Thank you for your referrals. I will share with you that I am also in discussion with some other real estate agents either from Bangkok or Chiangmai. I have decided to take the route of leasing for 30 years using my Thai Friend whom I trust very much.
I like also to be honest with you so as not to give false hope or expectations but I have been given a Budget by my aged father to use. If you are so kind to let me know or send me which house owners are open to 30% negotiation from published price then I am able to proceed from here.
I like to skip Hang Dong as it is near to airport and that can be noisy. We ( my dad and I) like to find a place where there is a lot of nature, easy to access to Hospitals and highways and no water or electricity issues. It doesn't have to be close to city. The areas we like are in Mae on, SanSai, sanpatong, sankampheang, Mae rim and mueang.