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Mate, no one cares.  Just go to a hotel that you like.  Also, a "budget hotel" is likely to be a lot less than 2500baht per night.

Nana hotel is probably your best bet that suits all of your needs - close to bars, beer bars, NEP, freelancers, etc.

Airbnb (short term accommodation) in Thailand is illegal, so there is that. Some buildings have cracked down on short term rentals.  I know some buildings now use fingerprint scanner, rather than a keycard to make it harder for short term rentals.  There were some news articles a couple of years ago about some buildings cracking down on short term rentals.

I have rented a few times for 2-3 weeks along the Sukhumvit BTS line (this is 2016-2019) and they were reasonably nice one bedroom apartments in new buidlings and the prices were quite good (and the prices have definitely increased since 2020).  Very convenient to get straight on the BTS, nice pool, gym, close to many food places.  Downside is that the BTS finishes at 12am, so you need to consider how to get home. Also consider that you don't get daily room cleaning and new sheets/towel when needed  Some girls don't like going to residences and prefer hotels. Prices vary widely and for a week I now stay at hotels exclusively in Bangkok.

The Airbnb linked above is too far away from the BTS, for my liking, and really isn't convenient for anything.  It is a small studio.  You can get hotel rooms for the same price or cheaper around Nana/Asok BTS, but you may have to possibly forgo the pool.  If you are staying for under a week, a hotel is a better option.  If you are staying for more than two weeks, then a proper one bedroom apartment is a better option.  I guess it is buyer beware - know what you are getting and be courteous of other residents who rent/own there.

4 hours ago, MrRodsAsianBeaver said:

Good points. Probably going to find a smaller one bedroom. Looks like it is a 6 month minimum rental with first month/two months rent in deposit. Most appear to be one year leases. Still not bad, but the two buildings i'm looking at have luxury amenities right near the BTS. 

It will be a big downgrade from what i'm used to space-wise, but the ladies and the possibilities i'm sure will more than make up for living in a tiny apartment.

 

There is a good Facebook group that has rentals and there are agents on there that can help you find what you are looking for.  You get what you pay for and if you end up in "a tiny apartment", it is only because you are not paying for a larger apartment.  But consider the fact that you are only staying 6 months, you don't have all of your personal clutter, you will often be out and a smaller apartment costs less to keep cool. 

A new apartment with great facilities and close to the places you want to be doesn't need to be too big to be comfortable.

12 hours ago, Champ said:

In general, all guesthouses in Pattaya have bars and ladies, but if we have to choose top 3, which one those will be ? 😋🤓

The definition of a "guesthouse" is not fixed.  And the "top 3" is definitely very subjective.  There are literally hundreds of guesthouse type of accommodation within a 10 minute walk of LK Metro.  Your budget may well have a large influence on what you think is the best one.

The difference could be 300 baht between good accommodation and great accommodation in some cases.  That is less than two lady drinks in many cases, so what value do you place on that?  Just do some basic online research and find accommodation that suits you.  Your top place to stay may be a place I would avoid.

8 minutes ago, George Fox said:

Any recommendation for a particular taxi company or service? Arriving at Swampy. 

Go to the taxi rank, get a ticket and go to the taxi that you are assigned.  Make sure they start the meter. Easy.

For taxis when in Bangkok, use the Bolt app.

Edit: If you are on a budget or want to avoid traffic and your hotel is close to the BTS or Metro lines, take the Aiport Rail Link (45 baht) then change to the BTS at the end station.  Efficient and relaxing.

On 12/16/2021 at 12:57 PM, curt75 said:

Given the situation I haven't determined if it's worth going to Pattaya of if I should just stay in BKK till the scene hopefully improves.

Improves how exactly?  Pattaya is going great and arguably has recovered better than Bangkok.  Plenty of Agogos are open, plenty of beer bars, freelancers are around.  There is no shortage of women and entertainment to be had there right now and it will only get better as the high season approaches.

Nana hotel is probably your best bet, if that is near the action you want.  Although I would suggest that you might just enjoy some massage shops, use short time rooms, or book a room for a night as needed. I have found that Agoda has the best prices for Thailand.

