Andy2310 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 (edited) I've been in Bangkok for almost a year and walking around the city I never see anybody out on their balconies which I thought was strange. I always enjoy sitting out on mine watching the sunset or relaxing with a beer etc. <snip> Edited August 1, 2015 by soundman None of that thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 They only really have one use and that's to store the compressors for the air conditioners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkksteve123 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Just like you, I love my balcony, enjoy sitting there watching the city over a beer. Most Thai people do not care much for balconies because.....they like to stay in air conditioned space if possible? Also, lots of condos do not have proper balconies, they are typically small and only there so people can dry clothes, and to store the air con compressors. One of the reasons behind this is that the balcony space counts towards the m2 of the apartments 100%, as opposed to (for example) Northern Europe where typically it's something like 30% only (if the balcony is 10m2, it will only count as 3m2). So balconies will cost more for the owner here in Thailand, thus they choose not to have them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brit_Doggie Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Way to hot to sit on mine enjoying a beer so usefulness is to store clothes being dried and fridge freezer placed there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steven100 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I haven't seen too many sit out side and enjoy a beer because it's too uking hot ... and most balconies are 1mx2.5m which you can't swing a cat in although I'd like to swing a few cats off a balcony from over my place ... Sometimes they get a mention in the bangkok post but that's about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northwindhermit Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 Ours is not really a balcony so much as a crude open-but-roofed veranda, and it is on the back side of our house on the second floor, facing away from all streets. Between the intruding buildings that are too close by, its only virtue is that it faces a wonderful big tree upon which I can watch squirrels and birds frolic. I agree that it is usually too hot to be out there, but during the recent rains and the cooler associated breezes it is a paradise. I recently rigged a hammock out there (with mosquito netting), and I delight in the stormy winds and rains that blow their cool spray over me. Blessed coolness -- Zen delight! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokie36 Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 My 29th floor balcony gets used in the morning for my mug of tea...or sometimes in the evenings for a couple of beers. It can get very hot out there though at this time of year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertthebruce Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I use my Terrace each day, and love it, but I love the heat and humid weather...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puukao Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 I used it once.... to jump but i had the garden unit...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dancer Posted July 31, 2015 Share Posted July 31, 2015 It's the (Chinese) thrift factor ingrained in Thais. The same reason you can't find caffeine-free diet coke here. Coke without the sugar or the kick? Are you nuts? Just buy a 5b bottle of water and learn to be happy. Rent a 60sqm. apartment with 10 of them out in the hot sun? Must be the same guy who wants caffeine-free diet coke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikebell Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I think people avoid sitting on balconies in Bangkok as a self defense mechanism. Why would you inhale all that fresh traffic pollution? It's wonderful at Jomtien where there is a cooling sea breeze coming straight off the water. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Our balcony always was black from the pollution. If you step on it your feet will be black as well. There are a few highrise buildings i know of who have great palmtree's and so on all balcony's. Looks awesome and i wonder why not more offices do it. I was on the terrace from the Okura hotel and there were no plants at all and all furniture had a black color. Terrible. Roofterraces can be awesome. In Singapore many owners grow some plant on their balcony's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan42 Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 They only really have one use and that's to store the compressors for the air conditioners. What he said. Plus I use it to smoke outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JMWPACIFIC Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 Every morning after running. Enjoy an OJ and breakfast along with the paper & iPad. Helps that it has a 180 of the Gulf of Thailand. What a life!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
soeseo Posted August 1, 2015 Share Posted August 1, 2015 I used to have my own balcony at home but never use it. So I expand the room to my balcony. I think maybe because it is hot to stay outside and a lot of dust. Also I don't have a nice view from my home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrJohnson Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 We enlarged our balcony by knocking down the wall and moving it back into the living rooms the balcony is now about 20sq.m and big enough for a modest dining table. We often eat dinner there in the evenings or have a cup of tea in the mornings. At this time if the year I love sitting out there and storm-watching. Great fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millwall_fan Posted August 2, 2015 Share Posted August 2, 2015 We use ours for drying laundry and growing herbs - though the latter only with limited success. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaggy851 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I had two balconies on 2 rooms, great views from my previous apartment. Only problem was they built them with windows and not sliding doors. Every now and again i would climb out and have a drink or two, but not easy. Now i live in a smaller room and its got a sliding door but terrible view and a noisy air con unit. Mostly just use it for hanging washing and doing dishes. When i first came to bangkok i put a washing machine out there and forgot to plug it into the drain.. Good ice breaker and introduction to thai swear words from neigbours below. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bill1369 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Mine is solely for washer/dryer and occasional smoke. Just too hot. After reading of a couple multiple deaths in US by balconies detaching, I do wonder how safe Thai balconies might actually be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DipStick Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Way to hot to sit on mine enjoying a beer so usefulness is to store clothes being dried and fridge freezer placed there. It's too hot to sit and enjoy, yet you put a fridge freezer there ? Are you one of the many who complain about electricity prices in Thailand ? What a very strange place to put a fridge ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nottocus Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Used to love mine. Spent thousands of hours drinking beer and watching the world go by. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thian Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 Mine is solely for washer/dryer and occasional smoke. Just too hot. After reading of a couple multiple deaths in US by balconies detaching, I do wonder how safe Thai balconies might actually be. In the skytrain area i know several very crappy balcony's who will come down one day on the pedestrians. If you walk from BigC to the Saphan Kwai bts station you will pass them while climbing the stairs. I also wonder if they just wait for the things to fall down or what? Also i don't like balcony's in hotels or so, the railing is always too low for farang and i don't dare to feel if it's solid or not. But Bangkok also has loads of unused rooftops. Some people built a cage on it but i wonder why nobody has a nice nightgarden on their roof. The reason i live in a house is to be among nature. In a highrise building i don't feel very comfortable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Naam Posted August 6, 2015 Share Posted August 6, 2015 I use my Terrace each day, and love it, but I love the heat and humid weather...... you can have my heat and humid weather too. free of charge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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