Thonglor is thriving, exciting district in Bangkok. Very popular with Bangkok socialites young and old, and full of trendy and fashionable restaurants, cafes, bars and nightspots. With Real Estate at a premium in this area of Bangkok, there are some very high-end apartments and condos, but even in this district there are some bargains to be had.

Let’s start with apartments in Thonglor for the purposed of this Bangkok Property Blog article. Down towards the Petchburi Road area of Thong Lo there are some great deals to be found. One such apartment is the Domain in Thonglor. This apartment in Thonglor has been created by converting a group of Thong lo Townhouses into apartments full of character. A property conversion like this may be rare in Bangkok, but in the West we are very familiar with Townhouses, Detached Houses and other buildings receiving renovations to form apartments.

With Thonglor Studio apartments starting from as low as 10 000 Baht/month in this Bangkok property, these apartments really are great value. As with every city in the world the choice of property is often dictated by location, location, location. And Thonglor is certainly a prime Bangkok location. So with over 50sqm in these Bangkok Studio apartments, and a great location it is hard to see The Domain as anything but a great deal in Bangkok. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/the-domain-g2-908

So can The Domain be beaten as a fantastic property deal in Bangkok’s Real Estate market? Well the answer is yes! And amazingly this Thonglor property is only a few minutes walk from The Domain. The Dreamscape apartments in Thonglor, offer residents an incredible 70sqm 2 bedroom apartment in Thonglor for only 16 000Baht/month. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/dreamscapes-apartment-1235

And once again with easy access to Thong Lo’s exciting district then this offers anyone looking to reside in Thonglor a great Bangkok property deal.

Looking closer to towards the Thonglor BTS station, apartments close to the Thonglor BTS station are understandably in high demand and are often rented at premium prices accordingly. However there are some great value Thong lo apartments close to the BTS station at Thonglor, Rung Aroon Mansion is just such an apartment. Located within a 10 minute walk of Thonglor BTS station, this well maintained well priced apartment is ideal for those who like to stay. This is a great building for bachelors, couples and small families looking for Studio apartments in Thonglor or 1 Bedroom Thong lo apartments then this in an ideal building. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/rung-aroon-mansion-studio–478

If you are looking for a larger apartment in Thonglor then Sunshine Court located just 10 mins from the Thong Lo BTS station is an ideal apartment development for a large family. With a whole host of facilities including a swimming pool, fitness center, basket ball court, and tennis courts and one of the largest and most tranquil garden areas in the Bangkok city center area. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/sunshine-court-166

A large 2 bedroom unit can be rented for just 30 000 Baht/month and if you want to rent in Thonglor area of Bangkok, then this again really does present great value. Sunshine Court is not the newest property development in Bangkok, but with a unique style and feel this is Bangkok apartment has plenty of character and a very homely family feel.

Another mature property, again well maintained as is Sunshine Court is Surrinda Mansion, located just 10 mins walk from Thonglor BTS station. If you are looking for a large 1 bedroom with tranquil environment in or around the Thonglor area then this property could be just your style.

Located in a quiet soi, an with access to the swimming pool and garden areas these 65-70sqm 1 Bedroom apartments in this low rise Thonglor apartment block are well maintained and offer a comfortable alternative to the modern contemporary styles condos in Thonglor. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/surrinda-mansion-408

For families looking to live in a central Bangkok Condo or apartment there are many great offers.

When expats stationed in Thailand’s capital first are looking for an attractive Bangkok Property, they will often look for a House in Bangkok or Town House, as this has been the type of property they have been living in the in the West. However Bangkok is quite different to cities such as London, New York or Paris, and an apartment in Bangkok or condo will offer so much more.

We often have many clients unfamiliar with Bangkok calling us from countries such as USA, UK, Australia, Japan and Germany looking for guidance about renting in Bangkok. They often want to live in an area close to their work, such as Silom or Sathorn close to Bangkok’s Central Business District. Or they want to live in Sukhumvit which is the most popular international zone in Bangkok, and is the area with the most choice of Bangkok apartments or condos in Bangkok.

Of course they all want convenience and access to Western culture or culture they are familiar with. Also getting access to comfort food such as Hamburgers, Steaks, Pasta or Pizzas, or in case of Japanese clients Sushi or Sashimi is important. So they need to know the property in Bangkok they are going to rent will offer easy access to these comforts.

