Lessons from Bangkok in mind

~Living and Housing from a Local Perspective~

It’s time for the last episode of “Residential in Thailand: Staying & Living Journey Diary” a series that has been delivered over 15 episodes.

In this series, I have written about Thailand’s real estate market and daily life in Thailand based on my experiences living and working here. When comparing real estate in Thailand and Japan, there are various differences in systems, contract and settlement processes, and condominium construction.

In addition, I found that the pace of the market and perspectives on housing can only truly be understood through practical experience. The strong momentum of the city is also remarkable. Before coming to Thailand, I had the impression that the city might be less organized and that the quality of housing might not be very high. However, in reality, newly built condominiums are more impressive than I expected even from the outside, with well-equipped shared facilities, and I was also surprised to find that they offer a wide range of amenities that are not commonly seen in Japan. Moreover, the renovation work on our properties was of excellent quality, and I recognized the high level of local technical expertise.

Through my experience living here, I have realized that livability and comfort are not simply defined by whether something is convenient or inconvenient. Sometimes I am confused with differences in infrastructure and local customs but the people are very warm and welcoming. I was particularly struck by how people seemed to be enjoying their lives. I felt that a place is not easy to live in simply because it is clean or convenient, but that its livability is shaped by the values of the people who live there and the way they spend their daily lives.

Through both my personal and professional experiences, I came to understand the importance of visiting the site in person and see them with my own eyes. As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words” through my time here, I came to realize how much my perspective on Thailand and Southeast Asia had been shaped by unconscious biases. Because much of the information we receive is filtered through someone else’s perspective and interpretation, I believe it is important to continue experiencing things firsthand seeing, feeling, and putting them into words ourselves.

Although my time in Bangkok was relatively short, I am confident that the experiences I gained through both living and working here will continue to shape not only my work but also my life going forward. I hope that this series has helped you feel a little closer to Thailand and Bangkok. Thank you very much for everyone who read Residential in Thailand.

Source: Residential in Thailand ~Staying & Living Journey Diary~