What are the best options for finding reputable real estate agents for short-term rentals in On Nut, Thailand?

@Eric *****

I've never personally stayed in a serviced apartment

@Eric *****

yes, they are required to have a hotel license if they rent for less than 30 days. Mostly not a concern for people that are using them because they don't need to go to immigration which would require a TM30. That's what is difficult since many AirBNB don't want to file a TM30 for customers. In the past when I used Airbnb and knew I needed a TM30 I would message the listing to ask before I booked it. But Airbnb is also very expensive.

An empty room that is rented short term is now no longer available to show to customers or to rent to a long-term customer which is what the landlord wants. So it doesn't benefit them to rent short term. Most people that want a room in Bangkok want it in less than a week. I've never waited more than 2 days from the time I viewed a room to signing the lease and moving in.

@Brandon ***********

what would you estimate the occupancy rate to be in the condos and apartments in Bangkok? With the massive number of buildings, and even more under construction or renovation, would you think more than 50-60%? And most would have to be long term tourists, as most Thais wouldn't pay what they seem to go for, unless locals get much better pricing. I'll be close to $5500-$6000 USD total for hotels in my 3 months here, probably what I would have paid for comparable condo in the On Nut area for the year...😁🤷🏻‍♂️

@Eric *****

every building will be different. I've lived in buildings that feel like a ghost town and I've stayed in buildings where I have to wait ages for the elevator because there's so many people.

My last condo was at On Nut and I paid 15,000 baht per month but it was for a 1-year lease. Serviced apartments would be an okay option that shouldn't break the bank.