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What are the best rental options in Thailand for a budget of 9 to 12k Baht per month?

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Sep 18, 2024

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Hello everyone. Coming back to Thailand for 4 to 6 months but on a bit of a budget so around 9 to 12k a month is best until my plans start to kick in. Will be back and forth from Hua Hin/ Cha Am to Pattaya/ Jomtien and looking for rental sites for monthlies studios. Any suggestions would be appreciated

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An expat is seeking advice on budget rental options for studio apartments in Thailand, specifically for a monthly budget of 9,000 to 12,000 baht while traveling between Hua Hin/Cha Am and Pattaya/Jomtien. Several commenters suggest exploring local options rather than relying on English rental sites, and many express concern that the budget may be too tight for comfortable living. Others provide actual rental price examples from Pattaya, while some humorously suggest extreme budget-saving measures.

Michelle ********

Sorry do you mean 9000 -

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baht per month?

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Bart **************

That budget is really tight. You will need more to live.

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Giorgio ******

@Bart *************

maybe he wants to sleep under bridges or on the beach

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Andy ************

Just put in your description that only got accommodation, save all the people who can’t commenting

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Mary ********

That's a really really poverty level if you are talking baht. Even street food at Chang Puak gate is running 200 baht for a lot of it.

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Tim *********

another air head....what are you going too live on?.....water and oh yes water????

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Aake **********

9-12 k mounth in Pattaya, forget it.

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Ron ********

Look view talay 1,from 6000b and have some in Pratmnak...!

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Ham ********

We have condo in Pattaya 3month or 6 month lease 8,000 baht a month on Sukhumvit Rd

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Dolce *************

Pattaya at that budget doable. Renting studio 2009 40m2 near wkn str 11k +2k elc,month to month, no deposit

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Andrew ********

How do you manage to stay in Thailand for

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baht per month

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@Andrew *******

I think you missed the point. The 12k was my budget for an apartment as I don't need much anymore. Of course my expenses are higher but thanks for the comment.

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Graham ******

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Thais manage it ;)

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Andrew ********

keeniow and cheap Charlie just what the Thais hate about tourists

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Jo **********

@Andrew *******

so true

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@Andrew *******

So Thai people hate tourist who don't like to pay overpriced farang prices? Good to know...

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Jo **********

i have lived here in peace as a local. That never means I need to be cheap.

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Jo **********

yes and your not Thai

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Giorgio ******

9 to 12k !!!

€ ? $? , £ ? , ¥? n ₩?

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Greta *****

I get it but I use common sense

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Greta *****

BAHT! The OFFICIAL currency of Thailand. Welcome to the group

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Giorgio ******

I've been in this group long before you , bit thanks for yout late welcome . now when on Thailand you can mention and talk about any currency .you want

so just using a number doesn't mean anything specialy when the guy szys he'll have to live with 9 to 10k per month not saying he is gonna sleep under bridges or on the beach

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Robert *****

Find a Thai women to arrange accommodations for you so you don’t pay the inflated Farang price.

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Joe *****

9-12 k baht for accommodation

. Lots of choices but if that is your.complete monthly budget for everythibg I suggest u bring a tent and good walking shoes...

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Gordon *******

Thought the same myself.

7-11 meals 2 Chang a day?

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Christopher *************

sleep on the beach 🤣🤣

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Marky *******

lol why pattaya ? Your nuts itchy ? lol

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Antony *******

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actually looking Jomtien but i know what you mean...lol

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Marky *******

u have needs I know ;)

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Antony *******

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been there done that years back. The wife like Jomtien and has friends in Pattaya. The city actually is of no interest anymore but I figure this is a good compromise. Otherwise I'd be back in Hua Hin or the islands south.

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Terry **********

Might be advisable to give monthly budget for accommodation. That way, there's something to work on.

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Phil ******

really its best to go for a walkaround as anything you read see on English sites is directed to farangs.. you will save money

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Detlef ***********

very good point Phil !! I have also noticed ,& heard this scenario as many farangs ripping off other more vulnerable farangs & up and coming " entrepreneurial real estate agents"" with only ,"one goal"!!!

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Phil ******

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sure it can be dog eat dog mentality. We rent a very comfortable unfunished apartment (our furniture) air-conditioned for ฿4000 pm plus utilities......thai only site

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Detlef ***********

that amazing Phil ! Well done ! It just astounds me of some of the ridiculous budgets that bandid around & totally skewing the rental market for legitimate retiree's & Thai renters !!

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yep. I forgot what I did when I lived there before as my old laptop and contacts are gone so I am rebuilding my info from scratch before I come back out. Cheers

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Phil ******

yeh anything on here and other sites is markup. Do the hard yards....there's a cheap charlie on utube called Dave lives in Jontien he might assist too

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Antony *******

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fantastic, thanks for the info. Cheers

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