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[@PatDaley]

Get my Complete Guide to Finding a Cheap Thai Apartment here: www.truetransient.com/apartment

[@PatDaley]

+SpeaksIt I am not sure if there is a recording studio in Chiang Mai, but I do know that the city is filled with many creative people who are probably into music just like you. Also there is a sick jazz bar in CM that does open mics once a week.

[@80strangeways]

hi Pat, the link does not work. I end up on your site, but it says the content has been moved or deleted. I really would like to know where this is you are staying at for 80$ a month. I am in Chiang Mai right now and I need to find a cheap place to stay for a couple of months. I'd be so greatful if you could tell me where that place is!

[@PatDaley]

Hey :) here is the corrected link, sign up with your email and you will be notified when this releases. It will answer all your questions: www.truetransient.com/apartment

[@80strangeways]

thanks, have just sign up. Is there any way though I could get a tip on that place you stayed at before June 16th....I am kinda looking for asap?

[@cooldesertknight]

That's a room, not an apartment!

[@CollinAbroadcast]

How is the renting process? How much you pay up front? Contract length? Thinking about making the move

[@TheNewTravel]

Cool video man, I'm doing something similar in Vietnam. Keep on showing people that there are alternatives to the 9-5!

[@PatDaley]

+The New Travel Blog Thanks buddy. Where in Vietnam are you? I may be going to Hanoi within the month..

[@TheNewTravel]

+True Transient Saigon. Thinking of heading for Hanoi myself in February or March. Definitely need to see the other side of Vietnam while I'm here. Keep in touch if you want to link up, always glad to see what other digital nomads are up to

[@ellishuebner5]

yea dude i do the same in guatemala, i teach english online

[@MyLifeThai371]

@@ellishuebner5 Cool! Have you tried Cebu and Dumaguete, Philippines yet? I heard the dating scene is amazing!

[@RiDankulous]

This video does something very important for me as an American. There's opportunity, and there's value out there, not just that country but in the world, and even in pockets of America. I sometimes pigeonhole myself to thinking in tunnel vision. Thanks for opening my mind a little bit and seeing the huge opportunity. I haven't seen huge opportunity and value but I haven't really looked hard and in the right places.

[@GUITARTIME2024]

I'm impressed with that area you showed. Looks fairly clean and orderly (I've been to thailand).

[@spellerlittlewing]

I love it am just coming to cozy when things open back up this is all I need

[@dovalyn1155]

Thank you for the tour and information on inexpensive apartments! Travel safe.

[@zuethao8480]

I loved it already thanks for sharing keep up a good work

[@MartinCooney1]

Nice video - I actually followed the video here from StickBoy to give you some comment love ^_^ Thailand is a sweet place to live, having lived here for nearly 4 years now in BKK Keep loving it, mate

[@imfreeman2382]

wow I'm paying $1500 for one bed room in the bay area California man I'm moving to Thailand tomorrow hell yeah thanks man see you there✌

[@ImTotallySummer]

Omg get out of the bay that's the biggest living scam ever lol! At least come south aha

[@RealLifeEddy2K]

1500 a month is more then my 3100 sq foot house in Florida....Mine is 1249$. You are definitely getting scammed.

[@wanaraz]

You are lucky at 1500 a month for a one bedroom in the bay area.

[@RealLifeEddy2K]

yes so not lucky, I'm not stupid. Don't live in a place with a high cost of living and you can have a more enjoyable life.

[@wanaraz]

BigD Travels High cost of living means higher wages. That's why I pwn property in the bay are. When you are doing well you can afford what you need to afford. So that is an enjoyable life.

[@tedmccarron]

As of January, 2019 the rent here went up to $107 a month.

[@fransund9455]

That looks like a great space especially for the price. Clean, modern and bright. A very good find! Enjoy!!!

[@niphadaboonsri5750]

love that apartment for its kind of, like, simple~ feel. like even the view... not all that great. but it's got that cinematic feel you get from like, pen-ek ratanaruang films. or maybe even that kind of wong kar wai's Chungking Express kind of mood.

[@slimjadeyyy]

thats amazing. ive been highly considering moving to thailand and this video pushed me a bit further to go:)

[@rockjanesko5901]

When I travel alone. I'm like you. All I care is to have a very clean, quiet place to stay. I'm ok with basic as long as is safe, quiet and clean. I don't like the shower/toilet concept at all. And I would like a small kitchenette. I've seen nice apartments for 200 a month that look like any small 1 bedroom apartment from the US. The only difference is that it's 1300 in the U.S and 200 in Thailand. I wanna stay for 3 months. No more than that.

