Hey everyone, I’m about to rent a condo in Bangkok and wanted to check what’s standard practice here.

The agent told me: • I need to pay first month’s rent + security deposit (2 months) before the landlord will sign the lease. I paid the first month rent online to hold down my apartment • She said the landlord typically only signs once all money is received. • Alternatively, she suggested I could bring cash on move-in day, pay her directly, and then get the signed contract + keys together.

Back in London, I’m used to signing first, then paying, so I just want to make sure this is normal in Bangkok and that I’m not putting myself at risk.

Questions: 1. Is it standard here for the landlord to hold back their signature until the tenant has paid everything? 2. If I pay the agent (not the landlord directly), what’s the safest way to make sure I’m protected — e.g., should I insist on a written receipt right away? 3. On move-in day, should I expect to walk away with both keys and a fully signed lease?

Would really appreciate insights from anyone who has rented long-term in Bangkok recently. 🙏

Hi all,

I came back to my condo in Bangkok in June (I’ve been renting it for the year), but I just realized I forgot to have the owners file a TM30 for my return. They’ve submitted my previous TM30s, but I think it’s well past the window for them to file it now.

We’re moving out on September 1st, and I was wondering if staying at a hotel for a night to get a fresh TM30 for my next 90-day report would work or if that’s not an option.

I’ve already done two 90-day reports at this address, the first in person and the second online. Since I left and re-entered Thailand, do I need to go in person again for the next one, or can I still do it online?

Thank you for the help.

Can i rent a condo on a 90 day tourist Visa or do i need a longer visa like the ED Visa? I wanna get a feel for Bangkok first before committing.

Since we can’t open bank accounts with DTV, how do we pay rent fee if we rent condo ?

Hi all, I plan to come to thailand on a tourist visa this summer, does anyone know a 1 bedroom condo I can rent for just a few months in Bangkok?

Moving to Thailand straight off the bat on a DTV Work Visa. I plan to visit and shop Condos once I arrive on Apr 2nd-- but I wonder how long it would take to settle in, since Songkran happens in about a week after I arrive. What does work hours look like, as well as general services around the city? I assume everyone might be on holidays.

Does anyone have any perspective or advice on my course of action?

I've booked a comfy hotel for 2 weeks, But I think I may need to extend it to a month.

My work involves a stationary computer and desktop setup with microphone and multiple screens, so I'm trying not to move around too much.

Thank you for any thoughts!

I recently got a new 180 day stamp into my passport (DTV). I'm renting a condo and I heard somewhere that if I leave Thailand and come back that I need a new TM30. Is that correct even though I still stay at the same place?

Hello everyone!

I've read that applicants may need to provide proof of a condo or hotel contract as a supplemental document when applying for a DTV visa.

I will be staying in a hotel in BKK for about a week and looking for a condo, would it be okay to submit my hotel reservation voucher as a supplement?

Thank you in advance!

Is it easy to rent a condo with DTV Visa for a few months?

For example periods of 2-3 months since I plan to stay 6 months max to avoid being a tax resident and I am thinking of splitting those 6 months during different periods of the year.

Are the prices almost as good as long term rental?

If I’m in a rental condo on a 1 year lease does the condo owner need to do a new TM30 if I pop out of the country for a few days?