Are you a pet-loving city-dweller in search of a new home? Look no further! As we've all spent more time at home in recent years, it's crucial to make sure your next condo or house is a pet-friendly heaven. And that's exactly what we've got for you.

Join us today as we explore the top pet-approved condos and hangout spots in Ekkamai, making sure your furry friend will feel at home as you do.

Top Pet-Friendly Condos in Ekkamai for You and Your Furry Companion

Fullerton Sukhumvit

Hailing from property developer "Major Development", Fullerton Sukhumvit is a condo project which caters to the various demands of pet owners and pets alike. The condo itself is comprised of one 37-story high-rise building with 139 units total. The types of units (sizes range from 96 to 376 square meters) available range from two to three bedrooms, duplexes to triplexes, and penthouses.

Fullerton Sukhumvit is located within Sukhumvit road and is 350 metres away from the BTS Thonglor station, allowing for considerably convenient travel. Furthermore, this project also offers a wide array of facilities such as a sauna, a large swimming pool, and a lounge surrounded by beautiful plants. All these culminate in Fullerton Sukhumvit being the perfect project for nature enthusiasts and those seeking leisure time.

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Maru Ekkamai 2

Hailing once again from Major Development, Maru Ekkamai 2 opts for a more Japanese-inspired design with easy-to-clean materials suitable for both tenants and their pets. Its various facilities include a leisure area, a garden, karaoke room, co-kitchen space. And let's not forget the main highlights of Maru Ekkamai 2, and those are the onsen pool for hot baths as well as the multi-purpose quiet room suitable for tenants just to hang around and have personal leisure time. There is also a common area for pets to take a stroll around.

This project is a 32-story high-rise building with a total of 333 units (each unit ranging from 29 to 76 square meters). The types of units available to choose from include 1-bedroom (as well as 1-bedroom PLUS and 1-bedroom SMART), 2-bedroom, 1-bedroom duplex, and 2-bedroom duplex. Finally, the project is located only 500m away from BTS Ekkamai station.

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M Thonglor 10

Contrary to what the name might suggest, M Thonglor 10 is actually located in Ekkamai soi 5 (which is also connected to Thonglor soi 10 aka soi Charoensuk) rather than Thonglor road. This project is a 22-story high-rise building comprised of 179 units, the latter of which include 1-bedroom (as well as 1-bedroom suite and 1-bedroom duplex), two-bedroom (as well as 2-bedroom suite and 2-bedroom duplex) and penthouse. Units range anywhere from 29 to 166.32 square metres.

What makes M Thonglor 10 stand out from majority of projects is its unique futuristic design motif, giving off a lively and colorful vibe.

As for where it is located, M Thonglor 10 is located merely 1.3km away from the BTS Ekkamai station.

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Le Nice Ekkamai

Hailing from The 63 Twins Residence and established in 2010, Le Nice Ekkamai is an 8-story low-rise oldie but a goodie with European-inspired aesthetics. Its total of 79 units consist of one all the way to three-bedroom units. In the way of amenities provided, Le Nice Ekkamai includes 24 -hour security with the addition of CCTV, fitness, swimming pool, garden, BBQ area, playground, and a kids' area.

In the way of location, Le Nice Ekkamai is located 650 metres from the BTS Ekkamai station and is surrounded by familiar stores and supermarkets such as Big C Ekkamai or Max Value Ekkamai.

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Top Pet-Friendly Hangout Spots in Ekkamai for You and Your Furry Companion

Somdet Saranrat Maneerom Public Park

Somdet Saranrat Maneerom Public Park is a public park located at the primary junction between Phetchaburi and Ekkamai road, serving as an ideal spot for dog and cat enthusiasts to take their little furry buddies on a walk throughout the day. Regular visitors to this park, besides taking their pets on a walk, also have the option to jog around, get some fresh air all within tremendous amounts of space filled with fresh green lawn and beautiful trees.

Mother May I

Customers will have the option to eat inside the restaurant and enjoy the beautiful old-fashioned Thai aesthetics and watch your little furry buddies run around and having a good time outside. You also have the option to join your little furry buddies and eat outside the restaurant in the balcony area.

POWWOWWOW

Away from all the hustle and bustle of the city is hangout spot with an "eco-conscious" lifestyle in mind, POWWOWWOW also offers a relaxing bright green lawn for you and your pets to hang around and have a good time.

Aside from hanging around with your pets or with other pets and their owners, you will be treated with various surrounding restaurants and cafes as well as an eco-friendly store and even some events held on certain occasions.

Dog In Town

In the middle of Ekkamai is Dog In Town, a cafe perfect for enjoying various food and drinks as well as leisure time with your furry pals.

What you will be instantly drawn into upon entrance is the warm welcome by Dog In Town's very own crew of dogs followed by a dedicated hotel for dogs. The latter of which includes incredibly clean, spacious rooms with ac units provided along with 24-hour CCTV ensuring the safety and well-being of your pets at all times. Services include a daily, weekly, and monthly basis.

Conclusion

Well, there you have it, the different pet-friendly condos and hangout spots. We understand that it won't be easy to find condos, in particular, if you are a pet owner due to most projects having rules which don't allow tenants to bring along and keep pets due to various concerns such as noises or sanitation. However, if you made it this far into the article, we're sure you will now have a pretty good idea of which condos allow you to bring pets along, many of which you may have heard of before but never knew you could tag your furry companion along. In the meantime, let us know what you think in the comments below and thank you very much for reading from the beginning all the way to the very end!

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Location

The Diplomat Sathorn is a condo project, located in the middle of Sathorn, and is full of different amenities all around. Directly outside the project itself, which is also connected to the Sathorn Nuea road, is the BTS Surasak station. This project is also ideal for both car users and non-car users.

Getting to The Diplomat Sathorn

By Car

You have a multitude of ways to enter. The simplest being Sathorn Nuea road, which can take you to Rama IV road and Silom road. Alternatively, you can cross over to Sathorn Tai in order to conveniently access the Tak Sin bridge and Krung Thon Buri road.

By Public Transportation

• BTS: This project, as mentioned before, is located right next to BTS Surasak station.
• Taxis and Motorcycles: Being located right by the main road, there are always taxis and motorcycles passing around. For convenience and efficiency, you may also use an app to call for a nearby driver.
• Boat: Taksin port. You also have the option to just drive to Taksin bridge station.

Coordinates: 13.719977513796138, 100.52203596696695

Nearby amenities

Shopping malls, markets, convenience stores

7-Eleven (BTS Surasak branch), King Royal Garden Inn, Bangkok Fashion Outlet, Baan Silom, Tops Silom, Silom Village Trade Center

Restaurants and Cafes

ลาบอุบลคนตระการ, The Glass House, เชฟแมน สาธร, Blue Elephant Cooking School & Restaurant Bangkok, Antito, The Glass House, บ้านส้มตํา สาทร, Thanying, ร้านอาหารบ้านเชียง, Kay’s Sathorn, กัลปพฤกษ์, Wander, เจ้พร หลังเลิดสิน, Luka Café (Sathorn), Sugam South Indian Vegetarian Restaurant (Silom), Suananda, Kai New Zealand Restaurant, Teak Cafe, ร้านอาหารไก่แซ่บ คอนแวนต์, ร้านตะลิงปลิง, MATCHAMOOD (Riri Teahouse BKK), Mama Mia, Anis Bistro

Pubs/Bars

Nineteens Up bar, Jam, Opus, Revolucion Cocktail, Maggie Choo’s

Religious Places

International Church of Bangkok, Saint Louis Catholic Church, Holy Spirit Chapel, Jawa Mosque, Sri Maha Mariamman Temple, Nurun Nasihah Mosque, Wat Prok Yannawa

Hospitals

St. Louis' Hospital, Lerdsin Hospital

Schools

Bangkok Christian College, Assumption Convent Silom School, Saint Louis Suksa School, Saint Louis College

Fitness

Teochew Cemetery Park

Police station

Yan Nawa Police Station

Event Space

Number 1 Gallery, 333Gallery/surasak road

Office Buildings

Chartered Square Building, AIA Center Building, S&B Tower, Sethiwan Tower, Prapawit Building, Vorawat Building

Hotels

Eastin Grand Hotel Sathon, Holiday Inn Bangkok Silom, an IHG Hotel, lebua at State Tower

Other

Bangkok 2 Area Excise Office, Civil Case Enforcement Bangkok Office 2, Thai-Chinese Chamber of Commerce Building, Apostolic Nunciature Embassy of the Holy See, Embassy of Myanmar

Details

The Diplomat Sathorn is an easy-to-travel high-rise condo project within Sathorn and is full of various amenities such as restaurants and stores. This specific project belongs to none other than KPN LAND, whose projects are either Luxury and Ultra Luxury level, and has two key projects such as The Capital and The Diplomat.

