You’ll find plenty of places with that budget. Scams happen so be always alert.

Some tips:

- Agents can help, just make sure they have good reviews

- Fazwaz is an option too

- There’s lot of rental in FB Marketplace, I’ve found all the places I’ve rented through Marketplace.

- Photos tend to lie so always schedule visits and see the place for yourself.

- Try to negotiate only 1 month advance, although it doesn’t always work

- Some landlords will try to charge you a higher baht/unit in electricity. Insist you want government rate

- If possible, it’s better if you receive the water, electricity and internet bills and pay them yourself. A bit more monthly hassle but it’s the most transparent way

- Again, schedule visits and go see the place. That’s the most important thing.

@Stefan *****

she was going through all the countless people with the name James Smith hahahaah

@Ted ********

he got lucky they didn’t request an interview. good for him!

very helpful!

although tomorrow someone new will post asking about these same questions anyway hahaha

great job though!

@Rory ********

same here

Just use the atm and withdraw a considerable amound each time. I get the atm fee hurts but it’s not THAAAAT much.

alternatively you can use TrueMoney or Moreta

WISE is the safest option, the problem with Wise though is that they charge a very high commision depending on where your card/bank is from.

When I was using WISE I had to pay a ฿1,000-฿1,500 fee for my ฿18,000 rent.

It really depends on where your bank is from

lots of good furniture stores here, just sell what you have if you’re gonna relocate here.

About the computer, I didn’t want the hassle of shopping for all the pieces so I disarmed mine and brought it in my checked luggage. I just bought the PC tower, power supply and the screens.

@Vincent *******

the other one has a sick buffalo so it’s only 1

I would open a backup account in your home country just in case