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JasonP · Joined: 01 Aug 2010 Posts: 3

Hi im considering moving to Bangkok to teach. I was wondering if anyone knew of a good neighborhood for a 23 yr old male. Im not looking for the swankest place in town. Just somewhere i can have a typical one bedroom. I have a few prominent tattoos on my forearm and was wondering if that would be an issue in more conservative areas? Any advice would help thanks.

warda · Joined: 22 May 2010 Posts: 29 Location: in transit

Bangkok is huge, and there are many good neighborhoods where you could get a typical room.

What do you mean by good neighborhood? I can tell you that my neighborhood is close to the BTS and buses. It takes about an hour to get to work. Cab fare is 40-60 Baht one way if I decide to go out.

What do you mean by typical one bedroom? On an entry level salary, typical is more likely to be a studio, at least where I'm at. Units with A/C and hot water are available, but it depends on your location and budget. A/C costs a lot more once you factor in the energy bill.

From your post, it sounds like you're in the very beginning stages of research. Make sure to carefully consider your reasons for wanting to teach before you consider your reasons for wanting to teach in Thailand. Don't even think about BKK without seriously going over your finances and making sure that you've got enough saved to have a cushion after your job search, deposit and first month's expenses come out of the account. Read through the forums and get to know about salaries and work conditions. Use the search function for dress codes and tattoos, your question about ink has been covered.
Lastly, make sure that you have a quality certificate before you take a job here. The training can get you a better, higher paying job, and it will serve your students well.
If you're not certified, CELTA is offered at two locations in Bangkok. Taking the course here would provide you a room, some contacts/direction in the job search and experience with Thai students. Once again, read through the old posts and use the search function.

tttompatz · Posted: Thu Sep 02, 2010 10:16 am Post subject: Re: Neighborhoods in Bangkok

MaiPenRai · Joined: 17 Jan 2006 Posts: 390 Location: BKK

Cover tatoos if looking for work as a teacher in Thailand.

Ekkamai, PhraKhanong, OnNut are all popular as they are near the BTS skytrain and on the Sukhumvit Road (major road) and you can find decent accomm there for a decent price. Should be able to get a good place in those areas for 10,000/month. Basically any area near a BTS or MRt (subway) station would work. Phayathai/Victory Monument area is popular with some, but it gets quite busy IMO. Just stay on the major side of the river (unless you work on the other side) and dont get too far away from central BKK. Make sure to be near skytrain, subway, river boat or canal boat to avoid the brutal traffic.

mrroomfinder.com (10,000+/month)
9apartment.com (3000-10,000/month)

Best to find work first, then find permanent accomm. Nothing worse than a long morning commute when you start at 7:30-8:00.

Best of luck