To Live In A Moo Baan Or No

Do not use any of the agencies. If they advertise in English, it's obvious who they're targetting .

Do follow some online ads and speak with a few agencies to get a start. What you'll see is maybe 1 % of the real market, and at inflated prices, but it will give you some idea of what is there (not those particular properties, which all the agents seem to have been trying to rent forever, but an idea of the place in general).

Then hire a taxi driver ( and I can recommend one who speaks good English if you'd like) and drive around the areas you're interested in. There will be signs, with phone numbers, about available places. Your driver can also ask in shops etc.

Using a taxi driver is very good idea especially if they speak some English. If you are looking at modern moobans talk to the security guards and if there is a mooban site office enquire with them about houses for sale/rent. Slowly is definitely the way to go and do not be drawn into any rental contract longer than 6 months - their great for the landlord but not so good for you particularly if the place is not what you thought it would be for any reason.

If you do a search on this forum you'll find quite a few previous threads on housing etc.............................good luck.