BlueEasySleep

I will probably move to Patong or Kata at first since I am alone. The quieter beaches would probably be a little too isolated.

Do many of the thai landlords speak enough english? How much deposit do they generally request?

Sounds like I'm going to miss taxis and BTS

How do farangs who live here end up getting around?

buy a motorbike? rent one longterm? bicycle?

is there any easier way to find a place to rent other than just driving around until I see a sign?

And this would be any different with a broker ??

yes

if you screw over the client of a broker, that broker won't bring you any more tenants

so the landlords deal with you more fairly when you're with a broker

at least that's how it works in bkk

Oh and don't use a broker. Just look around and find a for rent sign from a Thai and you'll get a much better deal most of the time, then if you go through a farang and/or broker. It's not Bangkok. I did live there, then Patong, but up on the high road near the jungle, ha sip pee road. Then I moved to Rawai. But I need the ocean close by. Your needs would be different than mine. Good luck!

if you skip the broker and rent from a thai, isn't there a danger of getting ripped off on electricity and getting your deposit back when you move out?

what do you want? do you want a house / apartment or a studio? serviced or not? how close / far do you want to be from the action?!

we are living in rawai, pretty quiet this time of year, but alright i high season i understand.. lots of thai boxing gyms around so a fair few farang.

apartment or studio. furnished. a maid every week or two would be nice.

ideally I'd like to live within walking distance of some action. I'm a little bit worried about transportation there, as I know the taxis/tuk tuks are ripoffs, and I've gotten used to the BTS/taxis in bkk. How do people get around? do you need your own transportation?

Have been living in Bangkok this year

Thinking about Phuket for next

Have only visited for a few days in Patong

Which beach area would be best for living?

I would be looking for a place to rent with a max price of about 12,000/bhat per month

I am in my late 20s, so not looking for a retiree area

What is the best way to find a place? Does anyone have a recommendation for a good broker?

Thanks for the help