Living smart in Bangkok
Why renting near the BTS or MRT makes sense on a teacher’s budget
Living near the train lines doesn’t just help you get from point A to point B. It improves your entire routine and connects you more deeply to the rhythm of the city. For me, it was one of the best decisions I made.
Bangkok doesn't suit me
Postbox letter from Peter
Bangkok is becoming too expensive. If you come on holiday you might think it’s cheap but living here, working and paying taxes, it’s becoming expensive.
How a foreigner can buy real estate in Thailand
Yes indeed, foreigners can certainly invest in the Thai property market
Foreigners have been buying real estate in Thailand regularly for the last three decades and more and more invest in Thai real estate each year. This would not be possible if foreigners were being consistently ‘cheated' out of their money by the laws of the land.
Is now the time to buy Bangkok real estate?
Why not convert those rental payments into a property investment?
Bangkok could now be a good place for you to invest in property. The main reasons for this are two-fold: Bangkok's two major public transport systems are at last being developed with more professionalism and enthusiasm than ever before, and we are drawing closer to 2015 each and every day!
Low cost living in the Sukhumwit area
Where are the good deals in this popular area?
Many expats of all nationalities from Japanese to German, from Indian to Italian, and of course all those in between, flock to Sukhumvit and make it the most popular expat ‘district’ of Bangkok.
Renting apartments in Bangkok: Getting started
Apartment-hunters often have a misguided image of property brokers
Moving to Thailand is difficult - a totally different culture, a totally different alphabet, a totally different language (of course Thai is tonal) and even a different religion. So where do you start?
Accommodation to suit a teacher’s budget
Three good deals on affordable apartment living
A look at suitable low-budget accommodation for teachers in Bangkok, focusing on condos and apartments.
