Phaya Thai and Victory Monument are two of the Bangkok neighbourhoods expats and investors weigh against each other most often. Phaya Thai is a central, well-connected district, while Victory Monument is a central, well-connected one. This side-by-side compares both on rent, transport, lifestyle, safety and investment so you can pick the one that fits your move.
Phaya Thai and Victory Monument are two of the Bangkok neighbourhoods expats and investors weigh against each other most often. Phaya Thai is a central, well-connected district, while Victory Monument is a central, well-connected 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 headline rent the two are closely matched - a one-bedroom condo lands in a similar band in both, so the decision usually comes down to lifestyle and transport rather than price.
| Home type | Phaya Thai | Victory Monument |
|---|---|---|
| Studio | ฿14,000 - ฿22,000 | ฿14,000 - ฿22,000 |
| 1 Bedroom | ฿20,000 - ฿38,000 | ฿20,000 - ฿38,000 |
| 2 Bedroom | ฿38,000 - ฿72,000 | ฿38,000 - ฿72,000 |
| 3 Bedroom / House | ฿70,000 - ฿140,000 | ฿70,000 - ฿140,000 |
Rents are closely matched across both areas. Convert to your currency on the Investor Tools page.
| Category | Phaya Thai | Victory Monument | Edge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Transit | 9/10 | 9/10 | Tie |
| Convenience | 9/10 | 9/10 | Tie |
| Walkability | 8/10 | 8/10 | Tie |
| Safety | 8/10 | 8/10 | Tie |
| Nightlife | 8/10 | 8/10 | Tie |
| Family-friendly | 6/10 | 6/10 | Tie |
| Digital-nomad | 8/10 | 8/10 | Tie |
| Investment | 8/10 | 8/10 | Tie |
| Luxury | 7/10 | 7/10 | Tie |
A balanced all-rounder with no single standout edge over Victory Monument.
Full Phaya Thai guide →A balanced all-rounder with no single standout edge over Phaya Thai.
Full Victory Monument guide →Rents are broadly similar. A one-bedroom condo sits around ฿20,000-฿38,000 in Phaya Thai and ฿20,000-฿38,000 in Victory Monument.
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.
Both carry comparable investment ratings. Ratings weigh tenant demand, connectivity and development.
Both offer a similar standard of housing.
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