The Most Overrated Area In Bangkok - Time To Move

[@LifewithSerg]

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[@victoroscar35]

Hey, are you moving?

[@arpornsongsuwong1672]

sure

[@TommyDJr45]

One thing I've noticed is that we ALL at one point stayed in the Asoke area, and we ALL got tired of it and moved to more "local" type of areas. I live in Bang Na now and I love how it feels like I actually live in Thailand, among Thai people. When living in Asoke it felt like I lived in an expat bubble/theme park.

[@LifewithSerg]

You are absolutely correct! I didn’t go quite as far as you did, but I’m pretty happy with my new location. When my contract expires in one year, perhaps I’ll move to another area again.

[@jonhobson3592]

I’m happy in northern bkk 50sq m 10,000b. I’m hoping to review next April here , central area is ok to travel to but not live for me.

[@halfpint0902]

I'm looking forward to seeing what the new place looks like.

[@LifewithSerg]

I’ll go do some exploring next week.

[@toneata]

Wait a year and he might show you the building..once he's moved out!😉

[@mytube9182]

Move to a better life with great surroundings, that's always cool! Now I'm looking forward a tour of your new place.

[@LifewithSerg]

Yeah it’s only about 6km from Asok, but I’m much happier with that area.

[@michaelsayapin3796]

These condos look very tight for you, Serg! We moved to Bangkok around Sep '22, found a 120 sqm older apartment (built in the 90s) for barely 20k in the end of Soi 31, its wonderfully quiet here, though... ahem... conducive to long walks :D Our steps counter is rarely below 10k on any day. Whale market looks wonderful, should visit! On the other end of Asoke I highly recommend the Ruam Sab market for it's expansive food area. Best of luck with your new place!

[@LifewithSerg]

Soi 31 is great! There’s lots of good restaurants there and I’m very familiar with it. 120 m² is way more than I need, and I wanted something that was five minutes walk or less from BTS, as well as the building being relatively new. Ruam Sab is a great Mark! I covered it partially one of my videos a while back.

[@ITravelSale]

You and i know the real deal 🙏🏾 same same But i move every 2 yrs 🙏🏾 I never Rent in any Apartment Building built after 2012🙏🏾 I refuse to live in the Newly built shiny " closets labeld luxury apartments 🤣That are obviously Overpriced to repay the developer's loans or to attract Unit Buyers That will use them as an income source, investment to target Short term Airbnb tourist market rental , option for longer staying tourist Vs Hotel stays ,Those rental prices are way out line with the Average Thai Professional salary That has a degree let alone a family🙏🏾

[@LifewithSerg]

@user-kh3hm1dd7h as I mentioned in the video, we all have different expenses, and different expectations. Personally, I don’t like living in buildings that are more than 10 years old. Thanks for watching.

[@michaelsayapin3796]

@@LifewithSerg new buildings certainly have their charms! Some are amazing. Have a good move and hope to still see you around filming in Asoke :D

[@Kkttpp1615]

Can i have a name of this apartment?

[@Stephen.Palmer_666]

Hope the move went smoothly Serg. Looking forward to the next video from your new location!

[@LifewithSerg]

Moving never goes 100% smoothly but it’s all good. I’ll shoot a new video tomorrow.

[@TheThaiLife]

This was a great video and it's very interesting to go through your thought process in choosing a great place in BKK. I think there are so many tips that are beneficial to us viewers and thank you for taking the time to share this! Excited to see your new place!

[@LifewithSerg]

I didn’t explain myself as well, as I would have liked. I actually wasn’t even planning to make this video because I was in the process of moving the day I made it. However, I thought it would be interesting, and important, to share my viewpoints of having lived in the Asok area for almost a year and a half.

[@TheThaiLife]

I got a lot out of it. Sometimes sharing in this kind of experience makes it far more familiar if we have to do the same thing. It's very interesting.@@LifewithSerg

[@dfpn5595]

This was a great update Serge. At least I'll know where to go when next I visit. Looking forward to seeing you again 🙌🏾

[@LifewithSerg]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thegrumpycanadian274]

Sukhumvit and Asoke is one my favorite intersections in the world to Photograph at night. But like You, would no longer want to live there. I do visit it often. It is good to be watching one of Videos again. Congrats on the move.

