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It was good to hear that 'Aitch', otherwise known as 'Mr Roomfinder', is trying to get details of accommodation within the typical teacher's price range.

Having looked at the site today I find that the five most recent places posted range from 20,000 baht to 85,500 baht per month, and include a studio for no less than 43,000 baht per month.

Have my wages failed to keep pace with the rising cost of living, or are such prices beyond the reach of most teachers in Bangkok?

I have found Mr Roomfinder helpful, both in presenting areas where accommodation can be found, and in giving an idea of what one would be expected to pay in each area. That was before the site became flooded with posting from one particular agent.

So good luck to Mr Roomfinder for the future.

In my recent flat-hunting I came across one place which should be brought to the attention of ajarn.com readers.

Living Naraa Place is just off Narathiwat Road, in small, un-numbered soi adjacent to a Caltex station. If you walk south from Chang Nonsri BTS it's on the right, getting on for a kilometre from the station. All rooms have wi-fi capability and prices ranges from 5000 baht for a small studio/shoebox to 17,000 baht for a two bedroom flat.

These prices are fairly high for the impoverished newcomer but are very reasonable for the area. I am not in any way connected with the project - I just went to look and compare with a place I had already paid a deposit for (thanks to Mr Roomfinder).

I will let you know about my new place once I move in.