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Living, renting & investing in Riverside.

Chao Phraya riverfront living — heritage hotels, IconSiam across the water and branded riverside residences with sunset skyline views and ferry-and-BTS access.

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By Kirby Scofield
Founder of BAANLYY · International real estate broker, investor & relocation specialist
Last updated 1 July 2026 · Last reviewed 1 July 2026
RiversideBang Rak district
฿25,000–฿48,0001-bed rent / month
0Condo towers mapped
8/10Investment rating
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Overview

The Chao Phraya Riverside is Bangkok's most scenic address — five-star riverfront residences, ICONSIAM, and the BTS Gold Line, with the river as your highway.

Riverside is a scenic, branded-residence riverfront enclave in Bangkok. Transit access is solid, putting much of the city within easy reach. A typical one-bedroom condo here rents for roughly ฿25,000–฿48,000 a month, with two-bedrooms around ฿48,000–฿95,000, placing Riverside firmly in the mid-market band of the Bangkok market.

Day to day, Riverside offers a good spread of restaurants and bars. It sits at the luxury end of the market, with high-spec towers, international tenants and premium facilities the norm. Everyday safety is rated highly.

Riverside suits executives and luxury renters, investors, long-stay and retirement-visa residents especially well. For investors, Riverside carries a BAANLYY investment rating of 8/10, underpinned by steady tenant demand and ongoing development.

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Who Riverside suits

Luxury livingInvestors

Strengths

  • Strong everyday safety
  • High-end housing & facilities
  • Solid investment fundamentals
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Rental & sale pricing

Indicative monthly condo rents in Riverside, by unit size. Ranges reflect the spread from older or smaller stock to new, high-spec towers — verify current asking prices on individual listings.

UnitMonthly rent (THB)
Studio฿16,000฿26,000
1 bedroom฿25,000฿48,000
2 bedroom฿48,000฿95,000
3 bedroom฿95,000฿200,000

See citywide market data & yields →

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Getting around

Transit

BTS Saphan Taksin (Silom Line) · BTS Gold Line (Charoen Nakhon / ICONSIAM) · Chao Phraya river ferries

~10 min to Sathorn CBD; scenic river commute to old town.

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On the map

Riverside & the neighbourhood.

What’s nearby:
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Schools, healthcare & lifestyle

International schools

Shrewsbury International School (Riverside campus) · Assumption College

Hospitals & clinics

Taksin Hospital · BNH Hospital (~15 min)

Lifestyle & landmarks

ICONSIAM · Asiatique The Riverfront · Mandarin Oriental

Dining

ICONSIAM riverfront dining · Sala Rim Naam (Mandarin Oriental) · The Never Ending Summer

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Riverside at a glance

7/10Transit
7/10Convenience
7/10Walkability
8/10Safety
6/10Nightlife
7/10Family-friendly
6/10Digital-nomad
8/10Investment
9/10Luxury
FAQ

Riverside — frequently asked questions

Is Riverside safe?

Yes — it is considered one of Bangkok's safer districts. Riverside is a scenic Chao Phraya riverfront district with an everyday-safety rating of 8/10 on BAANLYY.

Is Riverside expensive to live in?

It sits at the higher end of the Bangkok market. A one-bedroom condo typically rents for ฿25,000–฿48,000 per month here.

Is Riverside good for expats?

Yes — with a convenience score of 7/10 and BTS Saphan Taksin, BTS Gold Line, Chao Phraya river ferries nearby, plus international dining and healthcare within reach.

Is Riverside good for families?

Yes, it works well for families — family-friendliness rates 7/10, factoring in schools, parks and space.

Is Riverside good for retirees?

Yes — quieter pockets, BTS Saphan Taksin, BTS Gold Line, Chao Phraya river ferries access and nearby hospitals make day-to-day living straightforward.

Is Riverside good for digital nomads?

Good for nomads — it scores 6/10, with cafés, coworking and fast internet around.

What are the best condos in Riverside?

Browse BAANLYY's curated condo towers in Riverside for the best-rated buildings, each with amenities, market data and available residences.

What BTS or MRT serves Riverside?

Riverside is served by BTS Saphan Taksin, BTS Gold Line, Chao Phraya river ferries.

Sources & References

Sources & References

BAANLYY area guides draw on official Thai transit, statistics and tourism sources plus BAANLYY's own field research on Bangkok neighbourhoods, condo towers and rents. Pricing is indicative — verify current figures on live listings before you commit.

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