[@LifewithSerg]

It’s definitely a fun place to watch at night. I’m sure the photos that come from that are fantastic. I’ve seen many people in the evenings with cameras on the BTS overpass.

[@AlaskaAli]

Good luck and have fun with your new condo; can't wait to see it. 😊

[@LifewithSerg]

Thank you!! 😊

[@shonen84]

Thanks for the tour, good luck in your new place!

[@LifewithSerg]

Thank you!

[@dy8t4]

New place, new people and new experience. This is amazing! 👍😊

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes! It’s only about 5km from Asoke, but it’s a different feel for sure. I’m excited for the move.

[@JTravelFamily]

We love learning about both positive and negatives of every area. Thanks for this enlightening content

[@LifewithSerg]

Happy to share!

[@RetiringToAsia]

Great insights. Hope you enjoy the new location.

[@LifewithSerg]

Thanks! I’ll make a video exploring the neighborhood of my new area shortly

[@feellikecinderellanaegabye8524]

Love how u always explore the areas u live in. Hope we also get to see you explore the new area u move to !!

[@LifewithSerg]

You will absolutely get some videos of me exploring the new area. I know it a little bit, but I haven’t explored it as much as I would want.

[@feellikecinderellanaegabye8524]

@@LifewithSerg awesomee

[@jeezermd3817]

I love your videos. I like to hear your voice. It calms my nerves.

[@LifewithSerg]

Oh wow. That’s so nice to hear!

[@leisuredepot5873]

Was so worried you were going to be jaded about living in all of Bangkok. Great video 🙌

[@LifewithSerg]

No just Asoke. Lol

[@gtrfreak]

Watching this video takes me back to my first times in Bangkok staying in Ashton Asoke 😊 thank you #nostalgia

[@LifewithSerg]

That’s a pretty cool place. I’ve known a few people that have lived there, and they all like it.

[@bearlemley]

The Beat reason to live near Asoke is that you are near to the best Gaucho’s Argentinian steak house on Soi 19. My wife and I s favorite steak house in Bangkok. We used to live on Soi Lang Suan but needed a larger house when we decide we would make our replacements. We now live up near Don Mueang with 440sqm and a pool. It’s pretty cheap except for the electricity.

[@LifewithSerg]

I had a 220 m² house in the US. It was way too much room for me as a single guy. I think eventually, I would like to get a two bedroom with 100 m² so I can turn one room into a dedicated office

[@cjack202003]

I can tell ya'll haven't been to many steakhouses in Bangkok. You mean to tell me out of all these nice steakhouses: The Grill Room and Bar Steakhouse, Rib Room and Bar Steakhouse, The Crystal Grill House, Prime Steakhouse, Bull & Bear, LAVA Asian Fire Grill, Don Asado, Le Boeuf, Babette's The Steakhouse, New York Steakhouse, Jardin Du Boeuf, and Fire Grill and Bar....your favorite is Gaucho's???

[@dimebagg1]

@@cjack202003wow you seem to know your places? What are your top 2 for reasonably priced wagyu ? Thank you

[@hikikomorigaming2419]

I live at Pinklao but I ok with live anywhere in Bangkok. I live this city. My mother told me many times that one day she will sell the house and family moved to countryside that's my mother come from. I wish that day never come cause I love it here.

[@LifewithSerg]

We all love different things and that’s wha remakes the world an interesting place.

[@N18DTK]

Good luck Serg hope the move went smoothly 👍

[@LifewithSerg]

They never do. Lol. It’s ok, just small things.

[@matthewkjellerson9325]

Hi Serg, Asok was very busy when we visited that area, but as you said it seemed wall to wall people. Enjoy your future neighborhood, looking forward to your next video...Matt

[@LifewithSerg]

It was relatively quiet when I arrived in April 2022. Of course it is so much more busy now because that whole pandemic thing is over it. See you soon!

