Open the closet you haven’t touched in three months. The stuff staring back at you cost real baht to buy — and right now, it’s earning zero. Meanwhile, somebody two BTS stations away is trying to figure out how to do the exact thing your idle gear was made for, without dropping ฿15,000 on it.
Weshare connects those two people. Here are ten of the most-asked-for items on the platform — likely already sitting somewhere in your apartment.
1. Drones (DJI Mini, Mavic, Air)
Travelers and content creators love a good aerial shot, but nobody wants to commit ฿20,000+ to a hobby they’ll try once or twice. A DJI Mini rents for ฿500–800/day. If yours flies twice a year, it pays for itself faster on Weshare than in the box.
2. Projectors
Movie nights, popups, last-minute presentations. A 1080p projector you used for one party ago goes for ฿300–500/day. Three rentals a month covers Netflix and your electricity bill.
3. Camping gear (tents, sleeping bags, coolers)
Khao Yai and Kanchanaburi weekends are popular but most people don’t camp often enough to justify the closet space. A 4-person tent + cooler + sleeping bag combo rents at ฿400–700/day. Bundle them and earn more.
4. DSLR / mirrorless cameras and lenses
This is one of Weshare’s hottest categories. A Sony A7 III rents for ฿800–1,200/day. A 70-200mm lens, ฿300-500/day. If you’re an enthusiast who buys lenses then forgets them, this is the cleanest way to recoup.
5. Power tools
Drill, jigsaw, sander, pressure washer. Renters use them for a single home project. Most owners only use them every few months. ฿200–400/day each.
6. Suitcases (especially large checked-bag size)
Most travelers own one suitcase, and it’s usually too small for that one rare big trip. Big 28-inch suitcases rent for ฿100–200/day. Stack a few in the corner and they pay rent.
7. Gaming consoles (PS5, Switch)
For families who want to try before they buy, or visitors who want a weekend with FIFA. ฿300–600/day. Bundle with a couple of games.
8. BBQ grill / outdoor cooking gear
If you bought a grill for one rooftop party two summers ago, it’s a perfect rental. Same for tabletop hot pots and Korean BBQ sets. ฿200–400/day.
9. Steamers, vacuum cleaners, and hard-to-store appliances
Garment steamers, deep-cleaning vacuums, carpet shampooers — used twice a year by most owners but in demand monthly across Bangkok renters. ฿150–300/day.
10. Designer bags, suits, and special-occasion outfits
The wedding suit, the conference blazer, the formal dress you wore once. People want to look sharp without buying. ฿500–1,500/day depending on the brand.
Quick math
Pick three items from this list. Average rental: ฿400/day. List them on Weshare and aim for 3 rentals a month. That’s ฿3,600/month, completely passive. After six months, you’ve covered what most of these items cost new.
The bar is low: take a clear photo, write a one-sentence description, set a price. Listing takes about 90 seconds per item. The hardest part is just deciding what to list — and you’ve already done that, scanning this article and mentally checking off your closet.
List your first item on Weshare →
Weshare is Bangkok’s peer-to-peer rental marketplace. Free to list. You set your own price.
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