Travel along the BTS and MRT in Bangkok today and you’ll see the familiar site of cranes, excavators and construction, as dozens of condos, hotels, offices and shopping malls are being built in Bangkok. However standing out from the crowd of new buildings are the Life@ condominiums that offer fantastic quality and affordable living within a few minutes walking distance of the nearest BTS or MRT station.

There are numerous Life@ condos in Bangkok, with some of the most popular being Life@Sukhumvit 65, Life@67, Life@Sathorn, Life@Sutthisan-Ratchada, Life@Huay Kwang-Ratchada, Life@Lat Prao-Ratchada and Life@Ari-Phaholyothin. We’ll look at some of these condos individually below.

If you are looking to rent a Life@ condo on Sukhumvit road then you would be looking at leasing a Bangkok condo in either Life@Sukhumvit 65, also known as Life@65 or in Life@Sukhumvit 67, also commonly known just as Life@67. Although situated in close proximity to each other and the Ekamai and Phrakanong BTS stations the two buildings are certainly not twins. Life@65 is a high-rise with a fantastic roof top swimming pool and sundeck 28 floors above the Bangkok city center, whilst Life@67 is a stylish low-rise with a large fitness studio and gymnasium as well as some beautifully designed condo units. So although the two buildings largely consist of 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom condos, they cater for 2 different markets. Those who would like to lease a condo in the low-rise Bangkok condominium will go for Life@67, whilst those wanting to lease a high-rise Bangkok condo will opt for the Life@65. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/life@sukhumvit-65-ekamai-1502

Whilst Life@65 of course offers fantastic and stunning views across Bangkok’s city center, Life@67 offers the more intimate and homely feel of a low-rise building. Renting a condo in Life@67 offers residents the feeling of both luxury and comfort, with Life@67 condo units often being a little larger than those at the Life@65, and of course with fewer units within the building the facilities will be quieter. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/life@67-sukhumvit-1322

Moving away from Sukhumvit Road, but still remaining on the Sukhumvit BTS line and heading North we come across Life@Phaholyothin-Ari which although built in a very similar format to Life@65, offers lower priced and therefore better value units given its location is away from mid-Sukhumvit road.

Renting a condo in Life@Phahonyothin-Ari is an excellent choice for those wanting to live in the Northern part of Bangkok’s city center. With excellent access to Vipahvidee Road and expressways, Bangkok’s older airport at Don Muang, Phatumthani where many factories are situated and even the road to Ayuthaya. Not forgetting Mo Chit, Saphan Kwai and of course the relaxing streets of Ari filled with great restaurants. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/life@phahonyothin-ari-1297

However if we move away from Phahonyothin Road and in indeed the BTS Sukhumvit line, we can look at a fantastically located Life@Sathorn condominium in Chong Nonsi. For those looking to rent a condo on the Silom BTS line, one could do a lot worse than choosing a condo to rent at Life@Sathorn in Chong Nonsi. Again a high-rise condominium the Life@Sathorn building offers great views of the Chong Nonsi and Sathorn areas of Bangkok, i.e. Bangkok’s CBD districts. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/life@sathorn-chong-nonsi-1660

With international offices housing the likes of RBS, PWC, Standard Chartered, Aberdeen Insurance, Bank of China and many other international finance, insurance and marketing corporations this is a great location for those working in ‘the City’.

Moving away from Sathorn and indeed the BTS lines of both Sukhumvit and Silom, we get on to Bangkok’s underground train, Bangkok’s subway called the MRT. The MRT runs predominantly along Ratchadaphisek Road, also commonly known as Ratchada amongst many locals and long-term expats.

For those looking to rent a condo along the MRT line or looking to lease a condo in Ratchada then the many choice of Life@ condos offer some of the most attractive options. With many choices mentioned earlier, it is possible to consider Life@Ratchada-Sutthisan, Life@Ratchada-Huay Kwang and Life@Ratchada-Lad Prao with the knowledge you’ll find a well designed, well located stylish condo and probably some great views as well!

Life@Ratchada Suthisan is located in central Ratchada and is only 2 MRT stations from The Esplanade shopping center, a luxury shopping plaza boasting a multi-screen cinema, bowling alley, ice rink and many shops and restaurants. In addition to this are a Carrefour, a Robinson’s department store and a Jusco supermarket. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/life@ratchada-suthisarn-1368

Life@Ratchada-Suthisan offers small 1 bedroom units, larger 1 bedroom units and 2 bedroom units, and of course some fantastic facilities including a large swimming pool, gymnasium and car parking. And all this located less than 50m from the Suthisan MRT station.

