Serviced residences are alive and well in Bangkok. And that's a good thing, because that means the economy is strong, Thais are earning more and foreign companies are continuing to invest in Thailand.

Every year always seems to bring a host of grand openings, each claiming to be the greatest property, and each more glorious than the last. There are also always an equal number of projects in the works. Then, of course, there are also the established properties that have managed to stand the test of time. In order to distinguish themselves from the competition, all have to keep topping each other by piling on the pluses.

All this competition means that consumers have that much more to look at and consider when surveying the market. And with so much out there, who has got the time?

That's where we come in. The Bangkok Post Serviced Apartments Directory does all the legwork and homework so that our readers don't have to. That's one reason why we are the definitive guide to serviced residences in Bangkok and the only directory they will ever need.

Another reason is our comprehensiveness. We have got it all when the topic is serviced residences – poignant apartment profiles; news on new projects in the works; a map; a checklist for each property's facilities, amenities and value-added services; a complete listing of every serviced residence in the city; listings for nearby international schools, hospitals, health clubs and banks; a market overview and synopsis; and really useful tips for apartment hunters.

We hope that you enjoy the 4th incarnation of the Bangkok Post's Serviced Apartments Directory. Use it, make notes in it, keep it, and refer back to it. We guarantee that it will prove to be a most valuable asset in your quest to find the perfect residence in this great city.