The Best Condos in Bangkok Get Ignored

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  @adamparker21 · 11 months ago (edited) · pinned

  20 older Bangkok buildings most people miss → <a href="https://www.thailandblueprint.com/oldbkkcondos">https://www.thailandblueprint.com/oldbkkcondos</a>

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  @gwhain3408 · 1 year ago

  I have been living in Bangkok since 2006 and I totally agree. Started in a brand new condo, just to realize that I could live in 3 times bigger space in the same neighborhood downtown. I still have a pool. The gym is not as good but you have gym clubs everywhere in the city. No brainer.

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  @cnxexpat1862 · 1 year ago

  Everything you said is 100% correct. If you are in Bangkok and have the time, don´t use a real estate agent. If you deal directly with the owner, you can get a better deal, by example 1 month of rent for free, because they save the payment to the agent.<br><br>Another advantage of older buildings is, they survived floods and you can see if they were effected, by example if the underground garage was flooded.

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  @kathleenk-c7c · 2 weeks ago

  When I first watched this video a year ago, my husband and I were already happily &nbsp;living in an older building, but &nbsp;plumbing issues developed and we had to move. &nbsp;We used a trusted agent that we found through one of your uncle Chris&apos;s videos and are happily living in another older building, Lake Green. &nbsp;The juristic office staff is wonderful and the board is well-managed. &nbsp;The first floor lobby has been completely renovated and security has been updated. &nbsp;Many units are owner occupied and ours had been completely remodeled before we moved in. Our view stretches from Benjakitti across Lumphini. &nbsp;And although it&apos;s not a long walk to the BTS, the condo provides golf cart service to the end of the street. &nbsp;We also appreciate that each floor only has four units and each is a corner unit. &nbsp;The privacy is great and we never hear our neighbors. &nbsp;Also, Adam was a great help to us when we first moved to Bangkok, so my husband and I highly recommend using his agency if you need help moving to Thailand.

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  @aenaluck · 1 year ago

  Can&apos;t agree enough. I&apos;ve been living all both new and older buildings. Old buildings feel more sturdy and strong. And more importantly, more space. 😁

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  @samsthailand · 1 year ago

  I knew many of these points, but this is a well-structured and clear summary about older Thai condos. Well done!

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  @Belloqs · 1 year ago

  Lived in 5 different condos here and the old ones are better by far. The oldest dated from the late 60s and it was ramshackle but full of charm. The one I&apos;m in now is from the late 90s, solid and huge - 160sqm for 25k. I love it, and so does my cat.

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  @sompornputtapit4592 · 1 year ago

  I&apos;m Thai and do not live in condominiums but can confirm the information you&apos;ve presented is quite accurate and to the point.

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  @vilasineenitisopon6169 · 1 year ago

  Just a little further explanation… older “condos” that are owned by a family or company are what we Thais call apartments. Units are rent only, you cannot buy/own them like a condominium. So, the water and electricity authorities do not supply meters directly to each unit. Thus the owners/juristic will have their own pricing system, which may be higher. Good thing to ask if water/electricity is billed directly or not. There are also older condominiums that are owned by major developers. You can own these, and each unit has its own title deed.

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  @shortshorts4265 · 1 year ago (edited)

  Yes I agree 100% also it is easy to see how well they are kept up - an old building in pristine condition shows the management really is working well. Last year I stayed Airbnb in an older building and it was great and like you described.<br>Edit: WOW Adam the Condo I stayed it is in your list and yes it is highly recommended -- there the only issue was late night access when security was sleeping and the gate being locked with an old school lock ^^

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  @yb2112 · 1 year ago

  I have no intention of renting a condo in thailand but watched this video till the end

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  @user-nj3os7hp1p · 1 year ago

  spent two years living in new tall buildings in bkk. &nbsp;very small rooms with super nice amenities in building. &nbsp;moved to Hua Hin, now in an older 8 story building in a much bigger room, sea view, still have pool and gym, and am paying so much less.

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