Finding a Home in Bangkok

Quick reminder: Furnished accommodation will be always be more expensive than unfurnished accommodation. If you decide to move to a furnished accommodation, make sure they have inventory lists with notes on the condition of the accommodation, and a verifying signature. This information can help you avoid inconveniences that can possibly occur when you decide to move out.

Before kick-starting your accommodation search, here are some questions to help shape your decision:

Here are some articles that may help you understand more about finding accommodation, such as how to deal with your landlord, understand the renting game, things to watch out far, and some extra information about the cost of living in Thailand.

If you decide to move into an unfurnished accommodation, here are some suggestions on where you can go buy your new furniture or make orders online (available for 24 hours):

There are some of our locals' top favorite places to find cool, budget-friendly home decor!

We have three rapid mass transport systems that run mostly within Bangkok and are expanding to some of our neighboring provinces. Click on the icons of each public transport system to explore their route maps!

Here are some of the agenices previously used by our employees. Agoda does not, by any means, endorse- nor are we held responsible or liable for the firms listed below.

Electricity in Thailand is provided by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority. Here are some other important things you should know:

• Maximum voltage of electrical appliances in Thailand is 220-240 AC, 50 Hertz

• Many houses in Thailand are not insulated, therefore:

  • • • Air conditioning usage may induce greater electricity consumption compared to an insulated accommodation;

      • You may have to pay more higher electricity costs compared to when you were in your hometown

To connect or disconnect electricity, at least one week's notice is required to contact the relevant department from the local government office.

To retrieve or ensure connection to a water supply, contact:

• Metropolitan Waterworks Authority of Thailand

• Provincial Waterworks Authority

• Telephone: 1125

To connect or stop receiving water supply, at least one week's notice is required.

Below are some popular service providers you may want to look up or reach out to for more information. Agoda does not, by any means endorse any of these providers. These are merely suggestions to help you settle down.

1) True (Internet, cable TV)

2) AIS Fibre or 4G Home Wifi (Internet, IPTV)

3) 3BB (Internet, IPTV)

4) TOT (Internet, IPTV)