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The Gentrification of Bangkapi
This is a little Bangkok Adieu number
The original village of these shophouses was built in about 1978. The originals were of three main kinds:
Simple terrace houses, with small balconies, an iron gate the width of the house and a front courtyard
A corner house version of the same
Some double terraced houses
They sell for between 800,000 Baht and 2 million ie $18,500 to $46,500
Original shophouse uses. Restaurants, shops, personal gaols
The first real gentrification is Chinese Gates. Elaborate Wrought Iron Work
The two storey solution
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A modern version of the Gates solution. In chrome!Note the 1million Baht+ Honda CRV nestling inside
Two country style solutions to the door/gate problem
Glass and other doors
Cornerhouse gentrifications. gates, satellite dishes and BMWs
