Condo Rentals in Bangkok Have Changed

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

If you are looking for a condo rental in Bangkok, we're here to help you. Contact Adam at [e-mail] or head over to our website at: retiredworkingforyou.com/realestate/

[@paulmcniel6344]

Will there be a KZbin channel dedicated to apt and Villa tours?

[@alblack9869]

Wrllcome to the r1p0ff Central

[@shadowfilm7980]

Thanks for this. I am seriously considering Bangkok. Don’t want to stay in Pattaya. Rather Bangkok. Would like to see about a one bedroom in a nice building. Rent. I am now in Los Angeles.

[@justinmcintosh6554]

Guys, jeez I just asked for a lower budget accommodation to match my needs. Totally was not attacking Chris at all. And I didn’t realise he already has some vlogs out. Not sure how it got bigger than Ben Hur lol

[@jomontanee]

@@shadowfilm7980 New condos in Thailand, unfortunately, have no bath tub. I am Thai who happen to find 29sqm with a separate bedroom (glass door) and with jacuzzi bathtub with a Japanese style toilet!! Look for ORIGIN brands. They have many high end condo under ORIGIN but each branch has different decor style. Knightsbridge Origin is for luxury. Plug and play is more LOFT style etc. And all ORIGIN condos have bathtub.😍🥰🌈💫

[@shawntolani5354]

you are getting ripped off for those prices. There is still a glut of condos rental in Bangkok!!!!

[@atn2666]

You and the other people who are bitching about this video must be new to the channel. He has shown other condos much cheaper. Get your head out of your ass.

[@z97jb]

Lived in almost every Asian country past 20 yrs. Problem with Thailand is foreigners can't own landed properties, so you get pushed to condos (unless you buy Thai Co, or put house in Thai wife's name, which many European and Aussie friends did and got it stolen). A 50 to 75 sq m condo unit can be built for 400k thb, but Thai property developers sell them to foreigners for 12m to 20m thb. Is big rip off. Almost everything you do, there's a scam waiting for you. I have friends with 25 to 35 yr leases in Phuket and Pattaya, for 500 to 900 sq m homes, so you don't really own it. Thailand has very high rental tax if you rent out anything you buy, and other costs so is hard to have cash flow positive properties. Plus high sales tax when you sell it, and you will. Rent, okay, but don't buy. You will get cheated or can't resell it. Market is flooded. Developers keep making more and more insane priced condos for sucker foreigners to buy. Watch out... Malaysia foreigners can own land, landed properties, and prices are much more reasonable, even beach front properties, which is almost impossible in Thailand other than Phuket, Samui, or Hua Hin area by leasehold. (Good luck selling in Thailand. I know houses up for resell in Phuket 5-6 years, still not sold. So it's a trap . Know what you're getting into first, and how deep. PS there's nothing glamorous about bkk.

[@alangreenspun179]

Thank you for your thoughtful comments and experience.. I'm looking to retire in SE Asia, havent decided on a country yet but I intend to rent wherever I am.

[@YoPlasma-k6k]

@@alangreenspun179 Same here. Maybe 2 years or a little more from now. Leaving the US and heading _somewhere_ else. Thailand and PI are the only two I've really been looking at much, but the info either shows off tiny places or crappy places that are much cheaper than I need, or way too pricey. For those of us with closer to $3K USD per month than $2K (and plenty of money in US and some to be deposited in wherever I settle), I'd like to know what life looks like to similar people. Heck, I think I'm going to copy and paste what I just said in a few places and see what kind of responses I get! Best of luck on your search!!!

[@glong2720]

I guess I don't see the beauty of looking at sky Scrapers and a transport train ??? I would rather look at some form of nature. The inability of not being able to own does not sit well with me as well. I would like to visit to just visit the older Muay Tai Kick boxing schools, but seeing these videos demonstrates a place I would just as soon not live. I watched some of these videos and have come to the conclusion that the narrator has made a great business for himself, his family and friends. Many of the charges are excessive, in 4 prior year evaluation, but not in todays market. I think I'll keep looking.

[@mikyong2885]

@@alangreenspun179You might want to consider the Philippines? Just like bangkok, the capital city, Manila, is a bit expensive but there are a lot of smaller provinces that has a cheaper way of living just like in Thailand. The only key difference in the Philippines is that it’s foreigner-friendly in a sense that people can at least speak basic English, the signs are in English, and it’s easier to communicate compared in Thailand. People are also warmer and kinder. I heard Thailand is called the Land of Smiles but I didn’t really feel it when I visited (maybe I should visit other smaller cities or provinces?). The Philippines on the other hand has more people who will willingly help you out with a smile compared to my experience in Thailand. Just throwing that out there😊 Hope you find the best SE Asian country for your retirement!

[@regnorse]

thx for the heads up

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Believe it or not, this is 'mid-range' in Bangkok. I love how so many people comment and think these prices are 'robbery'. These are the most sought after areas of a mega-city. And they aren't little 1 bedroom shoeboxes (that yes, you can find for 18,000 - 20,000/month). I will continue to show videos in the low end, the medium end, and the even higher end.

[@pattrawanputla4583]

Yeah, I’m Bangkoker I can confirmed that. The highend ranges probably start around $3,500 USD/month 😅

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

These places at these prices are great deals for where they are in the city. And... not even close to the top end of what is available in Bangkok. Not even close.

[@globalpropertyinvestment]

I liked to see these Chris - not all of us want to live in a 30 sqm shoebox after all. Please do show more 🙂

[@globalpropertyinvestment]

@Avi Kushner Don't be ridiculous. I'm not even in Thailand currently. From looking at the comments, it appears to me that you and your alt account "Al" are trying to convince viewers to rent properties in Pattaya. I suspect that you are a property agent in Pattaya and are spamming this video with your repetitive waffle.

