Because of this collective ownership, individual owners have to limit some of their activities for the common good. Behaviour like blasting music late at night or painting your unit in shocking neon colours may seem restrictive to some free-spirits, but in general harmony is preserved through the old-fashioned practice of being a good neighbour.
The big difference from owning a home that is stated by owner after owner as their reason for preferring condos is the big C-word: convenience. Sure you have to pay fees for management, but in exchange you don’t have to do anything except the minimal work of maintaining the inside of your unit. A light burns out on the front stoop? Not your problem. Won a must-leave-right-away vacation on The Price is Right? Lock the door and fret not. In short, condo living can be a welcome relief to renters or homeowners, and since most expatriates move to Thailand to live a life of richness and relaxation, a condo most often ends up being exactly what’s needed.