Thailand compared to the Philippines.
Thank you! 🙏🏼
Hello I am new to your channel. Great job on the condos. The last few I think where to expensive for what they offer. The first 3 seemed like a good deal. Thanks again if you look at more I will be watching. 🙏🙏🙏
Thanks, Charles. I'm glad you liked it. I agree, I like the first 3 for value. The last ones were closer to the beach, but I don't really care about that since I always have a scooter. The novelty of the beach fades when living here.
Great video with a lot of useful information, you were straight to the point, Thank You much, Al
Thanks! I'm glad you liked it.
Loved the Video of all the condos. And also i like how quick and efficient you are. Cheers from Dallas,Texas. I'm wanting to come in July but not sure because of the Virus still. But thinking of retiring in Pattaya. Do you like it?
Thanks, Brian. I'm happy you like the video. It's a good time to visit Thailand if you prefer fewer tourist than normal which makes beach, restaurant, and hotel access very nice. However, If you prefer more of the night life, Pattaya is very quiet compared to it's pre-pandemic days. Thailand is still inforcing masks to be worn in public but hopefully that ends before July.
I love Thailand and all of South East Asia. I enjoy the freedom, less regulation, and lower living costs. It's easy to be happy in Thailand.
I do, however, start to crave tacos, steak & eggs breakfast, burgers, and pumpkin pie after 6 months. You can find those things in Pattaya but it's not the same. Food dictates my world travel.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple Yes i would miss that but all those Thai soups look so dang delicious. Lol
I feel lucky having access to delicious authentic Thai food everyday.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple yes everything looks wonderful. 👍
I really like the quick walk throughs, so many people spend 20 min in one condo. But this was very entertaining, thank you. So which condo/hotel was your favorite?
I liked CC condo the best at the time I made the video. Sometimes I feel like staying away from the noisy busy areas and enjoy a nice pool but other times I enjoy living right in the middle of everything with restaurants and shops just a few steps from where I'm living. It's nice having options and mixing it up every so often.
CC is the best value and a more normal area for permanent living.
I agree for every day living. It's so close to big C Extra and some of my favorite little cheap restaurants.
Wow!! Nice places at a reasonable price. Cleaning services for $15 😳
Most things are less expensive here in Thailand compared to the US unless it's imported. The labor costs are much lower here.
good no waffle info on the condos. Would be good if you can see decent 1 bed condos for 3 months, with the easing of restrictions more tourist will be flocking back
I'm sure you're correct about that.
Hi pal firstly great video's very informative. Dose them nirun condos have a agent on site .
Thank you. Yes, there are agents on site. When you arrive, you'll see a few different real estate/rental offices. The units are individually owned.
Thank you. Fantastic video with wonderful informative content.
Thanks for watching, Judy. I'm glad you liked it.
Thank you.
You're welcome. 👊🏼
Can you please also mention the baht per unit price? This is often a deal breaker.
Also, how about saying how soft or firm the mattress is, as this is a huge complaint by many people.
Good idea, I will ask next time.
I stayed out at CC Condo for 1 year. Boring and really quiet. You need a motorcycle or taxi to get anywhere
I think a motorbike is a must if living at CC Condo. I can see how some people might get bored there.
Great video! A lot of great apartments available to reasonable prices. I see on the internet some very nice apartments been for rent more than one year and no takers. I lived in my apartment complex for three years and here we have several hundred vacant apartments because the owners priced themselves out of the market. One owner want to rent out his apartments for 23,000 Baht, he has had no tenants for three years. The reason is that the market price is only 5,000 Baht for exactly the same size apartment in the same complex. Very difficult to get tenants so always ask for reduced rent and no more than one month deposit.
I was surprised how many apartments and rooms were vacant. I had the same experience when I was in Phuket for a month last September.
I can't imagine holding an investment property for 3 years that produces $0. It's good to be a renter or buyer right now.
Thank you for sharing information and the helpful tip. 🙏🏼
Property taxes are crazy low so it costs them nothing to let them sit. 5,000 a month minus the real estate agent fees minus wear and tear and paint etc is close to zero.
@@Roof_Pizza Good info, I hadn't considered that.
The pirates of Thailand are the nightmare of the Vietnamese boat people who escaped the Vietnam communist party regimes . 60 % of Vietnamese women who escaped Vietnam by boats or by foots in 1978 to 1989 were raped by Thai pirates , Vietnamese men were killed . There were 3,000 Vietnamese boat people were killed and raped in the Kokra Thailand 's island .