[@alblack9869]

@@globalpropertyinvestment No I am not! AND IT APPEARS TO ME THAT YOU DO WORK FOR CHRIS PARKER!

[@justinmcintosh6554]

Very nice. But fricking pricey. I pay less for my 5 br house on Australia. Can you do a nice lower budget one for us plebs?

[@tvtriviachampion]

It’s an international city of 8 million people…not the suburbs.

[@justinmcintosh6554]

@@tvtriviachampion yeah hence my request.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

i've done several condo tours of cheap units, and will do more again one day. will also do even more expensive than this.

[@louis20122]

I prefer Australia if it is more affordable.

[@alblack9869]

@@louis20122 Don't pay any attention to these prices! for 8...10,000 Baht per month you can get a very good condo with similar facilities in Pattaya and even in Bangkok!

[@windhunters]

I’m living now in Park 24, tower 5. Daily rent is 38usd, monthly 600usd. And I wonder if someone really paying almost 1600 for a little bit bigger apartment.

[@Toni-PAT]

The Prices are way to high i think. Thats Western Level with 1500 Dollar. I think these Apartments should cost under 1000 Dollar

[@vivekmathema1502]

People can pay. If you cannot then you are poor

[@blakejackson8097]

You can get a high-rise apartment in Miami or Chicago for not much more. Why would anyone move to Thailand and pay comparable prices and handicap themself to far less opportunity. Go for a visit.

[@Steven91637]

I agree thai people going totally unrealistic.

[@Steven91637]

Don’t forget Thailand has harsh visa restrictions prepare for the unexpected

[@StreakLife]

You must not live in big cities. For example, In Long Beach, CA the high rise luxury apartments go for around $4k-$5.5k per month. And the amenities are not as good as what you saw in this video. Long beach has a population of 500k.

[@bolewts58]

I've lived in Thailand 25 years and consider these condos an out-of-reach fantasy for most expats. Few if any I know would pay this kind of money to live in Bangkok. Most expats are looking for ways to live comfortably on a total of 40-60,000/month for everything, not just their condo.

[@shitmusic8117]

Absolutely, low cost of living is the main highlight of staying in Bangkok long term and expensive condo defeats the purpose

[@izzymizzle]

not our fault u retired poor

[@bolewts58]

izzmizzle. Asshole. I'm actually not retired. I am university professor at the top university in Thailand, Chulalongkorn University in Bangkok.

[@andyasia]

To give you some context, there are 5* hotels, including the biggest chains, where the average day rate across the year is in the 3k to 4k range and where routinely you can get 5 for 4 deals, making the effective range 2.5k to 3k a day. But that is just for a week or two. When you get to multiple months, you are hugely discounted again and the monthly is not 30 x 3k = 90k but rather somewhere in the 50/60k range though some are 80k I agree. You also don't need to sign for a year, maybe 3 months and then monthly. Then you have serviced apartments, which are larger than these overpriced shoeboxes and where the TV is more than 1m from your head. I don't say expats are on 40/60k. Poor retirees perhaps but I've been an expat and a real working expat would be looking at 500k plus a month and in finance, much more than that. Still, you wouldn't get much of a youtube audience showing the slums of 5k a month would you :)

[@josephbeattie5525]

Your absolutely correct! With all due respect they are hurting Thailand with this Western greed attitude.

[@Live-dt9hj]

People think Thailand is still dirt cheap 😂

[@BrunoHeggli-zp3nl]

Thailand is still dirty cheap!There is no need to overpay for Appartements!

[@gif24gt60]

Show us condos less than $300 per month

[@lukemrsl]

thats wild, you could get something similar is Melbourne aus for around the same price

[@cterrier]

I would like to see a couple of Real Estate episodes tailored to Retirees who have a limited income. The three condos IMO were tailored to wealthy or people who intend to have a working income. I do understand for the business to succeed you will have to show some upscale condos, buildings etc. What I would also like to see if what Scams or other issues that people who intend to come to Thailand to live might face and how to avoid them.

[@gothops2632]

Maybe check out the retirecheap channel on YT with JC.

[@trevr1969]

@@gothops2632 pardon me if I'm wrong but he hasn't posted anything for 10 years. I guess inflation is not a thing in Thailand.

[@DiogenesOfCa]

I agree, I pay less then that and I live in San Diego. Looking for a cheap place to retire without a car!

[@Databhoy]

@@trevr1969 JC just posted last week and he has not stopped posting every couple of weeks for years. R u sure you went to the correct channel?

[@trevr1969]

@@Databhoy you're correct. My apologies. I was looking at one of his playlists 'housing and accommodation' and the earliest one on that playlist seemed to be 10 years ago.

[@stefanhansen5882]

I'm puzzled about the prices. You can find something super nice for $1,500 a month in many European countries, where health care is better and the air quality is better. I thought Thailand was much cheaper.

[@kurtsims]

these are jacked up prices...paying for sales and profit of agents

[@canarykaine9072]

It is this is bullshit and a sad attempt to fool Americans from leaving that place is no more than 600usd a month

[@toddinthemiddle]

@@kurtsims the prices for these places are crazy. for what they are charging, there should be at least two meals a day provided, a metro pass and electricity included. not that i'd want to ever live long-term in a high rise.

[@anthonyr8050]

You thought right. This video is nonsense - it's purely marketing for his business. ฿80,000 for that last one? 10/10 for comedy value.

