I have only posted once or twice in many years of reading thai visa posts, but I've finally reached a point where I need information. Although I have been coming to LOS for many years, I am finally reaching the point in my business life that will allow me to spend more time here (maybe 6 months a year). I would like to rent for short period and if I like the condo and area, I will then buy. Problem is that although I have selected Bangkok as where I will live, and will use this as a base to travel other places, I just don't know the city well enough to make a rational rental/buy decision. So here are my questions.
1) Where do you live in BKK (or elsewhere in thailand) and why do you live there. Example, what area do you live in and why do you like or dislike it. For instance, you may like it because you are you close to the Skytrain or there may be alot of parks in your area, just name two two.
2 Do you live in a condo or house and do you like it? Are you renting or buying?
3) I have read so much negativity about thailand in thai visa and other sites. Are you considering spending less time here or even moving out all together? If so, what are your reasons?
I am considering a one bedroom condo in nice high rise building, and no more than a 10 minute walk to skytrain. When vacationing in BKK, I have spent most of my time in the lower and mid sukhumit areas but will consider any area. Your input I'm sure will help me make a decision. Thank you very much.