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Every Bangkok area, in one index.

All 90 neighbourhoods BAANLYY maps across Bangkok, grouped into eight zones from prime Sukhumvit to the riverside, the new CBD, midtown, the historic old town and value-focused outer districts. Pick a zone, or jump straight to an area guide.

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By Kirby Scofield
Founder of BAANLYY Β· International real estate broker, investor & relocation specialist
Last updated 2 July 2026 Β· Last reviewed 2 July 2026
90Areas mapped
8Zones
BTS Β· MRT Β· ARLRail networks
50Districts (khet)
Overview

How Bangkok's areas are organised

Bangkok is best understood zone by zone. BAANLYY groups all 90 neighbourhoods it maps into eight zones β€” roughly tracking price and distance from the BTS/MRT rail network β€” from the blue-chip Prime & Luxury core to well-priced Midtown pockets and the value-focused Outer districts. Every area links through to a full guide with rent ranges, transport, schools, hospitals, safety, walkability and the best condo towers.

See every area ranked by the BAANLYY Area Scoreβ„’ β†’

Directory

All 90 areas, by zone

Prime & Luxury Β· 14

Bangkok's blue-chip core β€” Sukhumvit's prime sois, Sathorn's embassy row and the city's highest condo prices.

AsokeArea guide β†’ChidlomArea guide β†’Chong NonsiArea guide β†’EkkamaiArea guide β†’Lang SuanArea guide β†’LumphiniArea guide β†’Phrom PhongArea guide β†’PloenchitArea guide β†’Sala DaengArea guide β†’SathornArea guide β†’SilomArea guide β†’ThonglorArea guide β†’WatthanaArea guide β†’Wireless RoadArea guide β†’

Central Β· 14

Well-connected, established districts around the BTS Sukhumvit and Silom lines, a step down in price from prime.

AriArea guide β†’Bang RakArea guide β†’Mo ChitArea guide β†’NanaArea guide β†’Pathum WanArea guide β†’Phaya ThaiArea guide β†’PratunamArea guide β†’Rama 1 (Siam)Area guide β†’Rama 6Area guide β†’RatchathewiArea guide β†’Sam YanArea guide β†’Saphan KhwaiArea guide β†’Victory MonumentArea guide β†’Yan NawaArea guide β†’

New CBD / Rama 9 Β· 6

The Rama 9 corridor and Ratchadaphisek β€” Bangkok's fastest-rising office and condo-investment zone on the MRT Blue Line.

Din DaengArea guide β†’Huai KhwangArea guide β†’Rama 4 (One Bangkok)Area guide β†’Rama 9Area guide β†’RatchadaArea guide β†’SutthisanArea guide β†’

Riverside Β· 4

Chao Phraya waterfront living β€” branded residences, heritage hotels and sunset skyline views.

Charoen NakhonArea guide β†’Khlong SanArea guide β†’Krung ThonburiArea guide β†’RiversideArea guide β†’

Midtown Β· 11

Well-priced, well-connected pockets a stop or two off the prime BTS/MRT core.

Bang ChakArea guide β†’Bang PhoArea guide β†’Bang SueArea guide β†’ChatuchakArea guide β†’Khlong ToeiArea guide β†’LadpraoArea guide β†’On NutArea guide β†’Phra KhanongArea guide β†’Rama 3Area guide β†’Talat PhluArea guide β†’Wongwian YaiArea guide β†’

Old Town & Historic Β· 6

The old town and Chinatown β€” heritage architecture, temples and Bangkok's original commercial heart.

ChinatownArea guide β†’DusitArea guide β†’Khao SanArea guide β†’Phra NakhonArea guide β†’Pom Prap Sattru PhaiArea guide β†’SamphanthawongArea guide β†’

Suburban Β· 22

Established residential districts favoured by families, with more space per baht than the core.

Bang KapiArea guide β†’Bang KhaeArea guide β†’Bang Kho LaemArea guide β†’Bang NaArea guide β†’Bang PhlatArea guide β†’Bangkok NoiArea guide β†’Bangkok YaiArea guide β†’BearingArea guide β†’Bueng KumArea guide β†’Chom ThongArea guide β†’Lak SiArea guide β†’Phasi CharoenArea guide β†’PinklaoArea guide β†’PrawetArea guide β†’Rama 2Area guide β†’RamkhamhaengArea guide β†’Rat BuranaArea guide β†’Suan LuangArea guide β†’Taling ChanArea guide β†’Thon BuriArea guide β†’Udom SukArea guide β†’Wang ThonglangArea guide β†’

Outer & Value Β· 13

Bangkok's value frontier β€” the most affordable rents, further from the rail network.

Bang BonArea guide β†’Bang KhenArea guide β†’Bang Khun ThianArea guide β†’Don MuangArea guide β†’Khan Na YaoArea guide β†’Khlong Sam WaArea guide β†’Lat KrabangArea guide β†’Min BuriArea guide β†’Nong ChokArea guide β†’Nong KhaemArea guide β†’Sai MaiArea guide β†’Saphan SungArea guide β†’Thung KhruArea guide β†’
FAQ

Bangkok areas FAQ

How many neighbourhoods does BAANLYY map in Bangkok?

BAANLYY maps 90 distinct Bangkok neighbourhoods across eight zones, from prime Sukhumvit districts to value-focused outer suburbs. Each has its own guide covering rent, transport, schools, hospitals, safety and top condo towers.

What are Bangkok's eight area zones?

BAANLYY groups Bangkok neighbourhoods into eight zones: Prime & Luxury (Sukhumvit's blue-chip core), Central, New CBD / Rama 9, Riverside, Midtown, Old Town & Historic, Suburban and Outer & Value β€” roughly tracking price and distance from the rail network.

Which Bangkok area should I start with?

Most relocating expats start with the Prime & Luxury or Central zones along the BTS Sukhumvit Line β€” Phrom Phong, Asoke, Thonglor and Sathorn are BAANLYY's flagship in-depth guides. Budget-conscious renters and families often look to Midtown or Suburban districts, which cost less while staying near a BTS or MRT station.

Do I need to be near the BTS or MRT in Bangkok?

It's the single biggest lifestyle factor. Districts on or near the rail network (Prime, Central, New CBD, most of Midtown) mean car-free daily life; Suburban and Outer districts are cheaper but usually need a car, motorbike or longer commute.

Sources & References

Sources & References

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