If you are looking to rent a condo in Bangkok, then there has never been a better time to do it. With more choice available than ever before, more convenience and more style and quality, you can join the good life, and a Life@ condominium is an excellent way to go!

In recent years there has been a definitive movement in creating more stylish, more international and more luxurious condominiums in Bangkok’s city center. The Address condominium brand certainly embodies this trend. Launched initially in 2008 with The Address 42, it was followed soon after by The Address Chidlom, The Address Siam and The Address Pathumwan which all offer not only superb Bangkok condominium buildings, but also fantastic addresses in Bangkok.

In the future there will also be The Address Sathorn, The Address Phayathai and The Address Asoke and The Address 28 located on Sukhumvit 28 in Phrom Phong, but for now let’s look at the fabulous well constructed and timelessly styled Address condominiums in Bangkok’s city center that are available to rent now.

First of all we will begin with the Address 42 located in Ekamai. The Address 42 is only 350m from the Ekamai BTS station and is superbly located in one of Sukhumvit’s fastest up and coming districts. Within a 500m radius (roughly a maximum 10mins walk) you can find all the following amenities: Bangkok’s Mediplex Center, Ekamai BTS station, 2 supermarkets, Major Cineplex, California Wow fitness center, True Café, Starbucks coffee shop & numerous restaurants & shops. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/the-address-sukhumvit-42-ekkamai-1176

Ekamai certainly looks set to become the new Thonglor, with trendy and stylish up-market shopping areas like The Park Lane and Horizon. The Address 42 is a low-rise condo with a roof-top swimming pool and gymnasium also the building features saunas, and a roof-top garden. Of course as with any luxurious Bangkok condominium there is covered parking and 24hr security.

However for those renting a condo in The Address 42 it is the quality of the little details and finishing’s that sets is apart from other condos in the Ekamai area.
Moving on further down the Sukhumvit road towards Siam, we come to the high-end and exclusive district of Chit Lom. The Address Chit Lom is a quite unique Bangkok condominium beautifully appointed in an Art-Deco style, the two buildings that make up The Address Chidlom are both dramatic and stylish in design. With excellent finishing’s throughout including double-glazed windows, a real rarity in Bangkok, The Address Chit Lom is located within walking distance of both the BTS Chidlom and Central Chidlom.

The Address Chidlom contains a beautiful infinity style swimming pool, large gymnasium and other facilities expected in a luxury Bangkok condo. And if you are a fan of art deco style then leasing a condo in The Address Chidlom may be ideal for you. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/the-address-chidlom-1564

If we move up the BTS line one more stop we get to Siam Square and close to both The Address Siam and The Address Pathumwan, which are both best accessed via the Ratchatewi BTS station. The Address Siam is a high-rise condo which offers residents superb views of the Bangkok city center from both the condo windows and also from the superb roof-top swimming pool and roof-top sun-deck. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/the-address-siam-ratchathewi-1647

Fewer locations and therefore fewer addresses can offer the level of amenities, activities and general level of living that those that rent in The Address Siam and The Address Phatumwan can receive. With access to the Siam Paragon, Discovery Center, Siam Center, Siam Square and MBK center all within walking distance.

In addition to the amenities that can be accessed in Siam Square, residents of The Address and The Address Pathumwan can also easily access the BTS at Ratchathewi and the Airport link at Rajaprarop station, meaning you can be at Suvarnabhumi International Airport in just over 30mins and having to face no traffic.

So whether you want to live in Sukhumvit, or around Siam Square or even rent a condo close to the airport link then the Address branded condominiums can offer an luxurious up-market condominium address for you to live in.

In recent months there have been a spate of Ideo Condos built in and around the BTS/MRT lines in central Bangkok. A number of Ideo Condo brands have been launched with derivatives such as Ideo Mix Condo, Ideo Verve condos and Ideo Blucove condos, which are situated within less than 200m from the nearest BTS or MRT station.

Ideo condos have been built in Sukhumvit such as the Ideo Verve On Nut, less than 50m from the On Nut BTS station. The Ideo Mix Sukhumvit 103 near Punnawithee BTS station. There are also two Ideo condos in Lat Prao, both close to the Lad Prao MRT station.

Further down the BTS line toward Ratchathewi there is the Ideo Verve Rachaprarop Condo and towards Ari and Saphan Kwai there is the Ideo Mix Phaholyothin. Again all these Ideo condos are located less than 200m from the nearet BTS or MRT station and in the case of the Ideo Verve Rajaprarop it is also located close to the Rajaprarop Airport Link Station, which is convenient for all those travelling to and from the Bangkok International Airport at Suvarnabhumi.