[@rsbutz1]

I always thought you were living in the Ashton Asok biulding. Stayed there last year and loved the location. You once showed the inside of your apartment and the rooms/color scheme were almost identical. Good luck in your new neighborhood

[@LifewithSerg]

Yeah, many of these buildings look very similar. I’ve got a couple buddies that live over at the Ashton, it’s very nice.

[@CerebralAptitude]

thank you for your honesty I am selling my house in 4 years and my 401k matures and I'm tired of so many KZbinrs pretending that there are no downsides to Thailand

[@LifewithSerg]

There’s tons of downsides here. Consider making a video about that, but it might be perceived as overly negative.

[@Kamon8888]

I like your energy since from your very first videos. Hope you stay safe and things are going well with you even when your honeymoon period in 😊Thailand is over.

[@LifewithSerg]

I’ve been here for a year and a half, I think the honeymoon is over. Still happy. Thank you for your support.

[@tkilla1202]

Nice one Serge, I learn new venues from you, even though I've lived in the area for decades 😂

[@LifewithSerg]

I think it’s quite natural not to explore around backyards. I’ll go do some exploring in my new neighborhood next week. It’s nothing exotic, but I’m sure I’ll find something interesting.

[@tkilla1202]

@@LifewithSerg Agree one hundred percent. An old mate in London from NZ knew London better than any Londoner I ever met. Thanks for the content and keep up the good work 👍🙏

[@benlee6500]

Asoke area is basically concrete jungle..office buildings and condominium....traffic jam all day long...foods abundance is the key 🔑....

[@Mr.P..Acasonav]

i'm happy for you that you finally get a better place for your lifestyle. 😀

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes! Thank you!

[@marsfuture]

Haha what a teasy cliffhanger! I'm coming to live in Sathorn area, next to Chong Nonsi for three months. Have considered Thong Lor tho, and may end up there ultimately. Excited to see if we'll be neighbours!

[@LifewithSerg]

Lol. You’re picking a pretty nice area. Thong Lor is great, but definitely a bit more of the expensive side. It all depends what you’re looking for, and what your budget is.

[@berniemeade5882]

Good luck with the new adventure Serg

[@LifewithSerg]

Thanks!

[@iPaulLee]

Went though this experience as well! Lived in Asoke. Then moved to ploenchit and now thonglor

[@LifewithSerg]

Nice. Thonglor was high on my list, but I got a great deal on this condo.

[@JagdishBhatia_Thailand_Vibes]

Hey Serg, Nice walkthrough. Moving to new place precisely is full of mixed emotions about missing out on the daily random things but upgrade is always a part of the journey. I am sure you will have a great time at your new address.

[@LifewithSerg]

Life is full of compromise. I had to make compromises in this move as well, but I am happy with my choice.

[@scottDchicago]

Awesome video!

[@LifewithSerg]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@streetwalkerseye]

Can't wait to see your new place 😀😀

[@LifewithSerg]

As public as I am about everything else in my life, I will not be sharing my new condo until I move out of it. I will however, share my new neighborhood in one of my next videos.

[@ศิริญากิ่งแก้ว800]

ขอให้คุณมีความสุขกับคอนโด นี้จ้า😊😊😊

[@LifewithSerg]

I am happy with my new place!

[@jomontanee]

7:45 Awwwww the motorcycle taxi kitty!❤❤❤ Please make the video for your new home and area tour for us, please.

[@LifewithSerg]

Will show the new area soon.

[@kenpinaire7777]

Can you be to discuss how you manage to transport all of your stuff to the new condo. I’m interested in the logistics.

[@LifewithSerg]

I moved to Thailand a year and a half ago with one full size suitcase, and a carry-on suitcase. I haven’t acquired many extra things. Everything I owned would have fit into a regular taxi. Fortunately, I have a friend who let me borrow her car for my move.

[@KeNgKanya]

มีบริการย้ายบ้านให้เรียกใช้ในเมืองไทยค่ะ มีทั้งคนขนของและรถบรรทุก

[@Anthony-qn8ox]

I used Lalamove. Pretty cheap for a good size truck and helpers.

[@mattbryan8535]

I have moved a couple of times and use a Bolt taxi(van), similar amounts of stuff to Serg but also a bicycle! Using Bolt is simple and cheap.