The primary design motif of this project is "Timeless Treasure from the past to present", with not only a unique but also exclusive luxurious yet modern design choice.

The High-Rise condo is a 35-story building, with 192 units total (around 7 units per level), on 1-2-15 worth of space. The following are the four types of units available to choose from.

• 1-Bedroom: 40-52 sqm
• 2-Bedroom: 60-76 sqm
• 3-Bedroom: 85-100 sqm
• Penthouse: 130-203 sqm

Facilities

• Lobby

Located right by the drop-off area, the lobby can be entered by using the drop-off area or main entrance. Inside is the trademark luxurious yet modern aesthetic complemented with a warm color scheme and an excellent assortment of furniture.

• Semi-Indoor Swimming Pool

This L-shaped salt-chlorinated 25m-sized Infinity Edge pool is located on level 34 and allows for a completely unobstructed view of both sides of the Sathorn road as well as the city. The hollow areas in between the pool are the "sunken seats", which is essentially a small leisure area between the pool, and sunbeds are available at the corner of the pool.

• Kids’ pool with rain cloud

While most projects have one single pool with a kids' & adult zones separated, The Diplomat Sathorn has a dedicated kids' pool with an adorable cloud-motif rainshower on top. Being a kids-centric level, other facilities include a kids' room, playground, and wood deck.

• The Diplomat Club 

Also known as the social club, the club itself makes a warm first impression with its color scheme, and is where tenants can just hang out for leisure purposes or use this as an event space. Thanks to the included pantry, food and drinks are provided. Opposite of the window is the private area, allowing for a relaxing view of the surroundings. Following the included pantry and private area is a door which also serves as a connection to the outdoor deck.

• Outdoor Deck

Located on levels 8 and 34 is this small, simplistic garden which allows for a pleasant, relaxing leisure time.

• Panoramic Fitness Center

Last of the facilities is the panoramic fitness center, which is located on level 35. Whether you prefer having your fitness routines earlier or later in the day, the large windows are sure to allow light to enter.

Parking

From levels 2-7, The Diplomat Sathorn offers more than enough parking spaces available with a maximum capacity of 192 cars.

Highlights

• This project is not only located right next to the BTS Surasak station, but is also surrounded by a wide array of amenities such as different restaurants, stores, hospitals, and so much more.
• Unlike most projects, in which the most basic starting size for a 1-bedroom unit is only 25 sqm, The Diplomat Sathorn offers greater space to start off with up to 40 sqm worth of space in a basic 1-bedroom unit.

Floor Plans

• Ground Floor

Here we have the ground floor, which is also where the lobby and drop-off area are located. Upon entering the lobby, you will find both the elevator and parking space and opposite of that is the small garden towards the front of the project.

• Level 8

This is where we will start to see the different facilities available. To the right are completely kids-dedicated facilities such as the pool, garden, kids' room, and lawn. Towards the left, on the other hand, are the library and wine room.

• Level 9-12

Levels 9-12 are all solely dedicated to units (7 units), with a combination of 1 & 2-bedroom units.

• Levels 13-18

Levels 13-18 has a total of 9 units.

• Levels 19-22

Once again, levels 19-22 also has 9 units in total akin to levels 13-18. This time, however, the unit on the upper right hand corner is changed from a 1-bedroom unit into a 2-bedroom unit.

• Levels 23-26

Levels 23-26 contain 8 units in total, with the upper right hand corner featuring a 3-bedroom unit.

• Levels 27-29

Levels 27-29 feature a total of 7 units.

• Levels 30-32

This is where things get radically different as levels 30-32 not only features only 3-bedroom units, but also combined with penthouse units, with a total of 6 units on these levels.

• Level 33

Once again, level 33 features penthouse units. This time, however, all the three units featured in level 33 are all penthouse units.

• Level 34

We're back with facilities on level 34. Here on level 34 is the outdoor deck garden and the L-shaped adult swimming pool with sunken decks.

• Level 35

Finally, on level 35, we have the panoramic fitness centre.

Types of Units Available

1-Bedroom

Room Plan: Type A1

Starting with the 1-bedroom unit (40-52 sqm), here we have the Type A1 unit as an example.

Upon entrance is the living area with the pantry to the right. In front of the entrance is the kitchen with an L-shaped counter and behind the living area we have a bedroom capable of holding a king-sized bed along with a walk-in closet which leads into the bathroom.

Other 1-Bedroom unit plans

2-Bedroom

Unit Plan: Type B1

Next up we have the 2-Bedroom unit. Here as an example, we will be showing you the Type B1 2-Bedroom unit.

Located right next to the entrance is the kitchen, which is to the right, and to the left is the bathroom. Straight ahead we have dining table with living area attached to the balcony, and opposite of the living area we then have the two bedrooms.

Starting with the smaller bedroom to the left, this bedroom is capable of holding a queen-sized bed with other furniture. On the other hand, the larger bedroom offers a king-sized bed as well as a built-in bathroom.

Other 2-Bedroom plans

3-Bedroom

Unit Plan: Type C1

Moving on, we have the 3-Bedroom unit. Here as an example, we will be showing you the Type C1 3-Bedroom unit.

What's really going to draw your attention is the increased spaciousness of this unit, with the living area in particular taking up one of the most space in this unit. Upon entering you will find the kitchen once again with an L-shaped counter along with an additional counter to the right. Onto the two smaller bedrooms, both bedrooms are capable of holding a queen-sized bed while lacking a built-in bathroom (although you can still access the bathroom in the middle nonetheless). On the other hand, the master bedroom is not only capable of holding a king-sized bed as well as a walk-in closet, but is also connected to the master bathroom now with an additional bathtub.

Other 3-Bedroom unit plans

Penthouse

Unit Plan: Type P1

Finally we have the ultra-spacious penthouse unit, with the Type P1 unit here as a specific example.

First up we have the living area along with a kitchen (now with two I-shaped counters) to the right followed by a dining table with six seats. To the left of the unit is the first of the bedrooms with a queen-sized bed and built-in bathroom, the latter of which resembles a walk-in closet. There is also a separate bathroom independent from the built-in bathroom. However, it lacks a shower area.

To the right of the unit we now have not only a smaller bedroom with queen-sized bed but also the master bedroom. Once again, the master bedroom features a king-sized bed and a master bathroom with an included bathtub.

The main highlight of this project, unlike many others, is the penthouse also offers not only a small pool but also a sunbathing area.

Other Penthouse unit plans

Price (as of January 2023)

Sales Prices

• Average sales price is 200,000 baht/sqm*
• Starting price is 9M baht*

Common fees

• Sinking fund is 800 baht/sqm
• Common fees is 80 baht/sqm/month

*Please note that these were the prices at the time information was gathered up for review, prices may have varied since.

Conclusion

With a timeless design in mind, a wide array of facilities, and located in the absolute honeypot of surroundings and amenities including your ticket to the city via the BTS Surasak station, tenants and residents alike are sure to be satisfied with their time at The Diplomat Sathorn. Moreover, never-seen-before features such as the kids' pool separation independent from the primary swimming pool along with having additional facilities made for kids is nothing short of icing on a cake.

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First-time house buyers or those experienced in doing so may already have a pretty good idea in mind as to what kinds of houses they would want: brand new or a second hand house that's been renovated. However, decision-making as in which option is the better value or which option is more suitable could be an issue for some. Join us today as we're gonna be walking you through the different benefits and drawbacks of both options.

Location

Whether it's brand new or renovated second hand house, or even something as far as a condo, almost everybody's top priority is where specifically do they want to live in. Amenities such as sky train systems, workplaces, hospitals, malls, and the overall surroundings are all factors which contribute to property prices.

Brand New Houses

Due to current land prices, brand-new housing projects tend to be located in the suburbs rather than in the "heart of the city". Prices are also relatively high for brand-new housing projects located within the city, while prices for brand new housing projects within the suburbs are subsequently cheaper (however, at the cost of more complicated travel).

Second-hand houses

Whether you would renovate a second-hand house yourself after buying one or you are buying an already-renovated one, you are able to choose your preferred location between living within the suburbs or in the middle of the city.

Inspecting the house before purchasing

Being able to inspect the house in person before purchasing is an absolute necessity for buyers and potential residents as this is a long-term residency one is about to invest substantial amounts of money into.

Brand New Houses

You have the option to make an appointment for an in-person house inspection with the project developer directly. However, due to reservations being open during the pre-sale period, the house you're after may not be completed construction-wise yet. Therefore, limiting you to purchasing the house without actually being able to physically inspect it. Nevertheless, buying a brand-new house comes at a cheaper price, a significant factor contributing to your purchasing decisions. Furthermore, various advertising and social platforms showcase realistic, practical floor plans and virtual reality (VR) images of the house itself.