[@65sheilakay]

That's amazing! If you wanted to cook, you could. I did with a hot plate. Worked out fine. Also had a toaster oven that would bake anything. Nice, inexpensive place to crash. Dude's got it going on.

[@ZeroToTravel]

Great stuff Pat!

[@MaxMastery]

Hey Pat! So happy that I stumbled across your channel. Good stuff! Subscribed! I am in the process of liquidating my possessions and start my own personal journey. I'll check out Chiang Mai in the next few months! Hope to catch up. Keep up the great videos!

[@PatDaley]

Excited for your journey. Thanks for watching!

[@volvocare]

Great work...keep it up. If you can, show us some more cheap places to stay.

[@dustintravis8791]

I know why you woke up at 11:30. I miss Chiang Mai. So many great bars...

[@PatDaley]

Haha so true

[@samkhalil2211]

Thanks for sharing, I like your videos

[@SingularitySenses]

Thanks for this video. It looks great there! Can you tell me what visas are required to live/rent an apartment in Thailand?

[@rosspiper7793]

Livin the life! Don't need much when you have such a great surrounding. Not only the cheap apartment but the food is amazing and usually about $1 for a bowl of street noodles. You should do a series on different street carts! Miss yah bro

[@PatDaley]

Yeah man it's not bad at all :) miss you too buddy

[@keshavaaumritum1]

LOVED YOUR VIDEO

[@maudsmith5072]

Twlling us the prices, that is so helpful, thank you !

[@leemcmullan]

Awesome video man. Subscribed. Where are you exactly in Thailand? I really liked Phuket when I visited.

[@PatDaley]

This was in Chiang Mai. I'm not in Thailand anymore.

[@APRIL2862]

In apartment living there, landlords are allowed to charge you almost double what the actual electric bill is. I know it happened to me. Best bet is to rent a house, the landlord gives you the actual electric bill and you pay it yourself at a 7-11.

[@supervitallica]

awesome tour man, i like your image on your website where you are on the street with other motorbikes!

[@PatDaley]

+supervitallica Thanks homie

[@ropersix]

Gotta love those kitchen sink sprayers in the bathrooms in Thailand. Nothing fancy, but gets the job done.

[@brookebuchanan2642]

This is great to see! What are some apps/sites you go to when apartment hunting in another country? Any to stay away from?

[@SS-hd5jx]

great video, how long can one stay there on just regular travel. i assume its like 6 months? i plan to stay in my country for 6 months then during winters, go live in these countries for cheap. im still new to this but am trying to learn and be able to sustain myself. how does the idea sound?

[@laem2121]

Nice video bro!

[@PatDaley]

+laem2121 Thanks!

[@TheEcon20]

Just found your channel, love the content so far! I'm planning a long-term solo vagabond starting this summer. This definitely seems like the way to go, not only is renting an apt usually way cheaper than hostels, but you have your own living space which I'm sure is nice. 2 questions: Do you usually live under the 3 month tourist visa in most places, or do you push for a visitor visa or some other kind? Second, have you ever dabbled with housesitting? This seems like the way to go in more expensive countries, eliminating shelter expenses from the budget.

[@wanaraz]

+TheEcon20 80 dollars is not exactly an expense.

[@sdushdiu]

I know that one can indeed call these minimalist rooms "apartments, but in fact they are little more than a Motel 6 efficiency or a dorm room with a small efficiency - read counter - called a kitchen. Most who are not simply 20 something and serious about actually relocating an establishing a home think of a more substantial apartment as being something akin to a living room, defined kitchen (not simply a gas burner!), bedroom, second bedroom or office, and maybe some sort of utility room in addition to a defined full bathroom. \ And this is NOT what these videos talking about "apartments cheap" are talking about!

[@ericsorbier3392]

thanks for sharing info, well it is so cheap

[@jonmode3268]

Love your video

[@brotherimzee]

I love the shower / bathroom set up. it's a little strange at first but cleaning the bathroom in a BREEZE. I scrub everything down in one go, (toilet, sink, walls and floor) and then use the shower nozzle to rise.

[@PatDaley]

Yes I agree it can be quite odd at first but I did get used to it after a short time!

[@jmoneyfour20]

I work of my computer and need the Internet. Does your apartment include wifi?

[@camhooper3862]

Hey man, what model tripod do you use? Caught a glimpse of it in the mirror. Inspirational stuff btw. Just binged watched all your vids lol

[@PatDaley]

A $4 tripod I bought in bangkok

[@PatDaley]

+Cam Hooper and thanks for watching!

