BobDobbs

Who cares? Just go back on day your ppt stamped. Problem solved

Seems absolutely counterintuitive. People with money fly and brokies go overland. My guess is this will change come November.

I don't disagree but see it a bit differently From what I've seen in my limited view of TikTok these folk just outright lie about the prices they pay for condos. They must rent on Airbnb (often before arrival), rent in the most scammy, trendiest places in most touristy area, share the amenities (which no one wants). I also question whether any at all have an actual lease. Their prices seem to have little basis in reality and often they don't reveal the actual size and location (price). One kid constantly lies about his us400 condo and b30 5km moto rides. Ironically, this kid goes shopping, buys fruit and junk food and it's all well overpriced apparently not from Tesco, Makro, Big C. Open markets never. I recall one video of him perhaps paying double for a watermelon thinking it was a fabulous value. It's just click and comment bait. You can tell the way they spend money none will have any staying power over a few years. None have figured out a real strategy for staying long term despite being in 20-30s.

Not taken trains in years, always enjoyed 2nd class sleepers to Nong Khai and so many trips to Butterworth. I'd recommend taking the train to Trang and spending a day there visiting day and night markets, book a minivan to Phuket. Andaman will be very rainy this time of year

In my guestimation built upon having to search for two condos in two years is that landlords and agents want a full year commitment. Sone ads will say six months, but I'd expect not only rent to be much higher but probably keep your deposit as well. My advice would be to look at serviced apartments. Don't bother with the local flats (4500-6500) for many reasons especially if you can't speak Thai. Moreover, they will want year/s commitment. From their perspective they need to clean the flat, have it vacant, hire an agent again, TM30 hassle for you (many apt managers will be unfamiliar). In general, short term rentals are a total hassle for everyone except the renter. Expect to pay more. If you do go with a real cheapie be certain the door is very secure and you are a minimum of three floors above ground level. As you wish to move about I can't think of a worse idea than renting a condo six months. The energy it takes to find good places is quite a bit. Someone mentioned guesthouses and I'd second that. They will discount by week/s usually as well. I dislike Abnb and therefore not recommend but that's an option obviously