Second-hand houses

Buyers have the option to physically inspect a second-hand house to examine the condition. Even better, if the house has been renovated, you will not have to waste time planning out self-renovation or repairs or gathering up necessary materials and furniture.

The Fees

Outside of the prices of the houses, unexpected fees you may be unaware of include additional renovations, furniture, electrical appliances, and many others. It is advised that you estimate the different fees regarding different kinds of renovations or modifications to the house before including decorations for decision-making convenience. In some instances, even after everything has been added up, you may find brand-new and renovated second-hand houses come in at equal prices. Therefore, consider necessary factors such as your preferred location and lifestyle preferences.

Brand New Houses

Most brand new housing projects offer pre-furnishing or built-in items. However, note that not all furniture or built-in items may suit the needs of certain lifestyle preferences. Therefore, it is recommended that you prepare backup money in advance for adding your own furniture, electrical appliances, and other items.

Second Hand Houses

It's typical that you have to prepare some money in advance in case of repairs such as the electricity, the plumbing, and the physical structure of the house itself. However, there is no denying that buying a pre-renovated/repaired second hand house is definitely more convenient.

Conclusion

Before settling on a brand new or second hand house, please carefully consider different factors such as your preferred location and what is you and/or your family's preferred lifestyle choice. As for which is the better value, this varies depending on each person's preferences and tastes.

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Are you a fresh graduate or just someone looking for an affordable condo to live in and conveniently go to work? Are you looking to live far from the hustle in the city? If you answered yes to either of these questions, join us today as we are about to show you the 6 most affordable neighborhoods to live in.

Chokchai 4-Ladprao-Senanikom

This area is one a lot of people may already be familiar with, since this area is filled with not only existing houses but also newly launched condo projects as well. Also available in this location are various restaurants, markets, shopping malls, community malls, as well as schools and hospitals, many of which are accessible for 24 hours. Being a non-CBD, restaurant and product prices are significantly reduced compared to those within a CBD, making this area perfect for those on a constrained budget.

Getting to this area

Driving: This area can be accessed through the Ladprao rd. (which is also the primary road for accessing the Bangkapi area).

Public Transportation: This area is comprised of various means of public transportation, whether its an existing skytrain system, one that is in progress, or a future one.

*These stations are stations which are not built yet, but slated for the near future.

• MRT: Ladprao Station
• BTS: Sena Nikom station, Ratchayothin station, Ladprao station*, Chok Chai 4 station*, Ladprao 71 station*
• Buses: 18 directions and destinations
• Other: Minibuses, motorcycle services

Prices

According to the Treasury Department official site and throughout 2016-2019, the average land prices in this area is approximately 38,000 to 100,000 baht/square wah. Prices will vary depending on location and amenities along with travel convenience and other relevant factors.

Here are the examples of specific prices:

• Chokchai 4 road: Approximately 60,000 to 80,000 baht/square wah
• Sena Nikom road: Approximately 60,000 to 100,000 baht/square wah
• Nak Niwat road: Approximately 80,000 baht/square wah
• Ladprao Wanghin road: Approximately 80,000 baht/square wah
• Sukhonthasawat road: Approximately 65,000 to 80,000 baht/square wah

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Chokchai 4

Ladprao

Sena Nikom

Bangna-Srinakharin

Despite being deemed as vacant or lacking in amenities by some, this area is actually comprised of more amenities than one might think initially.

One reason why this area is relatively affordable is because it is the absolute honeypot for familiar shopping and community malls such as Mega Bangna, Central Bangna, Seacon Square, IKEA Bangna, as well as the upcoming Bangkok Mall located nearby the BTS Bangna station, along with various office buildings. This location also offers peacefulness and privacy in living despite being located in a considerably busy area.

Getting to this area

For drivers or those with a personal car, this area is located within Bangna-Trad rd., which can also access Wongwaen, Chonburi, and Suvarnabhumi airport. Additionally, you can also use the Srinakarin road to access Huamak, Khrung Thep Kreetha, and Bangkapi.

Public Transportation

This area is comprised of various means of public transportation, whether it's through an existing station or a work-in-progress station or one slated for the near future.

• BTS: Bangna, Udomsuk, and Bearing stations
• Buses: 25 directions & destinations
• Other: Minibuses, motorcycle services

Prices

According to the Treasury Department official site and throughout 2016-2019, the average land price in Bangna-Srinakarin area is approximately 37,000 to 210,000 baht/square wah (note that specific prices will vary depending on a multitude of factors such as travel convenience and/or surroundings and amenities).

Here are the examples of specific prices:

• Udomsuk Rd.: Approximately 140,000 to 210,000 baht/square wah
• Bangna-Trad Rd.: Approximately 140,000 to 190,000 baht/square wah
• Srinakarin Rd.: Approximately 88,500 to 100,000 baht/square wah
• Bearing Rd.: Approximately 60,000 to 70,000 baht/square wah

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Pinklao

Akin to Bangna-Srinakarin, one might assume this area is relatively vacant and lacks amenities. However, despite being located nearby Nakhon Pathom province, Pinklao has more and more affordable projects launching than one can imagine.

Familiar names include Central Pinklao, Major Pinklao, and PATA Pinklao, followed by various restaurants and stores or markets. Also available are schools and hospitals (such as Chao Phraya Hospital), meaning Pinklao is full of all the different amenities one would ever need. As stated before, Pinklao is located nearby Nakhon Pathom province, allowing for convenient entrance and exit from the province. Moreover, being located nearby Chao Phraya river and Bang Yikan, Pinklao is another convenient yet peaceful location to live in.

Getting to this area

Pinklao is connected to a multitude of different roads such as Sirindhorn road, Borommaratchachonnani Elevated Highway (as well as the Borommaratchachonnani road), Arun Amarin road, and Charansanithwong road.

Public Transportation

This area is comprised of various means of public transportation, whether its an existing skytrain system, one that is in progress, or a future one.

• MRT: Bang Yikhan station
• Train: Bang Bamrhu station
• Buses: 18 Directions and destinations
• Other: Mini-Buses and motorcycles

Prices

According to the Treasury Department official site and throughout 2016-2019, the average price is approximately 30,000 to 200,000 square wah (varies depending on location and its surroundings and/or amneties).

Here are specific examples of prices:

• Charansanitwong Rd.: Approximately 150,000 to 200,000 baht/square wah
• Borommaratchachonnani Rd.: Approximately 50,000 to 200,000 baht/square wah
• Arun Amarin Rd.: Approximately 130,000 to 150,000 baht/square wah
• Sirindhorn Rd.: Approximately 150,000 baht/square wah

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Taopoon-Bangpho

Onto the Phra Nakhon side of things, here we have the intersection of two underground subway trains and the home to various condos located throughout the main road: Taopoon-Bangpho.

This area is perfect for non-drivers thanks to its significant travel convenience, due to the Taopoon area serving as an intersection point between two underground subway train lines (blue and purple lines). Furthermore, this area is also located by the river, allowing for a completely unobstructed view. Also available throughout this area are various restaurants along with Gateway Bangsue, Taopoon flea market, numerous schools, and SCG building.

Getting to this area

Aside from the MRT intersection, you also have the option to use the Pracharat Sai 1 and 2 roads along with the Bangkok-Nonthaburi road. The latter of which gives you convenient access to Nonthaburi province.

Public Transportation

This area is comprised of various means of public transportation, whether it's through an existing station or a work-in-progress station or one slated for the near future.

• MRT: Taopoon station (blue line and purple line), Bangpho station
• Buses: 6 directions and destinations
• Other: Minibuses, motorcycles

Prices

According to the Treasury Department official site and throughout 2016-2019, the average price is approximately 34,000 to 265,000 baht/square wah. Prices vary due to this area offering both amenities as well as peacefulness.

Here are specific examples of prices:

• Pracharat Sai 2 Rd.: Approximately 100,000 to 265,000 baht/square wah
• Pracharat Sai 1 Rd.: Approximately 150,000 to 240,000 baht/square wah
• Bangkok-Nonthaburi Rd.: Approximately 215,000 to 240,000 baht/square wah
• Prachachuen Rd.: Approximately 140,000 to 200,000 baht/square wah

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Taopoon

Bangpho

Lamsalee-Bangkapi

Nearby Ladphrao, we have the Lamsalee-Bangkapi area. This is an area which future property developers have been looking to build their upcoming projects in thanks to this area already having various amenities and means of public transportation available to begin with, along with an upcoming addition of a skytrain system.

In addition to being located nearby Ladprao area and being filled with various amenities/restaurants, this area is also populated by familiar shopping malls such as The Mall Bangkapi and Ramkamhaeng as well as hospitals such as Ladprao and Vejtani hospital. This area is also home to the iconic Rajamangkala stadium, the biggest stadium in Thailand as well as a fitness zone, and Ramkamhaeng University.