[@sisforsuperb5080]

First time watcher, subscribed, even opted for notifications... Lol Very impressive! I've been planning my trip to Thailand for about 3 months and I am getting nowhere (not that bad, but that good). If you get time, I'd love to interrogate you... Lol **APPLAUSE**

[@maudsmith5072]

Yes! please, show us more places, pkease. We will keep following you

[@BlakeBlackstone]

Amazing. Tell me about your background with digital design and elaborate on what you do and how you got the job. I'd like to pay 80 a month and do artsy stuff.

[@PatDaley]

+Blake Blackstone Maybe Ill make more videos on this topic - it seems to be getting a lot of attention!

[@TheSlasheer]

+True Transient Yes please!

[@kizitoevans4463]

Hello brother, how are you doing? Thank you for that information, but which area are you living in? And what is your advice to someone who wants to come to Thailand to work, and what type of visa he /she have to apply for ?

[@billytheweasel]

3K Baht with AC, great deal on your crib bro! Top floor uses a lot more energy units but is quieter. Nice manager lady. Chok dii khrup!

[@brianparsons2233]

It's very basic, but you pay for what you get and it is well worth $80. If you are willing to pay about $150 a month you should check out PP Condos they have modern rooms with partitioned off areas for bed so it doesn't seem like a studio, and an area with a sofa and flat screen tv and also a full modern kitchen, some of them are really smart for the money and they do have smaller rooms for similar money to what you pay now.

[@ThesportspointMuzaffarabad]

Nice work brother

[@PatDaley]

+Majaz Butt Thanks buddy

[@davidclark6749]

Is it Bangkok? What neighborhood? How did u find this apartment? English speaking newspaper ? Thank you

[@JordScape]

0:58 Hey guy waving!

[@emersonnolan140]

I'm thinking of leaving the States and moving out to Thailand. what items do you recommend as far as electronics, power sources etc

[@PatDaley]

+Emerson Nolan Don't bring an outlet adapter, all US plugs can be used in the outlets here.

[@180goldenboy]

Hi, what would utilities cost PM? would u know approximately cost of room with direct internet straight to room?

[@jmcarp98]

Thailand's great. Love the freedom there.

[@sabhinavini8108]

heyy may i ask the location of this place? I am looking for a place to rent starting next month in Bangkok... so.... it would be really helpful... thank youu

[@PatDaley]

You can find this location and many others that may suit your budget in my guide: gumroad.com/l/thaiapartment

[@tmtp76]

Change may is 14 hours from Bangkok

[@tmtp76]

Chaing mai

[@JtagSheep]

Bangkok is a little more expensive than chiang mai, when I stayed in chiang mai I paid around $250for a nice room/apartment for a full month and around $50 for wifi, water and electricity totaling $300 for the month. My room did have a stove top cooker and microwave however I rarely used them as street food and restaurants where so cheap most of the time they where used to reheat some leftovers or some packet noodles and snacks etc. It is a lovely country with friendly locals and I cant wait to go back to chiang mai.

[@TheTruthIsFiction]

I thought it was $80 per night. That would be the right price for me. $80 per month? You've got to be joking. But then again, after I've watched the video, I don't think I want to ever stay in a place like that. But it's nice to know that you can crash somewhere for that price.

[@spellerlittlewing]

Excellent video

[@PatDaley]

Thank you!

[@mickeyt1371]

Does your rent of $80 include utilities and wifi?

[@sandeepkalyan51]

Location and which building address.

[@EllPapp]

loving your videos so far as i plan my next long term travel adventure!!.. q for ya.. what camera do you use to film your videos? im a life coach and already record videos (which you can find on my page:)) so i plan to continue doing them as travel through too :) searching the best option :)

[@PatDaley]

Here is a list of my camera gear: www.truetransient.com/my-camera-gear/

[@EllPapp]

Thank u for your speedy response!

[@emersonnolan140]

pre planning my trip either going with Malaysia or Thailand? Cell Phone usage, Internet in apartment, Laundry. Oh do I have to find an agent for apartment rental or do is there a realtor or book on apartment finding? How long did you have to wait before moving in?

[@PatDaley]

+Emerson Nolan I only have experience in Thailand so far, I've never been to Malaysia. Get a sim card for your cell phone at any 7Eleven (they are everywhere here) - Some apartments offer wifi included in the rent, sometimes its crappy sometimes its good. Laundry spots are everywhere here, very cheap (20 baht per kilo of laundry). I've never had an urge to hire someone to rent an apartment for me. You basically just walk up and ask the person in front of the apartment how much it is. I've waited a week to move in and I've moved in the next day at some places. I will be making more videos touching on these subjects as I feel like a lot of people will gain value from them.