[@mlh4711]

Lived at Ploenchit on Wireless Road for 8 years and loved it but the traffic killed it for me. We moved to Punnawithi and got a detached house with a huge garden for the same money and never looked back.

[@LifewithSerg]

What you did is a great idea. I’m not quite there yet, but may be another years time, I will consider a move to a detached house.

[@macccs1]

Very smart , you can save lots of money by staying a bit far from the old CBD and get much better environments with massive malls around there.

[@robm3007]

Another cool video 👍

[@LifewithSerg]

Thanks for the visit!

[@Jan.99]

You're an undisputed Bangkok guru! Could you possibly make a follow up vid of Patahavikron secondhand market?

[@LifewithSerg]

I’ve done it! Check my videos.

[@alphagreen4026]

Congratulations you get the new place is very nice 👍🏼

[@LifewithSerg]

Thank you!! 😊

[@brianrowe236]

Stayed in an AirBNB at The Edge 5 or 6 years ago. Nice apartment block. Right next to Soi Cowboy.

[@LifewithSerg]

Exactly. When I started looking for a new condo, I realized how nice I had it at that building.

[@JCinAsia]

Hi Serg, New to ur channel and really enjoyed this vid.. I lived for only a couple months last year in Bangkok, while there i stayed in a condo in Ekkamai and it was ok, but i will be returning to Bangkok for good in the next couple of years and will most likely live in Asok for one reason, and one reason only- i absolutely fell in love with Benjakatti Park.. I want to live near enough to the park to be able to go take runs and walks there every day.. even living in Ekkamai i found too far in terms of having to get onto the BTS all sweaty, or catch a Grab car.. If not for proximity to the park, there are many other places in BKK id choose to live, like Bang Na or Punnawithi et al, while saving money as well.. Unfortunately i did not see many nice parks like Benjakatti/Lumpini in other, less expensive parts of the city.. Are there any other great parks im unaware of ? Thanks !

[@LifewithSerg]

It’s a wonderful park, but you will most likely tire of living in Asoke eventually. It’s tourist central and just so crowded. I really wanted to live within walking distance if Lumphini park, as it is my favorite park here. Unfortunately the few condo buildings that exist around it add quite old. I hope you enjoy your new life here.

[@JCinAsia]

Thanks for the quick response ! Funny, i posted my comment before i had even watched ur next video where you discuss that you’d moved to Ekkamai.. I did enjoy it there . When im back permanently, i think what i may do is start off living in Asok for the first 6 months-1 year, until i get my fill of working out/running at Benjakatti , then move further out, lol .. I love to play tennis and there are some nice facilities out towards Bang Na/ Phra Kanong like Simoorgh Tennis, so it would be nice to be closer to that area. Krap khun krap !

[@fearlessabroad2134]

Where is the Keen apartments? I can’t find it. Thank you and thanks for the video

[@LifewithSerg]

It’s Keyne.

[@fearlessabroad2134]

@@LifewithSerg thank you sir. New subscriber and appreciate the content

[@kerucreuvitar9495]

Just found ur channel, really liked the tonnof info you gave about the areas. Im gonna be moving to Thailand in the next couple of months too. Really Excited 🎉 Would you say its better to get a real estate agency to get u a condo or ahould one get by himself directly through condo managemwnt?

[@LifewithSerg]

Condo management will just refer you to agents as they don’t actually rent the units themselves. The company I used, which is listed in the description of the video, was wonderful. Get yourself a good agent, and save the headaches.

[@kerucreuvitar9495]

@@LifewithSerg Oki Doki. Thnx for the tip man. Really appreciate it 👍👍

[@2404640]

Just got back frm BKK for a 4 days escapade- now I know you love the city

[@LifewithSerg]

Oh yes

[@mangostickyrice555]

Thumbs up 👍 Serg

[@LifewithSerg]

Thanks as always!

[@ian-james]

Surprised!!!! I stayed at The Edge pre-covid .Loved it., especially the pool and the view from my room . Never made to the work space once!

[@LifewithSerg]

I’ve absolutely loved that building and all the people that work there. It will be hard to match.

