Phra Khanong Neighborhood Guide
Phra Khanong, the hippest neighborhood of upper Bangkok
Many people are familiar with the name 'Phra Khanong' from the famous Thai ghost tales of "Mae Nak Phra Khanong" which has become symbolic when mentioned about this neighborhood name. Phra Khanong has changed a lot over the years, especially in terms of transportation where the BTS sky train replaced the old way of travel at Phra Khanong station. Many also have changed the way of living from housing to more condominiums.
Get to know the Phra Khanong neighborhood
Phra Khanong in the past traveled mainly by boat. After the road was invented and the public transportation service began to pass through, the district was considered one of the famous trading districts with a wide and very large neighborhood space. When the BTS Line passes through the Sukhumvit road just a few stations from popular areas like Thonglor and Ekamai, Phra Khanonghas become more popular with expat and the young generation making these their homes.
Places you shouldn’t miss in Phra Khanong
Shopping Malls
- Habito Mall
A community mall with an open space located on Soi Sukhumvit 77 or Soi Onnut 1/1. This is definitely a new landmark to check-in for Instagrammer. Not only it offers a place to chill, shop and dine but also various activities to do.
- Summer Hill
Mixed use community mall project with a walking distance from BTS Phra Khanong station, Summer Hill aims to be a hub of community lifestyle where everyone can enjoy the restaurants and shopping here.
Landmarks and Business Districts
- St Andrews International School Bangkok
An exceptional international school located an adjusted few BTS stations away from central Bangkok. St Andrews International School Bangkok in the Phra Khanong neighborhood offers an academic curriculum for high school students.
- Bangkok University
Bangkok University is one of the oldest and largest private universities in Thailand. There are two campuses in Thailand. The one in Phra Khanong neighborhood is the Kluay Nam Thai campus that offers international programs for students from all around the world.
Restaurants and Bars
- W District Community Mall
Famously known for a spot for dining with an open space to chill out perfectly to end your night with the loved ones. Located next to BTS Phra Khanong station, W District Community Mall also offers W Market with plenty of food stalls, boutique shops and a weekend street market.
How to get to Phra Khanong
Public Transportation
Easily traveled by BTS Sukhumvit line of Phra Khanong station which leads to upper sukhumvit area passing along Wattana district. As Sukhumvit road is always bustling and busy throughout the day, taking BTS to stop at this neighborhood is definitely an option.
By Cars
There are 3 main roads in the area which are Sukhumvit, Sukhumvit 71 and Rama 4. It is only getting traffic during rush hour. Traveling by private car is considered comfortable as you can access many other main areas of Bangkok city such as Klongtoey, Wattana, Bangkapi and more. Also, Sukhumvit 71 is connected to Soi Sukhumvit 63 with Soi Ekamai 12 and Ekamai 22 accordingly.
Phra Khanong’s upcoming landmarks
As mentioned, Phra Khranong has become more and more popular over the years with the rise of property development projects. In the next 5-10 years, we will see more residential projects than commercial projects, especially with a luxury condominium in the area. Commercial projects might focus more on a small community mall project such as Co-Working Space, an office space targeting the new generation and first jobbers.
How much the area cost in Phra Khanong
Phra Khanong has gained attention from expats, especially Japanese, Europeans and Americans. This caused the land price of Phra Khanong to rise accordingly. The price is starting at 220,000 baht/sqm. (On October 23, 2022).
Rental price in Phra Khanong is starting from 13,500-18,000 baht per month only for a room from a condominium. However, you can also find an apartment for rent starting at 5,000 baht, which is a very cheap price level. It is found in some projects that may have been launched for a long time or are condominiums in commercial buildings that the owners share for rent. This is suitable for people with limited budgets.
Recommend residences in Phra Khanong
The Line Sukhumvit 71
High-rise condominium located in Soi Sukhumvit 71 with a total of 28 floors. You can easily spot this residential project from a far away. The property offers 5-star facilities such as EV-charging station, rooftop garden, library, 24-hour security office and more.
The selling price starting at THB 4,750,000
Looking for a rental at The Line Sukhumvit 71 click here
Looking to buy The Line Sukhumvit 71 click here
WYNE by Sansiri
Just a short walking distance from BTS Phra Khanong station, you will find WYNE by Sansiri located by the main road of Sukhumvit. The project comes with 1 and 2 bedroom unit styles.
The selling price starting at THB 2,900,000
Looking for a rental at WYNE by Sansiri click here
Looking to buy WYNE by Sansiri click here
Life Sukhumvit 48
Located on Soi Sukhumvit 48 with only 600 meters from BTS Phra Khanong station, Life Sukhumvit 48 is a high-rise condominium surrounded by top destinations such as Kluay Nam Thai hospital, Bangkok University, Shopping complex and more.
The selling price starting at THB 2,700,000
Looking for a rental at Life Sukhumvit 48 click here
Looking to buy Life Sukhumvit 48 click here
Don’t miss the Phra Khanong neighborhood
The Phra Khanong area has the opportunity to grow within years from the rise of luxury residential projects targeting the new generation. This will attract people to pay a visit to the neighborhood even more and more.
Looking for a property to buy or rent in Phra Khanong? Let PropertyScout help you!