[@patrynaswritings7617]

wow awesome and you get a c what about Wi-Fi how much it cost for a place with WiFi

[@elannavarro6859]

Dude that's awesome

[@patrickgrimes8964]

Thanks for the great video.

[@PatDaley]

Thanks for watching :)

[@wrassell1]

How much per unit of electricity? Some places can charge as much as 10 to 12B per unit it can add up if you use the aircon allot. I pay 7B, an average in my area seems to be between 7 and 9, I end up paying about 30 to 45 dollars per month.

[@myworldmusic3426]

I cannot live there without a kitchen. The kitchen is my living space. I am italian.

[@nhelou2009]

I cannot live there without a laundry area to wash my clothes

[@robertmergaert1756]

+Lourdes Abuso People will do your laundry very cheap there, like 40 baht ($1.10 US) a kilo.

[@cyrusbenedictalcala4794]

lol

[@sdushdiu]

Really. These are simply hotel rooms rented by the month. Myriad New Age millennials without jobs or significant skills out marveling at massage parlors (oh my!) and fantasizing that SEAsia is vegan.

[@arontesfay2520]

You could pay an extra $30 and get one with a kitchen if that's all you're worried about

[@kuragehime602]

The background music is so good.

[@luckclumonM3]

Where is that place located i am moving to Thailand soon and I need a place to live

[@ddeandree]

I want to move there . Would you be willing to advise the most safe and cheapestt place to live?

[@flashlight8723]

awesome now do you have to pay income tax? and how about job? also i would like to know how can i move there and what do i need in term of citizenship or residency

[@tabrezhasan920]

Thanks for providing nice information.how far is this city Chiangmai from Pattaya and Bangkok. $ 80 is minimum & are these apartments easily available?

[@PatDaley]

shoot me an email with your questions [e-mail]

[@starprice7389]

We love you

[@chiangmaiadventures4515]

Great Video! thanks... What neighbourhood is your apartment in? Also, what kind of visa do you have? we are looking to move August 1st and want the easiest and most affordable visa if you have any ideas that would be greatly appreciated :)

[@PatDaley]

I had a 2 month tourist visa. Check out a guide I'm releasing - it will answer these questions and more :) truetransient.com/apartment

[@TheNewsDepot]

Oh this is in my neighborhood. I have a German friend that lives at that apartment building. I live at the Huay Kaew Residence over by KSK. I love to eat at Croco's pizza regularly. Best pizza in Chiang Mai. My Studio is about 50 sq ft bigger with a balcony, microwave and coffee maker, plus we have a pool, but I also pay 5,000 baht (about $145 USD). 4,000 baht rent plus 300 for internet and usually about 700 more in electric. I have a 1 year Visa and can honestly say that I love Thailand. Seriously considering a retirement Visa when I'm old enough.

[@rrrube]

HOTDAMN that‘s a sexy rent price.

[@oaklandtobangkok]

Nice find

[@tomjens2046]

I would say this is a hotel style room and not apartment. No kitchen at all, even the most basic setup. Hardly would call this room an apartment :)

[@nhelou2009]

True. This is basically just a transient house, because it has no kitchen, no laundry area. You just sleep, take shower and nothing more, you cannot cook because there is no cooker.

[@shunkajun]

+Lourdes Abuso I think the concept is that you eat out all the time because most people do. So many street vendors and small restaurants to choose from, you can eat there cheaper than making it yourself at home.

[@tomjens2046]

+shunkajun It may be truth, but irrelevant to the fact that this style of room could hardly be called an apartment, It looks more like a hotel room.

[@aliceisinchains1]

thai's and many other countries culture do not stay home much, staying home is a very american thing.

[@tomjens2046]

Ricky X, not only American, but European, Russian etc at least. ALL white countries can not imagine having an apartment without a kitchen :)

[@p0kern00b6]

Serious question - does the AC work , like does it pump ice cold air or do you feel hot and sticky year 'round?

[@PatDaley]

A/C worked almost too well

[@Mom-ly6jh]

How did you find the apartments? Love your videos

[@devantestewart8380]

Could someone please provide me with advice on how simple or hard it may be to become a teacher in Thailand and what type of certifications I may need. I do have my degree. Working on my Master’s

[@sanjaypethe8909]

Hi , How far is this area from the Beach.? is kitchen is also available ? what about electricity charges ,water charges and any other charges other than 80$ ?

