150k BHT / month Salary in Bangkok - Condo Budget

Hi all,

I'm hoping to get some feedback on higher end condo complex suggestions and also any experiences living in Bangkok on a 150k / month salary.

Some background.

I have recently been offered a promotion / transfer from my current job here in Australia to Bangkok. Salary is approx 150k / month after tax. 3-4 flights home per year. First 3 months rent free with a driver / translator. Medical insurance paid and all moving expenses paid. Bonus system in place on each completed year of employment while in Bangkok (approx 200k baht per year).

I realise it is a good deal if compared to other discussions on his forum as I will be getting paid my Aus salary. I notice most discussions are about how to get by on a 40- 80k budget so I can't find much talk on the 150k + salary budgets.

Now I do have a high standard of living so would want to be very central (siam / asok / Silom) area in a 1 or 2bdrm modern condo (min 60sqm). (I like the duplex ones you sometimes come across with the double level glass windows with lots of natural light The Loft has them in Sulumvit). From what I have seen maybe around the 40-55k per month mark ?

Also, I love eating Thai food, don't party too much but also enjoy a great night out once a week and the occasional fine dining.

Plan to do a lot of travel to Japan, HK, China etc.

Is there anyone else who has a similar budget and can recommend a nice condo complex in this area and any general experiences living on a 150k month salary.  ?


Thanks 

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