Condo Accomodations

[hiromj]

Well, just recieved a formal job offer from Thailand in the Pattaya area. In the offer, they are offering $30,000 Baht per month for housing. My question is, Can I get a nice place for that amount? I would be looking for a furninshed condo with a good view of the ocean. It does not have to be in Pattaya. It could be anywhere from Laem Chabang to Jomtein. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

[Smokin Joe]

You can get a VERY nice place with that budget.

[libya 115]

Well, just recieved a formal job offer from Thailand in the Pattaya area. In the offer, they are offering $30,000 Baht per month for housing. My question is, Can I get a nice place for that amount? I would be looking for a furninshed condo with a good view of the ocean. It does not have to be in Pattaya. It could be anywhere from Laem Chabang to Jomtein. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

Is that you total allowance for accommodation AND utility bills? If so you can rent a nice place for 15,000 baht per month and use the other 15,000 baht for water, electric, telephone, satellite TV etc.

You will have no worries. Just take your time and view several properties before parting with your cash and deposit. Good luck and don't believe the guy renting you the accommodation: He WILL tell you lies. Find out everything for yourself.

[hiromj]

Well, just recieved a formal job offer from Thailand in the Pattaya area. In the offer, they are offering $30,000 Baht per month for housing. My question is, Can I get a nice place for that amount? I would be looking for a furninshed condo with a good view of the ocean. It does not have to be in Pattaya. It could be anywhere from Laem Chabang to Jomtein. Any help or advice will be greatly appreciated.

Is that you total allowance for accommodation AND utility bills? If so you can rent a nice place for 15,000 baht per month and use the other 15,000 baht for water, electric, telephone, satellite TV etc.

You will have no worries. Just take your time and view several properties before parting with your cash and deposit. Good luck and don't believe the guy renting you the accommodation: He WILL tell you lies. Find out everything for yourself.

Thanks for the help. the offer just came in this morning so I am still digesting it. I didn't even think about the utilities and deposit so I added those to my list. So, you someone give me rough numbers for all utilities?

[richard_smith237]

My utility bills in Bangkok are between B2000 and B3000 depending on how much I use the Aircon...

I would guess that a good B30,000 apartment would have similar bills....

[libya 115]

Electricity 1000 Baht-1800 Baht per month Winter-Summer

Water: 200-400 Baht per month

Landline Telephone: 500 Baht per month average (few overseas calls)

TOTAL MONTH: Approx: 2300 Baht per month.

[hiromj]

Electricity 1000 Baht-1800 Baht per month Winter-Summer

Water: 200-400 Baht per month

Landline Telephone: 500 Baht per month average (few overseas calls)

TOTAL MONTH: Approx: 2300 Baht per month.

Thank you very much for the information. I may go with a 25,000 Baht condo and reserve 5000 Baht for utilities as I will need satalite television also. So, I am assuming 25,000 Baht should get me a decent condo. True?

[HowardJohnson]

There are loads of condos available in that price range.

Please PM me if you would like me to send you some information.

Cheers

HoJo

[Bababooey]

I'm looking for lodging in the 10K range either in Pattaya, west of Sukhumvit or in Jomtien. Must have a pool and be close to a 24 hour baht bus. Please PM me if you think you may have something suitable. Thanks!

[whitethai]

I thought foreigners could not work in Thailand?????????

[Phil Conners]

I thought foreigners could not work in Thailand?????????

How did you get that idea? You just need a work permit...