EAP Thailand Housing Board

General Housing Advice

The following general housing advice was provided by past program participants...

"When you first arrive there is an orientation meeting with Thai students. They will help you look at good apartments in the area and are very helpful in getting you set up with a contract. Make use of these student helpers!"
"Housing was easy to find near the Tha Prachan campus...I was in an apartment within three days of arriving in Bangkok. I had prepaid a night longer in the hotel than was even necessary! It was a very smooth transition."
"Everyone had secured housing within the first couple of days."
"It is cheaper to live with a roommate."
"Be sure you like your apartment because you will have to sign a lease for at least 3-6 months."
"Apartment buildings usually have a laundry service, but it may be pricey." "Some apartments do not have a kitchen, so food will be bought on the street, or in the restaurant or lobby area of the apartment complex."
"Apartments usually have air-conditioning, but you can buy fans to save yourself money on utilities."
"Apartments tend to have the option of having a TV and/or a refrigerator for a monthly charge. Cable TV may be available, but channel selection varies by apartment buildings."
"Buy sheets and pillows at Pata department store or a whole sale place on the corner of Arun Amarin Road. You will not need a blanket or comforter because it is too hot."

3J Court Apartments

8 Somdejprapinklao Soi 3, Bangyikhan, Bangprad, Bangkok
Tel: (662) 883-3660
http://www.3jcourt.com/

6,000-10,000 baht per month (as of 2010)
Air-conditioned
Furnished
English language cable
Laundry service
Canteen where affordable meals are sold
Post Office
Internet (in room) 500 baht/month, free wireless Internet in the lobby
5 minute ferry ride or 10 minute bus ride or 15 minute walk to Thammasat University

Amarin Mansion

49/2 Soi Arun-Amarin39, Arun-Amarin Road, Bangkok Noi, Bangkok
Tel: (662) 882-4848
http://www.amarinmansion.com/

7,000-11,000 baht per month (as of 2010)
Air-conditioned
Furnished
English language cable
Laundry service
Kitchen (higher rent)
Internet for 300 baht/month
20 minute bus ride to Thammasat University

Maharaj Apartment

22 Soi Wat Mahatat, Majaraj Road, Bangkok 10200
Tel: (662) 222-8082

7,500-25,000 baht per month (as of 2008)
Air-conditioned
Refrigerator
TV
Telephone
Water heater
Kitchen cleaning service once a week
Near the Grand Palace and about a 5 minute walk to Thammasat University

Sathita Apartment

356 Baromrajchonnee Road, Bangplat, Bangkok 10700
Tel: (662) 434-4104

4,200-5,500 baht per month (as of 2006)
Air-conditioned
Furnished
Telephone
TV
Located near the Major Cineplex and Central Department Store

M.N. Residence

80 Soi Samsen 5, Samsen Road, Pranakorn, Bangkok 10200
Tel: (662) 281-4581, 628-7800
E-mail: mnresidence@yahoo.com

8,000-10,000 baht per month (as of 2008)
Air-conditioned
Furnished
Telephone
Refrigerator (additional 500 baht per month)
TV (additional 500 baht per month)
Water heater (additional 500 baht per month)
15 minute walk to campus
Swimming pool, mini mart, restaurant, security, laundry

Juldis River Mansion

2 Soi Samsen 3 (Wat Sampraya), Samsen Road, Pranakorn, Bangkok 10200
Tel: (662) 281-0776

15,000-20,000 baht per month (as of 2008)
Air-conditioned
Refrigerator
TV
Telephone
Water heater
Cleaning service once a week
Parking lot, gym, swimming pool, mini mart, and restaurant

Pinthip Apartments

622/208, 622/219 Somdejprapinkloa Rd. Bangkok Noi, BKK.
Tel. (662) 434-5362, 434-5413

6,500 baht per month (as of 2008)
Air-conditioned
Furnished
Telephone
Refrigerator (for additional 300 baht per month as of 2008)
Across from Pata Department Store
Restaurant with room service
Deposit- 2 months deposit and rent is collected in advance (as of 2008)

View from one of the condos

The Rattana Kosin condominiums do not have a central rental office. The condominiums are rented individually by the owners but it is unlikely that they will hold a room for months in advance. It is highly recommended that you wait until at least two weeks before the program starts to make a reservation if you want to live at Rattana Kosin.

Examples of some of the condos available for rent:

#1
- 12,000 baht per month (as of May 2007)
-Located on the 26th floor with 56 sq. meters area
- TV, electric shower, refrigerator, microwave, washing machine
- Must pay at least 6,000 baht in advance to make reservation (as of May 2007)

#2
- About 20,000 baht a month, negotiable. (as of May 2007)
- Located on 13th floor, 70 sq. meters area
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen
- Refrigerator, microwave, TV, telephone, Internet
- Parking area

#3
- About 20,000 baht per month, negotiable. (as of May 2007)
- 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, living room, kitchen
- 3 air-conditioners, TV, refrigerator, electric shower, microwave, telephone, internet
- Parking area
- Prefers 1 year contract, but can be changed by negotiation. (as of May 2007)

Complex pool

Another view of the pool

Living room

Sivalai Place

Sivalai Place, 168 Isaraphab Soi 33, Isaraphab Road Tha Phra, Bangkok Yai, Bangkok 10600

Tel: (662) 412-4000 ext. 222

"A luxurious and spacious living area, fully furnished. Every unit has its own electric stove, microwave, refrigerator, and 32" flat screen LCD. Offers various facilities such as ozone swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness room and sauna..."

For more detailed information and pictures of property, please visit http://sivalaiplace.blogspot.com/

Ruen Indra Court

10 Arun Ammarin Road, Bangkoknoi, Bangkok, 10700

Tel. (662) 883-1951
E-Mail: ruenindra@gmail.com

9,500-14,000 baht per month (as of 2008)

Air-conditioned
Furnished
Internet
Restaurant
Laundry Service
Have the option of a refrigerator, TV, or cleaning service for an additional 2,000 baht a month each (as of 2008)
10 minute walk to the pier to take a 5 minute ferry to Thammasat University