But of course many expats are often in need to of facilities and services for their children and families as well. So that is why they are looking for a House in Bangkok or a good sized Town House in Bangkok to accommodate their children’s needs. If your families have been used to a large property to live in then understandable that one will not want this position to be compromised.

However what if moving into a Bangkok Apartment can in fact improve your families’ living standards? In Bangkok there are many great apartments offering families the ideal solution to living in a foreign country. They allow children to meet play-mates, wives and girlfriends to meet like minded people and for the whole family to live in a safe environment.

But how can an apartment in Bangkok offer all this? Well with host of facilities like Swimming Pools, Fitness Centers, Racquet Courts, and access to shops and cafes then these a Bangkok apartment such as the one below can tick so many boxes.

Baan Jamjuree offers expat families in Bangkok 5 Star facilities at great value costs. A 2 bedroom apartment in Baan Jamjuree can start at only THB 77 000/month, that is just a little over US$ 2 000/month.

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With Tennis Courts, Basket Ball Courts, Large Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Fitneess Studio and a fantastic Kids Play Room, this Bangkok Apartment block really does have it all.

And with great access to International Schools in the Sukhumvit area, as well as access to the BTS and MRT within a 10 minute walk, then it could not be easier.

However it is not convenient for everyone to live in Sukhumvit and some people want to live in the Sathorn area of Bangkok near the CBD. And if this is your preference then the Bangkok Garden Condo or Bangkok Garden Apartments, situates off Narathiwat Road are ideal.

With Tennis Courts, Basket Ball Courts, 2 large swimming pools, Five-a-side football pitches, large garden, gymnasiums, and access to International schools within a 5 minute this is the ideal solution for expat families in Bangkok.

Bangkok Garden Condo

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Bangkok Garden Apartment

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We have many other Bangkok apartments that are suitable for families, and these can all improve the quality of life for you and your family. With security issues disappearing, and the quality of facilities unsurpassed, as is value for money.

Whether your budget is THB 15 000/month (US$ 400) or you can afford 6 Star treatment for your family, here at EasyHomes we can accommodate your Bangkok Property needs.

And if it is a Bangkok condominium that interests you then again we can be of service. Whether you want to be in Sukhumvit, Sathorn, Silom or even in the Siam Square area of Bangkok as with the property below. We can offer you what you need.

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Well what makes the bet value Bangkok Condo or Bangkok Apartment is of course somewhat subjective and quite often the answer is not the cheapest one. As with many goods and products what we get is often what we pay for. So if we want high-quality and luxury we often have to pay for it. However often when we try to get the cheapest and lowest priced product or service, we are often disappointed with he end result.

As any good shopper will tell you, it takes time and knowledge to bargain hunt, and it is not always cheapest product in the shop that is the value. And so it is with Property in Bangkok. Searching for the best value Bangkok Condo or Bangkok apartment can be tedious and time consuming stuff! So you may need a little help.

Lets face it, we are all very busy people, and we don’t have time to research every Bangkok Property, nor do we hare time to suddenly become Bangkok Real Estate experts. And it does not matter if you are working in Bangkok on an international expat contract, an semi-retired Thai expat or and English teacher working in Bangkok, we don’t have the time and energy to look for Bangkok condos and Bangkok apartments.

We see busy and extremely wealthy people in Hollywood and Bollywood employing Personal Shoppers to save their time in busy lives. However we can’t all be like Jennifer Lopez or Beyonce and employ a person to go shopping for us for are clothes, furniture and whatever else. But fortunately there is help at hand; there are plenty of Bangkok property agents there to help you.

A Bangkok Real Estate Agency can save you both time, money and perhaps even yur health! Walking around the Sukhumvit or Silom sub sois looking for a Bangkok Condo or Bangkok apartment, can be very hot work! So save yourself the bother, let someone do the work for you.

The best things about Bangkok property agents are that they are free! That’s right, they are free! Unlike in Tokyo, New York and other cities there is no charge to the clients in the Bangkok Property Market when helping you look for a Bangkok Condo or Bangkok Apartment.

So let’s look at 2 important points that would make a Bangkok Condo or Bangkok Apartment a bargain and great value:

Location to BTS and MRTA

As the old Real Estate mantra goes, location, location, location is the best way to choose a property. In Bangkok however the added detail is the locality of the property in reference to the BTS and MRTA in Bangkok. Fortunately as EasyHomes we have many of our properties are located within 500m of a BTS or MRTA Station.

