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Living, renting & investing in Yan Nawa.

Yan Nawa is a central 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
Yan NawaYan Nawa district
฿20,000–฿38,0001-bed rent / month
0Condo towers mapped
8/10Investment rating
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Overview

A riverside central district along Rama III and Charoen Krung, blending offices, condos and the Chao Phraya.

Yan Nawa is a well-connected, central-city neighbourhood in Bangkok. It is exceptionally well connected — a strong reason it consistently draws expats and professionals. A typical one-bedroom condo here rents for roughly ฿20,000–฿38,000 a month, with two-bedrooms around ฿38,000–฿72,000, placing Yan Nawa firmly in the mid-market band of the Bangkok market.

Day to day, Yan Nawa offers a genuinely lively dining and nightlife scene, streets you can actually walk, everyday essentials a few minutes from your door. The housing skews modern and comfortable without the prime-district price tag. Everyday safety is rated highly.

Yan Nawa suits remote workers and digital nomads, investors especially well. Its high digital-nomad score reflects cafés, coworking and easy transit for a flexible lifestyle. For investors, Yan Nawa carries a BAANLYY investment rating of 8/10, underpinned by steady tenant demand and transit connectivity.

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Who Yan Nawa suits

Digital nomadsInvestorsCar-free living

Strengths

  • Walkable streets
  • Excellent BTS/MRT access
  • Strong everyday safety
  • Lively dining & nightlife
  • Great for remote work
  • Everything close by
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Rental & sale pricing

Indicative monthly condo rents in Yan Nawa, 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฿14,000฿22,000
1 bedroom฿20,000฿38,000
2 bedroom฿38,000฿72,000
3 bedroom฿70,000฿140,000

See citywide market data & yields →

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Getting around

Transit

BTS Surasak (nearby) · MRT/SRT Lumphini (nearby)

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On the map

Yan Nawa & the neighbourhood.

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Schools, healthcare & lifestyle

International schools

St Louis College

Hospitals & clinics

BNH · Saint Louis Hospital

Lifestyle & landmarks

Central Rama 3

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Yan Nawa at a glance

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

Yan Nawa — frequently asked questions

Is Yan Nawa safe?

Yes — it is considered one of Bangkok's safer districts. Yan Nawa is a central, well-connected district with an everyday-safety rating of 8/10 on BAANLYY.

Is Yan Nawa expensive to live in?

Pricing is mid-range for Bangkok. A one-bedroom condo typically rents for ฿20,000–฿38,000 per month here.

Is Yan Nawa good for expats?

Yes — with a convenience score of 9/10 and BTS Surasak (nearby), MRT/SRT Lumphini (nearby) nearby, plus international dining and healthcare within reach.

Is Yan Nawa good for families?

Yes, it works well for families — family-friendliness rates 6/10, factoring in schools, parks and space.

Is Yan Nawa good for retirees?

Yes — quieter pockets, BTS Surasak (nearby), MRT/SRT Lumphini (nearby) access and nearby hospitals make day-to-day living straightforward.

Is Yan Nawa good for digital nomads?

Excellent for nomads — it scores 8/10, with cafés, coworking and fast internet around.

What are the best condos in Yan Nawa?

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

What BTS or MRT serves Yan Nawa?

Yan Nawa is served by BTS Surasak (nearby), MRT/SRT Lumphini (nearby).

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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