[@arrukkikrina2755]

อยู่ที่ไหนมันก็ดีเเละมีความสุขทั้งนั้น ถ้าเรามีความสุขจากภายในใจ ที่สำคัญ การมีสุขภาพที่ดีเป็นสิ่งสำคัญมาก ดูเเลตัวเองด้วยครับ ด้วยความปราถนาดี

[@LifewithSerg]

You said it exactly correct! I firmly believe that when we are happy inside, we can be happy anywhere.

[@dougm3037]

Not surprised you're looking at a more sedate environment Serg. Asok is pretty full on. Transistioning from tourist mode to expat mode and mingling withe locals. Good luck with the move and hope your new apartment meets your expectations.

[@LifewithSerg]

Yeah it was time to get out. Lol

[@WhyYouTrippin]

how much was the edge 23?

[@LifewithSerg]

Oh, I thought I mentioned it. I was paying ฿25,000 for a 32 m² condo on the 34th floor. Great building. Just sooo tired of Asoke.

[@benlee6500]

Asoke area is basically full of offices and condominiums, traffic jam all day long....but foods are abundance...glad you survived after 1 year...moving to new areas would be a better place l hope...🎉😂

[@LifewithSerg]

That’s the one big plus of that area, there was a ton of different food. I moved about 5 km away. A little bit quieter, but still have all the things I need around me.

[@uk7831]

Very nice vlog 🎉

[@LifewithSerg]

Thank you 😊

[@konthaijaidee3035]

I thought you were going to show your new place in this clip. I would like to see how nice it is. But that's all right. I'll try the next one.

[@LifewithSerg]

Thanks for watching.

[@666jjdemon]

Thank you for the info

[@LifewithSerg]

Any time!

[@tallthintom]

Enjoy the new area you’re moving to Serg! You left us on a cliff hanger, now we have to tune in next week 😂

[@LifewithSerg]

Ha ha. Yes. Yes, I will go do a little bit exploring in my new neighborhood. It’s only about 5 km away, so it’s not going to be a dramatic change.

[@Veronica.A.]

Im turning 50 next year. Is it worth applying for a retirement visa for Thailand?

[@LifewithSerg]

I can’t answer that for you. I have no idea who you are, what your goals are, etc. There’s too many factors. You could do your own research online, or I offer a one hour video consultation.

[@Veronica.A.]

@@LifewithSerg my goal is to retire next year to an affordable place where I can be comfortable on my own. I'm single and have no kids.

[@Veronica.A.]

@@LifewithSerg what's your charge for the video consultation?

[@LifewithSerg]

It’s $100 for a one hour video consultation. My contact details are my KZbin “about me” page.

[@bigstick8699]

Is there a way to rent for one month? I'm visiting in Dec.

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes, but you will have to use Airbnb or hotels or serviced departments.

[@mariovandenhovel1341]

Nice video how are you mate ?

[@LifewithSerg]

All good, thank you!

[@khalidalkaabi5506]

Good luck enjoy Your new location ❤❤❤❤❤

[@LifewithSerg]

Thank you!

[@DC90_]

Serg happy I stumbled across your video. I'm moving to Bangkok soon and was thinking about asoke but am now leaning towards Thong Lo. What do you think of Thong Lo?

[@DC90_]

@@guamie Is it a good neighborhood to live in though? Sounds a little too fancy haha but my company found us an apartment near Thong Lo 20 alley. They said it's a good area for my pregnant fiance and I because of the neighborhood and that it's hard to find pet friendly places elsewhere.. And it's close to Khlong Boat so easy to get to Petchaburi MRT and ride one stop to work.

[@ubiquitousdiabolus]

That's the neighborhood that some Covid superspreader caused Bangkok to lockdown again in 2021

[@LifewithSerg]

As others have mentioned, it’s a HiSo area and has lots of good restaurants and clubs etc. I liked at it, pretty pricey but I do like it.

[@Anthony-qn8ox]

Thong Lor is popular with Japanese and Korean expats, expensive and very convenient.

[@vilairoongroj1355]

Sawasdee K. Serg, have a good day.

[@LifewithSerg]

Thanks, you too!

[@highbrand]

Lots of interviews for Thairish Times were filmed in that top floor space, right?