[@stefanhansen5882]

​@@anthonyr8050 What's a more realistic price? Thanks.

[@jeffrey7108]

Seems like alot of these countries are raising their prices exponentially. I'm sure it will back fire.

[@IdeaStudioBKK]

The view from the third condo has a solid view of two of my top five buildings in Bangkok! Very primo view. I Still wouldn't want to live over in Silom, but a great view non the less. LOL

[@Garrisk1]

What is so bad about Silom? I have no experience inthe area and thinking of travelling.

[@wisely4u]

Not much of retired working for you anymore... is it? It's more like I am working for you to make more money.

[@klopakarus]

Yeah, cool. Like the yellow stain on 3:21 haha. Sky-lounge/2-pools/gym/coworking area/and extras are currently a standard for every relatively new condo. You can get a 30sqm studio for 10k baht near MRT/BTS with the same amenities. It's just you buy extra bedr/bathr AND location for extra 20-30k. While First and Second are not being any special, I'd say they are like 10-15k overpriced above the market average. But can completely justify the last one though as It is simply the unique multilevel layout, great views (can imagine the evening one) for both MB and Living Room

[@Micha-bp5om]

The prices are crazy, sorry. I pay 600€ mortgage for a one bedroom apartament and live in one of the richest cities in Germany. Why would one move to Thailand and pay so much money for rent?

[@DerDudelino]

The way they've integrated nature - almost with a jungle oasis kinda vibe into a mega city, is absolutely stunning. I'd love to see this concept implemented much more world-wide. And man, the prices are nuts - I pay 1400 US-Dollars a month and don't have a luxurious pool :O)

[@bulkcity]

have you been to bangkok? there is almost no nature and it's really dirty when you do get it

[@goyummytrends]

You pay $1,400/month in rent in a country where the average salary is higher than $300/month.

[@AhmedSamir-yh1mo]

​@@fractalehuit9112Thank you for your comment, would you advise me how much it cost at the address Asoke ? Is 18k BHAT high price for one bedroom?

[@bradleys4783]

I think these owners are overly confident on the market. They are pricing things too high on expectations. What that comes down to is many of those who may rent will be very selective and/or go elsewhere. As a result they (owneers) will be sitting on vacant units, instead of being more realistic/flexible with their lease terms where they could fill those units (and the rent payments that come with it). It is nice to have a view, but over time they become less significant and in many cases boring or "same same". Pools and gyms at most places drive up the rent and are seldom used - way over valued. Doesn't really mean jack to most people. 50 k ? Are you friggin kidding me. Good luck bro.

[@sonhuynh8222]

I was just in Bangkok last week touring condos along the bts railway locations. These prices are not at all correct. I looked at condos that cost over $1500/mo USD and they were old and smelled like garbage. Very disappointed in the bait and switch

[@PhantomOfManyTopics]

That's crazy! My 2BR on 35th floor in Manila is $525 a month.

[@winstonwolff]

Uuuuhhh That's because nobody wants to live in Manila. You can't compare Thailand to the Philippines, you live in the region so I'm sure you know the difference

[@regnorse]

@@winstonwolff whats wrong with manilla?

[@Paul-yk7ds]

I've stayed at Park 24 twice through Airbnb rentals, even though the building tries not to allow Airbnb (shhhh). I really LOVED the city views from the 50th floor. This video was super inspiring, Chris-thanks so much!

[@GL-ls1eo]

How do you find it on AirBnB? I usually have to contact the host to find out what building the rentals are but honestly never used AirBNB as often I find I need a proper working desk and the furnishings look kind of cheap.

[@Paul-yk7ds]

@@GL-ls1eo If you just go into Airbnb, type in Bangkok as the destination, then look at the map and zoom into the area around Phrom Phong BTS and a little south on Sukhumvit 22, you can see if there are any available ones popping up. Last time I checked in early October, there were several units from that complex. There will usually be pictures of the pool, fitness room, and the outside of the building in the pictures, so you could recognize it from that. Sometimes the description also mentions that it's Park 24 (sometimes called Park Origin Phrom Phong instead). The rooms I booked were studios, so it was smaller than the 2-bedroom unit showed in this video. Usually about $30-40 per night-not bad IMO. No proper working desk in the room, but there is that co-working/library space up by the fitness area.

[@mluu510]

I Airbnb here also the last time I visited Thailand. Love the condo but the free shuttle don't allow baby stroller which was ridiculous because we need the shuttle more than anyone else.

[@JeSuisHulk]

I was going to leave a similar comment most luxury high rise don't allow Airbnb but I've also always managed to rent them. Pattaya is the same.

[@antdoge29]

f airbnb

[@afzalshaikh2128]

These prices are insane.

[@brettallan7417]

Those three condos are all beautiful and modern with great amenities and are in convenient locations but are all so expensive for retirees. I really don't understand why any retiree would choose to live in Bangkok and pay those rents. There are so many spectacular places in Thailand where your monthly budget all up would be less than the rent on that last condo.

[@bolewts58]

15 or 20 minutes on the BTS, especially east towards Bang Na will get you a 2 or 3 BR house with a garden for what those places cost. Or you could get a really nice comfortable 2 BR condo around On Nut close to the BTS for half what those cost.

[@btnhstillfire]

That room would cost $30k a week in America…

[@pm2886]

$1400 is very reasonable for a retired couple. It's only $350 per week, after all. Even on an age pension that's very doable. Two people each on $400 per week pension easily covers it - leaving them $500 a week to live on. That's fantastic! Of course this requires that you come from one of the civilised countries like Australia, New Zealand, or Canada. Tough luck if not.

