Condo deposit to whom? - bangkok

The safest route is to pay the deposit directly to the owner's name on the title deed (chanote) and have the agent provide a signed receipt on their company letterhead. You can ask the juristic office to confirm the owner's details match the ID presented, most offices here are used to tenants doing this. Some agents on FazWaz and PropertyScout are legit but they're basically matchmakers, the actual contracts often come from smaller partner agencies who may not have a physical presence. If the agent insists on their personal account and won't budge, that's a hard pass.

arrow_drop_up 5 arrow_drop_down

chat_bubble Reply ios_share

/

Reply

ngl the deposit thing is the sketchiest part of renting here. if they ask for a transfer to a personal account (agent or "owner") that's a red flag - legit agencies have corporate accounts. i'd push for paying the deposit at the juristic office in person, or at least ask if they accept credit card (some agencies do now, gives u some chargeback protection). also check the agency name against the DBD (department of business development) database online, takes 2 mins and tells u if they're actually registered

arrow_drop_up 5 arrow_drop_down

chat_bubble Reply ios_share

/

Reply

honestly id just ask if you can pay it when you sign the contract in person instead of upfront. most legit agents will let you do that if you show good faith by sending them a scan of your passport and a signed agreement. if they push hard for the money before youve even seen the contract thats a big red flag

arrow_drop_up 2 arrow_drop_down

chat_bubble Reply ios_share

/

Reply

Krua Dok Mai Kao is solid but I've always found their som tam a bit tame on the pla ra. If you want the real funky version, try the shophouse spots along Soi Udomsuk 26, near the night market end. They pound it fresh with fermented fish that'll clear your sinuses, and it's like 60 baht. Different style from the On Nut places, more Lao-leaning.

arrow_drop_up 5 arrow_drop_down

chat_bubble Reply ios_share

/

Reply

for som tam specifically i'd say the Isaan spots in Chatuchak are underrated, weekdays only though since the weekend crowd ruins the vibe. there's a stall near gate 2 that does tam pa with fermented bamboo shoots, super sour and funky, not something you see much in On Nut. if you're already heading north for Or Tor Kor anyway its worth the detour.

arrow_drop_up 4 arrow_drop_down

chat_bubble Reply ios_share

/

Reply

honestly the som tam at Krua Dok Mai Kao is good but what got me hooked is their nam prik pla raa dip with the raw veggies, that funk hits way harder than the papaya does. think most people sleep on it cuz they just order the som tam and gai yang. also pro tip, go before noon on weekdays, after that teh pla ra gets milder cuz they batch it for the lunch rush

arrow_drop_up 2 arrow_drop_down

chat_bubble Reply ios_share

/

Reply