[@LifewithSerg]

Yeppppp

[@2war2bray]

I bought my first condo in Sala Daeng Soi 2 in 1998 and Silom, for me, was always the beating heart and centre of the city. MRT, BTS, Lumphini Park, Ratchadamri and in those days the Patpongs. It was always the area of 'firsts': First 7/11 in Thailand, first red light district, first high-rise building (the former Dusit Thani Hotel), first hospital - BNH or Bangkok Nursing Home, first all-girls convent school (St.Josephs), first condominium building (on Sala Daeng 2). Nothing like Silom. Not the same now though but where is?

[@LifewithSerg]

That’s awesome that you got to witness so much history of Thailand growing.

[@bj-hc9cq]

the area was so developed, no more space for extention

[@savvasbambos2669]

You still live there?

[@JohnRunaway.Official]

looks fantastic!

[@LifewithSerg]

Hey man! We need to go skate again.

[@BADQ]

Yeah agree with you there, definitely some better places to live than near Asoke. Further out south east on the BTS away from the city is a lot better imho much quieter and quicker to get down to Pattaya 👍

[@LifewithSerg]

Yep! I didn’t go too far south, but far enough to make myself happy. 😊

[@mattbryan8535]

​@@LifewithSergHaha,is there a cryptic message in your response ie Pattaya just being far enough south!?😉

[@Sukhumvit1]

I’m the same, I’m looking to move areas. Asoke is just hectic for me now 😂 I bought a condo around Asoke around 5 years ago, I loved it at first but now I wish I was further up the BTS line 😂 I’m thinking of renting my place out and the money I get will cover me renting a nice place elsewhere 😃

[@LifewithSerg]

I think that’s a great plan!

[@EarthCamper]

One thing is we need to do something to kill the boredom....you are doing videos which is awesome. Personally i need some thing to work on ...like Campervan or boat or some technical project....which ever place allows me to get material n space to do those projects i can stay there....😊

[@LifewithSerg]

I really miss having my own garage and a huge set of tools. At some point, I think I would consider renting a house so I can get a project car to mess around with. But I know exactly what you’re saying!

[@maxmont21]

Just curious. How do folks find condos in central BBK? Any recommendations for channels, websites, or brokers.

[@LifewithSerg]

Bruh… yes. Look down in the written description of this video, I put all the contact information for my realtor. I highly recommend them. Tell them Serg sent you, they’ll take good care of you.

[@grifsfoodandtravel]

Serg, you make me want to move to Thailand!

[@LifewithSerg]

Ha ha. Do it!

[@grifsfoodandtravel]

@@LifewithSerg If we do, we'll definitely have to do a collab...lol.

[@dsat1908]

Had audio but no video on my Chromebox. Rebooted, no change. Watched this fine on my iPhone 14. Good luck with the new Condo. I hope it works out for you

[@LifewithSerg]

Thanks!

[@rolfewert6154]

I like the Go Go Bars at Asoke. Crazy House is maybe the best 😍

[@LifewithSerg]

Do you know what’s really funny, I lived there for almost a year and a half. I didn’t get to go into that particular bar until after I moved! I think the rest of them are horrible. The only place I ever really went there was to oasis. It was a great place to sit and people watch.

[@Mclovin22THS]

Hi, I am local here and never taught to live in Asok

[@LifewithSerg]

You’re a smart person. 55

[@sukorn5701]

I love your video

[@LifewithSerg]

Thank you!

[@Xeras10]

Nice, by the way any plan to visit any other Southeast Asian Countries?

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes, most definitely.

[@nylimoman]

DID YOU HAVE A 1 YEAR LEASE? How do you leave early? Do you lose 2 months deposit?

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes it was a 1 year lease. I didnt break it.

[@mastermind2032]

Serg, all of your 7 Eleven water runs convinced me to buy a damn hydroflask while i'm out here🤣. I have a 40 oz metal water bottle that i drop some ice cubes in and refill at those water machines around town as i go about my day. Since it's thick metal, it doesn't lose it''s cool or have condensation.

[@LifewithSerg]

Yeah, those are great. I like the simplicity of buying a bottle of water, drinking it and throwing the bottle away. It’s just the easiest solution for me.