[@method341]

Bangkok is for yuppie foreigners

[@Surfrz3]

Beautiful expensive for Thailand properties. It would be nice to see more affordable apartments for retirees on a limited income. My concern with these ultra high rises is fire. They're also a bit too 5 starish for many of us. I'm surprised how much traffic noise there is with the windows closed. Otherwise, awesome views. Amenities don't hold as much value as comfort and affordability. Nice tour, thanks.

[@alblack9869]

These are grossly overpriced condos even for Bangkok! I am paying 12,000 for a brand-new 1 bedroom apartment in Pattaya with direct water views on 22 floor. 46Sq Meters. Gym, pool, sauna, club lounge, co-working space, cinema with a projector.

[@PrimeNomads]

@@alblack9869 agreed looks like they are getting a bit off the top on the rental prices.

[@teresalehtonen8499]

@@alblack9869 Pattaya is not Bangkok...

[@alblack9869]

@@teresalehtonen8499 You can rent a Park 24 apartment on 22 floor for around 41,000 baht per month on airBnB right now!

[@alblack9869]

@@teresalehtonen8499 The prices are very similar in Pattaya and Bangkok

[@naughtynightlifeasia857]

The Thais are still living in dreamworld/denial! The condos are all still empty 😂 You can definitely bid the rental prices down 10-20%.

[@charlzincharge2281]

I'm from NYC these places would cost $5-10k plus in Manhattan with less amenities. $1500 is good price but still expensive for Bangkok if that makes any sense.

[@tatsf]

Same here in SF,CA. For this kind of luxury high-rise living it's very expensive here. Hell, for $1500/month you're lucky to get a room in a shared 4 bedroom older place with one BA! There will be literally dozens of applicants for that room. So, I do think that these prices are high for Bkk but I don't have as much sticker shock because of where I live.

[@Nebula37]

We live on the 38th floor of an older building and we pay 18,000 for a large one-bedroom. Our building is literally next to the BTS and the Gold Line, as well as being near the river. Sure, it's not "brand new" but it has many of the same amenities as newer condos, and the walls and floors are solid. It's also bigger than most of the new units I viewed. Real estate agents will try to get new expats to overpay, so unless you're getting your company to pay for everything, (or don't care about money), look around before you lease!

[@ffarsaiz4190]

Can I have the name of the building?

[@Nebula37]

@@ffarsaiz4190 It's Villa Sathorn.

[@atn2666]

Yeah another thing that sucks about these newer buildings are that they focus too much on amenities. Oh well the builders might learn lol for me the gym in condos always suck and not enough for me. But having a golf sim is cool. But I’d prefer a little more space in the unit than the amenities. So much to do in Bangkok why would I want to stay in the building.

[@Nebula37]

@@atn2666 Actually we do stay in the building a lot, but it's spacious and comfortable enough that we don't mind it.

[@ColinBenjamin]

Gosh….. honestly a bit more expensive than I was expecting. $2,250 can get you a decent apartment in Brooklyn or Jersey City. Not in a luxury high-rise, but you could get luxury with amenities for under $3K around NYC. I wouldn’t move to BKK > NYC to save $5-$600 on rent. It would take almost a year just to make the flight there worth it! 😅

[@jeeefthegreat7555]

What's this guy talking about ... estimated 70% of Bangkok condos are empty. You can rent a nice, 4 story,4br 4bath house, fully furnished, centrally located for less than $700. Condo prices mentioned here are stupid.

[@jeffgolden253]

The Address - Reject: Maid service once every 2 MONTHS? At that price, I would expect every 2 days. Or at least weekly. AND the refrigerator is hinged on the wrong side. Park 24 - Reject: It has a library? How can it be a library if it has no books? Ashton - Reject: Impractical floor plan. Have to carry food downstairs from the kitchen to the dining room, and carry dirty dishes back upstairs. But ... more important ... Why should I go to Bangkok to live in an over-priced high-rise condo? If I wanted to live in an expensive high-rise in a hot, humid city where there's a thunderstorm every afternoon, I could go to Miami and not have to worry about my visa expiring.

[@formica.]

Such a useful comment. Why are you even watching Thailand videos, Mr Cranky?

[@Micha-bp5om]

Exactly... What people don't see in these youtube videos is that the weather is horrible. Very hot and humid and the air is way too polluted to be healthy. I was there four days and was happy to return to Germany where I pay 600€ mortgage for a two rooms apartament 🙂

[@hagakuru]

One thing that I can tell you - is NEVER expect to get your initial deposit back. Just go into a rent situation knowing that and you'll be fine. Most expats are used to a system where that is returned and it simply just doesn't happen in Thailand. Also the owner must file paperwork in order for you to receive your Certificate of Residence which is necessary to get a driver's license etc. If the owner won't do this - then DON'T rent the space. Thais do a very good job with creating a good first impression - but once you peel a couple of layers back you really see that a lot of what you see is smoke and mirrors. I have seen spaces (such as those featured) go to complete $hit in 10 years... pools are not kept up, gym equipment becomes 10 years old and not replaced/serviced etc. Check thoroughly before you move into a space.

[@method341]

basically, never a buy a condo in Thailand

[@TheUderfrykte]

Bullcrap. You get your deposit just fine.

[@method341]

@naknet_agency reading your comment seems to suggest that maybe it's the agent stealing the bond?

[@shadowfilm7980]

Even here in LA I don’t get my deposit back. They simply don’t want to give the money back. It’s crazy. They love to just keep it.

[@Enzo_fx_lifts]

I always get my deposit back and i lived in thailand for 5 years what the hell are you on about lol stop fear mongering.