Then there are Ideo Condos at Huay-Kwang and Ideo condos at Ratchadaphisek, in fact if you name a convenient place to rent a condo in Bangkok then the chances are you’ll find an Ideo Condominium near by.

Ideo condos are part of the new breed of Bangkok condos springing up around Bangkok, offering residents who are mainly young upwardly mobile Thai’s and expats chic, stylish and convenient living. With most Ideo Condo buildings offering a mixture of Studios, One Bedroom and Two Bedroom condos to rent or buy. There is the occasional three bedroom condo, but mainly the latest condominium trend in Bangkok it small and convenient, rather then large and spacious. Of course one hidden advantage in renting a small and convenient Bangkok condo is that the bills are kept lower and therefore costs. Air conditioning units have to do far less work and therefore use far less power cooling a smaller unit. And if you are environmentally conscious, then of course you are doing our planet a favour as well.

So let’s take a look at some of these individual Ideo Condo buildings. First we will look at the Ideo Mix Condos in Phaholyothin and Sukhumvit 103. With the Ideo Phaholyothin located within 200m of the Saphan Kwai BTS station, this condo is stylishly designed and like all Ideo condos has an a excellent large pool, a proper sundeck and a fully equipped fitness room and gymnasium.

For those who drive in Bangkok there is a multi-storey car park and of course 24 hours security. The Ideo Mix Phahonyothin houses Studio, one bedroom and 2 bedroom condos, starting from as low as THB 12 000/month, this really is excellent value for money living. Renting a condo in the Ideo Mix Condo Phaholyothin-Saphan Kwai makes sense for those wanting to live or have access to the Northern part of Bangkok.

Located in the North part of the central Bangkok, Saphan Kwai offers easy access to Vipahividee Road, Lat Prao and of course Phaholyothin Roads. This enables residents of the Ideo Mix Condo Phahonyothin-Saphan Kwai to enjoy inexpensive but quality living, with convenient outlets such as Big C, Chatuchak Market, Villa Market and Ari all within 5 mins of your condo. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/ideo-mix-condo-phaholyothin-1742

The second Ideo Mix condominium we will look at is the Ideo Mix Condo Sukhumvit 103, located near the newly built Punnawithee BTS station. Again beautifully and chicly designed this condo consists of 2 buildings, linked by a roof-top bridge. The roof contains many of the facilities including a large swimming pool, fitness area and sundeck.

Located within 2-3 minutes walk of the BTS on the Sukhumvit Line, the Ideo Mix Sukhumvit 103, is of course located on Sukhumvit road, and is a great option for those who want to rent a condo on Sukhhmit road, but do not want to pay the higher prices more centrally located Sukhumvit command.

Again the Ideo Mix Condo on Sukhumvit 103 offers potential residents Studios, One Bedrooms and Two Bedroom units. And with of course easy access to the East of Bangkok, this is an excellent condo to rent if you want to have access to both Sukhumvit Road and Bang Na or even the expressway to Suvarnabhumi Airport or Pattaya. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/ideo-mix-condo-sukhumvit-103-1743

Of course there are so many Ideo condos in Bangkok to rent, that we couldn’t possibly explore each one in just one article. However we will end by look at the Ideo Condo in Huay-Kwang, located in Ratchadaphisek road.

If you want to rent a condo on Ratchada, there are few better options available. Located within 50m of the Huay Kwang MRT station with a cascading roof top pool, a fitness studio with a fantastic views of Huay-Kang and Ratchadaphisek this really is a fantastic option. And renting in the Ideo condo Huay Kwang is extremely reasobable with Studios starting as low as THB 11 000/month. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/ideo-ratchada-huay-kwang-1500

I future articles we will look at the benefits and highlights of the Ideo Condos located in Lad Prao, Krungthonburi and On Nut.

2010 saw over 4 000 Bangkok condominium units transferred on Sukhumvit road alone. This is a massive number of condos to rent on Sukhumvit, making Sukhumvit a very attractive area to rent a condo in Bangkok. Of course like with anything, some Sukhumvit condominium buildings stand out as better then others, whether this is due to value for money, quality, style, facilities or location. Here we will review the best condos completed on Sukhumvit for 2010, based on the ones that impressed our clients the most and the reasons why.

Life@Sukhumvit 65 or also known as just Life@65 is one of the best new condos to rent in Bangkok, never mind being one of the best new condos to rent on Sukhumvit. Located in Ekamai near the Ekamai BTS station Life@Sukhumvit 65 is a high-rise condominium building nearly 30 storey’s tall. With facilities such as a large swimming pool, roof top fitness area and saunas, as well as the usual 24hr security and car parking associated with quality Bangkok condos. However what makes Life@Sukhumvit 65 so popular with expats is the combination of all the above coupled with an excellent location. Just 5 mins walk from the nearest BTS station, and just 10 minutes walk from a cinema, supermarket and shopping mall.