Three properties that we would pick out as great value are below, one each for the entry, middle and high levels of the Bangkok property market.

1. My Condo 81 http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/my-condo-soi-81-1112 this Bangkok Condo is located 250m from the On Nut BYS station and at THB 10 000/month for a Studio, this brand new condo is great value.
   
2. Roof Garden http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/roof-garden-1007 also based in On Nut and located approximately 750m from the On Nut BTS station. The 1 Bedroom condos at this building are massive at 70-80sqm and the recent refurbishment makes them clean and new.
   
3. Nusasiri Condo http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/nusasiri-grand-condo-709 high-end, high priced, but what a location! With an actual Sky Bridge linked to Ekkamai BTS station.
   

Facilities and Amenities

1. The Ivy Ratchada http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/the-ivy-ratchada-1136 for those who want to live in Ratchada, this condo is located only 300m from the MRTA in Sutthisan. All around a beautiful pool with stepping stones and a large fitness centre.
   
2. The Address 42, Ekkamai http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/the-address-sukhumvit-42-ekkamai-1176 located close to the Ekamai BTS station. Great facilities include Swimming Pool, Car Parking, Gymnasium, Sauna Rooms, Free WiFi in the lobby and a laundry service. As well of course the 24 Security and impeccably kept gardens.
   
3. The Empire Place http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/empire-place-sathorn-1154 beautifully built superbly designed and facilities that go on and on. This is a fantastic brand new building with a Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Steam Rooms, Sauna Rooms, Gymnasiums, Free WiFi in the lobby, Cafes, Childrens Playground and a Restaurant.
   

If you want to live in a Bangkok Apartment or Bangkok Condo cheaply and within budget you will probably choose a Bangkok Studio Apartment or a Bangkok Studio Condo.

However unlike Studio Apartments and Studio Condos in other cities in the West a Bangkok Studio Apartment and Bangkok Studio Condo offers so much more.

So what are we looking at, well let’s break it down like this:

1. Bangkok Studio Apartment Size
2. Bangkok Studio Apartment Location
3. Bangkok Studio Apartment Amenities & Facilities

Hopefully this Bangkok Property Blog Article will demonstrate how much value there is in renting a Bangkok Studio apartment.

Bangkok Studio Apartment Size

In general Studio apartments are much the same the world over. We have a kitchenette (parlor), a bedroom area, a small bathroom or more usually a small shower room and in whatever space is left there may be a small living area squeezed in.

A Studio apartment in Bangkok can range from the very, very meager 16sqm (4 x 4) in which mainly working class Thai people live. However the locations of the buildings are not in the best areas of Bangkok and the construction and maintenance quality of the buildings are questionable.

At EasyHomes we try and supply our clients who are usually international with the best quality Studio apartments in Bangkok. And in keeping with the sizes and quality people are used to in the West.

The sizes a of the Bangkok Studio apartments and Bangkok Studio Condos that we offer our clients start at 25sqm and go all the way up to 70sqm, although the latter are unusual.

Below is the example of a well sized Bangkok studio apartment in Ratchada that we find suits many of our clients’ requirements.

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The lay-out of this Studio apartment is 40sqm and is almost the same size of many one Bedroom Bangkok Condos being built in the city centre these days.

With a small kitchen area, a king-sized bed, living area and shower room this is a superbly designed studio with all the elements you would require in a studio apartment. There is even a living area with sofa and 29” TV for you to enjoy.

The Location of a Bangkok Studio Condo

Practically anyone who wants to live in Bangkok wants to live close to the city center metro systems such as the BTS and MRTA, however the closer you get to the stations usually the more expensive you Bangkok condo will become to either buy or rent.

However there are exceptions to this rule and there are some Bangkok Studio condos just a short distance from the MRTA and BTS that are also great value for money. One of these is My Condo in On Nut.

There are two My Condo buildings in On Nut located just 250m from the On Nut BTS station one is My Condo 81 and the other My Condo 52, both house some lovely Bangkok studio condos.

Please see below the details, as you can see they are great value:

The Facilities and Amenities that can be found in a Bangkok Studio Condo

There are of course many great districts in which to live in Bangkok, and Bangkok city centre offers the residents a great deal of options to live close to the BTS and /or MRTA stations.

Bangkok Studio Condo Amenities and Facilities

Ari is another great place to live in Bangkok and there is lovely range of Bangkok Studio condos within a 5 minute walk of the Ari BTS station. One here is Noble Lite Condominium building. This building offers well sized Bangkok studio units from 30sqm – 35 sqm. And each Studio Condo in this Bangkok condominium building features a bath-tub!

