Where are the 2,000 to 3,000 baht per month places located?

[Hal65]

I live in a 5,200 baht per month place in South Asoke, 1.3 km away from the BTS. Even at that distance my apartment is the cheapest on the block so I'm doing pretty well for the area. Most others out here are in the 7,000 to 8,000 range.

I do like to live centrally but I keep hearing that there are 2,000 to 3,000 baht Thai style apartments in Bangkok. If these are within reasonable distance of the BTS, meaning a good 15 minute walk like my current place, I may have to check them out. Can anyone recommend a good cheap area?

[jdinasia]

In a past career we had a saying "good, cheap, fast - pick 2."

That said there's a few places around Ari soi 1.

[Mencken]

Seems like anyone willing to sleep rough like that would know, why ask the millionaires here?

You won't find anyone that would rent to you first. Second, your flat will constantly be broken imto with impunity as you are resident farang.

Just do a walkabout, when you spot a run down tenement pop and ask.

So this is why you moved to paradise? Oh, the bliss.

And think of the babes...Austin Powers bachelor pad and you the chick magnet. Why the beauties you will be fighting them off with a stick when they see your pad!

That slum around Ari looks like a war zone.

Pohan Yotin (in/around Union Mall)

Lat Phrao (general area and along road)

Sutisan (all MRT exits)

Huay Kwang (Prachrat Bampen)

Pra Ram 9 (soi 4?)

Bearing to Prakanong BTS.

Lat Krabang, airport link.

Saphan Taksin

Wongwinyai

Chinatown

All connected to mass transit with a short walk. You really ought to get more.

Edited March 4, 2015 by Mencken

[Hal65]

You guys are seriously overstating the downsides of a cheap apartment. It's not a big deal, if you're smart enough not to fixate on materialistic pursuits anyways. Utilities work fine, the area is nice and quiet. I've been here eight months with zero complaints.

Unless we're crossing some threshold going from 5,000 close to the center of town, to 3,000 a bit further out, I think the quoted budget is just fine.

Edited March 4, 2015 by Hal65

[fey]

khlong toey mrt is 5 minutes from a riverside slum community. you could likely get a room by just asking anywhere there for that price. khlong toey fresh market nearby foor food as well, watch the rats. 15 minutes walking to lower sukhumvit.

[Cypress Hill]

You guys are seriously overstating the downsides of a cheap apartment. It's not a big deal, if you're smart enough not to fixate on materialistic pursuits anyways. Utilities work fine, the area is nice and quiet. I've been here eight months with zero complaints.

Unless we're crossing some threshold going from 5,000 close to the center of town, to 3,000 a bit further out, I think the quoted budget is just fine.

Not about materialism; it's about a minimum standard of comfort that includes reliable electricity supply, air conditioning, a reasoanble level of security, cleanliness of the communal areas and consideration of one's neighbours.

If you're so financially-challenged that the 3,000 a month you save by downgrading would make a meaningful difference, you might be better off heading home . . . unless, of course, you don't mind your room being broken into each time you're out and sweating like a hog in the Thai summer.

[rabid old goat]

i walk into these high end condos and they take one look at me and say FULL.

thats the 4-8000 range.

[fey]

You guys are seriously overstating the downsides of a cheap apartment. It's not a big deal, if you're smart enough not to fixate on materialistic pursuits anyways. Utilities work fine, the area is nice and quiet. I've been here eight months with zero complaints.

Unless we're crossing some threshold going from 5,000 close to the center of town, to 3,000 a bit further out, I think the quoted budget is just fine.

Not about materialism; it's about a minimum standard of comfort that includes reliable electricity supply, air conditioning, a reasoanble level of security, cleanliness of the communal areas and consideration of one's neighbours.

If you're so financially-challenged that the 3,000 a month you save by downgrading would make a meaningful difference, you might be better off heading home . . . unless, of course, you don't mind your room being broken into each time you're out and sweating like a hog in the Thai summer.

if he's that skint he is probably better off staying here, not going home (unless he's nigerian or something). i'm assuming he's unemployable.

