Thai style houses generally come in two types, the detached house with a garden of varying size or the terraced town house, usually occupying four floors
Under current legislation foreigners (that is, non-Thai citizens) cannot own houses in their own names since land cannot be owned by non-Thais. However, there are legally approved ways round this legislation whereby a foreigner can, in effect, own his own house with the co-operation of Thai citizens. Bangkok Lettings can provide full details.
Houses are very popular with families moving to Thailand and many are available at all prices and in all areas, although they tend to be in the suburbs or near internationally recognised schools.
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- Risk of flooding during rainy season.
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- Usually in quiet locations.
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- Rental rates more likely to change
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- Spacious, quality accommodation.
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- Security of tenure more precarious.
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- Utilities charged at government rates.
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- Security not as good in some places.
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- Western kitchen fitted usually.
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- Tenant responsible for maintenance
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- Private owners can be more flexible
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- Return of security deposit could be an issue
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- Getting landlord to attend to malfunctioning equipment, A/C units, etc., can take time.
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| Baht. 15,000 |
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Studio (bed-sit) room in lower Sukhumvit Road , like a typical hotel room |
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Small, one-bedroom apartment in outer central areas, like Victory Monument , |
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Phahonyothin Road , On-nut, Soonvijai, Lad Phrao, Bangna, Rama III road. |
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Small townhouse in Thai areas. |
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| Baht. 25,000 |
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Small one-bedroom apartment in Central Business District |
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Small two- bedroom apartment in outer central areas. |
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Small house in Thai areas. |
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| Baht. 35,000 |
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Small two-bedroom apartment, central business areas. |
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Larger, one bedroom apartment in central business areas. |
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Larger two-bedroom apartment in outer central areas. |
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Small 3-bedroom apartment in outer areas. |
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Larger, more modern Thai style house in outer areas. |
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| Baht. 45,000 |
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Average size two bedroom apartment or condo in Central Business District. |
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Luxury two bedroom apartment in outer central areas. |
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Average three-bedroom apartment in suburbs. |
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More modern detached house in outer areas. |
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| Baht. 55,000 |
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Larger luxury 2-bedroom apartment/condo in central areas |
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Larger three bedroom apartment in outer central areas. |
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Luxury 2/3 bedroom apartment/condo in outer areas. |
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Smaller than average 4-bedroom apartment/condo, outer areas. |
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Average family house, outer areas |
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| Baht. 65,000 + |
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Luxury 2 & 3-bedroom apartment/condo, central business areas. |
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Luxury 4-bedroom apartment/condo in outer central areas. |
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Large detached houses in outer areas. |
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Small detached houses in central areas. |
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| Baht. 100,000 |
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Spacious 4-bedroom accommodation in most areas, apartments or houses |
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