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atl
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I have lived here for six months and felt that I must share with the forum in case anyone is on a budget and looking for a great little place that is located just a bit outside the Sukhumvit area (near Poseidon) :
http://www.atriumratchada13.com/
Daily (790 baht)
Monthly (depends on contract - 11-15K per month)
Pro's:
-It really does look like the pics on the websites gallery
-extremely clean
-5 minute walk to Huay Kwang MRT
-Can be at Asoke/Sukhumvit in under 20 mins from stepping out your room
-Soi is fantastic for convenience - good soi restaurants, 7/11 is connected to parking garage, laundry lady is great and will barter for cans of Leo 55!, motor bike stand is right outside etc
-Girl Friendly
-Solid wifi
-long term residents are mostly younger Thai business people
-I am willing to bet that a few of the really hot chick residents are higher end freelancers or have landed solid "sponsors" 
-Short term residents seem to consist of younger Japanese tourists
-Daily rate for this quality = 790 baht ($27 a day) 
Cons:
-Cable TV has only 3 English channels
(I use slingbox though)
-No pool
-No gym
I joined the gym & pool at Fortune Town and it takes me 12 minutes to get there 
Anyway, just felt like sharing 
Cheers,
atl
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 5:22 am on Mar. 23, 2013
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DrLove
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Looks nice. If you don't mind a little out of Sukuhmit, it's a great deal it seems.
Looks a little bit like KV mansion (Sukh. 81) where I live.
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Bangkok Women : Meet Sensual Bangkok Women
Posted on: 5:44 am on Mar. 23, 2013
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atl
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D-Love,
It is a solid value!
To be honest, the cleanliness and proximity to Huay Kwang MRT station are the big deal makers for me
Less than 15 minutes to Central Rama 9, my gym, JJ market and I dont go out too often, but when I do, its literally 18 to 20 minutes (door to door) and under 30baht to the main sukhumvit spots, for essentially 50% less money
atl
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Thai Girls : Meet Sexy Thai Girls
Posted on: 5:58 am on Mar. 23, 2013
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DrLove
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I am willing to bet that a few of the really hot chick residents are higher end freelancers or have landed solid "sponsors"
Is that the soi with the Gclub on the left? That might explain it.
Also the massage parlors in the neighborhood make it a good market for an apartment in this area.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Sexy Bangkok Girls
Posted on: 6:21 am on Mar. 23, 2013
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joybkk
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Looks great. I have a few questions.
Does it have an in-room safe?
Does security checks and keeps guest ID? Or is it my own risky? Any guest limit?
Do they accept credit card?
Thanks in advance.
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 5:05 am on Mar. 24, 2013
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atl
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Joy,
-Does it have an in-room safe?
No, just a draw that locks which is fine if the only concern is "guests" snooping around while you are sleeping or showering
-Does security checks and keeps guest ID? Or is it my own risky? Any guest limit?
Do not keep ID's but there are frekin security cams at every single angle on every single floor so nobody is going unnoticed.
They say only 2 overnight people per room but since I am long term they had no problem when I had 2 female guests from the states and my GIK all stay 3 nights. (in case you are curious, the 2 guests took the bed and me and GIK pulled the matress pad/comforter on the floor)
Do they accept credit card?
No
Hope that helps!
atl
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Bangkok Women : Meet Beautiful Thai Girls
Posted on: 5:33 am on Mar. 24, 2013
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joybkk
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Thanks for quick response. Sounds worth trying during my next trip. 
Monthly rate doesn't seem to be much cheaper than daily rate if Maid service is excluded.
- Maid service is 250 baht/time
Did you pay Monthly or daily?
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 5:50 am on Mar. 24, 2013
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DrLove
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He said he has been living there for 6 months, so most likely he has a yearly contract. Or do you think he paid each day?
The monthly rates are a bit on the high side compared to the yearly rates but that's because they like to sell long term contracts and with the monthly rates you get more (TV etc) than a yearly rate.
Of course, you don't need daily cleaning if you're on a monthly or yearly rate. Twice a week would suffice unless you're a pig. So you can't add 30 x 250 baht to the monthly rate.
Like my apartment, they cater to long term terms guest with selling daily rooms on the side and won't have the same ID checking as hotels.
Most likely they won't even have a 24 hour reception. In my apartment, staff leaves at 8pm. For late arriving guests, the guard doubles a reception staff.
If you're a party animal and like to stay out late until after the MRT has closed, make sure you understand it's quite a taxi ride out there.
For more reviews:
http://www.agoda.com/asia/thailand/bangkok/the_atrium_ratchada_13_hotel.html
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Thai Girls : Meet Active Thai Girls
Posted on: 6:06 am on Mar. 24, 2013
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atl
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They seem to have a certain amount of rooms that are set aside for contracts. I noticed the difference when I was in a daily rental room having beers with a traveler and he had to put his key card in the slot for power, I dont.
I negotiated and got 6 month contract at 11K a month, no maid service - I am anal about cleanliness though and keep things pretty straight but do pay 300 baht for the maids to give the bathroom and tile floors a shining 2 or 3 times a month.
I caught them when they were not at 100% occupancy, which they are normally. I think 11k for a year, 12,500K for 6 months and 15K per month is standard.
There is a receptionist & security guard 24/7....
atl
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Thai Women : Meet Matured Thai Women
Posted on: 9:19 am on Mar. 24, 2013
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DrLove
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I noticed the difference when I was in a daily rental room having beers with a traveler and he had to put his key card in the slot for power, I dont.
Makes sense because you pay the power yourself, while a daily guest has his power paid for.
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Bangkok Girls : Meet Attractive Thai Girls
Posted on: 3:18 pm on Mar. 24, 2013
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