Getting to this Area

A multitude of roads intersect at this area including Bangkapi, Lamsalee, Ramkamhaeng, Serithai road, along with the western side of Bangkok such as the Sri Rat expressway and the new Bangkok-Chonburi road.

Public Transportation

This area is comprised of various means of public transportation, whether it's through an existing station or a work-in-progress station or one slated for the near future.

• MRT: Yaek Lamsalee Station*, Bangkapi Station*
• BTS: Ramkamhaeng U. station*, Ramkamhaeng 34 station*, Yaek Lamsalee station*
• Airport Rail Link (ARL): Ramkamhaeng station
• Buses: 22 directions and destinations
• Other: Mini buses, motorcycles

Prices

According to the Treasury Department official site and throughout 2016-2019, the average price is approximately 20,000 to 170,000 baht/square wah. This area, as you can probably see, is not especially high in price due to traffic inconvenience resulting from a skytrain station construction that's in progress (note that specific prices will vary depending on a multitude of factors such as travel convenience and/or surroundings and amenities).

Here are specific examples of prices:

• Ramkamhaeng Rd.: Approximately 90,000 to 170,000 baht/square wah
• Srinakarin Rd.: Approximately 130,000 baht/square wah
• Serithai Rd.: Approximately 90,000 baht/square wah
• Krungthep Kreetha Rd.: Approximately 60,000 baht/square wah

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Bangkapi

Minburi

Not far from Siam Amazing Park, Nopparat Hospital, and Fashion Island shopping mall is the Minburi area, allowing convenient entry into and exit from the city.

In the way of hospitals, Minburi includes Nawamin (and Nawamin 9) and Serirak hospital. In addition to the oldie but a goodie, the Minburi flea market, various restaurants and stores are available as are schools. The major upside about living in Minburi is you are able to enter the city or other provinces with relative ease thanks to a multitude of road intersections, as well as the peacefulness.

Getting to this area

The aforementioned intersections allowing for convenient city entrance/exit include Ramindra road, Suwinthawong road, Serithai road, Ramkamhaeng road, and Romklao road.

Public transportation

This area is comprised of various means of public transportation, whether it's through an existing station or a work-in-progress station or one slated for the near future.

• MRT: Minburi station
• BTS: Minburi Flea Market station*, Minburi station
• Buses: 7 directions and destinations
• Other: Mini-buses, motorcycles

Prices

According to the Treasury Department official site and throughout 2016-2019, the average price is approximately 20,000 to 62,000 baht/square wah. Once again, Minburi is relatively cheap as a location, this time due to this location being planned for future project launches (note that specific prices will vary depending on a multitude of factors such as travel convenience and/or surroundings and amenities).

Here are specific examples of prices:

• Suwinthawong Rd.: Approximately 42,000 to 62,000 baht/square wah
• Serithai Rd.: Approximately 62,000 baht/square wah
• Ramkamhaeng Rd.: Approximately 42,000 to 80,000 baht/square wah
• Romklao Rd.: Approximately 42,000 baht/square wah

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Conclusion

You may be wondering why you should take land prices into consideration, right? Truth is, the land prices contribute to setting up condo prices. If you know affordable locations, then you will subsequently be able to find condos or any property in the price range you're comfortable with. Furthermore, the locations we chose for this particular recommendation are relatively peaceful and quiet as opposed to all the hustle and bustle out in the city yet still includes just as many amenities and surroundings, perfect for those on a budget and seeking peacefulness or privacy in living.

If you are looking to buy or rent a property in a comfortable price range and making sure you get what you pay for, please get in touch with us. Our property consultant team will be glad to help answer your lingering questions and concerns.

You all have probably experienced unavoidable confusion in some way capacity when attempting to read a unit or floor plan for a condo or any property, right? Without a shadow of a doubt, this will definitely be convoluted for those new to the world of real estate due to difficulties seeing or making out which is which as unit and floor plans are mostly made only in 2D form. Join us today as we guide you through ways of reading unit and floor plans to help alleviate your confusion.

What is a Floor Plan?

A floor plan is a technical diagram showing various levels of a property from ground floor all the way to rooftop, allowing readers to see the residences and facilities. In addition to residences and facilities, floor plans also allow readers to see various types of units in each level as well as additions such as elevators, fire exits, and other neighboring units in the same level.

Examples of Abbreviations in Floor Plans

• GB : Garbage Room
• EE : Electric Engine Room
• SN : Sanity Room
• G Floor : Ground Floor

**Aside from the aforementioned abbreviations, there are no abbrevations for facilities.

Example

In this example, units are clearly divided from each other and are clearly designated as to which type of units they are. Additions to this particular level include fire exit stairs and elevators.

Floor Plan QUIZ!

Let's guess which is which in this floor plan.

Questions

1= ?

2= ?

3= ?

4= ?

5= ?

1=Elevator

2=Fire exit stairs

3=Electric engine room

4=Garbage room

5=Units

What is a Unit Plan?

A unit plan is a bird's eye view of the specific unit in a condo or house which shows a complete layout of specific zones and areas of a partiular unit, also including doors, windows, balconies, and different kinds of furniture (in case a unit is fully-furnished). As for houses and duplex units, unit plans are separated as per the different levels of the houses or duplexes.

The good thing about a unit plan is it helps you decide whether this particular unit is appropriate for your lifestyle needs.

As stated before, unit plans will now show you a detailed layout of the specific unit includng doors and windows. In this example, you can see the different types of doors and windows in the unit plan such as the swing or slide doors as well as the awning windows. What may lead to confusion for first-time unit plan readers is how each unit uses varying types of doors and windows throughout.

Notable Additions

• Swing Door: This type of door opens in a quarter circle motion, as seen in the diagram.
• Slide Door: This type of door consists of two shingled rectangular pieces which, as the name suggests, slide open and close unlike most doors.
• Awning Windows: Unlike most other windows, awning windows only open up halfway.

Furniture

This example shows you the different array of furniture you can expect to see in a unit plan, types of furniture in each unit will vary.

Unit Plan QUIZ!

Questions

1. What are the following called? 1=? 2=? 3=?
2. In the green highlighted area, is there a door in between the kitchen and living area?

1. 1=Slide door, 2=Closet, 3=Swing door
2. No, the kitchen and living area are only separated by different tiling.

What makes a good floor & unit plan?

A good floor and/or unit plan needs to be practical and informative, since it has to show a layout of a particular level (amount of units, elevators and fire stairs, facilities available) or different types of furniture and doors/windows in a unit.

What makes a good floor plan?

Every developer's top priority is a floor plan, as it details the directions, amount of units, and the floor layout as to which additions (such as elevators, fire exits, and facilities) are available. Some developers also include the units' number, size, and type, allowing for more convenient decision-making for tenants and buyers.

Do's

1. Detailed Layout: A detailed floor plan shows what types of units are available in this particular level, along with available facilities (if any) and additions such as fire exits and elevators or garbage rooms.
2. Room designation (by room number): To further the point of detailing types and sizes of units available on a particular level, room numbers can help distinguish specific units due to each unit possessing different characteristics from one another (such as sizes and types). This also allows tenants and buyers to choose the units they want much easier.

Don'ts

1. Putting a unit near the garbage room: If possible, it is advised that you DON'T certain units nearby the garbage room due to potential concerns regarding unpleasant smell (despite many developers providing regular cleaning).
2. Putting a unit near the elevator: This may sound like a good thing due to entry and exit convenience, but as elevators frequently head up or down, exiting tenants may cause excessive disturbance noises.
3. Putting a unit near facilities: Once again, while this may sound like a good thing due to entry/exit convenience as well, potential disturbances and excessive noise may result from other tenants using said facilities.

What makes a good unit plan?

Unit plans, which you can inspect right from the get-go via the developers' official sites, allow you to inspect the specific units in further detail to see the types of furniture and extensions available. The other upside of inspecting a unit plan is it allows you to get a good understanding of the specific type of unit you are interested in, saving you from having to travel to the project to inspect the unit physically.

Do's

1. Lifestyle match
   • Spaciousness: Connections between specific rooms in a unit must not have thick walls or doors in between as it constrains the available space. Instead, consider a slide door, battens, or partitions.
   • Area separation: Having certain doors or walls in between specific areas allow for proper direction and separation. For instance, you might want to consider a partition between the kitchen and other areas to avoid smell.
   • Privacy: Choosing a unit plan with a bedroom and bathroom divided from surrounding zones will allow for maximum peacefulness and privacy in living.
2. Clear direction: Certain developers clearly show which direction a specific zone or area in a unit is headed in their unit plans.
3. Detailed unit layout: To contribute to the lifestyle matching, the unit layout must be shown in as much detail as possible such as which kinds of furniture are available or where are the doors/windows/balconies.

Don'ts

**Because unit plans are even further detailed than a floor plan, due to showing a specific unit in detail, lifestyle desires will vary so there is no concrete answer as to what shouldn't be included in a unit plan.