[@p__jay]

ohh wow...that's really not cheap anymore! we ofc dont have condo buildings, but Germany is cheaper than what you showed here! just watched an other Bangkok video before this where they showed a smaller but new places, a little further outside of the city - with a MRT downstairs for less than US$200

[@motivationinc6415]

i live in same price in san jose california why i would live there , interesting plus you cant just stay there how long you want

[@rickhilton2447]

Glad I live in Jomtien with the same amenities for 215 US, beach view

[@waylinnelson]

Please do a video with some cheaper options. Thanks for the video! Very beautiful.

[@Live-dt9hj]

No cheapos 😂

[@tonyste12]

I would say more 'realistic' prices and not farang prices....lol.

[@stefanpetersson636]

Jeroen (Sukhumvit homes) got himself some competition 😉Just joking though as I know the 2 of you are good friends.

[@ctlim178]

Hi Chris, can you introduce units that are around $500?

[@PrimeNomads]

@Avi Kushner exactly. seems like they are catering to people who have no clue.

[@ZXLNT]

@avikushner9022 Yeah how big, for me anything less than 500 sqft is way tooo small. 750 would be better..

[@ariefraiser140]

@Avi Kushner I view those places like luxury condos in Manhattan NY or San Francisco so by that standard for a major international city like Bangkok it is a pretty good deal. But I agree...you can also find great deals for $500/month.

[@GFYS66]

Great video. What is the most luxurious and expensive condo in all of Thailand would be and where?

[@roberthendrix4232]

If I was going to pay these prices I would stay in the US.

[@GL-ls1eo]

It would be great if you can do short term rentals as well. Hotel prices with the big chains are pretty high and with 45 day visa stays now, 1 month rentals are looking to be a better option. I know there is AirBnB but I can't rely on the photos they provide.

[@alblack9869]

I always stay in AirBnBs, all around the world, and never had any serious issues! Make sure you read the reviews from non-Thai guests about any apartment you are about to rent through AirBnB!

[@gothops2632]

@@alblack9869 How much would you expect to pay for a 1 bedroom airbnb apartment in a nice area of Bangkok for 1 month?

[@alblack9869]

@@gothops2632 Look it up yourself

[@thekoshertourist]

I've also had issues with AirBnB and find it better to use an OTA (eg Agoda). No service fees or bs cleaning fees. Can find serviced apartments. But lately the monthly rents are a bit higher then I was expecting.

[@Live-dt9hj]

@@gothops2632a lot

[@willieG333]

Since when is looking at other tall buildings an "awesome" view.. This would be a great deal at about $600-$800.

[@majorkade]

Time to drop the Retired and For You, and just go with Working. 😆

[@drjeff6956]

Are these condos owned by the channels principals or are they just brokers? The condos are nice but no bargains, and there are still places just as nice but lower priced. Asok and Phrom Phong are nice areas, Silom isn’t my cup of tea. Heading further up the Sukhumvit line to Thong Lo and Ekamai will also find some great places. Nice video, more sales pitch than informational.

[@Garrisk1]

What is so bad about Silom? I have no experience inthe area and thinking of travelling. Is the area expensive or uninviting?

[@drjeff6956]

@@Garrisk1 Nothing bad just not as interesting or exciting for me.

[@miker7233]

I have lived in Bangkok almost three years. I have lived in two different locations during that time. I have found that many of the condo rentals are well used and very rough around the edges.. Even after only being a few years old. Meaning some furniture worn to the point of should be replaced. Especially mattresses . This is due because the furniture is usually of low quality. And the number of renters the specific unit might have had. Don’t expect them to paint or clean any scuffed or dirty walls. They will for the most part do a basic cleaning before you move in. And they usually will not replace any furniture. So it might take time to find a decent place. One that is fairly new. Or one a few years old where the owner actually maintained it properly

[@TheRealFeechLaManna]

OK so if I want, I can pay more in rent in Bangkok than I do in Europe, nice to know. I think most of us are looking to live cheaper than we could in our own countries though, and the rent is a big part of that. Still, interesting to know what exists.

[@tusharb2674]

Love the videos. I’d like to point out though that I looked at a very similar apartment in the address ashoke in June 22 and the agent then quoted 22k a month, a far cry from the 50 odd range being advertised. I’d advise anyone looking to check out multiple agents and figure out what works best for you.

[@q-giorgio]

For which unit and floor?

[@jordan0806]

Anyone else from California think that the prices aren't that bad?..🤔🤔🤔

[@samsularefin7682]

Me and my family stayed twice at the Park Origin Condo during our visit to BKK. It's one of the best in the city, with the swimming pool and gym way up on the top. Our son loved the kids park inside the condominium, and the coffee shop as well. The best thing was the hourly shuttle service from the condo to Phrom Phong station.

[@alblack9869]

You can rent a Park 24 apartment on 22 floor for around 41,000 baht per month on airBnB right now!

[@Psykrom]

Thank you so much. I have seen this complex on several channels and wanted to stay there once, but nobody was willing to give up the name. Did you go in person to get a booking or got any website/app to recommend?

[@samsularefin7682]

@@Psykrom I booked the apartments through Airbnb.

[@Psykrom]

@@samsularefin7682 That was quick. Thank you! :)

[@janethamilton7583]

Way 2 expensive for Thailand! Go expats driving up prices x just got to love it!

