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Living, renting & investing in Chom Thong.

Chom Thong is a suburban Bangkok neighbourhood — see rental and sale pricing, BTS/MRT transport, condo towers, schools, hospitals, lifestyle, safety and investment below.

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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
Chom ThongChom Thong district
฿11,000–฿20,0001-bed rent / month
0Condo towers mapped
6/10Investment rating
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Overview

A southern Thonburi district along Rama II, residential with Central Rama 2 and riverside temples.

Chom Thong 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 Chom Thong firmly in the mid-market band of the Bangkok market.

Day to day, Chom Thong 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.

Chom Thong suits families especially well. Its family scores are strong — a signal of space, schools and a calmer pace nearby. For investors, Chom Thong carries a BAANLYY investment rating of 6/10, best suited to buyers prioritising yield and affordability.

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Who Chom Thong 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
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Rental & sale pricing

Indicative monthly condo rents in Chom Thong, 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฿8,000฿13,000
1 bedroom฿11,000฿20,000
2 bedroom฿22,000฿42,000
3 bedroom฿42,000฿80,000

See citywide market data & yields →

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Getting around

Transit

MRT/SRT (MRT, future)

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On the map

Chom Thong & the neighbourhood.

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Schools, healthcare & lifestyle

International schools

local & bilingual schools

Hospitals & clinics

Bangpakok 9

Lifestyle & landmarks

Central Rama 2 · Big C Rama 2

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Chom Thong at a glance

6/10Transit
6/10Convenience
5/10Walkability
7/10Safety
4/10Nightlife
8/10Family-friendly
5/10Digital-nomad
6/10Investment
4/10Luxury
FAQ

Chom Thong — frequently asked questions

Is Chom Thong safe?

Yes — it is generally safe, like most of central Bangkok. Chom Thong is an established residential district with an everyday-safety rating of 7/10 on BAANLYY.

Is Chom Thong expensive to live in?

It is among the more affordable parts of Bangkok. A one-bedroom condo typically rents for ฿11,000–฿20,000 per month here.

Is Chom Thong good for expats?

It can work for expats — with a convenience score of 6/10 and MRT/SRT (MRT, future) nearby, plus international dining and healthcare within reach.

Is Chom Thong good for families?

Very much so — family-friendliness rates 8/10, factoring in schools, parks and space.

Is Chom Thong good for retirees?

It can suit retirees — quieter pockets, MRT/SRT (MRT, future) access and nearby hospitals make day-to-day living straightforward.

Is Chom Thong good for digital nomads?

Workable for nomads — it scores 5/10, with cafés, coworking and fast internet around.

What are the best condos in Chom Thong?

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

What BTS or MRT serves Chom Thong?

Chom Thong is served by MRT/SRT (MRT, future).

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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