Common Bangkok condo red flags

Most Bangkok condos are fine. A few small signs tell you a lot about how a building is run and how your stay will go.

In the building

• Poorly kept lobby, lifts, or corridors
• Pool or gym closed or clearly neglected
• Security that feels loose or understaffed

In the unit

• Damp smells, water stains, or mould around windows and bathrooms
• Weak water pressure or slow drains
• Poor mobile signal, or a lot of street noise on the floor

In the paperwork

Be cautious if the landlord avoids a written inventory, will not confirm deposit terms, or cannot show ownership. None of these are dealbreakers on their own, but together they are worth a pause. We check these on your behalf before you commit.