With prices starting as low as 14 000 Baht, these really are great value rentals.

Noble Lite Condominium also offers a Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Saunas, 24 Hr Security and Car Parking.

These Bangkok studio condos can also be supplied with WiFi or ADSL internet and UBC Cable or Satellite TV stations.

For those who know the city, Ari is located in the north of Bangkok and is a high-end artistic district where many upper middle-class Thai people live and trend setters of the entertainment industry enjoy hang-out sharing dinner and ideas.

Looking to rent a condo in Bangkok or looking to rent an apartment in Bangkok can be a daunting task for the first time renter and recent arrival in Bangkok.

There are lots of stories and rumors of how Thai landlords and Thai landladies don’t refund deposits and how they treat tenants renting Bangkok condos and Bangkok apartments like rubbish. How properties will fall apart around you and how when appliances and basic necessities break, Thai landlords will not maintain their Bangkok Condo or Bangkok Apartment.

Well of course most stories are exaggerated and of course like in any market, the Bangkok property market is mainly run professionally. With plenty of competition from other landlords with Bangkok condos and Bangkok apartments, Thai landlords will often play it straight. However of course to be safe and secure, you are best dealing with a known and trusted Thai Landlord.

So how can you gain security and confidence in a Thai Landlord and know that Bangkok Condo or Bangkok apartment you are about to rent will be maintained properly and the contract signed with the Thai landlord honored? How can you know that you can trust the Thai landlord that owns your Bangkok Condo or Bangkok Apartment?

Well the best way to handle this is to of course contact a Bangkok Real Estate Agent, as they should know the Thai landlord they advise you to deal with. They should also be familiar with the Bangkok Condo or Bangkok Apartment you are interested in.

All well and good so far, but it is well worth doing further investigations, after all how well do you know your Real Estate Agent?

It is best to be aware that there are plenty of fly-by-nights, rogue traders and scam artists in Bangkok and unfortunately these people can slip into the Bangkok Property Market only too easily and prey on unsuspecting expats new to Bangkok.

Just because these people may know the locations and names of a few Bangkok Condos and Bangkok Apartments that may be of interest to you, does not mean that they have the credentials or commitment to provide a professional and proper service.

Beware of the Free-Lancers

There are unfortunately many expats residing in Bangkok with little or no income, they are desperate for a quick and illegal buck, and will unfortunately prey on the new and unsuspecting expat that has just arrived in Bangkok.

Sure they know the city better than the new arrivals, sure they can speak with some knowledge of locations and rental prices of Bangkok Condos and Bangkok Apartments in the Bangkok Property Market, but do they have any commitment to offer a full and professional service? The answer, unfortunately for the client that has just signed his Bangkok Tenancy Agreement with the help of this rogue trader, the answer is often….NO!

We unfortunately have come across many a client whom has become a Bangkok tenant with the help of a rogue trader and then come into difficulty as the tenancy agreement was not properly negotiated and then not surprisingly the Real Estate free-lancer has then gone missing and is not answering his phone calls.

What can the tenant do? Well unfortunately as the Bangkok Real Estate free-lancer was operating outside the umbrella of a registered Thai Company, and probably from no fixed abode and a pre-paid telephone number, there is very little the poor this poor expat client can do. He is then at the mercy of the Thai landlord and stuck in a Bangkok Condo or Bangkok Apartment that is perhaps unsuitable or is forced to leave his Bangkok Condo or Bangkok Apartment.

So what to look out for?

When you arrive in Bangkok and are looking to Rent a Bangkok Condo or Rent a Bangkok Apartment, then contact a registered Bangkok Real Estate Broker, with a registered Thai company. This will help give the protection you need, as you can be sure they have a registered Thai Company address and a Thai Tax ID number, all of these details can be handed to a Thai Lawyer if needed.

Ask to see proof of the Thai Company Registration Papers and Thai Tax ID Card before proceeding with the signing of your Bangkok Rental Contract, check out the internet for details on the company before agreeing to take one of the Bangkok Condos or Bangkok Apartments they offer.

Remember there are many rogue traders in the Bangkok Property Market, so please watch out and be safe rather than sorry before you agree to sign up to Rent a Bangkok Condo or Rent a Bangkok apartment.

Good luck in your search!