Conclusion

If you made it this far into the article, chances are you won't find reading floor and/or unit plans as difficult or daunting as you initially thought, just give it a try and you may not find it actually as difficult as you feared. If you know how to read a floor and/or unit plan, finding a unit with the preferred lifestyle in a floor you would like is no longer a far-fetched dream!

If you would like to find a property to rent or buy, or if you have any remaining questions and concerns, please get in touch with us.

Location

Another accessible condo project, Q House Sathorn is merely 140m from BTS Krung Thon Buri station and the Krung Thon Buri road. Surrounding the project are a multitude of different restaurants, stores, hotels, and various other amenities within Krung Thon Buri area.

Traveling to Q House Sathorn

By Car:

The simplest method of driving to Q House Sathorn is the Krung Thon Buri road, which is reachable through a multitude of different roads such as the Somdet Phrajao Taksin and Charoen Nakhon road, as well the Somdet Phrajao Taksin bridge.

By Public Transportation:

• BTS: Only 140m away from BTS Krung Thon Buri station.
• Taxis and Motorcycles: There will always be taxis and motorcycles passing by constantly. For convenience and efficiency, you may also use app services such as LINE Man or Grab as an alternative.

Coordinates: 13.72148712398577, 100.50137702551285

Known Amenities

Shopping centers, markets, and convenience stores:

Wat Thongpleng Flea Market, CJ Supermarket, Villa Market – Sena Fest, Sena Fest

Restaurants and Cafés:

 เกาเหลา ต้มเลือดหมู เวิ้งนครเกษม, SHUN RAMEN, KAFI Sathon, take.a.shot COFFEE BAR : BOX 1, เจริญพุงโภชนา, ก๋วยเตี๋ยวหมูต้มยำ ป้อม ธงเขียว, ก๋วยเตี๋ยวหมูเรือนชาน, OUM’S GREAT CREPE AT OURS, HOLIDAY PASTRY Flagship Store, Mala Charoen Nakhon, ตุ้ย หมูกระทะ-หมูจุ่ม (เจริญนคร 16), Indian Food Wala, Yi Le Fu, Thong Far, M&M Café, The Pattern Cafe, Ten of Cups Café & Fortune, เฝอหม้อไฟ สุกี้สไตล์เวียดนาม, Tare Yakiniku, Shabu & Steak, The Green Craft House

Bars/Pubs:

BURR Bar

Churches/Temples:

Wat Thongpleng

Schools:

International Pioneers School, Wat Thongpleng School, Chaowadee Kindergarten

Gym/Fitness:

Tito Court

Public Parks:

Chalerm Phrakiat Forest Park

Office Buildings:

Sinsathorn Tower, Thaisri Tower, Thanathorn Building, Thai Wirat Building

Event Space:

The Knowledge Exchange: KX

Hotels:

CASCADE HOTEL BANGKOK, The RYHHTON Residence – Private Estate

About Q House Sathorn

Hailing from popular property developer "Q House", Q House Sathorn is a 35-story high-rise condo with the idea "travel made easy" in mind thanks to being located nearby BTS Krung Thon Buri. Most of the available units for sale are fully furnished, with recent re-sale exceptions comprised of furniture just as good a fully furnished unit.

This project consists of one L-shaped building within 4-0-23.5 rai worth of space and has up to 533 units. The following are the three types of units available:

Studio

• Starting at 28 sqm

1-Bedroom

• 32-50 sqm

2-Bedroom

• 57-84 sqm

Facilities

• Swimming Pool

This chlorinated swimming pool comes in at 35x25 in size and 1.2m in depth and is decorated all around with n2-3 sunbeds along with bushes and trees all around. The pool is also separated into a kids' pool, adult pool, and jacuzzi, the former of which is a 40cm L-shaped pool, and the latter of which is 60cm in depth. The pool is also wooden sheltered separated from the adult pool area.

• Garden and Playground

Both located on level 6, the lawn is located nearby the swimming pool and the playground has a flexible foam mat for safety.

• Sky Garden

On the rooftop is the sky garden with a curved jogging track as well as high bushes towards the left and right for added privacy, followed by two benches encased in shelters.

• Library

Bookworms and people working from home will be satisfied with using this library to read, work or study. This library is open from 7 am to 10pm and includes a built-in bathroom.

• Gym/Fitness

Also located on the same level as the swimming pool and other facilities, and specifically located at one edge of the swimming pool, the gym has large windows allowing for a completely unobstructed view of the pool nearby as well as all the equipment you would need for your fitness routine.

Parking

Levels 1-5 at Q House Sathorn, in addition to some available parking spaces throughout the building, have dedicated parking spaces. The maximum parking occupancy is 98%, which is roughly 425 cars.

Highlights

• Travel made easy thanks to being located merely 140m away from the BTS Krung Thon Buri station.
• A wide array of facilities.
• Fully furnished units available for sale, eliminating the need for tedious and costly self-furnishing upon purchase.

Types of Units

Studio

Type 28 sqm.

First up is the 28 sqm Studio unit, coming in at just about right size, not too big or small. Upon entry is the kitchen filled with various utensils and appliances as well as a counter and dining table, a bedroom which can double as a living room, and next to that is the bathroom with dedicated showering zone.

1-Bedroom

Type 48 sqm.

Next up is the 1-Bedroom unit, ranging anywhere between 32 to 50 sqm in size. Right from the entrance is the dining table to the right and to the left is the kitchen, which not only includes a counter and various utensils, but also includes a small balcony for ventilation. Outside the kitchen is the living area, and the wet/dry zone-separated bathroom is located opposite of the kitchen. Finally, we have the bedroom which does not have a built-in bathroom but makes up for it with an included bed and built-in closet.

2-Bedroom

Type 71.83 sqm.

And finally, here we have the 71.83 sqm 2-Bedroom unit. First thing you will see upon entering is the dining table with four seats, as seen in this image. To the left of the dining table is an individual bathroom right next to the kitchen, the latter of which utilizes a slide door along with a counter and complete array of utensils and appliances as well as a balcony. Outside the kitchen is the living area, and then behind that is the smaller bedroom. The smaller bedroom includes a queen-sized bed with closet and a TV console. Meanwhile, the master bedroom includes not only a king-sized bed and closet, but also a built-in bathroom.

Price (As of October 2022)

Sales Price

• Average price is 120,000 baht/sqm*
• Starting sales price is 6M baht*

Common fees

• Sinking fund is "n/a" baht/sqm
• Common fees is 45 baht/sqm/month

**Please note that these were the prices at the time information was gathered up for review, prices may have varied since.

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Conclusion

Frequent travelers or those who work in town frequently, look no further as Q House Sathorn is guaranteed to satisfy you with not only its various amenities but also being located next to the ticket to town, which is the BTS Krung Thon Buri station. Topping off travel convenience with the icing on the cake is the wide array of facilities available for tenants and residents alike and up to three different types of units to choose from, can't beat that!

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Location

La Vie En Rose Place is located within the heart of the city, specifically Sukhumvit soi 36 opposite of soi Thonglor (Sukhumvit 55), which you can merely take a walk directly into soi 36 to reach this condo. The main draw of Sukhumvit 36 is that it serves as the main road to both Rama 4 and Sukhumvit roads. This condo is located 450m away from BTS Thonglor station. Moreover, Soi Thonglor (Sukhumvit 55) on the opposite is also full of various amenities including office buildings, stores, restaurants, community malls, and pubs/bars.

Traveling to La Vie en Rose Place

By Car

You have a multitude of ways to reach La Vie En Rose Place if you are traveling by car. The easiest of which is the Sukhumvit road, which follows along with the light green line skytrain system. Locate and enter soi 36, and finally drive straight for 450m until you find this condo project. You also have the option to use the Rama 4 road as well.

By Public Transportation

• BTS: 450m away from the BTS Thong Lo station
• Taxis & Motorcycles: Being a populated street, there will always be taxis and motorcycles passing by constantly. For convenience and efficiency, you may also use app services such as LINE Man or Grab as an alternative.

