BKK: Where to Live for an Extended Period?
Jul 5th, 2010, 07:25 AM
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BKK: Where to Live for an Extended Period?
If you were going to stay in BKK for say 3 to 6 months at a timer or even all year round, where would you stay?
Anybody have a condo or apartment complex picked out?
Factors:
Close to skytrain
Close to food markets
Quiet but not dead
Near gym and pubs
Anybody have a condo or apartment complex picked out?
Factors:
Close to skytrain
Close to food markets
Quiet but not dead
Near gym and pubs
Jul 5th, 2010, 09:30 AM
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Sukhumvit isn't all about "action." Take a look at a number of serviced apartments in different areas of Sukhumvit.
We had the chance to visit Guenmai's apartment in Emporium Suites last year. It's a great location right at a Skytrain stop and it has a fabulous grocery store right in the shopping center.
I'd love to find a place on the river. We looked at Chatrium and were very unimpressed with the quality of the construction (and the location isn't that great). There are some smaller, older buildings along the river. Once we are serious about finding an extended stay place, we'll likely explore a number of those.
We had the chance to visit Guenmai's apartment in Emporium Suites last year. It's a great location right at a Skytrain stop and it has a fabulous grocery store right in the shopping center.
I'd love to find a place on the river. We looked at Chatrium and were very unimpressed with the quality of the construction (and the location isn't that great). There are some smaller, older buildings along the river. Once we are serious about finding an extended stay place, we'll likely explore a number of those.
Jul 5th, 2010, 11:42 AM
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I stay at Centre Point Silom when I go to BKK twice a year. It is in Bangrak, so lots of food markets and is very close to skytrain and river taxi. They have a good pool and gym and the people who work there are great. Not much nightlife as far as I can tell, but I'm not much of a nightlife person. Everything on your list except pubs.
Jul 5th, 2010, 12:20 PM
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I have stayed at several serviced apartments along Sukhumvit: Lagacy, Adelphi Suites, Adelphi Grand, Frasier Suites. Have heard good things about Emporium Suites, but have not stayed there yet.
I have stayed at several serviced apartments along Sukhumvit: Lagacy, Adelphi Suites, Adelphi Grand, Frasier Suites. Have heard good things about Emporium Suites, but have not stayed there yet.
Jul 5th, 2010, 12:37 PM
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i think i would prefer to be at least one block off of sukhumvit... i'm trying the marriott sukhumvit park on soi 24 sukhumvit (directly in back of where guen stays but a 5 minute walk down the soi---built in 2009... free parking... a great pool area... free tuk tuk to suk on demand....
last time i checked, it was way cheaper than emporium, which i found unusually expensive.... it is very nice however---maybe a tad too minamilistic for me...
last time i checked, it was way cheaper than emporium, which i found unusually expensive.... it is very nice however---maybe a tad too minamilistic for me...
Jul 5th, 2010, 04:12 PM
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Residential but hip area of Bangkok with good restaurants and markets is Soi Thonglor. The only problem is that it's not near the BTS. I think there's an Oakwood and a few other service apartments there. Nice neighbourhood.
Jul 5th, 2010, 04:57 PM
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Vino IMO Thonglor is better as Ekamai is not as grand or nice. They are just a few meters apart but I like Thonglor much more. Perhaps take a look around the next time you're here and it would make a perfect place IMO for an extended stay.
Most of the best non hotel restaurants are there as well along with places like J Avenue etc.
Most of the best non hotel restaurants are there as well along with places like J Avenue etc.
Jul 6th, 2010, 02:23 AM
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For long term, 1 year +, the 33K should get you a reasonable good 1 bed room condo with a space of around 150 square meters. For your reference check out web site such as Richard Ellis - http://www.cbre.co.th/en/PropertySea...e=28&x=68&y=10
For short term, or less than 1 year, you might have to look at service apartments.
For short term, or less than 1 year, you might have to look at service apartments.
Jul 6th, 2010, 03:16 AM
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Jul 6th, 2010, 04:14 AM
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I was in Ruam Rudee again today, and it's a surprisingly nice little area considering how close it is to the middle of things. A couple weeks ago I was at an event at Aetas, which will have a serviced apartment component as part of the complex. A new Novotel opens on the corner in November, and Athenee Residences has already opened, I think.
I was also way out towards the Jim Thompson factory outlet, and there's a ton of new places going up in that area. Generally, the further away from the center of things, the less you'll pay, or the more you'll get for your money.
I was also way out towards the Jim Thompson factory outlet, and there's a ton of new places going up in that area. Generally, the further away from the center of things, the less you'll pay, or the more you'll get for your money.
