pigh123 Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 Looking for an apartment in or around Chiang Mai for 13000Baht or less a month. I fly in next week and need a cheap place to stay for a month or more while I work(online). Is it hard to find places in Chiang Mai that arn't on a 6 month lease??? Where should I look? What are the cheaper area's? Serviced apartments? Hotels? Is there area's outside of Chiang Mai that are cheaper? Any help appreciated, Thanx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyL Posted September 12, 2009 Share Posted September 12, 2009 You may want to use the search function of this forum to find previous threads about this topic. To answer your question -- there are many monthly, short term rentals available in your price range. Look for words like "serviced apartment" or "guest house". When we first arrived in CM, we stayed at the Viangbua Mansion. There rates on the internet are 12,000 to 14,000 baht/month for their studio apartments. We know many people who stayed there for a few months upon arriving in CM, eventually moving out for a one-year rental once they'd gotten to know the city somewhat. There are cheaper places, many of them guest houses near Thapae Gate. I don't know how good that area would be for someone trying to do some work. There are many distractions in the Thapae area. The first time I stayed at Viangbua, I found the internet connection fairly good and night-time distractions minimal. By that, I mean that there are few bars/late night restaurants in the area. During that first visit, I was able to write several magazine articles and pay for our stay with a few quiet afternoons of work in our room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latelyo Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 When you are looking for a place to stay in Chiang Mai, try Thaiapartments.net They deliver listing of every type of accommodation, from apartments, condos, serviced apartments, houses-for-rent, to hotels, guesthouses, and resorts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greedisgood Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 (edited) Try: http://www.loftresidence-chiangmai.com/location/map.html Have a friend staying there right now. Clean and comfortable IMHO For a studio he is paying about 6000 p/month. Not incl deposit, internet, and H20 Edited September 13, 2009 by greedisgood Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rrose070 Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 We've always been extremely happy with Flora House. http://www.flora-house.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maccheroncini Posted September 13, 2009 Share Posted September 13, 2009 I don't think it is hard to find a good accommodation many people are doing it. I have a few rooms of my own I know how hard it is to find tenants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigh123 Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Thanks for all the replies everyone. Just a little side note. I play acoustic guitar and sing for about an hour a day. I hate doing this in small apartments where I may be annoying the person next door etc Anyone have any advice on places such as townhouse style/dis-attached apartments or places that you know have solid walls? Im willing to pay extra for a place like this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CobraSnakeNecktie Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 I found mine with this online site. Chiang Mai News Classifieds Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjclark1 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) Naunpranee Guest House, Mitrpranee Road (Near Chiang mai gate within the moat close to the centre of town) 5000b a month, deposit 2000b, free 30 hrs wifi (in room) or internet in the lobby (they like to keep 700b of deposit when you leave, water, elect, cleaning). No commitment beyond the 1st month. Room includes en-suite, fridge, cable tv, dvd player. Very quiet, you don't hear other residents, I was there for 2 months with no problems. They don't care if you bring girls back ..... lets face it everyone does. Nice lobby downstairs, they won't care if you play guitar CU Corner Bar within 50m, they happy for you to play there as well (will provide instruments free if you don't have your own) Edited September 19, 2009 by pjclark1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supergoondu Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 Naunpranee Guest House, Mitrpranee Road (Near Chiang mai gate within the moat close to the centre of town)5000b a month, deposit 2000b, free 30 hrs wifi (in room) or internet in the lobby (they like to keep 700b of deposit when you leave, water, elect, cleaning). No commitment beyond the 1st month. Room includes en-suite, fridge, cable tv, dvd player. Very quiet, you don't hear other residents, I was there for 2 months with no problems. They don't care if you bring girls back ..... lets face it everyone does. Nice lobby downstairs, they won't care if you play guitar CU Corner Bar within 50m, they happy for you to play there as well (will provide instruments free if you don't have your own) Saw the Nuan Pranee website, it quoted monthly rental at 3500B and 0B for both water and electricity, that's very attractive. Moreover the location is good. Wondering if they have any hidden or other charges? http://en.cm-teepak.com/overview.php?baseID=GH100052 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjclark1 Posted September 19, 2009 Share Posted September 19, 2009 (edited) Like I said, I was there for 2 months April and May this year at 5000bht a month. When you move in they want 5000bht rental plus 2000bht deposit (total 7000bht) Extra charges for me were 400bht for water each month, 30b to clean the room and change sheets (by request) and 7b per unit for electricity. The first month I paid 450bht in extras The last month they kept 700bht of my deposit for cleaning/water/electricity. Electricity only becomes significant if you use the aircon .... most of the time I was happy enough to just use the wall mounted fan. I see the site you pointed at was last updated in 2005 .......... so it might well have been 3500b then. There are several guest houses in the same area for 3500bht a month, but I thought they were too basic for my taste. It really is in a good position in the town and I thoroughly enjoyed my stay there, there is a whole road of bars and restaurants within 50m and about 100m away is the ChaingMai Gate evening food market. Edited September 19, 2009 by pjclark1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pigh123 Posted September 19, 2009 Author Share Posted September 19, 2009 Anyone else have any more suggestions? With or near a fitness centre is what im looking for and like I said, somewhere you cant hear the neighbours. Any help appreciated, cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjclark1 Posted September 20, 2009 Share Posted September 20, 2009 (edited) Smith Residence near Chiang Mai gate Has a small pool and fitness room on the roof, room for a month 7000bht and up, very nice, big rooms Not lived there myself but have looked at the rooms with friends. http://www.chiangmai-smith-residence.com/ female overnight guests ..... no extra charge. Fingerprint scanner on entrance for those who like toys! Edited September 20, 2009 by pjclark1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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