Coordinates: 13.722005985696441, 100.57647648199965

Known Amenities

Shopping centers, markets, and convenience stores:

Thonglor market, Lotus' Rama 4

Restaurants and Cafés

ติดมันส์ บุฟเฟ่ต์ปิ้งย่างกะทะร้อน สาขาทองหล่อ, บ้าน “จา” โฮมคุ้กกิ้ง, L’OLIVA Ristorante Italiano & Wine Bar, Foobreca, อั้งม้อ, Seiryu Ramen – Thong Lo, ข้าวเหนียวมะม่วง สุขุมวิท 38, Bacco–Osteria da Sergio, La Baguette Bangkok – Sukhumvit 53, ยากินิคุคิราบิ, NARUTO RAMEN, บะหมี่คนแซ่ลี ทองหล่อ, D’ARK The Strand – Comfort Food & Specialty Coffee, Nanase Ramen, Gyuma, Honey Bear Bistro, ตะลิงปลิง สาขาสุขุมวิท 34, alt.Eatery, Shinya Shokudo, Tsuru Udon Thonglor, เดอะดั้ก, ผัดไทยไฟลุก

Bars/Pubs

The Old English Bangkok British Pub & Restaurant, Thaipioka, Younger Bar & Café, Woodball, Tichuca Rooftop Bar, Yard Bar, Midsummer Night’s Dream bar, Octave Rooftop Lounge & Bar

Churches

Church of Love, Phra Khanong Baptist Church, Immanuel Lutheran Church

Hospitals

Theptarin Hospital

Schools

Trinity International School, BANGKOK PREP PRIMARY CAMPUS, Kobato International Kindergarten, HEI Schools Bangkok – International Kindergarten, Melodies International Kindergarten

Gym/Fitness

BASE Thonglor, Atha Yoga Studio, THE​ ATHLETIC​ ​CLUB, Figure8Pilates

Office Buildings

Sirinrat Building, Maleenont Building (Channel 3)

Event Space

อวด ดีไซน์ แอนด์ แกลเลอรี่, Blue Wild Space, อะกาลิโก, Palette Artspace, Art Gallery 36

Hotel

Bangkok Marriott Hotel Sukhumvit, Hotel Nikko Bangkok, The Salil Hotel Sukhumvit 57 – Thonglor

About La Vie En Rose Place Thonglor

Hailing from property developer National Union, La Vie En Rose Place is a low-rise condo project in Thonglor with rare French-influenced Parisian style architecture and designs. What also makes this condo project unique aside from its rare French-styled architecture and designs is that this condo is pet friendly, which allows tenants to bring along pets during their stay provided they take note of specific rules & regulations. This condo also perfectly blends warmth and modernization all in its various units and the building as a whole.

La Vie En Rose consists of two 7-story buildings all within 3-0-1 worth of space. Despite being situated in such a large space, La Vie En Rose actually offers only 78 units, which actually is ideal for those seeking peacefulness and privacy in living. The following are the two types of units available to choose from:

• 2-Bedroom: Starts at 78.25 sqm-102 sqm.
• 3-Bedroom: Starts 125 sqm-224.88 sqm.

Facilities

• Swimming Pool

The swimming pool forgoes the traditional squared, angular design in favor of a more rounded, oval-shape for uniqueness. Surrounding the pool are the alternating color-patterned tiles, sunbeds, and a European-styled gate at the end of the pool.

• Gym

Located on level 1 much like the aforementioned swimming pool, the gym makes a warm first impression with its predominantly orange-lit interior. Following the warmly lit interior are all the fitness equipment you could possibly think of, guaranteed to satisfy cardio and aerobic enthusiasts out there. Finally, all the windows can open and close easily by just sliding.

• Garden

Also located on level 1, the not-so-large garden makes up for the size in its privacy offered. Surrounding the garden are European-style vines being along with fences around the corners.

• Multi-Purpose Room

The multi-purpose room is a spacious, Parisian-decorated facility complete with a chandelier and warm orange walls topped off with European-styled artworks.

Parking

La Vie En Rose has a dedicated underground parking area, to which the entrance is just to the right of the fountain. Additional parking around the building is also available. Parking occupancy for La Vie En Rose is a perfect 100% (which translates to 301 cars).

**Parking Policies:

• 1 car parking occupancy available for 2-Bedroom.
• Parking ccupancy for 2 cars available for 3-Bedroom.

Highlights

• Rare, unique Parisian design motif perfectly incorporated with a simple low-rise condo offering supreme privacy and peacefulness.
• Perfectly located within Sukhumvit soi 36 right by the Thong Lor area, which also means there are a multitude of different amenities such as restaurants and stores or hospitals and office buildings.

Types of Units

2-Bedroom

The 2-Bedroom units come in anywhere between 80 to 102 sqm in size, meaning the starting size of this unit is near equal to that of a penthouse. The unit itself is comprised of one kitchen and master bedroom, followed by a smaller bedroom and a living area, and finally three bathrooms.

**The amount of rooms inside this type of unit will vary depending on the size of the unit as a whole.

3-Bedroom

Unit Plan

Type 1-2 : 179.01 sqm

For 3-Bedroom, as an example, here we have the Type 1-2, 179.01 sqm unit.

Upon entering through its double-sided door, the first thing you will see is the coffee table, followed by a store room to the left, and a kitchen to the left. Inside the kitchen is the L-shaped counter along with various kitchen appliances and utensils, followed by a maid room with built-in bathroom.

At the centre of the unit is the dining table with 8 seats with a living area, the latter of which is connected to the balcony. Next to the kitchen is a bathroom, which also leads to the two bedrooms, with built-in showering area.

Speaking of two bedrooms, the first of which is bedroom 3, located right by the living area. Included in bedroom 3 are a queen-sized bed and a built-in bathroom. The second of the two smaller bedrooms is bedroom 2, which is near identical in the way of what's included as bedroom 3, with the exception of adding a balcony. Finally, we have the master bedroom, which includes a king-sized bed, a quasi-walk-in closet, balcony, and the bathtub is also added to the bathroom unlike the previously mentioned bathrooms.

Price (As of October 2022)

Sales Price:

• Average starting price is __ THB/sqm*
• Starting price is 6M baht*

Common fees:

• Sinking fund is 500 baht/sqm
• Common fees is 50 baht/sqm/month

**These are the prices at the time information was gathered up for this review, prices may have varied since.

Check this video out for more information

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Conclusion

With a rare, unique Parisian-style motif all in a low-rise condo within a CBD like Thonglor, tenants and residents are sure to be satisfied not only with its privacy and peacefulness offered but also the different surrounding amenities ranging from restaurants to stores and various others. If you are the type of person who loves unique architecture or if you are seeking uninterrupted peacefulness and privacy in living, we can confidently say La Vie En Rose Place is the ideal option for you!

Click here if you are interested in buying or renting at La Vie En Rose Place Thong Lor.

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Upon closer inspection, any property buyer might notice the term "EIA" on the ads, which leads to a bunch of questions as to what that is or how important that is. Today, PropertyScout will take you on a walkthrough on what the EIA is and help clear up your questions and concerns.

What is the EIA?

EIA is short for Environmental Impact Assessment Report, a report used to assess and evaluate a project and developer's potential environmental effects (positive and negative).

The making of an EIA report is required by law, under the Pollution Control Department (dated 1992) article 46, stating all condo or housing projects are required to complete an EIA report. The reason is because it serves as an agreement in which the project owner can use to get the construction of that property approved. An EIA report is usually attached after various permit forms, particularly the construction permit form, in pitching for a housing or condo project construction.

Failure to complete an EIA report

In case a property owner fails to complete an EIA report accordingly, affiliated agencies or agencies who grant the owners approval may put the construction on hold until further notice or terminate the approval for construction altogether.

Who needs an EIA report?

Condominiums

The following are two qualifications for condominiums, should they need an EIA report completion to proceed:

• Up to 80 units and above.
• Usable area of 4000 square meters and above.

Housing Estates

Housing estates are also required to complete an EIA report as much as condominiums do, which is where these two qualifications come in:

• Up to 500 plots of land.
• 100 rai of land used.

What does an EIA Report cover?

There are two primary areas the EIA report covers, both with two sub-categories each.

Resources

In the way of resources, the EIA covers various surroundings and how they affect the property in both positive and negative ways.

• Physical: These are factors which can affect the property physically, such as the land, water, air, and sound.
• Biological: Overall surroundings such as the woods, animals, and nature.

Value

In terms of value, the two areas of value covered by the EIA include:

• Usage: Physical & biological usage, the usage of the land and surroundings of that area.
• Life: Economy, career, traditions, beliefs, beauty.

How important is an EIA report?

If the EIA submission was unsuccessful or was not approved, you won't be able to request for a construction permit form. However, if the construction was done before requesting the the construction permit form and the request was unsuccessful, the construction will be called off instantly.

Usually, the project owner must submit the EIA report before commencing construction by at least six months in advance due to the evaluation time needed. The project owner needs to submit the completed EIA report to the Department of Environmental Impact for evaluation. If the application was unsuccessful, however, there needs to be continuous adjustments and corrections made until the application is successful.

How to submit the EIA report

1. An EIA report submission is required upon finalization of property construction plans. Evaluation period after the submission is six months.
2. Once the EIA report has been submitted, the Department of Environmental Impact will be evaluating the project based on various factors.
3. There are two possible outcomes:

• Successful: You will be able to request for a construction permit form and proceed with the construction.
• Unsuccessful: There are two possible solutions for this outcome. Either the construction had not begun, to which the construction will not be allowed until the application is successful. On the other hand, if the construction was done during the evaluation before the application result, the construction will be put on hold until the application result comes out.