Life@Sukhumvit 65 offers superb views of Bangkok and the surrounding Ekamai areas, and is only 15mins travel to Siam Square via the BTS. With small 1 bedroom condo units starting at just 15 000 Baht renting this Ekamai condominium is great value. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/life@sukhumvit-65-ekamai-1445

Also staying in the same location, renting a condo in Ekamai has never been so attractive. With so many Bangkok condos to choose from depending upon your requirements and budget, the choice is varied. One of the best is Life@Sukhumvit 65’s sister building Life@67, located in Sukhumvit soi 67 is another excellent condo to rent in Ekamai.

Some of your clients prefer to rent a Bangkok condo in a low-rise building, whether this is due to a fear of heights or just the more intimate feeling a low-rise condo can offer. For this reason Life@67 can offer a great quality Ekamai condo for rent in a well constructed and styled low-rise building.

Ekamai is an excellent place to rent a condo, due to its combination of amenities, location to the city center and its value for money, with Bangkok condos for rent in Ekamai still lower than those in other areas of Sukhumvit such as Thonglor or Phrom Phong. Life@67 condominium once again offer all the facilities one can expect from a quality Bangkok condominium, such as swimming pool, fitness area, saunas, car parking and security. Again there are excellent quality 1 and 2 bedroom condos available starting at approx THB 20 000/ month. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/life@67-sukhumvit-67-1222

Moving along the BTS line we will look at two condos to rent in Thonglor. Both opened at the turn of the year in 2010, these condos for differing reasons have proved to be both popular and highly rated by our clients in 2010. Siri@Sukhumvit is a high-end Bangkok condominium located just 2-3 minutes walk from the BTS Thong Lo station. With a beautiful large lobby, excellent views and well appointed condo units, this striking building has proved to be popular with clients looking for both the convenience of the BTS and luxury of a Grade A condominium.

As always Siri@Sukhumvit condominium offers first class facilities with a dramatic and attractive swimming pool, fitness area, saunas, steam room and car parking. All of which are completed with high-level finishes. And within such a short walk of Thonglor BTS station the convenience is hard to beat. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/siri@sukhumvit-thonglor-1458

Further inside Thonglor road it is The Clover Thonglor, an excellently located mid-range condominium in the heart of Thong Lo. The Clover is a cluster of low-rise condos grouped around 2 large centrally located swimming pools.

The winning appeal of The Clover Thong Lo, is not just the styling and facilities, but also the fact that if you want to rent a condo in Thonglor, then The Clover Thonglor represents exceptional value for money. With small 1 bedroom units starting at just THB 17 000/month and larger 1 bedroom units at approximately THB 25 000/month it is hard to beat in this up market and trendy district of Bangkok. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/the-clover-thong-lo-1253

And then looking around in the immediate location there are 2 supermarkets within 5 minutes waking distance, dozens of cafes and dozens of restaurants not to mention convenience stores. This is the heart of the Japanese district of Bangkok and perhaps one of the most up-market and trendy areas to live in.

The next location we will look at it is for those who are looking to rent a Bangkok condo in the Phrom Phong district of Sukhumvit. The Emporio Place Phrom Phong is located within 400m of the Phrom Phong BTS station and The Emporium shopping plaza. This high-end Grade A condominium offers the chance to rent in one of the most convenient and luxurious areas of Bangkok.

With access to Sukhumvit Road, Rama IV road, Rama IV expressway and many Sukhumvit sub sois, Emporio Place is one of the best located condominiums on Sukhumvit. And with 3 buildings all located around a central area, it offers those wishing to rent a condo in Emporio Place a wide range of options. With large studios, 1 bedrooms, 1 bedroom duplex units, 2 bedrooms, 2 bedroom duplexes and 3 bedrooms, there really is a wide-range of choice for those looking to live in the Emporio Place.

As with the previous Sukhumvit condos for rent we have reviewed, Emporio Place offers a good selection of facilities such as a swimming pool, fitness room, sauna, steam room, BBQ area, car parking and security. In addition to this The Emporio Place also houses coffee shops, restaurants and other light high-end retail. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/the-emporio-place-phrom-phong-1671

Travelling along the BTS one more station we come to Asok BTS station, which interchanges with Sukhmvit MRT station. For those looking to rent a condo in Asoke, then the latest and best condo to be built in the Asoke area is The Wind 23 Asok.