[@mastermind2032]

@@LifewithSerg don't get me wrong. Nothing beats holding an ice cold bottle of 7 Eleven water to the forehead and roll it from temple to temple. That's heaven. Can't get that with my metal bottle.

[@QuicknStraight]

Get away from Sukhumvit Road corridor. You pay a huge premium for living along there. 6 years ago, I rented a two bedroom, spacious condo in Ramkhamhaeng for 17k Baht. Nice pool, gym, parking (free for my motorbike). Close to the airport railway, an easy run down to Sukhumvit Road, also easy to access other parts of the city. Plenty of malls around, plenty of good street food. Pretty peaceful, too.

[@LifewithSerg]

Everyone has different tastes. There is no one perfect location for everyone. What you love, somebody else will hate, and vice versa. I like the area I moved to, it’s good for ME.

[@nyciron]

Good luck in the new spot Serg

[@LifewithSerg]

Thank you so much! Once I get a little more settled in, I will make a video exploring the neighborhood.

[@jomontanee]

To be wise, you can rent the high end apartments with malls, night markets, theaters with skytrains to Asoke in the cheaper, less touristy area hahaha. I live in RATCHAYOTIN besides Major Cineplex theater. Only 3 BTS stations to Central Ladprao mall. New Jodd Fair just around the corner.

[@LifewithSerg]

So many good places to live. Jodd Fairs is overrun with tourists. Would never go back

[@krailerkprasertwongsa6468]

Wherever You Are I wish you be happy

[@LifewithSerg]

I am. Thank you so much!

[@aminbakhshi2962]

Nice bro 👌 have good nice new house 😊😊😊

[@LifewithSerg]

Thank you so much 👍

[@badaboume]

8:50 epic sky !!!

[@LifewithSerg]

Yeh it was gorgeous that day.

[@ubiquitousdiabolus]

I like Bangkok, but the heat and humidity are worse there than almost anywhere in Thailand. Too sweaty!

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes I know. It’s rough here.

[@web3wizard381]

come to phra kanong boss it's surprisingly lively sat night

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes, I know it is, and that’s also one of the main reasons I didn’t move there. I want to be in a little bit quieter area.

[@mikedezo424]

Looks like thairish times fav interview spot up there on the roof :)

[@LifewithSerg]

Good eye!

[@ปภัคศนัณฑ์]

🎉❤ beautiful place and comfort Zone

[@LifewithSerg]

Thanks for watching.

[@johannessburgjohan5056]

Happy with your new home. Are you building a family?🎉😊

[@LifewithSerg]

A family?? No wayyyy. Lol

[@Nttmf]

If you’re not happy, move away. Simple isn’t it. ! There’s always something new around Bangkok.

[@LifewithSerg]

Yeah, Bangkok is great

[@jamesmancusi6747]

@1:04 LOVE that place!

[@LifewithSerg]

Oh yah! So good!

[@bl4d3runn3rX]

Hm, did the rent go up that much or do you just have an expensive taste? Over 1K per month is quite a lot.

[@LifewithSerg]

I don’t really feel that I have expensive tastes. I live a simple life. Everything is relative. I know people who pay well over ฿100,000 per month in rent and some who only spend ฿3000 per month.

[@bl4d3runn3rX]

@@LifewithSerg I think there are plenty of nice condos around the $500 mark, if I move to Thailand I don't want to pay the same rent as I pay in Germany...

[@LifewithSerg]

I couldn’t get a decent one bedroom apartment in a sizable US city for less than $2000. You say there are plenty of decent condos around the $500 mark in Bangkok. I’m not sure if you’ve visited here before or not. Those $500 condos are going to be older buildings, or typically not in a popular area and quite a walk from public transportation. we all have different needs and desires. The point I’m trying to get at, is that if you have never been here, don’t fall for the “living in Thailand for $1000 a month“ videos. You’ll be barely getting by on that kind of a budget. At the same time, this would be like me telling a multi millionaire who spends $10,000 a month on rent that it is expensive. If it’s within his means in budget, then it’s not expensive for him. It would just be expensive for me. Everything like this is relative to a person’s finances.

