Where To Live In Bangkok - Help Guide

[tomparis]

hi all,

has anyone managed to find a useful guide to where to live in Bangkok??

My wife and I have just moved here (currently waiting for the stamps in the passport) and are looking around. The issue we have is that roads/sois change in style very quickly between noisey/quiet respectable/other, etc so even looking in certain areas is not simple.

NOTE: have found useful:

http://www.ssbkk.com/en/stationinfo/15 ==> good descriptions of sois in many areas

http://www.kkbkk.com/apartments-condos-rent-bangkok.htm ==> good overview of general areas

http://www.soidb.com/en/bangkok/landmark/building/baan_sirirudee.html ==> details on buildings & area facilities

But having a really comprehensive guide would be great !

Thanks (hopefully).

[astral]

Moved for better exposure,

come back to the Accommodation finding when you have decided on a location.

Are you working, if so what area?

That may help people recommend good areas close by.

[Hawkup2000]

I don't have a guide but perhaps we could point you in the right direction if you could tell us some more details and requirements.

- What's your budget?

- Do you work? You may want to live close by your office.

- What are your requirements? Do you need a pool, 4 bedrooms etc?

[chantorn]

If no children, I suppose most farang live in Sukhumvit, upto Ekamai.

[oldmajor]

I look at the traffic flow in relation to where you work. Get that right andyou are half way there. Always live on the right side of the traffic or close to the expressway on ramp.

[dmax]

is there an xpat community anywhere in bangkok?

[thaihome]

is there an xpat community anywhere in bangkok?

Nichada Thani and Panya Village are probably the two best known.

TH

[CWMcMurray]

There are many nice places, but your idea of nioce will surely depend how closely uoir condo matches your specific needs...

but as others have pointed out... in order to give good advise, a bit more infirmation about your specific family situation and needs would be needed.

[Jockstar]

More info please.

[yoga100]

I don't have a guide but perhaps we could point you in the right direction if you could tell us some more details and requirements.

- What's your budget?

- Do you work? You may want to live close by your office.

- What are your requirements? Do you need a pool, 4 bedrooms etc?

When i come back to bangkok in mid january,2011 i wil be looking for a simple room with cooking facilities for about 4 weeks

Something akin to a bedsit really if such things exist in bangkok

Can you offer any leads???