Thong Lo
1BR · 22,000–35,000 THB/mo
Why it works: The best restaurants, bars and cafés on the BTS line, all within walking distance.
Watch out: Rent, and weekend noise on the busier sois. Pick a building away from the bars.
Tier list · 03 · If you are…
Moving as a couple? Here's where to live in Bangkok.
The short answer
Start with Thong Lo if evenings out matter to you both — the restaurants and bars are on your doorstep. If you'd rather spend less or live somewhere calmer, look at Phrom Phong, Phra Khanong, Ari or Silom–Sathorn. Listed rents for a furnished one-bedroom ran from about 13,000 THB in Phra Khanong to 35,000 THB in Thong Lo in Q2 2026.
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How I ranked them
Evenings you can walk toA quiet home to come back toBoth of your commutesRent that leaves room for fun
No place is bad. Each one just fits a different life.
S
S tier — live here
Date nights, a short walk away
A
A tier — great, depending on you two
Each one trades something
Phrom Phong
1BR · 20,000–32,000 THB/mo
Why it works: A park, malls and good restaurants close by, and a little calmer than Thong Lo.
Watch out: Rents are close to Thong Lo, and the area around the station is busy.
Phra Khanong
1BR · 13,000–19,000 THB/mo
Why it works: A real neighborhood feel, local bars and cafés, two stops from Thong Lo, at a lower rent.
Watch out: Some sois run long from the station.
Ari
1BR · 15,000–22,000 THB/mo
Why it works: Leafy, quiet and full of cafés — great for slow weekends.
Watch out: Far from Sukhumvit nightlife. Good if you both prefer brunch to bars.
Silom–Sathorn
1BR · 25,000–38,000 THB/mo
Why it works: Lumpini Park, rooftop bars and the business district. Great if one of you works there.
Watch out: The highest rents on this list, and quieter once the offices empty.
B
B tier — works, with trade-offs
Cheaper, or busier
On Nut
1BR · 11,000–16,000 THB/mo
Why it works: The lowest rents, so more money for going out.
Watch out: Fewer evening spots nearby, so most nights out mean a ride.
Asok
1BR · 22,000–35,000 THB/mo
Why it works: Easy to get anywhere from here, by BTS or MRT.
Watch out: Loud and busy, and it feels more like a place to pass through than a place to live.
This list is not for you if…
→ You are moving with young children. See the family list instead.
→ One of you commutes to an office far from the BTS. Start from that commute.
Watch the walk
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Questions
People also ask
We want nightlife but also want to sleep. Is that possible?
Yes. Live one soi away from the bars, or in a building set back from the main road. The difference inside the room can be huge — it is one of the things I check on the walk.
We work in different parts of the city. Where should we live?
Find the BTS or MRT line that connects both offices and live in the middle. Tell me where you both work and I'll suggest two or three areas.
Is Thong Lo worth the rent?
If you go out several nights a week, often yes — you save on rides and time. If you mostly stay in, Phra Khanong gives you a similar feel for less.
Can't agree on where?
Tell me what each of you wants. I'll find the overlap.
I'm an agent and I earn a commission when a deal closes — which is exactly why I won't put you somewhere that doesn't fit.
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