 

Technically, you can't get a rental for less than one month in Thailand.  But, of course it happens.  I have used Airbnb in several places in Thailand, including Bangkok, Pattaya and Phuket.  Just be sure you know exactly what you are getting yourself in to - know the area, the building and the apartment.  Also, there is no daily room cleaning in an Airbnb.  I know some buildings in Bangkok definitely frown upon any short term rentals and can lock you out of using the pool and gym.

If you are coming to monger, then a hotel room is hard to beat. Being able to get fresh sheets and towels each day is just so much more convenient. 

17 minutes ago, xfreak0000 said:

One more question is that if you compare Phra Ram 9 MRT st. with Thlonglor, Asok, Phrom phong or even On-nut in which orders you would rank them?

If you ask 10 different foreigners, you are likely to get 11 different answers.  None of those you listed are horrible places to live, but they all have their advantages and disadvantages.

Personally, I like to stay on the BTS line as it makes life so much easier. You will never find the perfect building, but you need to find the perfect building for you.  While I haven't lived in Bangkok, I have stayed for extended periods in apartments at various stops along the BTS line on Sukhumvit Rd.  On Nut, even though it is further out has some great buildings and plenty of attractions surrounding it.

Phra Ram 9 has some pretty great apartments buildings though and a really good shopping mall that I think is one of the best in Bangkok. 

If I was actually going to buy in BKK, I would first rent a few different places to see what I liked, didn't like and adjust my expectations.  This would include renting a place in the building I thought was the most likely place for me to buy. If you already are confident of your budget (ie, have heaps of money and just know what you want), I would still recommend just renting a place in the building you want while you find the right apartment to buy (including one that faces the right direction for sun, is the right level and the right size).  Good luck.

Don't.  It's not worth it.

You need to have a real motorbike license and you need to stay sober and need real medical insurance.  Spend the extra $20 and hire a driver to take you everywhere.  The driver will take you where you need to be, stay with the car (so you don't need parking) and deal with any issues.

Just use Agoda, TripAdvisor, etc to find a hotel close to the action.

You might find that Majestic Suites is a bit too loud at night.... or you might find it absolutely perfect.

It depends on the days you are staying.  As long as you are a 5-10 minute walk away from NEP, you will be fine.

Yrs, it's just a one-off thing in order to register your card under your ID. Once and done. I just showed a copy of my passport from my phone.

Isn't the train a fraction of the price of a taxi?  I don't like taxis and have to argue with them to turn the meter on.

Yes.  Airport train from BKK to Phaya Thai is 45baht.

Then the BTS from Phaya Thai to Nana is 33baht.

So just 78baht.

Easy ride, clean and relaxed. I prefer it over the taxi.

(Now, if you are looking to spend 3000baht on a ST girl from Billboard, then the savings might not be that meaningful or relevant, but it is an extra 300baht or so in your pocket and it is less stress and concern, so each to their own.)

 

You do then have to walk from Nana to your hotel, so depending how far away your hotel is, it can be quite a walk.  But if you are in Majestic Suites (which seems to be reasonably popular on here) it is just a 2 minute walk away.

You can search by area - use the map. Plenty of apartments in the area. Read the reviews carefully.

 

Another post on that subject, sorry, but it's always good to have some help to make a final decision like that. I contacted a few hotel before booking to be sure about they are girls friendly and if they charge for additional guests. Here the list of what i am looking for and also a list of some place who look good for my needs:

• Not cheap , but not too expensive (i avoid everything over 75$-100$ by night)
• I don't need restaurant on place, i always eat outside.
• Clean (no short time place with cum on the walls)
• Quiet (if its possible near nana), i sleep late(after the bar closing time) but its a plus if its quiet 24/24
• Close to nana plaza (5 minutes walk, cowboy seem cool too, but nana plaza seem to suit better for me so it is more important for me to be close to nana. Anything by 5min walk of nana and also cowboy would be perfect if it exist.)
• Girls friendly (at least for 1 girls at time, i fuck a lot in a day, but i rarely bring 2 at the same time, but no charge at all even for 2 would be perfect for threesome)
• Daily maid service
• Jacuzzi and balcony are a must but i don't care if there is not.
• Comfortable bed (nothing under queen size, king is the best)
• Late(early?) checking (my plane land at midnight[it is late or early?])
• Id check is not mandatory, i can manage it, but it's ok if there is. I prefer to avoid walk of shame, tips to guardian and other stuff like this if it is possible.
• AC is mandatory, other equipment like fridge are nice to have but no required.

