Today the residents – young couples, young professionals and singles demand more comfort and quality of daily life. They wish a rapid and short rail trip to work and the fastest access possible to fancy eateries, spas, fitness centres, huge shopping malls, museums, theatres, sidewalk cafes and cool spots to hang out. Advice on getting around Bangkok

The presence of convenient inner-urban transportation and higher travel expenses push Bangkok to change in other means, with cultural and social shifts away from large families to create the new way of life. Mom and dad will allow their unmarried sons and daughters, leaving their nest to stay in modestly-sized city condos or studios on working days and return back home on weekends.

A reputed professor from Thammasat University and well-known Bangkok lifestyles researcher recently declared that the demand for apartments located nearby mass-transit is still increasing, with the main group of buyers containing young middle-income urbanites. The one-and two bedroom condos are the most popular properties costing between two-and five million baht.

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The professor’s research also explained that condo units have become Bangkok’s highlights in terms of the city’s real estate market, with inner-city transport costs and the urban lifestyle quickly changing as the main reasons creating the boom. Developers lure young buyers with a slogan of “new modern living”. The functions, location, amenities and even natural atmosphere are all designed to suit their customers’ lifestyle. Bangkok real estate guide

The city not solely provides the availability of units for young working people, but there are condos as well for mid-aged executives whose kids have already become adults. They prefer to live more independently but not wish to spend much time on transport. Research showed that many rich retirees are living in city condos. Their financial situation makes it affordable to purchase a condo as a second home. Often they let their children live in their original home.

The Agency for Real Estate Affairs in Bangkok did research, which showed that almost 50 per cent of the 117 residential property projects, which’s building activities in Bangkok started during the year’s first two months, will be condo complexes. The developers built nearly 53 percent of the condos along the Skytrain. Sukhumvit Soi 65 is a good example of a booming residential area, housing mainly young professionals with straightforward access to the Phetchaburi and Sukhumvit roads.

Around 25 percent of Bangkok’s residents are expatriates. This group contains long term holidaymakers, retirees and many people making a living here. Most of Bangkok’s ex-pats are westerners coming from Europe and North America. Foreign run and owned businesses provide the majority of the ex-pat jobs. However, there’s also a large Japanese community working mainly for legal companies, which were established in the Thai capital. Y’s Men’s Club of Bangkok

Other Asian ex-pats come from nations such as the Philippines, South Korea, Indonesia, Singapore and China. Many of them occupy teaching jobs or work in the export industry. In a nutshell, it isn’t surprising that Bangkok has become one of Asia’s most diverse cities.

The very affordable living cost is one of the principal reasons why so many foreigners choose to stay and relocate in Bangkok for a long period of time. Daily consumer goods and rental rates are relatively inexpensive in the city. However, the quality of living might depend on your personal demands and earnings but both, an English teacher, making 30,000 per month as well as the president of a reputed international school, earning a monthly 120,000 baht salary, should be able to comfortably live in Bangkok.

Even ex-pats earning about 20,000 baht per month could still enjoy living here. For example, a furnished studio facilitated with hot water, cable and telephone can be rented on a monthly base for 5,000 to 8,000 baht. Also available for a monthly rent of about 5,000 baht are two-floored townhouses, especially in the suburbs.

Ex-pats who really want spacious, beautifully designed and the most comfortable accommodation facilitated with a full set of modern guest comforts should expect a rent of at least 20,000 baht per month. If you really can afford it, a serviced apartment at one of the city’s glitzy condominium complexes can be hired for a monthly amount between 25,000 to 100,000 baht.

A foreign resident in Thailand can own a house or land via his Thai spouse. Another possibility is leasing land for three decades, with an option to extend the lease for another three decades. The first three decades are guaranteed as the Land Department registers it. However, less complicated is buying a condo in Bangkok as this is the sole type of property, offering legal foreign ownership.

Bangkok offers a wide range of apartment accommodation

When it comes to cuisine, a wide range ranging from seafood, authentic Thai, Indian, French, Chinese and Italian dishes are available here. The cheapest but still tasty and nutritious meals can be enjoyed at the shopping centre’s food courts or at one of the numerous street stalls. Bangkok also represents plenty of international as well as Thai top restaurants, offering sumptuous dining and wining within the most luxurious comforts. All you should know about living in Bangkok

Despite the recent inflation, many food products are still quite cheap. However, you should expect to pay much more for western food products such as cheese, cornflakes, peanut butter, pasta, chocolate, canned fruits, and marmalade.

Nearly, all of the western nations operate an embassy in Bangkok, including the American Chamber and Australian Chamber. In addition, there are numerous agencies offering visa services. Medical clinics and hospitals in Bangkok offer world-class services and treatments.

This ferry boat is scheduled for its maiden journey on the first of December. The deck opens up to a circular bar, half of which stands behind a row of glass windows and features a siren red super sexy espresso machine that will be worthy of every barista’s attention. The centrepiece of this floor is a curved staircase leading to the next floor. On the second floor, floor-to-ceiling windows line the length of the structure, showcasing a beautiful urban and river view. Open ceilings create a loft-like space, with the curved staircase leading to the upper floors. Spread over the next two floors, The River show suites are exact replicas of the development’s four core unit types – the 1-bedroom, 2-bedroom, 3-bedroom, and Duplex. Tastefully decorated, with panoramas of river views presented on the suites’ walls, we are able to imagine what living and lifestyle will be once the project is complete.

Raimon Land celebrated the show suites’ soft opening with a gala dinner for a hundred selected guests. The show suites were the venue of a gracious evening distinguished by well-coordinated event planning, delicious food and wine, as well as discreet impeccable service. Guests were presented with Mikimoto pens at the end of the night as a token of Raimon Land’s appreciation for their attnedance. The event was co-hosted by Coutts – England’s leading private bank. On Loy Kratong, Thailand’s festival of Lights, The River will be launched. Celebrations include a cocktail reception on Saturday 24th of December, and a chill out Sunday Groove session with a renowned international DJ playing tunes all day Sunday. Pre-book Bangkok hotels.