I took a job in Bangkok. I've spent plenty of time there but on vacations. The school where I'll work is right off of Sukhumvit, in the heart of the city. I have the freedom to live where I want, so any recommendations on neighborhoods to look for an apartment? I don't mind being a few BTS stops away if it means I can get better bang for my buck. I typically stay in Silom when I visit Bangkok.

Where in Sukhumvit? That's a long stretch.

Couple things

I would make sure you are near the BTS for the rainy season. or have a plan to not get soaked when it rains.

I have a few close friends that live in BKK, I am happy to put you in touch with them. You have my email address.

I lived in the Le Cote Thong Lo 8 Condos for a while. Nice enough place. The Reserve 61 Sukhumvit 61 is another one I frequently visited.

Thanks for the info. The school is very close to Phrom Phong Station.

My wife (gf at the time) had an apartment in Thonburi which was a bit more laid back than the east side of the river.

Personally, Sukhumvit wouldn't be my first choice due to it being overloaded w/ tourists and expats, but if I were to stay there I'd look around Thonglor and Ekkamai.

I like the Sukhumvit area but I'll probably reconsider staying there the next time because of all those drug dealing African guys that hang around,

Anubus said:

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I like the Sukhumvit area but I'll probably reconsider staying there the next time because of all those drug dealing African guys that hang around,

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I've spent the last five years living in Colombia, so I don't think i'll be fazed by this at all.