[@PatDaley]

This is in northern Thailand. Chiang Mai. So there are no beaches nearby. No kitchen, just what you see in the video. Electricity and water came out to be about $20 on top of the $80.

[@rrrube]

Is it a per-month deal or is the contract for a set time?

[@MocoritosinMex]

Awesome!!!!

[@becausewecamp]

Ow, my heart. Missing CM so hard after this video. We lived here for 6 months and are aching to go back after our Seattle money stop where a 423sq apartment costs us $1200 a month! Any plans to go back there as well?

[@jabo2121]

nice vid, I think you got yourself a good deal. just wondering, why chiang mai versus say pattaya or somewhere closer to the ocean?

[@PatDaley]

+jabo2121 CM has a pretty large population of other digital nomads, it's also a bit less expensive than close to the ocean. Before Thailand, I was out in Hawaii for 3 months so I was ready for some mountains instead of beaches.

[@sidneyfraga5605]

Hi i will go to chian mai soon Please let me know the name of that buiding please.. Thanks

[@DennisSiller]

Thanks for sharing your experience(s) on KZbin! Did you have to get a specific VISA to secure the apartment? If so, could you elaborate on that process? Thanks again!

[@PatDaley]

No specific visa required. I was on a tourist visa. The apartment manager never even asked for much information other than my passport info. Thanks for watching!

[@DennisSiller]

+True Transient Wow, thanks for the quick reply! Good to know! Thank you!

[@chiyumbachimwani5293]

@@PatDaley i still need advice about bkk thnx

[@OriginalKarasu]

Bro, it is 2020 i see places that r insane with like pools, gyms and even breakfast included on airbnb for like 150-300 dollars per month. It is unbelievable!!!

[@bridkamel3570]

thank you for this information good video

[@PatDaley]

Thanks for watching!

[@frankzappa2451]

Really cool. Do you still live in Thailand? I'm a new subscriber. ✌️👍

[@PatDaley]

Thanks for subbing! I live in Orlando, Florida now.

[@magfre1766]

Who mutch if i want to have a kitchen ariea in the appartment (so i can cook selfs, and use owen). Is Pizza hut, mc donalds and subway in this town? (or are them onley in Pattaya and Bangkok?, but its expensive to live there 30 - 50.000 bath what i see when i seartch for "house for rent" and atlest 1 years lease)..

[@prestonchen2046]

How do you get stay out there for so long? Is there are a work visa you have to get?

[@PatDaley]

I just did a 2 month tourist visa - it's easy to extend it once you are out there to more than 2 months.

[@MrAaronsrun]

Hey man great video, how is the crime rate there? I've been to places down there that don't mess around, are you ever worried about coming back to your apartment with your door kicked down and all your stuff missing

[@PatDaley]

Chiang Mai is very safe in my experience and all the travelers who I met had the same opinion. It's a big reason why CM is such a hotspot for nomads

[@nhelou2009]

Where is your Laundry Area located?

[@dr.stevebrule7703]

That’s so cool man you could have so much more In there too if you save up you could make that place one sweet crib

[@kyleshacollins6746]

where in chiang Mai is this? I was hoping to move out there for a while

[@lloplop]

cool. nice video. thanks. good job.

[@PatDaley]

Thank you!

[@TheDarkrelic]

Name of the apartment building? Is water and elec included? Any extra fees, basically. Nice vid by the way.

[@masonryjoe]

If your going there what is the preferred language to learn, Mandarin?

[@Harleylover14]

I hope those pups are healthy.

[@rafiqahnurrahmi3844]

Thank you. you're so helping

[@PatDaley]

Thanks :)

[@rebeccalacroix6276]

do you get WiFi in the rooms?

[@shunkajun]

Great Video Bro, there are so many questions I have personally. Beside your Complete Guide for Cheap Apartments, I was thinking about bringing up the idea for you to put out a newsletter, and for maybe a couple bucks a month, guys like me who are considering moving to Thailand might really need and enjoy? Perhaps, you are not interested in doing that but it would be a valuable asset to have before moving, and even an edition for people who already live there could benefit from your experiences and insights? Just a thought, anyway, I wish you great fun and much happiness.

[@PatDaley]

This is a great idea. Thank you :)

[@maudsmith5072]

Are yuou gonna keep informing us? prices of food, transport, etc. Thank you,

[@hollymackinder9899]

are you aloud to have an electric cooker at your apartment?

[@PatDaley]

I got the impression that they didn't care what I did or had in that apartment. That all varies with each different apartment complex though I am sure, but in general and from what I have experienced, Thailand is pretty laid back in that sense.