Any recommended condos for cheap?

honestly for under 10k with all those specs you're gonna have to compromise on something, usually the building age or location. Thonburi is actually a solid bet for value tho, check around Talat Phlu or Wongwian Yai BTS areas - you can find older units near those stations that have been renovated with separate bedrooms for like 7-9k. The washing machine and fridge requirement is the tricky part, most condos that cheap don't include them unless you go for a slightly older building thats been refurbed

for PEA vs owner electricity, thats gonna be tough under 10k. Most landlords in that price range charge 7-8 baht per unit which sucks but its just how it works here. You might have better luck with newer buildings that have their own meters but those usually start at 12k+. fwiw I'd look at Lumpini Ville projects in Thonburi, theyre usually decently maintained and sometimes have seperate bedrooms for 8-9k if you catch a good deal

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tbh the "walk in and see bed is a no no" rule is what makes this hard at your budget. most condos under 10k in Thonburi are gonna be studio-ish, but i've seen some decent 1-bedroom layouts at Ideo Q Sathorn-Taksin that occasionally dip to 9.5k if you hunt on facebook marketplace. it's right by Krung Thonburi BTS so supermarket access is fine, and some units have been refurbed with basic appliances

for the PEA thing, you're prob out of luck unless you go for a purpose-built rental building like The Tree or some of the older AP Thailand projects. those charge per unit to PEA directly but they rarely have washing machines included. honestly you might need to pick one battle - either accept a 7 baht/unit electric rate or buy your own washing machine. a cheap one from Power Buy is like 6-7k and you can take it when you leave

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yeah that PEA thing is gonna be your biggest hurdle tbh. most landlords in that price range charge you 8 baht per unit and call it a day. i'd suggest looking at the condo listings on ddproperty or hipflat and filtering by "direct from owner" - sometimes individual owners are more willing to negotiate on the electric rate or let you handle it yourself. also check out The Metro Sathorn area, some of the older units there have separate meters and you can find a renovated 1-bed for like 9k if you're patient. just expect to compromise on

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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.

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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.

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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

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