andy 689 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 So, doing some preliminary planning/research for retirement...the south is one of my target areas so thought I'd post here. For a house/condo rental nearby a beach (doesn't need to be beachfront) what are prices like in the area? I'd like to spend no more than 20,000 baht/month on rent (not interested in buying/owning). What does this get you on average? Pretty open about locations - just can't be in Phuket (too touristy) or anywhere too remote (if I want to go out and have a real coffee it shouldn't be a mission for example). Apologies if this is too general of a question but I'm just exploring and feeling out some options at this stage. Thanks in advance for any info. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Celsius 3137 Posted January 7 Popular Post Share Posted January 7 Don't bother. All the research in the world won't help you until you actually step into Thailand. 1 1 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterw42 17230 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 OP, are you specifically asking prices in Krabi Provence ? You are talking a pretty big province with literally 100s of places to live. Maybe mention a specific area/beach for realistic information. Some areas in Krabi will have little to no western infrastructure. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianthainess 10637 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 20k a month should get top end accommodation for that much. Koh Chang Trat. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy 689 Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 10 minutes ago, Celsius said: Don't bother. All the research in the world won't help you until you actually step into Thailand. I lived in Thailand but this was 15+ years ago and in Bangkok (was working). Have spent loads of time in the south traveling. Just have no idea about monthly rental prices. 3 minutes ago, Peterw42 said: OP, are you specifically asking prices in Krabi Provence ? You are talking a pretty big province with literally 100s of places to live. Maybe mention a specific area/beach for realistic information. Some areas in Krabi will have little to no western infrastructure. Krabi, Khao Lak (the less touristy parts), Khanom district are some areas. Areas with zero western infrastructure probably won't work for me as a home base but I do like visiting these types of places. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezzra 61451 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Put it this way, 20k will get you a wide choices of rental properties, from 2 bedrooms condos to small houses in many neighborhoods specially in them small cities further down the coast... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA 16612 Posted January 7 Popular Post Share Posted January 7 Location location location ... as any rental, anywhere. There is no average price. Maybe average for a neighborhood, which will also vary greatly. We rented a 2 bdrm w/carport townhouse, 6k baht, exact same a few doors down was 3500 baht. That was < 2 kms from the surf / Gulf. Could have had 3 bedroom townhouse, surf/beachfront for 15k baht. 20k is a pretty good budget and will get you more than a few nice options to choose from. But you really won't know until you decide on an area, then price that area. Just as important is ease of everyday living, nearby markets, transport options or added cost & time if further away. Especially if not owning transport. Walking distance is nice also, depending on your tolerance of having neighbors. Good Luck 1 2 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elkski 2847 Posted January 7 Share Posted January 7 Don't forget the locals like close neighbors for the security. Wife's mother even brought in 2 screw drivers I left on the table last night. Here in a village. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy 689 Posted January 7 Author Share Posted January 7 3 hours ago, KhunLA said: Location location location ... as any rental, anywhere. There is no average price. Maybe average for a neighborhood, which will also vary greatly. We rented a 2 bdrm w/carport townhouse, 6k baht, exact same a few doors down was 3500 baht. That was < 2 kms from the surf / Gulf. Could have had 3 bedroom townhouse, surf/beachfront for 15k baht. 20k is a pretty good budget and will get you more than a few nice options to choose from. But you really won't know until you decide on an area, then price that area. Just as important is ease of everyday living, nearby markets, transport options or added cost & time if further away. Especially if not owning transport. Walking distance is nice also, depending on your tolerance of having neighbors. Good Luck Thanks for this. Just curious, where was the 3bd beachfront townhouse? This sounds like the dream. My plan is to buy a car, but I'm wary of being too remote. What I'd like is a place that may get some tourists and expats, but is not defined by tourism (so Phuket is out, and Pattaya would be a sick joke 😅 ). Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KhunLA 16612 Posted January 7 Popular Post Share Posted January 7 10 minutes ago, andy said: Thanks for this. Just curious, where was the 3bd beachfront townhouse? This sounds like the dream. My plan is to buy a car, but I'm wary of being too remote. What I'd like is a place that may get some tourists and expats, but is not defined by tourism (so Phuket is out, and Pattaya would be a sick joke 😅 ). On the Gulf, not Krabi or Andaman Sea. If wanting to actually swim in, then the Andaman is the place to be. Plenty of place with a mix, without overly touristy, just not well known or promoted. Krabi is a province, but Ao Nang, Lanta, PP would be touristy, though plenty of other spots, if not Krabi 'Town' for ease of living. Same with Phuket, just avoid the big 3; Patong, Karon & Kata, and it gets less touristy, or again, Phuket 'Town.' 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CanadaSam 1286 Posted January 7 Popular Post Share Posted January 7 Basically what you need to know is that your budget will still get you a really nice place just about anywhere in Thailand. What you need to do, as Celsius mentioned, is to get down here, drive around, stay in hotels for perhaps as long a month, and decide where you want to live. That will allow you plenty of time to see the options for yourself, and even find a very nice condo or house in your ideal location. 2 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy 689 Posted January 8 Author Share Posted January 8 14 hours ago, CanadaSam said: What you need to do, as Celsius mentioned, is to get down here, drive around, stay in hotels for perhaps as long a month, and decide where you want to live. On the cards for sure. Just completed a trip and more are planned. Also want to check some spots in coastal Vietnam but I suppose that is not relevant for this forum. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedArmy 1306 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 There's nothing like having boots on the ground - I rent in Krabi, a nice little bungalow surrounded by lush gardens & trees, very tranquil - 8,000 baht per month - I have also rented bungalows near by for friends & family that came to visit - 5,000 baht per month - Loads of other more upmarket places nearby too. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules 33403 Posted January 15 Share Posted January 15 On 1/7/2023 at 10:53 AM, ezzra said: Put it this way, 20k will get you a wide choices of rental properties, from 2 bedrooms condos to small houses in many neighborhoods specially in them small cities further down the coast... I'm paying 15k a month for a 4 bedroom 3 floor townhouse here in Hua Hin which is generally regarded as an expensive area due to the tourists. I'm not in the center of Hua Hin, I'm in the Takiab area. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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