gilligan Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Hey Guys, It looks like things are moving forward with my plan to move to Thailand to teach English! Letter of resignation has been handed in, landlord notified that I won't be renewing my lease and only a "million" other things left to do, lol. As I have not spent much time in Bangkok on my previous trips, I was hoping some members could offer some recommendations for inexpensive hotels/condos to stay for a minimum of 1 month in the Bangkok "area". I'll need to stay here while I look for a school to teach at. I'm thinking that Bangkok would be the place where there is the most chance of finding employment (but I will be open to other places if I see something interesting). My requirements for the hotel/condo are something that it is relatively inexpensive. I am more familiar with Pattaya's prices and know I can find condo/hotel rentals for under 10k baht/month. I am not sure what Bangkok (or" just outside" Bangkok, whatever that means) has to offer. It should be near the skytrain, clean and safe with A/C. I don't need anything fancy, a studio apartment with bathroom/shower facilities inside the room would be great. On my past trips, I was on vacation and I stayed at the Sofitel Hotel and paid around 6,000 baht/night. I am NOT on vacation this time around! Any recommendations would be a great starting place for me to continue my research. On a side note, I CAN'T BELIEVE THAT I AM ACTUALLY GOING TO DO THIS!!! Thanking everyone in advance, Gilligan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rooo Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Moved to accommodation Finding Forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilligan Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Chi Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 This may be a good starting point ..... http://migrationology.com/2012/02/rent-cheap-apartments-in-bangkok-thailand/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilligan Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 This may be a good starting point ..... http://migrationology.com/2012/02/rent-cheap-apartments-in-bangkok-thailand/ wow, thanks Thai Chi! on quick glance at the linked site, it seems to provide a lot of info. Thanks again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Most independent hotels will give you a sometimes substantially discounted rate if you pay a month upfront, especially if it is not high season. Many options close to the BTS and MRT lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilligan Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Most independent hotels will give you a sometimes substantially discounted rate if you pay a month upfront, especially if it is not high season. Many options close to the BTS and MRT lines. thanks dddave, can i ask a silly question? if i am looking at renting a studio condo/apartment, what would be the differences between renting a "discount" or independent hotel and renting a studio condo? i assume that it is price? anything else that i am missing here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonray Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 You can try http://www.mrroomfinder.com/ I have also stayed longer term at this place.....serviced apts big rooms, clean...good rates: http://www.agoda.com/diamond-residence-ratchada/hotel/bangkok-th.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilligan Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 thanks tonray, someone has sent me the link for mrroomfinder and i will check it out. as for the link to the "diamond", i think it will be over my budget sadly. Thanks for the links! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanhull Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Just use agoda, book a night or so to test it out, if its ok go have a chat with the manager for a month stay discount, hotel is a good option because then you get your room cleaned daily, Loft 77 is a nice place I did just that at when I first lived in Bangkok see : http://www.agoda.com/loft77-sukhumvit-bangkok/hotel/bangkok-th.html?asq=v0rS0a1OqoRQ7bXy1Mh94p2kCzVRB2sXBxqcn4ezepFozvPhdPOUT08nHla2fPuM The rooms are really nice, standard price is around 700 bhat a night which when you see the rooms is very cheap, however have a word with the manager and he will do you it at 500bhat a night Other hotels to choose from, the reason I mention this one is because I stayed here for a month and it was really nice, plus it has a little gym/pool Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayned Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Nothing to do with temp lodging, but the school year here starts on 1 May, so you need to be here looking for a job before then. If not you might only be able to find one in East Timbuktu Province at the end of a dirt road in the middle of corn and sugar cane fields! Gee that's where I live and I love it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dddave Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 (edited) Most independent hotels will give you a sometimes substantially discounted rate if you pay a month upfront, especially if it is not high season. Many options close to the BTS and MRT lines. thanks dddave, can i ask a silly question? if i am looking at renting a studio condo/apartment, what would be the differences between renting a "discount" or independent hotel and renting a studio condo? i assume that it is price? anything else that i am missing here? A studio/condo/apt. will generally have some sort of cooking facilities, sink, hob, fridge, ect. Most hotel rooms will have a small fridge and some even a microwave but they tend to discourage cooking in the room. Also, a hotel will usually provide you with bed and bath linens and periodic cleaning whereas a studio/apt./condo usually doesn't. Some can make separate arrangements for those services at additional cost. If negotiating a monthly hotel rate, make sure you understand if electricity is included or not. Many hotels will ask a guest staying month to month to pay electricity based on usage. If you use AC a lot, this can really add-up. Also; if they do charge elect. separately, find out the rate per unit. Normal is B5-6 but some will charge B8-10. Most apartments/rooms also mark-up electricity so again, check their rates. Edited January 27, 2015 by dddave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xircal Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Try Airbnb: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/s/Thailand Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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