Phaya Thai Neighborhood Guide

Trendy local living with an accessible to everywhere 

Located north of Bangkok upper from the center district, Phaya Thai neighborhood is one of the local homey areas to explore with plenty options of affordable food, commercial building on top with easy access of both BTS Phaya Thai and Airport Rail Link lines. You can travel anywhere in Bangkok just in time.

Get to know the Phaya Thai neighborhood 

This neighborhood was named after the Phaya Thai palace, which took place in Bangkok city since the early nineteenth century. With a long history itself, this district is home to many government offices such as Royal Thai Army, Ministry of Finance, Government Saving Banks and many more, later being occupied with various commercial buildings and offices. Needless to say, Phaya Thai has become one of the growing neighborhoods to live in with a wide variety of affordable stuff going on. 

Places you shouldn’t miss in Phaya Thai

Landmarks and Business Districts 

• Wannasorn Building
  Located on the corner of Phaya Thai intersection with direct access from BTS Phaya Thai, Wannasorn Building is a hub of tutoring schools and office spaces. Everyday is hustling and crowded by students and office workers, it is a very popular place among students, especially high school kids. Since the building is full of famous tutor centers, they can definitely make some new friends here. 

• Phaya Thai Palace 
  Phaya Thai Palace (or a very well known Royal Phaya Thai Palace), which was built in the 1900s and belonged to one of the properties of King Rama VI, Phaya Thai Palace is now under development, aiming to become a museum and Phaya Thai’s historical spot. 

Restaurants and Bars

• The Bangkok Heritage
  The Bangkok Heritage, or in Thai is well known as Krua Krungtehp (Bangkok’s restaurant), is easily located just right by the skytrain station. They offer both authentic Thai and Asian cuisine, the most famous dish must be Dimsum. The decoration is homey and relaxing, in which you will feel like you’re eating at home. 

• Hua Jak Rang Rod Fai Pub & Restaurant
  A hangout spot with perfect outdoor setting located by Phaya Thai railway next to BTS station, Hua Jak Rang Rod Fai Pub & Restaurant is a place to chill out with your friends after work, they even offer live music too.

How to get to Phaya Thai

By Public Transportation 

BTS Skytrain station with the same name, BTS Phayathai, and just a few stops away from city center of Bangkok at Siam station. And also not too far from a transportation hub in northern Bangkok of Mochit neighborhood, Phaya Thai can be reached easily via BTS station along Sukhumvit lines. Another convenient way to travel is definitely an Airport Rail Link station. At Phaya Thai station, you will find the BTS connected to ARL station as being the first stop of the airport lines can take you to the airport directly in 40 minutes.

By Car

Phaya Thai area is combined with two sub-districts, which are Phaya Thai and Samsen Nai. The neighborhood is located with such a perfect location that it can be traveled by car all the way through. The main road to commute is Phaya Thai road. Starting up north, Phaya Thai can be accessed through Chatuchak district. Moving on to the east side connected to Din Daeng district with a connection with Vibhavadi Rangsit road. The opposite side to the west is Dusit district. And lastly to the south side is Ratchathewi, to the inner part of Bangkok.

Phaya Thai’s upcoming landmarks 

One of the big upcoming projects in Phaya Thai is the ‘One Phaya Thai’, the one and only mixed use property project in Phaya Thai neighborhood, and scheduled to be opened by late 2023. One Phaya Thai is a perfect combination of luxury hotels, retail stores, and office spaces aiming to be an all-inclusive destination for both travelers and locals to find everything they need at just one place.

How much the area cost in Phaya Thai

Phaya Thai is getting busier day by day with rental properties projects, it is considered one of the most crowded areas to live. Since the neighborhood offers such an affordable price of living and is not too far away from Bangkok inner center at all, the price on the market is now starting at 400,000 baht/sqm. (as of October 14, 2022). 

The rental price could be starting from 8,000 baht/month, depending on the type of accommodation. You will find a wide variety of rental projects from just an apartment to high-rise condominiums, but all guaranteed with a good price compared to other neighborhoods.

Recommend residences in Phaya Thai

The Address Phaya Thai 

Only 8 minutes from BTS Phaya Thai station and 1 minute from the motorway, The Address Phaya Thai is a high-rise condominium with a total of 32 floors. This residence is surrounded by many convenient stores such as shopping malls, supermarkets, restaurants, cafes, and coffee shops, it takes only a 7-minute walk to the nearest hospital. 

The selling price is starting at THB 5,590,000 

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The Room Phaya Thai 

Another high-rise condominium in the area of 38 floors in total, The Room Phaya Thai is the luxury class segment of condominium. The location itself is close to both BTS and ARL station. The condominium offers a lobby lounge, meeting room, co-working space, mini theater, and social lounge. The highlight is the rooftop pool on the 37th floor with a panoramic Bangkok view. 

The selling price is starting at THB 5,490,000 

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M Phaya Thai

Another luxury class condominium in the neighborhood, M Phaya Thai, is only 450 meters away from BTS Phaya Thai station and 270 meters from BTS Victory monument, super convenient to take BTS from both ways. This high-rise condominium offers a total of 35 floors and was built under the idea of a green project. That being said, this residence aims to offer sustainable living for every resident.  

The selling price is starting at THB 16,000,000 

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Don’t miss the Phaya Thai neighborhood  

There are many reasons not to miss visiting Phaya Thai neighborhood, and even plenty more reasons to make this area your home. Phaya Thai neighborhood has a mixed variety of lifestyle from urban city life, since it is close to public transportation to a local life experience, and affordable food vendors. You will be sure to get the best of both worlds.

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