What are the best long-term water filtration solutions for expats in Southern Thailand with a NON-O visa?

@Gerry *******

Right, so 4K a year. Not cheaper than other methods but far more convenient and likely better quality water.

@John ******

I guess you get what you pay for. My eSpring cost me B30k, + 9 filters over 10 yrs approx B40k, gives me 5000ltrs per year (50,000 ltrs) works out at B1.4 per ltr. It is not a reverse osmosis unit so essential minerals remain but nano mesh & carbon + silver + uv light = good quality water for cooking, washing veg, tea/coffee, etc just by turning on the tap. I have been using it for more than 10 years!

@Gerry *******

Estimated cost please. 😊 I have a purifying system in Chiang Mai and I agree it’s much, much more convenient. However the system cost 6,500 baht and filters need replacing every 12 months or so for 1000baht +. There’s just no way it is cheaper even ‘in the long run’ than refilling at a shared station or having bottled water delivered.

@John ******

not only is it cheaper in the long run but you dont have to carry water, just turn on the tap and move a small lever for filtered water. You then have water for cooking including tea & coffee, taste much better. Filling stations are not trust worthy - how clean are the filters, how often maintained etc.

@Gerry *******

I have a filter system, and I’d love to see your numbers showing how having one can work out cheaper than bottled water in Thailand. 😊 The most cost effective solution is using filling stations as mentioned. The problem is that it’s inconvenient.