Real estate agents operating in the Thai capital are often asked which districts in Bangkok are best suited for expats. The point is, there is no simple answer to this question because lifestyles and expectations are subjective. With that in mind, the short answer has to be that there is no ideal place for an expat to live in Bangkok.

Not all homes and neighborhoods are the same

Some people prefer to live in high-rise condos around busy and vibrant areas like Asoke or Nana, enjoying great views of the city from their living room windows. Others may like the more intimate feel of a low-rise condo or apartment in quieter parts of town like On Nut.

However, for those expats working in Bangkok’s CBD, the location and easy access to their office is imperative. This may mean that they have to be practical, perhaps more than demanding when looking for accommodation. For them, the Sathorn area is often the preferred location, and Yenakart is a very good option.

The Yenakart / Sathorn district

Quiet, green and central with easy access to Rama 3 Expressway, Rama 4 Road, Sathorn Road and Narathiwat Road, it makes it quite difficult to find a more central location in Bangkok than Yenakart.

It is also important to note that Yenakart has three access points from Bangkok’s public transport network. The first and original, is the Chong Nonsi BTS (Skytrain) station, which is only a five minute drive from the central Yenakart area. Even closer is the Lumpini MRT (Metro) station, located near Q-House Lumpini (a 38-story office building located on the corner of Sathon and Rama 4 streets). From Q-House, residents can reach most of the condos mentioned in this article in 15 minutes on foot. And finally, there is the most recently opened Yenakart BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) station on the Bangkok BRT line.

Now let’s take a look at the type of accommodation available on Yenakart.

The Yenakart Resort

Fortunately, Yenakart has a full range of accommodation on offer, from low-cost studios starting at around 13,000 THB / Mo, to beautiful, spacious three-bedroom condos, which rent for 100,000 THB / Mo and up. However, let’s start by looking at the smaller, lower-cost units on offer at The Resorts Yenakart, located in Bangkok’s Yan Nawa district.

One-bedroom units here can be had for as low as 15,000 THB / Mo, but the best furnished and most attractive rooms will be priced up to 18,000 THB / Mo. Resorta Yenakart is a low-rise condo housing a total of 308 units. of condominium. Some of the condo facilities include:

• Big pool
• Attractive grounds and gardens
• Fitness room
• Sauna / steam room
• Mini market
• Reception area
• Covered parking
• 24 hour security

The Resorta represents a great value for those who want to live in the CBD area of ​​Bangkok.

Sathorn Plus Condos by Sansiri

In terms of price, two other beautiful low-rise condo buildings go up: the Sathorn Plus on the pond and the Sathorn Plus on the garden, both located on the main Yenakart road. These condos are built by Sansiri (one of Thailand’s largest real estate developers) and offer practical living in the Yenakart area.

Some of the typical facilities of each of these Sathorn Plus condos include:

• Parking lot
• Fitness room
• Multipurpose room
• Rooftop pool
• Shaded garden area
• 24 hour security with CCTV and access control with security card

The 50sqm one-bedroom units at these Sansiri properties rent for about 24,000 THB / Mo at the time of writing, and the studios are slightly cheaper at just 17,000 THB / Mo.

Baan Sirisathorn, Yenakat

Located not far from the two low-rise buildings above is Baan Sirisathorn. This is another good quality low-rise building, providing Grade A living for residents.

As with the other low-rise accommodations in this area, there is a nice sense of privacy and quality to the place. Equipped with solid wood floors, powder-coated window frames, and high-quality fixtures and fittings throughout, these units truly are something more.

At the time of writing, the 35-square-meter studio condos here rent for about 20,000 THB / Mo. A 55-square-meter bedroom costs about 30,000 THB / month, and the 80-square-meter two-bedroom units cost 40,000 THB / month. The condominium facilities include:

• Reception area
• Covered parking
• Rooftop pool
• Sunbathing terrace on the roof
• Rooftop gym
• 24 hour security

Baan Sirisathorn is a cozy residence and is a perfect home for expats working in CBD.

The Lanai Condo

As mentioned above, Yenakart has accommodations to suit a diverse selection of tastes, budgets, and requirements. If you like traditional Southeast Asian styles and oriental architecture, then the Lanai could be the perfect place for you.

This unique condo is an eight-story low-rise project with only 34 one- and two-bedroom units in total. The Lanai offers its tenants a very unusual option in Bangkok life.

Unquestionably a high-end building with a true five-star quality feel to the place, the Lanai offers residents a peaceful resort-style experience, not unlike what you might expect in a luxury retreat in a resort. tropical like Samui, Phuket, or even Bali in Indonesia.

The condos on Lanai are huge, with three-bedroom units over 250 square feet. Even the two-bedroom units are over 200 square feet. Oozing quality and opulence, the Lanai condos are bright, airy, and sophisticated. The facilities include:

• Covered parking (2 reserved spaces)
• Gym
• Reception
• Roof garden
• Sauna / steam
• Pool and terrace
• 24 hour security with CCTV

The moment you enter the lobby, it is as if you have been transported far from Bangkok and miraculously established in a beautiful five-star resort along the Andaman Sea or the Gulf of Thailand. It’s fair to say that this quality residence offers something that no other Bangkok condo building can offer.

Obviously, all this high-end space, luxury, and lifestyle comes at a price. With rents in the neighborhood of around 100,000 THB / Mo for a three-bedroom unit, only high-income people from Bangkok will be able to reside in the exclusive Lanai Condo.

The conclusion

As you can see, this little-known and often-forgotten corner of Bangkok known as Yenakart, actually offers expats a wide variety of options and convenience. With easy access to the BTS Skytrain, MRT subway, and Bangkok’s BRT system, it’s amazing that this part of the city remains a hidden gem. In addition, those expats who own a car can also easily access Rama 4 Highway, Rama 3 Highway, Narathiwat Highway, Sathorn Highway, and Rama 3 Highway.

Going back to our opening paragraph, where we said that there are no districts in Bangkok that are best suited for expats, maybe there are after all, and maybe it’s Yenakart!