[@thekoshertourist]

Would love to see nice places in BKK that could be rented monthly. Maybe a video on serviced apartments, which tend to be move-in ready and have hotel-like features (eg. maid services and the like)

[@The_Drifter_13]

Well, there’s yet another thing I’ll never be able to afford…

[@gezeers]

Wow great video, yes expensive but check the view out,the last apartment I was in tears seeing the famous Mahanakhon skywalk on the opposite side.I love that building its something that words can't describe. Thanks, guys for your insight into this nice apartment in Bkk.Keep up the good work.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

awesome comment, thanks!

[@jz3689]

Really…..tears lol

[@Live-dt9hj]

@@jz3689😂 omg

[@thebangkokconnection4080]

Thousands of Russians fleeing and also Chinese which both will increase rapidly are the largest condo buyers in Thailand. 5-10 years ago you could purchase a nice hand me down condo for 1 million baht or less. Now start at 2.5 million baht to 6 million. Thailand is no longer the low priced gem of SE Asia.

[@dickielarue1451]

Been a legal resident of Portugal since 2016...Bang for buck tough to beat...for a T/1 - 1 bedroom condo in one of the most expensive places in Portugal...my gal and I pay €700 euros a month...that's 350 each...Impossible to find in most places of the world...I'm in Bilbao, Spain today...Flew here for €30 euros...That's the beauty of Europe...Did Asia during my Navy days...Too many people, too far away...I won't live in a building over 10 stories, period...Thailand is beautiful...not my cup of tea...🇵🇹🤘✌️🤙😎

[@carveratutube]

Bangkok got such amazing condos👌 Definitely a dream city.

[@manflynil9751]

Spruiking rents in BKK at western prices and pretending it's good value.

[@zachii4444]

Hey, can you do a video of Condos in Bangkok that are Studio or 1 bedroom? i think those 2 bedroom condos are expensive.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

i have done many of these already, and will do more in the future.

[@zachii4444]

@@RetiredWorkingForYou Thank you.

[@lorencodarim9137]

Does anyone know how much those are costing now ? Studio / one bedroom

[@zachii4444]

@@lorencodarim9137 500-1000$, i use Airbnb to check prices.

[@WalkingStreets]

I love how the realtors round down the price so it sounds cheaper when it’s actually more expensive than America… These places are for the rich.

[@janknaepen4360]

Just came back from Bangkok last week and actually stayed at Park24 and loved it.. indeed great gym and big swimming pool + the location is really nice. Actually ran into you Chris at Asok station while going to the park..but I was like "wait, what!?..was that actually...?" 😄 Love the channel mate 🙏🏻

[@DiogenesOfCa]

What is that at 10:35 that the cars are parked under? Some of them look like lifts. Kirk seems like a real cool guy!

[@Goodthinging]

1400 Euro 😂 than you can wait and wait and wait…to expensive. Go to Vietnam or indonesia and you have an amazing big Appartement for 250 Euro.

[@seesiamwithsam6047]

You should check out the Waterford Diamond, they have a Boxing gym bigger than Park 24!! Its a super nice gym included for tenants!!

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

Thanks for the tip!

[@aeroAdvocate]

Availability is getting tight? Maybe for 2BR luxury condos around 50k Baht but there are TONS of 1BR condo units at recent developments available and even more in older buildings. Prices are still super low.

[@richardvaiciulis]

You couldn't get something like that in NYC for 10x that price. Bangkok here I come. Thanks Chris

[@arcticredpanda4598]

WTH! Kirk (and Tammy). I've met them before at social nights out in LA. Crazy small world.

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[@Whereswat]

@arcticredpanda4598 we are everywhere! Lol

[@dean2573]

Hey Chris , you know I love your chanel and vlogs, but brother you should be wearing a helmet when on the back of a bike especially in Bangkok. Only worried about your safety 👍🪖

[@tapemamba]

bruh this is thailand, can you show us some $500 units

[@dreamygirl1994]

can you do a video for those who want to rent a house on the other side of the river like more suburban places, places that could be suitable to girls

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

good idea.....one day i will!

[@dreamygirl1994]

@@RetiredWorkingForYou amazing, thank you so much, i'll keep a look out for that video ☺

[@Live-dt9hj]

@@dreamygirl1994there is not special girl areas 😂

[@paulkelly4731]

While it sounds expensive, my Daughter's condo in downtown Chicago pays more than $1,600 a month is HOA and Taxes.... that include NO debt service on her mortgage!

[@mauisunset2338]

Looking at these condos gives me the feeling of sheer joy. I would love to rent one of those wonderful condos for 1 year and see that amazing view for 1 year and learn about that area for 1 year. This is definitely my idea of Living My Best Life..... And....Thank You so much for the video....

[@kris4066]

yep. crazy prices. same as 1 bedroom in santa clara, silicon valley! 😂 who the heck will pay $1500/m in totally hustle busle, crowded, tight and noisy bangkok with terrible air?

[@shawnparker2233]

Love the videos 🎉

[@vengon9655]

I dont know if this video is outdated or u specifically picked something for that price but usually condo in bangkok is around 400-600$ a month if u are staying long term. Nobody should ever pay over 1k in places like Bangkok. If you want to spend such money u should look for different countries.

[@napassacholkulkittisawat4141]

You know there's a lot of condominiums in the BKK vicinity like Bangna district and Samutprakan province . Anyway you can see a nice view from the high floor from there and also the rent fee is affordable.

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[@Live-dt9hj]

Yes

[@pasinhumbert2746]

The rental price is crazy high comparing to the income ratios. These condos cost almost as much as Switzerland which you’d get bigger SQM as well. I mean I live in a nice city near Bern with the size of 73sqm, 2 bedrooms with an open dinning area to a full size kitchen + spacious living room near the city train station. It only costs me 1,350fr a month. The price there is definitely overrated.