Here the list of the place i contacted, any info about is welcome (good choose?better choice? etc.). I will give feed back on the response of the hotel i connected when i will get responses.

• majestic suite hotel
• nana plaza 
• boss suite
• heaven at 4

 

• Jacuzzi and balcony are a must but i don't care if there is not.

So, it is a must or not?

You don't get these in your price range, so just forget about them.

 

Majestic Suites is not quiet - the back rooms overlook NEP, so quiet during the day but from 6pm until 3am it definitely is not quiet.  The front rooms are not that well sound proofed against the traffic.

Nana Plaza? Not that nice, honestly.

 

Have you checked out the new Ibis Styles or Novotel in Soi 4?

Grand5, across Sukhumvit Rd on the corner of Soi 5 is pretty good too.

If your photo page is damaged, then be worried.

 

If a regular page is damaged, then there should be no issue unless there are pieces missing. Don't try to repair it or add tape.

It's pretty clear it's a residential building. The booking says daily cleaning, but that may vary to your expectation. The studio rooms (they say 1 bedroom, but practically they are studio rooms) are small, but adequate. It's a nice place with good pool and gym. Don't expect room service, concierge, or any other hotel services.

 

The Hyde is found on Airbnb also. Many Chinese use it as they have the money to pay the premium price. A kitchen is nice to have if you are staying for a week or more.

Chatuchak market is on every weekend it's massive so should be able to find what you want there, not sure what it's like for value for money as it's a tourist trap but guess its ok if you know how to haggle. For electrical items though I'd just head to MBK they've got all sorts of shite in this place though they've clamped down on fake goods in here so not as much as there once was.

I agree. Head to Chatuchak markets (Mo Chit BTS) first - it's huge and you will find pretty much everything there x10, plus a while lot more stuff you never thought of. It will take you hours to get through it. And MBK is good for anything electronic, plus other stuff that you may have forgotten.

 

Edit to add: If you find yourself in Terminal 21, I did find some unique little jewellery and trinket places/stalls there (level 3 or 4?) where I bought some nice but reasonably priced ear rings, bracelets and the like.

I have stayed there. $60 sounds too cheap though, but maybe it is a smaller studio with bad view.

 

My apartment was maybe on the 20the floor facing Soi 11. It was quiet, with no street noise. The pool only gets the afternoon sun. The gym is great. Pretty m check similar to any of the new high rise apartment complexes.

It will cost about 500baht for two people to do BTS-BUS-BAHTBUS (30, 120, 100 each). The bus option is perfectly fine and relaxing, just a bit more waiting. A regular taxi can be had for 1,300 if you are lucky.

 

Up to you if you want to save the money or not. If you are in a budget, then the bus is a nice way to save 1,000 baht. That saving will get one of you a massage at a place in Chaiyapoon.

To be clear, it is not the BTS that runs from the airport (BKK), it is the Airport Rail Link.  You have to change to the BTS at Phaya Thai, at the end of the Airport Rail Link line.

 

If it is your first time to Bangkok, get a taxi.  But, if you know where you want to go, the Airport Rail Link, MRT and BTS can get to you close to your hotel for less than 100 Baht.

Koh Samui is a small-ish island and where you stay will depend on budget, if you want to stay at the resort or be going out alot, how many kids you have (and how young) and availability.  I found that occasionally I could get a great deal for a nice resort.  Where ever I have stayed, I have always spent a reasonable amount of time in the other parts.  I have stayed at Bandara Resort and found it great.  Anywhere along that stretch of beach was nice - heaps of restaurants to choose from. I would suggest you look on Tripadvisor forums for alot of great general advice and look at their hotel rankings to make sure you get what you are expecting.

Ok, can confirm that it is not actually open now. Has "opening soon" out the front. But the lobby, at least, looks like a few weeks from finishing.

 

(Source: standing out the front if the hotel now)

Yes, it is now the Mercure.  I actually walked past there a few hours ago and noticed the Mercure - it has a distinctive front.

Checked out Google Streetview and it is from 2011 showing the President Palace.  But definitely the Mercure now.