[balo]

I live in a 5,200 baht per month place in South Asoke, 1.3 km away from the BTS. Even at that distance my apartment is the cheapest on the block so I'm doing pretty well for the area. Most others out here are in the 7,000 to 8,000 range.

I do like to live centrally but I keep hearing that there are 2,000 to 3,000 baht Thai style apartments in Bangkok. If these are within reasonable distance of the BTS, meaning a good 15 minute walk like my current place, I may have to check them out. Can anyone recommend a good cheap area?

The Filipino teachers I know in Bangkok lives in 2-3000 baht rooms not too far away from the school . Their salary is around 20000 baht. Some of these rooms are quite nice with a balcony, but without air con.

But it will be some distance away from the bts or mrt. So you have to use the public bus or a bike. It could be a solution for you if you're running out of money....

[cooked]

I have stayed a few nights in ฿4000.- rooms ( concrete box with separation to 'kitchen' and cold water 'bathroom'). I could live there if I had to. However I like to sleep, I like to be sure that no one will break in, I like to have room for a sofa and TV. This means that I would be sitting outside until it got dangerous on the streets, probably eating outside also, and certainly not taking anyone back home.

Cheaper? You have to share.

[Hal65]

You guys are seriously overstating the downsides of a cheap apartment. It's not a big deal, if you're smart enough not to fixate on materialistic pursuits anyways. Utilities work fine, the area is nice and quiet. I've been here eight months with zero complaints.

Unless we're crossing some threshold going from 5,000 close to the center of town, to 3,000 a bit further out, I think the quoted budget is just fine.

Not about materialism; it's about a minimum standard of comfort that includes reliable electricity supply, air conditioning, a reasoanble level of security, cleanliness of the communal areas and consideration of one's neighbours.

If you're so financially-challenged that the 3,000 a month you save by downgrading would make a meaningful difference, you might be better off heading home . . . unless, of course, you don't mind your room being broken into each time you're out and sweating like a hog in the Thai summer.

Correct me if I'm wrong, have you lived in a cheaper place? Based on your advice I have a hard time seeing it. My current place checks every box you mentioned.

Edited March 5, 2015 by Hal65

[Cypress Hill]

You guys are seriously overstating the downsides of a cheap apartment. It's not a big deal, if you're smart enough not to fixate on materialistic pursuits anyways. Utilities work fine, the area is nice and quiet. I've been here eight months with zero complaints.

Unless we're crossing some threshold going from 5,000 close to the center of town, to 3,000 a bit further out, I think the quoted budget is just fine.

Not about materialism; it's about a minimum standard of comfort that includes reliable electricity supply, air conditioning, a reasoanble level of security, cleanliness of the communal areas and consideration of one's neighbours.

If you're so financially-challenged that the 3,000 a month you save by downgrading would make a meaningful difference, you might be better off heading home . . . unless, of course, you don't mind your room being broken into each time you're out and sweating like a hog in the Thai summer.

Correct me if I'm wrong, have you lived in a cheaper place? Based on your advice I have a hard time seeing it. My current place checks every box you mentioned.

No I haven't lived in a cheaper place but I've sure spent enough nights in those rented by Thai girls to know they're far from comfortable

In any case, my comments weren't aimed at your current accommodation, were they?

You ain't gonna get any air con in a 2,000 baht a month room but if you're happy to live like that, good luck to you but you'd be better off sharing with someone if you're that strapped

[Deserted]

I spent 6 months in one once paying 3500, it was harder than I thought it would be, the rooms are so close together you can hear a tv from somewhere almost all night long. After some time I mentioned it to the owner and he told me that this is a cheap apartment, so lots of people so its hot and noisy. He was right, so I left in the end. I think you should not stay in such places if you can avoid it.