[@shawnparker2233]

Holy moly ! The prices there seem to keep skyrocketing 😢

[@PrimeNomads]

It's all Greed. if you look around you can find much better prices in BKK with similar amenities. Dont fall for the hype.

[@Micha-bp5om]

Yes, when you see the prices are higher thsn in Germany you realise sth is wrong lol

[@tastybeiji]

Those condos are enough to rent anyplace besides NYC, Boston, and Bay Area. It's certainly for working professionals and people who saved enough to retire. It does not look like much more upscale than people can get in the US without messing around with visas and jobs etc.

[@SmartByTravel]

A nice place. I never end up using the amenities I'm paying for personally, but either way this is a place you could be proud to live in.

[@uwegrauert7680]

Thank you for showing. We are searching a place to stay after finish work. Thanks for Inspiriation👍🙏

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

My pleasure 😊

[@uwegrauert7680]

@@RetiredWorkingForYou We come February to Koh Samui hope we can meet us. To talk about the future of us.

[@kayflip2233]

Southeast Asia will shortly catch up to East Asia cost of living, meaning it will be through the roof in the next 10 years. The demand from Westerners to live in Asia is at an all time high and Southeast Asia is developing at the fastest rate in history as it shifts to be the back office capital of the world. Soon Bangkok, Manila, Saigon, even Phnom Penh will be just as expensive as large American and European cities. Gone are the days where you could live comfortably for $20k USD a year. You have to double that in the current market, or quadruple it if you want to live like this.

[@pumpeerapol]

My two cents since I saw many complaints about the prices. All these 3 buildings are at the top range of each developer (luxury segment as they claim), hence the high prices. The super luxury segment can go even wilder. If you go lower in the range the prices can be 3-5x cheaper but of course you get inferior locations and less amenities. For example: The Address -> check out Life or Aspire brands from the same developer Park 24 -> check out Knightsbridge or The Origin Ashton -> check out Ideo or Elio I am a real estate investor myself and can say that the rents have returned to the pre-covid prices (in most cases) but not higher. There are both an oversupply and a supply shortage in the market depending on what locations and segments you are looking at.

[@basedpatriotLT]

What is in oversupply and what is in supply shortage?

[@forgotmyname11]

These prices 50-60k per month for 70 m2 are ridiculous. You can build a 70 m2 apartment for less than 2 M Baht. The interior is mostly low grade materials. Rent should be around 10k for this.

[@pumpeerapol]

You can spend anywhere between 2 and 20 million THB to buy a 70-sqm apartment in Bangkok, and from

[@pumpeerapol]

@@basedpatriotLT It can get pretty specific. Just an example: a well-decorated mid-sized 1br dog-friendly apartment close to Ekkamai BTS will fly within a week of availability with high rental yield while a tiny studio apartment in Phrompong could remain listed for as long as a year if not longer. Customers searching in different areas do have demands for different products.

[@suplolok8873]

damn its so sound over the prices and expensive for that price in Asia Bangkok. Squeezeing money for foreigners 😂 Hopefully China will become their buyer🫣

[@LukeLoewen]

Great video but Condo units from $2000CAD to 3000CAD are not going to be in many peoples budgets. Especially retirees. Would like to know what 1 Bedroom Units of these calibre would cost.

[@alblack9869]

These are grossly overpriced condos even for Bangkok! I am paying 12,000 for a brand-new 1 bedroom apartment in Pattaya with direct water views on 22 floor. 46Sq Meters. Gym, pool, sauna, club lounge, co-working space, cinema with a projector.

[@LukeLoewen]

@@alblack9869 I mean the Condos are very big and uber modern and also 2 bedrooms... so ok i can see the price being what it is.. But I just don't see how this is a good indication of condo prices that the average Joe can afford. Definitely not for your average retiree. Be good to see more moderately priced units for say 1 retiree.

[@alblack9869]

@@LukeLoewen The reason why I KNOW that these prices are inflated is very simple: I am a Real Estate Professional and I know market prices in Bangkok and Pattaya, not to mention for two bed condos in these particular buildings! As an example, you can rent a condo in "Park 24" right now for 40,000 Baht per month!

[@LukeLoewen]

@@alblack9869 Maybe I should contact you when I move to retire there? :)

[@alblack9869]

@@LukeLoewen My best advise to you is to do your own research and try to rent a condo directly from the landlord on Fase Bouk Merketplece (I deliberately wrote it like that because Google sometimes deletes comments which mention certain competitors)

[@jsanders893]

For those prices I'll stay in the states.

[@ThailandThomas]

Wow those are crazy epic views of Bangkok any of those condos would cost 20k usd a month in New Your City. I love visiting Bangkok. but I think I will keep my little beach cottage. Love the videos, Chris. Keep them coming mate.

[@lecannet]

You willl not catch me investing into any appartments even w spectacular emenities, when! There's facial and thumb recognition.. nope nooooo such an invasion of ones personal human privacy... ccp life lol Kirks amazing 😁💯👊🥳

[@missrina1111]

Great video however, I am so sad that your agent and the other agent I worked with who found me my unit in Ashton Silom missed THE MOST UNIQUE selling feature of the unit which is the open-air space in the living room! Both sides open up so you have indoor, outdoor living! I hope this helps all the agents showing the units here. I just happened to come across it by fluke! Why do you think there is the extra glass inside the window AND a lock on the window? You missed out! DM me for anyone would like to see it, it's BREATHTAKING!!! I also see people saying it’s expensive, but in my world what I pay for in my stunning unit which I think is nicer than that penthouse is what I paid for a crappy, boring, one bedroom in Miami. Now I have what would be considered high end Manhattan luxury living for that price! My unit was even more than what they showed but I was able to make a deal!