Unfortunately, bad things have happened every where throughout history.
Nice video. Which of the condos did you prefer? BTW I liked the Mint Condo. Do any of the places come with streaming WiFi?
Thanks, Victor! Mint Mansion, The Garden Place, Best Beach Villa, and Golden Roof Boutique Apartment all had free WiFi. Overall, Pattaya has excellent WiFi speeds.
I stayed at Nirun Condo, because of the location close to food and services but just far enough from the tourist beach area so traffic wasn't so bad. Mint Mansion is nicer and a better location if you want to be near the beach. I liked them all for different reasons and that's why I like renting, it's easy to move when I need a change of scenery. .
Very helpful
Happy to hear that; thank you. 🙏🏼
Great video!
Thanks, Tommy!
Hey I’ve enjoyed the channel and I will be arriving in Pattaya the 17 of April. And I’m hopeful that the quality of the the condos is still there available when I arrive! I am hoping to start out with a six-month lease possibly one year lease. Can I email you in the near future for additional details/info?
I'm happy you've enjoyed the channel. You can email me anytime, I'm always happy to help anyway I can.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple
where can i find your contact details ?
cheers
My email is on the "About" page here on UA-cam. Jake@JakeSnow.com
@ beyond....just curious where you ended up staying? I was out there (pattaya) in April as well...it was hot as hell and busy due to songkran. I actually was not happy with pattaya...it had changed and I had changed as well. I ended up going to hua hin with very low expectations and absolutely loved it there
@@keithd1219 … I ended up in Jomitan and I enjoy the local vibe of it and I find myself forgetting that I’m minutes away from the BIG city here in Jomitan. I’m happy with my choice of the condo , very affordable.
Love these type of videos please do more of them.Can i ask what mic set up have you got please for the phone.Loving this channel only just found you amazing stuff and a great style of presentation
Thanks! I'm glad you like them. I use the ZOOM H1N recorder with a lavalier mic.
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We'd like to know how much the electricity is per unit, not how much it might cost. That's very subjective.
Thanks, Tim, for letting me know. I'll be sure to ask next time. I never had a tenant ask me how much per unit. They all want to know the approximate or average monthly electric bill cost, myself included. So it never entered my mind that somebody would like to know the $/Kilowatt.
Dude slow down with the price breakdown.
Also I would think you'd like me a broader audience than only American.
Give the overall monthly cost with various different currencies.
Apart from that, nice!!
Totals at end of each chapter and summary comparisons - opinions about whats too expensive is good too - also neighborhood... what is nearby for food- walking-entertainment.
Thank you for the feed back, always appreciated.
Good advice, thank you.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple Don't get me wrong i really enjoy that type of content, hopefully you keep em coming!!
Thank you, I'll do my best.
Can you do vlogs of condos in Jomtien & east Pattaya
Yes, I can do that. I'll add it to my list.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple thanks buddy
Wow unbelievable these prices and so cheap to buy. Is this in speak season or low?
This video was during low season. I will make a peak season video for 2023.
Wow excellent video, best of it's type for Pattaya and you didn't once point of individual kitchen appliances. :)
Thanks, I'm glad you liked it!
This is an Excellent video my man!
Those prices for the apartments/condos are Mind Blowing!
I Getting the Hell of USA and Buying a 1 Way Ticket To Thailand!
Thanks for the video!
Thanks!
I'm always reminded of how lucky I am whenever I have to return to the USA for business. It's easy to be happy in Thailand with such low living expenses.
try "Reflection" or "Coppa" next time
Thank you for the tip. 👌🏼
great video thank you!
Thank you, I'm happy you liked it.
How hard would it be to ask what the unit price was for electric ? If they are charging twice the government rate then not a chance.
Sorry that sounds rather rude.
I agree.
Guessing the electric is useless without knowing how much the landlord is ripping you off per unit.
I just asked the questions. The person behind the camera owns real estate and business in Thailand, and she was confirming what I was being told by the property managers. A few other people have left similar comments about the landlord/electricity, but I personally havn't experienced a situation of over paying for electricty. The bill arrives and is then paid at any 7-Eleven.
I thought everybody received the bill directly from the utility company.
There is much I don't know and have'nt experienced yet. Thanks to your comment and other's I'll be vigilant to the electricty bill issue.