The Wind 23 in Asoke is a stylish, and chic luxury condominium with excellent finishes throughout the building. The Wind 23 offer the renter access to both the MRT and BTS lines within just 5 mins walk of the condo. With facilities that include an infinity swimming pool, basketball court, fitness room, saunas, mutli-layered terracing, and a tuk-tuk service to the BTS/MRT this offers a great way to rent a condo in Asoke. The Wind offers both 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom condos with large windows and excellently appointed fittings. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/the-wind-23-asok-1501

So these are our choice of the best new condos to rent on Sukhumvit and ones that have proved extremely popular with our clients over the last 12 months. With the quality and locations of these properties so high, we look forward to see if it is possible for condominium developers to step up the new condos not yet complete to an even higher level…it will be a tough task!

Close to Bangkok’s city center, there are many fantastic new Bangkok condominiums for lease. Renting a condo in the Ratchatewi area of Bangkok is practically as close to the Siam Square area that one will need to be. One stop down there are also the stations of BTS Phayathai and the airport link Ratchaprarop which have Bangkok condos located within 5 mins travel of them.

In this article we will look at some of the best Bangkok condos for rent near Ratchatewi BTS station such as The New York condominium which is within just 5 mins walk of BTS Ratchatewi with great quality condos for lease in Ratchatewi. There are two towers at the New York with excellent views of Bangkok city center and the surrounding areas.

The New York condominium buildings house highly attractive modern condos in Bangkok with one, two and three bedroom types available. Highlights of The New York condos for rent are en-suite bathrooms, large bright windows and spacious bathrooms with bathtubs. The building also has great facilities such as a swimming pool, squash court, fitness room and spacious lobby area. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/the-new-york-326

Located closely to The New York condo, but also close to the BTS Ratchatewi is The Address Siam condominium. The Address Siam is another excellent Bangkok condo for rent and also offers excellent views of Bangkok city center, Siam Square and the surrounding areas. The Address Siam offers the chance to lease a one bedroom condo, two bedroom condos or even a three bedroom condo at a reasonable price, whilst still living in one of Bangkok’s most prestigious addresses. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/the-address-siam-ratchathewi-1647

The condo building like The New York is not only close to the BTS station, but also houses facilities such as a swimming pool, fitness room and large sundeck and roof top garden area.

On the opposite side of the main Phahonyothin Road there is another well priced new Bangkok condominium located just 5mins walk from BTS Ratchatewi. The Wish@Siam condo is a low-rise, but well appointed Bangkok condo. With Studio apartments, 1 bedroom apartments and 2 bedroom Bangkok apartments to rent close to the city center.

In addition tenants that rent condos at The Wish@Siam have the luxury of a swimming pool, fitness center and car parking. As well as the usual 24hr security that residents of Bangkok’s finer condominiums can expect. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/wish@siam-condominium-1625

Moving one BTS stop down away from Siam Square, we find the BTS station Phayathai. Within this area there are 2 more great quality Bangkok condominiums that offer great value and lifestyles for those who wish to rent a condo near Phayathai BTS.

Villa Ratchatewi a brand new high-rise Bangkok condominium located between Ratchatewi BTS and Phaythai BTS stations. Villa Ratchatewi offers a wide range of great Bangkok condominium units such as Studio, 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom duplex, 2 bedroom, 2 bedroom duplex and 3 bedroom units. With most condos in this building offering breathtaking views of Bangkok. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/villa-rachatewi-1441

Villa Ratchatewi is built to a high-standard, with excellent fixtures and fittings such as solid wooden floors and well appointed bathrooms. With facilities such as a swimming pool, fitness center, saunas and steam room this is a great place to rent a condo in the Phayathai area of Bangkok.

Villa Ratchatewi is also located to the new airport link station of Rajaprarop, which is only a 3-4 minute walk from the comfort of Villa Ratchatewi. This gives residents of Villa Ratchatewi an easy way to get to the Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Airport with ease.

The Complete condominium also based in the Rajaprarop area of Bangkok, offers a further chance to rent a condo in Rajaprarop in a brand new good quality condominium building. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/the-complete-rachaprarop-1606

The Complete condominium consists of two towers overlooking unblocked views in all 4 directions. Once again offering good quality good value accommodation for those who want to live in the heart of Bangkok, just a 10mins walk from the Rajaprarop station and therefore access to the main airport link.

So if you want to live in the heart of Bangkok with access to Siam Square and all the shops on offer, then there are now several excellent condominiums to rent in Phayathai, Rajaprarop and Ratchatewi.