[@GS-xt8fu]

Pretty nice. I’ve worked very hard. I’m shocked by the prices. I will not share my retirement as everyone has different budgets but it seems one could live very well there.

[@bearbaxi1975]

$1500 for Thailand that’s a lot of money.

[@Straddllw]

These prices are through the roof. It was only 3 years ago that 1 bedroom luxury apartment was going for 16000 a month. Granted that these are 2 bedrooms so I thought maybe 30000-35000 will do it. Nope, 50000 - 76000 a month. These are the same prices I can rent out my apartment in Sydney Australia, and Sydney is overpriced. Hotels on Agoda costs less when you pay by the day. Wtf is up with these!?

[@DarkoFitCoach]

Scumbag thais want to earn quick

[@shle20]

In the 2nd condo building from this video, you cant rent 1 bedroom apartments for 15k a month, in the last one (Ashton Silom) for 20-25k, so really not much of a difference to before. These apartments would be quite small though (around 30-35 sqm), so not something I would consider "luxury". 2 bedroom apartments in Bangkok are just generally a lot more expensive than 1 bedrooms. The true luxury condominiums don't even have 1 bedrooms, and if they do, then they are quite spacious (50sqm+) and lot more pricey than that.

[@alblack9869]

Overpriced condos... Chris decided to start a side hassle after retiring - ripping off farangs!

[@QualityContentRick]

How do they dry their clothes? Im retiring in 13.5 years then leaving Houston. Hopefully its still beautiful there.

[@alblack9869]

These are grossly overpriced condos even for Bangkok! I am paying 12,000 for a brand-new 1 bedroom apartment in Pattaya with direct water views on 22 floor. 46Sq Meters. Gym, pool, sauna, club lounge, co-working space, cinema with a projector.

[@gavinchai6194]

Are you okay sir, you keep replying and complaining on others comments about overpriced condos. I know its your opinions. Its way too much I think like you try to destroy his vdo. Be more respectful

[@globalpropertyinvestment]

You cant compare Bangkok and Pattaya lmao, are you even being serious. That's like comparing New York and Biloxi. Stop spamming your waffle over the comment threads.

[@alblack9869]

@@gavinchai6194 mind your own business

[@alblack9869]

@@gavinchai6194 Why don't you learn how to speak English before you start typing your unsolicited suggestions!

[@topshelfbullys7889]

I’m a disabled veteran and I’m on Social Security so that’s $5200 a month. I could live like a king.

[@billybob7522]

Nice condos but little too expensive for me. Will be looking for one bedroom apartments in similar areas soon.

[@christianpatton9364]

Don’t worry about the prices quoted in this and other videos , remember these are sales videos. Research on websites like renthub, Hipflat , Thailandproperty. You will see the true state of the market with many vacancies and cheaper prices. Track a few properties you like on line and you will see the truth , still more landlords than customers with good prices available. Always negotiate as well.

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

yeah ok. i guess you have been out apartment hunting in bangkok this month. hipflat? over 50% of the units on those platforms aren't even actually available.

[@ue7483]

@@RetiredWorkingForYou over 50% are not available? Where do you get this info from? I actually incline to agree with the previous comment that your shown condos are usually more expensive than what you can find on the market given similar amenities

[@christianpatton9364]

@@RetiredWorkingForYou fully triggered you by questioning you 😂. Those of us who have made money in realestate know that the Thailand condo/apartment market is one of the most oversupplied and underperforming markets in the world. It’s a statistical fact freely available to anyone who wants to research it. There is no where near a condo shortage in Thailand no matter what you think the facts say differently.

[@richardm893]

@@RetiredWorkingForYou Do we get charged extra for electric arse warshers?

[@ShayVidas]

crazy expensive for most people who come live there you can get amazing 5 bedrooms in crazy complexes with pools and gyms for half of that i dont know who this apartment is suppose to retail for but it is almost.purposly expensive you can get the same things for much cheaper nowdays in bangkok

[@Ippido]

Nice work as usual sir 🙏👍 may I ask about the current price of utilities like electricity, water, insurance or other obligatory expenses? 🙏 I know for medium to high end rentals these should not add too much the a monthly budget, but for completion of information it would be nice to understand 👍🙏 thank you Khun Chris 😉

[@RetiredWorkingForYou]

depends on how much AirCon you use. if you use a lot, could be another 10,000 baht per month.....but most likely less.

[@Ippido]

👍🙏

[@alblack9869]

I pay around 1,800 Baht per month for electricity and water. 1 bedroom 500 Sq Ft apartment. I run aircon all the time day and night.

[@Ippido]

If I would run Aircon all day I will have 1000 Euro bills... I am running less than 3 hours daily of 1000W heat, and that's around 100 Euro, no fridge, no big lights, no TV... congratulations to how we are f*cking ourselves here 👍 sorry...

[@SuiGenerisAbbie]

In my experience, Mark Wiens can be prickly to deal with. He was nice to me one moment and then the next minute he stopped speaking to me and ... I never knew why! I know it was nothing I did to him, that much I can assure you! :) :)

[@KPDigitalTravel]

great job. That luxury is way out of my price range. 🙂 I am in Vietnam currently and do plan to live in Thailand at least one year eventually but at 1/4 of the price of those amazing places. I have to live the cheap life. 🙂

[@aeroAdvocate]

15-17,000 for a 1BR unit is very doable in BKK and I’m talking about excellent buildings here next to the BTS.