shepsel

shepsel, on 2012-02-05 15:17:28, said:

I guess they leave this up to the buyer of the unit to decide if/how they want a kitchen?

If long term, why not buy a unit?  There are several new condominium projects, most of them a bit out of town, for about 1.5 million for a 40sq m. unit.   Are you sure this is BOTH a 40 sq meter living room AND 40 sq meter bedroom for a total of 80 sq meter?  That seems unlikely.

I'm always puzzled why condominiums are built out of town. Seems to defeat the purpose of flat/condominium living.  I've been looking into condominiums myself and they're all ways way North on the Canal Road or Mae Rim road, or along the Aom Muang ring.  The only new one in town is 'The Shine' condo. Looks pricey though.

So I think for in-town renting, with a kitchen and plenty of space you might as well rent a house.   When purchasing (in your own name) it becomes a lot harder as almost eveything is out of town, and you'll get increasing traffic issues around the Huay Kaew / Nimmanhaemin / Canal Road areas.

EDIT: As for the actual question, assuming they allow you to add a kitchen, I'm in the process of drawing up a budget for a small kitchen so I can share prices with you.

i heard smaller rooms no air starting at 3300, with air ~4000, wifi 300 baht/month, no fridge, no tv, thought the swimming pool is free, min 3month contract
renting a unfurnished house for longer term in a better location would be better value