This research investigated the actual situation and problems of condominiums in Bangkok. Condominiums have been increasing recently, according to the increase of the population or the development among the new transportation system. Thai people have not paid attention to condominium management, including generally lack the knowledge, because condominiums are relatively new housing style for them. The authors interviewed with 76 persons in 36 middle-class condominiums in Bangkok, including residents or persons belonging to Condominium Juridical Person, such as Juridical Person Manager (JPM), Committee Board (CMB), Private Management Companies (PMC) among others.

 In Chapter 2, from the literature review, compared with previous researches, this research focuses on the actual situation of condominiums by interviews with related persons, particularly focuses on the system of the condominium juridical person. From statistics, the numbers of condominiums recently compared with the other housing types, because of the investments, development of transportation or flood. From the historical view, after the Condominium Act established in 1979, there have been several booms of condominiums construction.

 Chapter 3 made clear the outline of the management system of condominiums, which consists of JPM, CMB, PMC among others. A PMC operates Management Team (MT), which engages in daily management tasks. Their management fees consist of common expenses collected monthly and sinking fund collected at the time when extra money is necessary. There are mainly 3 types of management 1) JPM is from PMC, 2) JPM is from CMB, 3) JPM is from an outside person. Each type has advantages and disadvantages, however, type 1) is mainly used in recent Bangkok, because of the lack of knowledge or experience. Only one condominium try to use type 3), however, the CMB cannot find an appropriate person.

 Chapter 4 made clear the problems in the management of condominiums. First, there are problems of deterioration such as water leaking, cracks. Some of them are happened because of the improper use of residents. Second, residents do not cooperate in management nor do not understand duties or rules of condominiums. One of the reasons for the problem is that many residents bought condominiums for investment and they do not live in. Third, PMC or MT do not have enough knowledge or experience for condominium management. In addition, the works or responsibility of PMC or MT are not clear. Last, there are shortages of management budget, particularly in older condominiums.

 In chapter 5, this paper discussed the possible solutions for the problems in chapter 4. First, the real estate companies or authorities should encourage more durable materials used in condominiums and the juridical person should provide more information to residents for proper use. Second, the juridical person should add additional channels to inform residents to realize the importance of condominium management. Third, the government or organizations should set a standard for condominium management, particularly on PMC and MT. Last, the real estate companies or the condominium juridical persons should set up the long-term maintenance plan to make clear the budget required for the appropriate management.