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The Unique BKK Condo Whisperer

OnJaLee LaShay — Thai Newbies

I will use the same tools I used to find my unique 70 sqm condo for 12,000 THB near the train and across the street from a brand new coffee shop. Tell me your budget and preferences and I will send you a curated hot list of the best and biggest condos available right now.

$100 Curated Condo List

We will find you 10 to 20 listings depending on your requirements and availability. Realtor information provided. We are not realtors.

In Bangkok you can walk into a condo, love it, and sign the lease that same day. The unit you want today can be gone tomorrow. This service is for people moving to Bangkok within the next 10 days or already living here.

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Visa Exempt Entry

93 nationalities by air

Reduced to 30 days as of May 2026 Cabinet vote. Was 60 days. Check thaievisa.go.th for your nationality.

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days

Tourist Visa TR

Applied at Thai embassy in advance

Single entry or multiple entry. Applied for before arrival at thaievisa.go.th

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days

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Multiple Entry Tourist Visa

6 months validity with 60 days per visit. Great for frequent visitors who need more flexibility than a single tourist visa.

6mo

60d per visit

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Destination Thailand Visa

For remote workers and digital nomads. Requires 500,000 THB in bank. Apply at thaievisa.go.th

180

days per entry

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Long Term Resident

For high earners, investors, retirees with $80,000+ annual income. Apply at boi.go.th

10yr

multiple entry

Retirement Visa O-A

Age 50+ only

Requires 800,000 THB in a Thai bank or 65,000 THB monthly income. Renewable annually.

1yr

renewable

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Premium long-stay membership

Paid membership program. Options from 5 to 20 years. Starts at 500,000 THB. VIP airport service included. Apply at thailandelite.com

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