carry out plenty of due diligence ie. Check the place out on a Fri or sat night, to see what the neighbours are like, loud music, drinking , kids running around after midnight, lots of dogs barking etc
Check the Soi/immediate area is not a usual flooding area during the rainy season.
Definitely need to check these things if you want a peaceful place, especially if it’s a Soi with many locals living, otherwise. Alternative look at upmarket gated small estates, with security guard.
Don’t rush, foreigners are often shown properties that they can’t rent for various reasons, ensure the owner is the owner of the property ID card matches name on house registration document, if using a letting agent ensure you see proof. Also the letting agent is registered and accredited to rent/sell property.
Always buyer/renter beware, in all Countries, so many scams around, foreigners are easy targets. Keep your wealth abroad absolutely private, to avoid being targeted.
There is no rush, plenty of foreigners find nice places to live GL
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You must remain within the country you apply until you receive official confirmation of approval or otherwise.
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