Overview
A north-eastern residential district off Nawamin and Ramintra, served by the new MRT Pink Line.
Bueng Kum is a quieter, family-oriented suburban district in Bangkok. It trades some transit convenience for space and value. A typical one-bedroom condo here rents for roughly ฿11,000–฿20,000 a month, with two-bedrooms around ฿22,000–฿42,000, placing Bueng Kum firmly in the mid-market band of the Bangkok market.
Day to day, Bueng Kum offers a calmer, more residential evening feel. Housing here is practical and affordable, which is much of the appeal. It's considered safe for everyday living, as most of Bangkok is.
Bueng Kum suits families especially well. Its family scores are strong — a signal of space, schools and a calmer pace nearby. For investors, Bueng Kum carries a BAANLYY investment rating of 6/10, best suited to buyers prioritising yield and affordability.
Who Bueng Kum suits
FamiliesBudget-conscious renters
Strengths
- Family-friendly
Trade-offs
- Less walkable — you'll rely on transit or Grab
- Quieter after dark
- Fewer ultra-premium towers
- Thinner café/coworking scene
Rental & sale pricing
Indicative monthly condo rents in Bueng Kum, by unit size. Ranges reflect the spread from older or smaller stock to new, high-spec towers — verify current asking prices on individual listings.
| Unit | Monthly rent (THB) |
|---|---|
| Studio | ฿8,000 – ฿13,000 |
| 1 bedroom | ฿11,000 – ฿20,000 |
| 2 bedroom | ฿22,000 – ฿42,000 |
| 3 bedroom | ฿42,000 – ฿80,000 |
Getting around
Transit
MRT/SRT (MRT Pink Line)
Bueng Kum & the neighbourhood.
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Schools, healthcare & lifestyle
International schools
local schools
Hospitals & clinics
Nopparat Hospital
Lifestyle & landmarks
Fashion IslandThe Promenade
Bueng Kum at a glance
Bueng Kum — frequently asked questions
Yes — it is generally safe, like most of central Bangkok. Bueng Kum is an established residential district with an everyday-safety rating of 7/10 on BAANLYY.
It is among the more affordable parts of Bangkok. A one-bedroom condo typically rents for ฿11,000–฿20,000 per month here.
It can work for expats — with a convenience score of 6/10 and MRT/SRT (MRT Pink Line) nearby, plus international dining and healthcare within reach.
Very much so — family-friendliness rates 8/10, factoring in schools, parks and space.
It can suit retirees — quieter pockets, MRT/SRT (MRT Pink Line) access and nearby hospitals make day-to-day living straightforward.
Workable for nomads — it scores 5/10, with cafés, coworking and fast internet around.
Browse BAANLYY's curated condo towers in Bueng Kum for the best-rated buildings, each with amenities, market data and available residences.
Bueng Kum is served by MRT/SRT (MRT Pink Line).
Sources & References
- National Statistical Office, Thailand
- Tourism Authority of Thailand
- BTS SkyTrain (official)
- MRT Bangkok — BEM
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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