The exact nine factors, the averaging formula, how category leaders and ties are determined, where the data comes from, and what the score is not — for every one of the 23 Thai cities BAANLYY currently scores neighbourhood-by-neighbourhood.
The short version: every neighbourhood is rated 0–10 on nine equally-weighted factors, averaged, then multiplied by 10 for a 0–100 BAANLYY Area Score. No factor is secretly weighted more than another, and every city's live ranking is one click away below.
Each factor is rated on a 0–10 scale for every neighbourhood BAANLYY has built area data for.
| Factor | Scale | What it measures |
|---|---|---|
| Transit | 0–10 | Proximity to and density of BTS/MRT stations or equivalent public-transport links serving the area |
| Convenience | 0–10 | Density of nearby daily-life amenities — supermarkets, pharmacies, banks, everyday services |
| Walkability | 0–10 | How easily the area itself can be navigated and lived in on foot, independent of what amenities exist |
| Safety | 0–10 | Editorial assessment of the area's safety reputation and character |
| Nightlife | 0–10 | Density and variety of bars, restaurants, entertainment and evening activity |
| Family-friendly | 0–10 | Suitability for families — nearby schools, parks, quieter residential character |
| Digital-nomad | 0–10 | Coworking spaces, cafe culture, internet reliability and remote-work community |
| Investment | 0–10 | Editorial view of capital-growth and rental-demand potential |
| Luxury | 0–10 | Concentration of high-end residences, dining and services |
Overall score = (sum of the nine 0–10 factor ratings ÷ 9) × 10, rounded to the nearest whole number, producing a 0–100 BAANLYY Area Score. All nine factors carry equal weight in this default score — there is no hidden multiplier favouring, say, investment over family-friendliness. If your own priorities differ from an equal-weight average, use the per-factor columns on each city's /scores page to build your own weighted view rather than relying on the single overall number.
The nine factor ratings come from BAANLYY's own area dataset, maintained per city and per neighbourhood, informed by transit-network maps, amenity and business density, and BAANLYY's editorial, on-the-ground knowledge of each area. It is not sourced from a single third-party statistical index — it is a proprietary, editorial assessment, clearly labelled as such everywhere it appears on the site.
Open any area's full guide for pricing, transport, schools, hospitals and the best towers, or talk to a vetted local agent.
The BAANLYY Area Score is a proprietary, transparent composite of BAANLYY's own area ratings, provided for general comparison only — not investment, legal or financial advice. Ratings are editorial estimates that change as areas evolve.
Primary and official sources are cited above. Government rules, fees and procedures in Thailand change over time and vary by office; always confirm current requirements with the relevant authority before relying on them. BAANLYY never takes paid placement in editorial content.