I have never heard of insurance.. Also I have never rented in Hua Hin. Have you talked to other landlords? Are they also doing that?

I am currently on the volunteer visa.

I would expect nothing. It all depends on the agreement. I have seen bunches of places listed as sublet. I think those people are trying to recover their deposit. I don't know how successful they are. If you expect to leave short term, you maybe able to find short term arrangements.

I would consider AirBNB month-to-month. No deposit, sometimes low cleaning fee, sometimes high cleaning fee. You are not obligated to stay beyond the month if you dont like the place.

AirBnb are exactly legal in Thailand. You should not expect the leasor to help you with immigration matters.

I have had good luck finding places on craigslist. You can find no/low deposit.

I have had 5 landlords. 1 gave me 100% depost, 2 required no deposit, 2 gave me some portion of the deposit back. The most recent kept 10,000 to pay for a deep cleaning. I am not sure how fair that is - but they did give me back most of my deposit.

If I were to rent a place that required a deposit I would make sure the place was super clean before I give up the money (none of that, it will be done by the time you move in).

Deposits here seem to be more about covering the cost of natural wear-and-tear.

I will sleep better knowing that you know all you need to know about me.

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@Sammy ******

" If u really new nothing, ..." I think you mean " If u really knew nothing,..." but I would recommend " If u really knew anything," if I were to use such a sentence.

I see your point. This group is ambiguous, contradictory and off topic.

Would you mind me inquiring which internet you use that isn't ambiguous, contradictory and off topic.

Not to state the obvious (or rather to state the obvious). your point is a bit off topic.

You have to shop around some banks will do it no issues other banks dont want to do it. Getting a recommendation will be helpful

@Sammy ******

Yeah - I find this group works a little better than google in most cases.

There children.

Its fairly common practice

Child finishes school goes to city to work

Child falls in love and with someone and make a baby

Baby goes back to parents (grand parents) while parents work.

Parents send back portion of paycheck.

Parents get old and go back to country. By this time child is old enough to repeat the cycle.

A lot of Thais work 80 hour weeks

In the past I have tried the online route. It has never worked for me.. At some point it just becomes easier to do it in person. Now in Pattaya it is super easy and quick.