**The downside with non-construction permitted pre-sales is that the construction will be called off and the owner will have to refund reservations IF the application was unsuccessful.

How to check a project's EIA

Even as a buyer, you are still able to check for the EIA of the project you are interested in, using their dedicated website. Thanks to the publicity of the EIA website, buyers are able to check to make sure before purchasing.

What if the project doesn't meet the EIA standards?

If you are doubtful of the project meeting EIA standards (or if it actually DOESN'T meet EIA standards), you have the option to discuss and negotiate with the project directly regarding how they will be responsible in terms of refunds (refund period and whether the refund is in full or not). The buyer can check via the property purchasing contract regarding possible solutions in case of contract termination.

However, if negotiations result in an unsatisfactory solution, you have the option to report to the Office of The Consumer Protection Board (OCPB) along with relevant materials as evidence. Alternatively, you can also consult a real estate lawyer to accompany your discussions and negotiations

Benefits of EIA

EIA is not only beneficial to project owners and property developers, but also the buyers as well.

Conclusion

If you made it this far into this blog, you will now see that the completion and successful application of an EIA report plays a significant role in the establishment of your property. For property developers or project owners, make sure to plan out your construction carefully and complete the EIA report ahead of time. If all goes well your application should turn out successful and you can then proceed with the construction once you have successfully requested for a construction permit form. For buyers and investors, the EIA essentially serves as trust-building between the buyers/investors and the property owner or project as a whole.

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Location

The Estelle Phrom Phong, if you already can't tell, is located in one of the most popular Central Business Districts (CBD) just nearby Thong Lor and Ekkamai: Phrom Phong. All you have to do is take a turn into the Soi Ari. Moreover, thanks to not only an abundance of workplaces and office buildings but also various amenities, this area is just as populated by foreigners as it is by locals.

Examples include shopping centers Emquartier, Emporium, Terminal 21, along with various famous mouthwatering restaurants. Furthermore, The Estelle Phrom Phong is located right by Benjasiri park and is merely 300m away from the BTS Phrom Phong station.

Traveling to The Estelle Phrom Phong

By Car: You have the option to use the main Sukhumvit road right by the skytrain and then take a turn into Sukhumvit soi 36 (AKA Soi Ari), and finally drive straight in to which you will find the project right inside. You also have the option to use other roads to access Sukhumvit as well, such as the Ratchadapisek road and the Chalongrat expressway, or take the Rama IV road and exit via Phra Khanong.

By Public Transportation

• BTS Skytrain: Approximately 300m away from the BTS Phrom Phong station.
• Taxis and Motorcycles: Being a populated street, there will always be taxis and motorcycles passing by constantly. For convenience and efficiency, you may also use app services such as LINE Man or Grab as an alternative.

Coordinates: 13.728689640498416, 100.5711040068669

Nearby Amenities

Shopping centers, markets, and convenience stores:

The Emporium, EmQuartier, Villa Market (Sukhumvit 33 Branch), UFM Fuji Supermarket, Tops Market Sukhumvit 41, Miracle Mall, Rain Hill, RQ49 MALL

Restaurants and Cafés

Custard Nakamura, Breakfast Story Phrom Phong, Philippe, Masu Maki & Sushi Bar, Gold Curry, Im Chan, The Bibimbab, Unatoto Thailand, Niigata Kitchen, Tonsei Japanese Restaurant, Jidori cuisine Ken, TORIYA-HANA, Sanya, Gigi – Dining Hall & Bar, kappo takashi, อูนาโตโต ไทยเเลนด์, Azuma Soba Restaurant, Kobe Tonteki Phrom Phong, Yakiniku En, รุ่งเรืองตั๋ง (ห้องมุม) ก๋วยเตี๋ยวหมู สุขุมวิท 26, Sushi Izakaya Ezoya, SOBAQ, Hokkaido Restaurant Genshiyaki soi26, NO NAME NOODLE BKK

Bars/Pubs

Mutual Bar, Mojjo Rooftop Lounge Bar, QUEEN BEE, Robin Hood, O’Shea’s Irish Pub, Sports Bar & Hotel (Herrity’s), The Royal Oak, Yoichi Nikka, Flashback Rooftop Bar

Hospitals

Samitivej Sukhumvit Hospital, BBH Hospital

Schools

ELC International School Bangkok, The American School of Bangkok – Sukhumvit Campus, KiddyKare International Kindergarten, Sainamthip School, Sai Nampeung School

Public Parks

Benjasiri Park

Gym/Fitness

Thong Lo Crossfit, Physique 57 @ Sukhumvit 49, The Racquet Club, Sakura-DOJO, Roller Dome at Emporium

Co-Working Space

The Urban Office

Event Space

Cinema Oasis, Wang Gallery

Hotel

SKYVIEW Hotel Bangkok, Mercure Bangkok Sukhumvit 24, Hilton Sukhumvit Bangkok, Oakwood Suites Bangkok,Emporium Suites by Chatrium, Hyatt Place Bangkok Sukhumvit, Arize Hotel Sukhumvit, Adelphi Grande Sukhumvit

Office Buildings

S-Metro Building (Metropolis Building), RSU Tower

Other

Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines

About The Estelle Phrom Phong

The Estelle Phrom Phong is a super luxury high rise condo, located in Soi Ari (or Sukhumvit 36) taking up 1-3-97.2 rai, and is a joint venture between older Japanese property developers Raimon Land and Tokyo Tatemeno. The design motif of this project is a hybrid between modern, luxury, and touches of Japanese influence.

With the idea of "Oasis in the heart of the city", this project offers peacefulness and privacy away from the buzzing all over the city and includes various facilities as well with only 8 units per level (total 37 stories, 146 units), granting residents all the privacy they could ever ask for. The following are the six types of units available from The Estelle Phrom Phong:

• 1-bedroom: Starts at 55 sqm to 57.5 sqm
• 2-bedroom: Starts at 88.5 sqm to 104 sqm
• 2-bedroom plus: Starts at 132.5 sqm to 136 sqm
• 3-bedroom: 160 sqm
• Duplex
• Penthouse

**Due to the latter two unit types being sold out, we are unable to show you the unit or floor plan for them.

Facilities

Level 1

• Zen-styled lobby

Welcoming you with relaxation is the zen-styled lobby, comprised of specifically selected colors and textures of wood and is overall extra spacious with amenities all around.

• Garden & Drop-Off Area

Not only is there a drop-off area for picking up and dropping off as usual, also surrounding the drop-off area is a garden further conveying the project's oasis motif.

**There is also a dedicated area for pets to take a walk and hang around in level 1.

Level 8

• Swimming Pool

Roofed and maintaining the hybrid modern/Japanese influence design, the poolitself is divided into a kids' pool, adult pool, and indoors jacuzzi. To allow for air to enter every now and then, the ceiling has been significantly heightened and there are also sun beds nearby.

Chlorine intolerants can rest easy as this pool is chlorine-free and next to the pool is a Japanese garden followed by an onsen pool, both of which we will also get to shortly.

• Japanese Garden

Built not only for a leisure walk, the Japanese garden also allows you to have good relaxation time thanks to its peacefulness with its minimalist approach along with touches of nature. The Japanese garden is predominantly grey with contrasting highlights of green from trees along with sand, giving the appearance of a Zen garden.

• Private Onsen with Japanese Hot bath Clod Tub

Contrary to the aforementioned Japanese Zen garden, the onsen pool, which also has seats all around, is divided into men & women zones.The main highlight of this facility is its faithfulness to recreate the feeling of actually taking a hot bath in a luxury Japanese hotel.

The icing on the cake is the addition of a spa and sauna, with both higher and lower temperatures in which you can adjust as you would like. Another highlight is there is also a salt-chlorinated flotation pool allowing you to take your time off and relax peacefully.

Level 9

• Spare unit for guests

This type of unit is located on level 9 between the regular units and is a spare unit in the middle of level 9 made for other guests specifically.

Level 27

• Sky Gym

Located on level 27, the sky gym not only allows you to get get all the excercise via the equipment you would ever need such as treadmills and weights or cardio equipment and aerobics as well as a yoga platform, but also allows you to get a great view of the beautiful Phrom Phong area as well as the rest of the city. Additions to the sky gym also include an accessible counter with drinks when you need it. Sunlight can also enter the gym for warmth, and the pale colored walls add softness and simplicity.

Parking

In addition to general parking spaces around the building, levels 2-7 at The Estelle Phrom Phong have parking spaces. The parking capacity in this project is 125%, which translates to 196 cars, which is also more than the amount of units.

**Please note that this parking capacity does NOT include double-parking.

Exclusive parking spaces for super cars and premium luxury cars are also available, as are EV charging stations for EV drivers.