Thank you
You're welcome
Can you ad if they have parking for cars or motorbikes.
Thanks for the great presentations.
Thanks, Kev. I was told the parking was included with the rent at every condo I went to that had parking. They all had spaces for cars and motorbikes except for the last one. The Golden Roof did not have space to park a car. There seemed to be less parking as I worked my way towards the beach checking out rooms. That's one reason why I love riding scooters in Thailand, I can park almost anywhere.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple Thank you for that update Jake!! And the great job you've been doing with your helpful vids..
You're welcome.
Great video! A lot of great apartments available to reasonable prices , i have a qtn though , Can you please verify if these prices are due to covid or is it same post covid also?. thanks for posting the viedio was helpfull in my planned trip in June. hope things will return normal by then.
Great question, some of the owners and operators of the apartments in the video did tell me prices are 30 - 40% lower than 2019 prices when I asked. I thought things would be back to normal by now but it's no where near what it was in 2019. I think it's going to be a very long time for Thailand to get back to what it was pre-pandemic.
It's nice having fewer people, cheap rooms, and less traffic but I do feel bad for so many business owners.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple Thanks for replying, yes with less ppl it will be good but that would kill the vibe of pattaya. Hope things will return to normal as early as possible and give some relief to Thai business and ppl
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple thats so fuckin true dude...live so many years in Bangkok...Same same but different
I looking forward to go pattaya soon.
Good, I'm sure you'll enjoy it.
Do you think Nirun is a good location and safe, not dirty ? Do you know if some are to sell and how much ? Thanks a lot !
Nirun didn't have the best "First Impression" when I arrived there, but once I lived there I liked it. It felt safe, the people were all very friendly, and I liked the convenience of being so close to restaurants, laundry, barber, and the grocery store; Big C Extra.
Some of the units were for sale. I remember the last studio in the video had a sale price of $35,000. I'm sure if a person was serious about buying a condo it would be easy to get a much better price.
I personally would never buy a condo because the rent is so cheap, and I also like to move to diffferent locations and sometimes differnet cities.
Very nice , I would like to know if these are pet friendly for long term lease or rental
Yes, most condos I've looked at allow small dogs.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple does that condo building?
@@terrydelve4988 I can't remember for sure, but my Thai wife was with me that day and she just confirmed they do allow small dogs.
Are those electricity estimates based on government rates or jacked up robbery rates?
I don't know, the people showing me the condos gave me the utility estimates when I asked. The rates seemed consistant with other condos I looked at.
Did you ask if the Electric is Govt rate or BS rate?
The government rate. I was told they don't mark up the electricity. I've never experienced expensive electricity yet, so I've never paid much attention to the bill. However, Several people have mentioned the marked-up rate in the comments. So it must be happening at some condos.
Hello, how much is the monthly rent, and thank you very much
Hello, which rent are you asking about?
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple Ask for a single room
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple Possible to send your number and Watsab
For a one-bedroom apartment that I've seen and would live in, the rent ranges from $210 - $800 depending on location. Rent goes up as you get closer to the beach, of course.
I use LINE. jake0465
your ele wont cost more tan 2000 if that
I wish that were true. Lol
I need to get around by walking, what is a good area to stay & a cheap condo like, 5000 baht per month
I think Nirun Condo is the best choice from my experience. You walk out of your condo and there is everything you need; restaurants, salons/barber shops, laundry service, coffee shops, convenience stores. There is also a pharmacy very close and Big C Extra is only a couple of blocks away.
If I didn't have a motorbike and had to walk everywhere I would choose Nirun Condo.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple reminds me of been in a prison in this complex, I know there are cheap rooms in fb, 5000 baht per month
@@okbilly1 I thought the same thing when I first went there. The door situation was the #1 thing I didn't like. I did see many Expats there so I assume the prison door just feels normal over time.
If you are going to make videos about Pattaya, try to pronounce it correctly. It is not Pronounced "pa-TIE-ah" (with the accent on the second sylllable) it is pronounced "pat-tay-YA" (with the accent on the last syllable instead).
Thank you for the feed back, Mike. I just pronounce it the way my Thai wife and my Thai friends pronounce it. The only people I hear pronouncing it different are foreigners. I also noticed it’s only foreigners debating about the “correct” way to pronounce Pattaya. Lol 🤷🏻♂️
Who is the realestate agent for these?
