Ari and Thonglor are two of the Bangkok neighbourhoods expats and investors weigh against each other most often. Ari is a central, well-connected district, while Thonglor is a prime, blue-chip one. This side-by-side compares both on rent, transport, lifestyle, safety and investment so you can pick the one that fits your move.
Ari and Thonglor are two of the Bangkok neighbourhoods expats and investors weigh against each other most often. Ari is a central, well-connected district, while Thonglor is a prime, blue-chip one. This side-by-side compares both on rent, transport, lifestyle, safety and investment so you can pick the one that fits your move.
On rent, Ari is the more affordable of the two - a typical one-bedroom runs roughly 30% less than in Thonglor - so the trade-off is budget versus what Thonglor offers in return.
| Home type | Ari | Thonglor |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | ฿14,000 - ฿22,000 | ฿18,000 - ฿30,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | ฿20,000 - ฿38,000 | ฿28,000 - ฿55,000 |
| 2 Bedroom | ฿38,000 - ฿72,000 | ฿55,000 - ฿110,000 |
| 3 Bedroom / House | ฿70,000 - ฿140,000 | ฿110,000 - ฿280,000 |
Ari is roughly 30% cheaper for a typical one-bedroom. Convert to your currency on the Investor Tools page.
| Category | Ari | Thonglor | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit | 9/10 | 9/10 | Tie |
| Convenience | 9/10 | 9/10 | Tie |
| Walkability | 8/10 | 9/10 | Thonglor |
| Safety | 8/10 | 9/10 | Thonglor |
| Nightlife | 8/10 | 9/10 | Thonglor |
| Family-friendly | 8/10 | 8/10 | Tie |
| Digital-nomad | 9/10 | 9/10 | Tie |
| Investment | 8/10 | 9/10 | Thonglor |
| Luxury | 7/10 | 10/10 | Thonglor |
Ari is cheaper - a one-bedroom averages roughly 30% less. Expect about ฿20,000-฿38,000 in Ari versus ฿28,000-฿55,000 in Thonglor.
Both rate similarly for families. Family-friendliness factors in space, schools and a calmer pace.
Both work well for nomads. The nomad score reflects cafes, coworking and reliable internet.
Both are well served by the BTS/MRT network.
Thonglor has stronger investment fundamentals (9/10 vs 8/10 on BAANLYY). Ratings weigh tenant demand, connectivity and development.
Thonglor sits further up-market (10/10 vs 7/10 on BAANLYY).
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