[@richlandzee8686]

That 2nd apt you want so badly, the layout looks almost like the last apt in your apt hunt video with barely any decor. Isn't it? All they did was to expand the kitchen countertop in place of the refrigerator on the other apt next to the entrance door.

[@LifewithSerg]

No this is a totally different building, but this is a common layout for many condos here.

[@nuttsrisukplung1318]

If it were me, I would recommend Lat Phrao. Accommodation there is several times cheaper than Sukhumvit. more local The journey is comfortable as well. Sukhumvit land costs are expensive. Condo accommodation in that area is therefore expensive as well. If you rent a 1 bedroom condo in Sukhumvit for 12000 per month If in Lat Phrao, for 12000 baht you will get a condo with 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a kitchen and a living room as well. Ladprao, convenient transportation, there is food for you to eat 24 hours a day. There is a yellow line BTS. There are many department stores. Many night markets It should be another good option for you😁😁🙏🙏

[@LifewithSerg]

Yes it’s a nice area. I chose something a bit more fitting for my needs.

[@samartz]

Same, stayed in Asok and its nice and convenient but too many foreigners tbh and no real quiet spaces

[@LifewithSerg]

Yep, I definitely miss the convenience, but not massive crowds.

[@barebarekun161]

If it wasn't so damn expensive for the locals to stay, then they would love to stay but the area too commercialized to be called homes. You have to either already live there for generations or you're a multi-millionaire to stay in Asoke as Thai. And during certain times of the day the area actually have more foreign tourists than it is Thai locals on the streets, as a local sometimes I forgot that I'm in Thailand. I barely travel to the district myself been living 40 minutes north of Bangkok and now 2 hours away in Kanchanaburi. I hate traffic jams though so even if I can afford a few condos there I'd still choose somewhere else in Bangkok.

[@LifewithSerg]

Kanchanaburi is great. I spent about five days there.

[@DarkoFitCoach]

I love din deang. Super local and great condos

[@LifewithSerg]

That’s is a cool area for sure!

[@MatthewKanwisher]

Asoke is one of the few walkable neighborhoods in Bangkok, so you can just ignore the traffic

[@encycooper]

Jezzz christ. I lived Asoke five years. I cant believe it when I go back. Its most def not walkable. Nowhere in Thailand is. Asoke is a cess pit.

[@LifewithSerg]

I don’t know if I would call it walkable. Sherwood has a few more sidewalks, but the sheer amount of tourists just makes it a place I don’t want to live day-to-day.

[@MatthewKanwisher]

@@encycooper you can walk to three shopping malls , almost all major parks and about 7 super markets in under 15 min walk . Not sure how you don’t think the area is not walkable, large sidewalks and tons of density

[@mattbryan8535]

While I haven't ever lived in BKK I arrived there in March after a long hiatus and gotta say Asok bored me to bits...Through a serendipitous event I travelled about 15km South West of the CBD and spent a week there - zero farang, zero English and zero malls but what amazing markets, chaotic streets and friendly people plus awesome suburban drinking establishments...I've been back three times since and there's 'adventures' around every corner. For me, these types of areas are what make SEA mega cities must visit destinations!! Santitized and vanilla experiences in Bangkok,not for me!

[@LifewithSerg]

And, like I said, before, we all have different tastes, so it’s good that we can all try different things

[@mattbryan8535]

​@@LifewithSergExactly!!We all have different priorities,likes and dislikes...💯🎉 BTW - A great vlog! Interesting and well thought through, thanks😉

[@TheThaiLife]

Wow that fried chicken looks amazing!

[@LifewithSerg]

Yeah, I’m deathly gonna miss that market. That’s one of the drawbacks of leaving that area. There was so many different food places because it was such a hub for office workers.

[@TheThaiLife]

That's ok, a whole new set are waiting for you :)@@LifewithSerg

[@HeyYoSurveyTime]

Next station: Ekkamai

[@LifewithSerg]

😏

[@HeyYoSurveyTime]

@@LifewithSerg 😎

[@welcometosusansmukbang9215]

You cute❤When you will be visiting US again?

[@LifewithSerg]

In a couple of months