Highlights

• Location: Located in Sukhumvit Soi 36 aka Soi Ari, The Estelle Phrom Phong is surrounded by various restaurants followed by other amenities, including Benjasiri park and familiar sights like the Emquartier and Emporium shopping malls.
• Unit Variety: Residents will have up to 6 different types of units to choose from, all of which are incredible choices regardless of whether or not the resident is staying alone or with a spouse or a family altogether.
• Privacy: The biggest draw of this project, undoubtedly, is the amount of privacy residents can get out of it. This project not only has only 8 units per level, but also a private lift free of unwelcome noises and interruptions of any kind.

Floor Plan

• Ground Floor

Also known as level 1, welcoming you upon entry through soi 36 is the garden courtyard to the left and the pet lawn to the right, followed by the drop-off and lobby.

• Level 8

This is where you will find the entirety of the facilities, as level 8 is dedicated only to facilities, (ranging from the swimming and onsen pools to multi-purpose rooms) which also means there are no units here.

• Level 27

Following level 8 in including facilities is level 27 including a gym. However, unlike level 8, level 27 also includes at least four units in addition to the facilities.

Types of Units

1-Bedroom

Unit Plan

Type 1B2 : 55.00 sqm.

Starting off with 1-Bedroom, we're gonna be showing you the Type 1B2, 55.00 sqm. as an example. As you can see from the square meter size of this unit, this 1-Bedroom unit is easily equal to a 2-Bedroom in size.

Once you enter the unit, the first thing you will see is the kitchen with an L-shaped counter, followed by a hood, sink, and electric stove. To the right following the kitchen is the living area right by the corner of the unit.

After the slide door, you will then see the bedroom equipped with a king-sized bed along with a balcony with seats to the right. To the left of this bedroom is a closet which also leads you to the bathroom, which isn't commonly seen included with 1-Bedrooms. Included in the bathroom is a shower area separated by a glass door, and a bathtub.

Other 1-Bedroom Plans

2-Bedroom

Unit Plan

Type 2B5A : 88.50 sqm.

For the 2-Bedroom, here we have the Type 2B5A, 88.50 sqm. unit.

Once again, the kitchen is located right next to the entrance door (which also has a shoe storage nearby) and contains an L-shaped counter. Following the kitchen is the dining table with six seats and a living area large enough to incorporate sofas and chairs. At the end of the unit is the balcony along with some seats for a relaxed setting. Back to the kitchen, opposite of that is the individual bathroom with a dedicated showering area and next to the bathroom is the smaller bedroom (which doesn't have a balcony) with a queen-sized bed and a closet. Behind the TV console in the living area is the master bedroom, which includes a king-sized bed along with a closet and dress-up area. Included in the nearby bathroom is the bathtub and dedicated shower area.

Other 2-Bedroom plans

2-Bedroom Plus

Unit Plan

Type 2B1 : 132.50 sqm.

Here we have an example of a relatively uncommon unit, the 2-Bedroom plus. The example we're gonna be showing you is the Type 2B1 : 132.50 sqm. 2-Bedroom plus unit.

Akin to the previous two, upon entrance is the kitchen. However, this time, you will see an I-shaped counter as opposed to an L-shaped counter. Opposite of that is the refrigerator and storage cabinets. Also included is the smell or odor-proof door, which really comes in handy for cooking. Following the kitchen is the extremely large living area able to house a sofa and at least two chairs. Behind the sofa is the dining table with six seats, with a sound-proof study room behind it, followed by a balcony behind the study room as well.

Back to the living area, one room also leads to the private lift.

After the study room are the bedrooms. To the right is the smaller bedroom with a single bed along with a closet and outside is the bathroom which, unlike the master bedroom, is not linked to the smaller bedroom via door.

Speaking of master bedroom, you can see from the unit plan that is is quite large and spacious. Upon entry is the walk-in closet right by the bathrom. Highlights of this room, besides the obvious king-sized bed, is how the attached bathroom has a glass door between the shower zone and the remaining dry zone.

Other 2-Bedroom Plus plans

3-Bedroom

Unit Plan

Type 3B1 : 160.00 sqm.

The final type of unit available is the 3-Bedroom unit. As an example, here is the Type 3B1, 160.00 sqm. sized unit, very much akin to a penthouse unit as you can tell.

Unlike most of the previous types of units, the door is not connected nor is it located nearby the kitchen, but is located right at the middle of the unit instead. To the left is the master bedroom, complete with everything nearly identical to a 1-bedroom, such as a living area and bedroom with king-sized bed, the latter of which is located nearby a 2-Access balcony. Inside you will find a walk-in closet and the bathroom, both of which are connected by a specific door.

The right side of this unit might seem somewhat confusing, but is actually very convenient in terms of usage. To the left is what leads you to the two bedrooms: one smaller with a separated bathroom and the other medium-sized with queen-sized bed and a connected bathroom which includes a bathtub.

Outside is the open kitchen with an I and U-shaped counter both on different sides, followed by a dining table with six seats, and finally the main living area right by the elongated balcony. Opposite of the kitchen is the door which connects and leads you to the private lift.

Price (As of October 2022)

Sales Price

• Average starting price is 313,000 baht/sqm*
• Starting price is 18M baht*

Common fees

• Sinking fund: 1,000 baht/sqm
• Common fees: 140 baht/sqm/month

**Please note that these prices were from the date when we gathered data for this review, price may fluctuate and vary since.

Conclusion

All in all, with the various amenities and familiar shopping centers or being located merely 300 meters from the BTS Phrom Phong station, or the six different types of units available to choose from combined with its wide range of facilities, potential tenants and residents are sure to be satisfied with everything The Estelle Phrom Phong has to offer. Not to mention, thanks to having only 8-9 units per level or being able to access a private lift via some units or levels, peacefulness and privacy can't get any better than that!

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"What's the difference between High Rise and Low Rise?", "Which is the more suitable option for me?". Chances are, if you are looking for a condo for you and/or your loved ones, these questions have popped up in your head more than a few times by now. Before buying your first condo, make sure you know the differences between these two types. With that said, today PropertyScout will walk you through the differences between these two options as well as which would be a more suitable option.

What are the differences between High Rise and Low Rise?

High Rise: A High Rise condo stands above 23m, which roughly translates to around 20 stories and above, and must be connected to the main road within 10m according to the law

Low Rise: A Low Rise stands anywhere less 23m, which roughly translates to at least 8-9 stories in most cases, depending on each developers' unit height and size.

The Location

A High Rise condo tends to be well-located within a prime area, is convenient when it comes to travel (such as being located nearby the skytrain system or other means of public transportation), and more people list out for rent or sale when compared to Low Rise condos.

Price

Being located considerably far away from the main road or additional public transportation, Low Rise condos are always substantially cheaper than High Rise condos, starting at 800,000 baht. However, there are some rare exceptions in which Low Rise condos have been more expensive than High Rise condos, depending on the developer's fame & reputation, or decorations used.

Common Area & Fees

As for High Rise condos, specifically Economy Class and Main to High Class, there are up to 400-1000 units. Despite the whole project not being completely filled with units, there are still enough that the juristic office could still effectively manage and accommodate a common area into the mix. Due to the amount of residents and the income collected through the residents, the common fees aren't exactly that high. However, also because of the amount of residents, there may be excessive crowding which may result in fighting over common area usage, especially elevators may not be sufficient particularly during rush hours. On the contrary, Low Rise condos, there may not be as much integration of common areas due to fewer units.

Privacy

Thanks to having fewer units and not being located nearby the main road, Low Rise condos may be a more suitable option for those seeking more privacy and peacefulness.

Safety

Whether it's High or Low Rise, safety is a top priority for any potential resident as accidents and emergencies can happen at any given point in time, such as fire hazards or natural disasters. It's considerably harder and longer to evacuate from a 20+ story High Rise building, especially if you happen to be staying higher up and the accident is downstairs, to which blockage or damage to the fire exit stairs is an alarming potential obstacle. Moreover, in case of a fire hazard, fire trucks can only reach as far upward as 11 stories and according to most accident records, High Rise condos are at greater risk while Low Rise condos are at lower risk due to height differences.

Potential Value

Putting various factors into consideration, including buying for investment, or listing out for sale and rent in the future, High Rise condos could make more profit than Low Rise condos due to being located within a main street and being surrounded by various amenities. As for Low Rise condos, prices don't tend to skyrocket instantly despite there being value increase every now and then, ultimately being more suitablle for residential purposes thanks to its great offering of peacefulness and privacy. This also makes Low Rise condos easier and quicker sell than High Rise condos.

If you have any questions regarding listing out your property for sale or rent, or if you are looking to buy or rent a property in general, please get in touch with us at PropertyScout. Our property consultant team will be very happy to help answer your questions and concerns.