I went to america for a visit after my first year at Payap. I checked out of my apartment when I left intending to find a better place when I returned. I had seen an apartment building close to school with flowering vines climbing the height of the building and thought it was nicer looking and should be cooler—and it is.
But I can't live there. It's a female only dorm. Guys aren't allowed into the rooms but they made an exception so I could take some photos. Here are the details.
Base Rent: 2,500/month
Deposit: 1,000 plus one month's rent—total move-in cost 6,000 baht
Lease Terms: 6 months or 1 year
Utilities:
Electricity: 6/unit
Water: 100 per person, per month
Internet: 200/month
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Showing posts with label dorms. Show all posts
Payap University: Paradornparp International House
You've heard from Nick about his experiences in Payap's international dorms, but multiple prospectives are always good.
I found an article from Eric, a Payap University graduate student, where he gives a tour of the international dormitory—with pictures.
I found an article from Eric, a Payap University graduate student, where he gives a tour of the international dormitory—with pictures.
Payap University: Dorm Alternatives
Payap University Dorms have some draw backs. We know you'll have a roommate and the dorms are expensive. But let's look at the costs of the dorms before we discuss the alternatives.
At 18,200 baht per semester you're paying 4,550 per month not including utilities. And yes, breakfast and dinner are included but consider this: Most off campus "dorms" cost about 2,000-4,000 baht per month.
Payap University Dorm Costs
At 18,200 baht per semester you're paying 4,550 per month not including utilities. And yes, breakfast and dinner are included but consider this: Most off campus "dorms" cost about 2,000-4,000 baht per month.
| University Dorm | Dorm Alternative | |
| Base Rent | 4,550 | 2,500 |
| Food | 1340 | 3300 |
| Total | 5890 | 5800 |
Payap University: International Dorms
I've never stayed in the Payap University dormitory so Nick Selkirk is back to give us the skinny. But first a note: Southeast Asian Studies students—semester abroad students—don't have the option of living off campus or riding a motorbike.
What I didn't know at the time but would soon learn, most "mandatory" things at Payap are not.
Paradornparp International House houses 2 bed dorm rooms with air-conditioning (you'll want this to sleep in the hot season), a cafeteria, a 7-eleven, and large bodies of still water for attracting mosquitoes to play with you at night.
Enter Nick:
Like most international students, I arrived and followed the instructions of the student life counsellor "staying in the dorm for the first semester is mandatory, after that you can move out if you wish."What I didn't know at the time but would soon learn, most "mandatory" things at Payap are not.
Paradornparp International House houses 2 bed dorm rooms with air-conditioning (you'll want this to sleep in the hot season), a cafeteria, a 7-eleven, and large bodies of still water for attracting mosquitoes to play with you at night.