I didn't meet with a real estate agent. I just went directly to the front office at every location.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple thank you for letting me know
You're welcome.
is there body corporate fees for apartment? like in Australia, there will be around $3000-$6000 annual body corporate fees for each condo
Great question. No fees if renting, but I was so focused on renting when I made this video I completely forgot to ask about HOA or body corporate fees if a condo is purchased. I assume there must be fees. I'm really annoyed with myself forgetting to ask about that. I'll for sure include that in future videos.
I should make a video focused on purchasing so I get the tax, insurance, HOA/body corporate, and any other expenses.
Can I stay long term with my small dog???
Yes, there are many apartments that accept small dogs.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple great
What I hate , you look and think this looks great , then you move in and find out the couch and bed are so uncomfortable
I've been lucky so far but I could see that happening.
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Thanks for the sub!
You going
Yes, I think so.
Your electricity figures are bat 💩 crazy 🥺😖 . I'm in a 48sqm 1 bedroom and my electricity charge is 1100 baht per month
฿1,100 ($32/month) That's amazing! I've never seen an electric bill that cheap. Is that during the cold season without AC use?
Data needs to be updated 😀
Little has changed since I posted this video, but I do plan on posting a new rent video. Thank you for the feedback. 🙏🏽
For the most part, is payment in Thai baht only, or do they accept major credit cards?
I pay everything with baht but they do accept Visa and Master cards. However, there is almost always a % fee when using a card. It's also rare to find any place that accepts American Express cards.
When I pay with baht I use my Kasikorn app on my iPhone and transfer the money. That's how I pay for almost everything. I rarely use cash, even the local market vendors use bank transfers.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple Ah.. I see. Is that a Thai pay app, or is that apple pay? And since you are using it for most transactions I assume you've not had any problems with the security of your funds.. I'm not sure if my U.S. bank will cover any discrepancies lost thru a third party in a foreign nation. I'll have to check into that. Do you think other pay apps are accepted, I suppose as long as the funds are transferred there shouldn't be a problem, that is if the transfers get thru in a timely manner. Does the Kasikorn app do the conversion for you into other currencies so you can track your expenditures? Thanks for the scouting video...
Great questions, I should make a video explaining how I move and use money while in Thailand.
I opened a Thai bank account soon after arriving in Thailand so I could easily transfer money from my US bank account to pay for living expenses. I only transfer $1000 at a time and rarely have more than $1500 in my Thai bank account unless I have a large purchase coming up. I'll always keep most of my money and all of my assets in the US.
The bank I use is Kasikorn Bank, it was the easiest bank to get set up with. The other banks I attempted to open an account with wanted paper work I didnt have and/or ridiculous amounts of money as bank fees or insurance to open the account. Once you open your bank account you'll get access to the app. The nice people working at Kasikorn Bank will walk you through every step.
I trust Kasikorn Bank, but I'd rather keep most of my money in US dollars in US banks.
The app I use to transfer money from my US bank account to my Thai bank account is WISE. It's in the App Store. I've used many money transfer apps over the years, but this one has been the best. When you use WISE the transfer is almost instant and the fees are very small. This app handles the exchange rate and process. You'll see the total funds transfer with fees deducted, it's a wonderful app.
@@JakeSnowLiveSimple I’m interested to see some info on what you had to do to to get it going in Pattaya
You would like to see the process I went through to get established in Pattaya once I first arrived there?
9:38 My thoughts exactly.
Seems like a real fire hazard.
Great way to off the foreigner ;)
I also told my Thai woman about my concern of being locked in, she just laughed at me like the woman in the video and said I was being silly. "No body would ever lock you in", she said.
I'm not so trusting. Lol
The pirates of Thailand are the nightmare of the Vietnamese boat people who escaped the Vietnam communist party regimes . 60 % of Vietnamese women who escaped Vietnam by boats or by foots in 1978 to 1989 were raped by Thai pirates , Vietnamese men were killed . There were 3,000 Vietnamese boat people were killed and raped in the Kokra Thailand 's island .
Intresting, I've never heard about this.
2 months deposit is a scam. Walk away from that. If they wont go to 1 month.
Thanks for the advice.
What about dogs
About half of the units I have seen allow small dogs. I ask about pets in my newer videos.
Great video, very comprehensive and informative, thank you.
Thanks for watching, Tom!
notes about Mint Mansion - unfortunately there are all balconies on the sunny side - it's too hot to be there during the day
Thanks for the information, I didn't think about that.