Bangkok expats know that there are 3 main areas where Westerners, Japanese people and other nationalities making their home in Bangkok congregate and they are Silom, Sukhumvit and Sathorn.

These three areas are traditionally the most popular international areas and therefore have been the Bangkok districts that have seen the greatest number of Bangkok condos and Bangkok apartments on the market.

Most expats have also demanded the convenience of having their condo or apartments within close proximity to an international standard hospital in Bangkok such as Samitivej on soi 49 of Sukhumvit, or Bangkok Hospital on Petchburi Road and shopping plazas such at The Emporium and Siam Paragon, two of the best shopping malls in Thailand.

However with the city center of Bangkok expanding some expats in the last 3-4 years have looked for an alternative and have found it in Ari, the northerly district of Bangkok close to Sanam Pao and Saphan Kwai districts. Whilst still on the BTS Sky-Train therefore affording residents the convenience of the Bangkok metro system, and therefore has become a great place to rent in Bangkok.

Ari district is a high-end desirable district of Bangkok with an arty and slightly bohemian feel, and so attracts Bangkok expats whom are artistic and perhaps connected with the media industries in Bangkok.

Bangkok property developers have noticed this surge to Ari and have obliged by building some iconic and high-quality condos in Ari that have style and quality.

Taking a look at some of the best condos that have drawn people to Ari we will start with Villa Rachakhru, built by TCC Capitalland and located in Soi Rachakhru, a low-rise and chic condominium building with fewer than 80 units, really gives this condo building a feeling of intimacy.

With one bedroom, two bedroom and three bedroom units, Villa Rachakhru caters for a large section of the market. Ranging from THB 25 000/month for a 55sqm rental unit, these are spacious and well laid-out with floor to ceiling windows in the main room and bedrooms.

One Bedroom Condo at Vila Rachakhru, Ari

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The two bedroom units are equally well designed and are found on the corners of the buildings so the master bedroom can enjoy a wrap around window design, giving residents a great view of the district of Ari. Making Villa Rachakhru trulu one of the best designed condos in Bangkok within the last 5 years.

Two Bedroom Condo a Villa Rachakhru, Ari

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Also on the top floor of the 8 storey condominium building there are 3 bedroom units with high-ceilings, up to 5m high in some areas.

Three Bedroom Unit in Villa Rachakhru, Ari

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Probably the most obvious condominium building in the Ari are of Bangkok is Noble Lite, which is within 5 mins walk of the Ari BTS station, making this condominium building not just attractive, but also practical.

At present this is the only modern high-rise structure in Ari and so those who are renting units in the high-floors are afforded breathtaking views of the northern Bangkok districts.

Noble Lite has Studios through to 3 bedroom units, and each and every unit has a bathtub in the bathroom, which is a pleasant addition to the Studio unit.

Studio Condo at Noble Lite, Ari

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One bedroom condos at Noble Lite are also highly desirable, with large windows, high floors and great views, at just THB 22 000 Baht/month these are great value.

One Bedroom Condo at Noble Lite, Ari

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Finally a forgotten gem in Ari is often Centric Place Ari, a building often overshadowed by its more prominent cousin Centric Scene, this tranquil Bangkok condo offers residents a personal and relaxed environment.

With the standard high-end facilities found in all the above Bangkok condos mentioned here, Centric Place Ari has as a swimming pool, gymnasium, fitness room, car parking, security and sauna.

Offering Studio condos up to three bedroom condos Centric Place covers a large part of the Bangkok property market.

Studio Condo at Centric Place, Ari

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One Bedroom Unit at Centric Place Ari

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Two Bedroom Unit at Centric Place Ari

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So as can be seen, for those wanting to live away from Sukhumvit, Silom and Sathorn, there is indeed a realistic and attractive alternative, and that alternative in Bangkok district of Ari.

If you want to live in a Bangkok Apartment or Bangkok Condo cheaply and within budget you will probably choose a Bangkok Studio Apartment or a Bangkok Studio Condo.

However unlike Studio Apartments and Studio Condos in other cities in the West a Bangkok Studio Apartment and Bangkok Studio Condo offers so much more.

So what are we looking at, well let’s break it down like this:

1. Bangkok Studio Apartment Size
2. Bangkok Studio Apartment Location
3. Bangkok Studio Apartment Amenities & Facilities

Hopefully this Bangkok Property Blog Article will demonstrate how much value there is in renting a Bangkok Studio apartment.

Bangkok Studio Apartment Size

In general Studio apartments are much the same the world over. We have a kitchenette (parlor), a bedroom area, a small bathroom or more usually a small shower room and in whatever space is left there may be a small living area squeezed in.

A Studio apartment in Bangkok can range from the very, very meager 16sqm (4 x 4) in which mainly working class Thai people live. However the locations of the buildings are not in the best areas of Bangkok and the construction and maintenance quality of the buildings are questionable.

At EasyHomes we try and supply our clients who are usually international with the best quality Studio apartments in Bangkok. And in keeping with the sizes and quality people are used to in the West.

The sizes a of the Bangkok Studio apartments and Bangkok Studio Condos that we offer our clients start at 25sqm and go all the way up to 70sqm, although the latter are unusual.

Below is the example of a well sized Bangkok studio apartment in Ratchada that we find suits many of our clients’ requirements.

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The lay-out of this Studio apartment is 40sqm and is almost the same size of many one Bedroom Bangkok Condos being built in the city centre these days.

With a small kitchen area, a king-sized bed, living area and shower room this is a superbly designed studio with all the elements you would require in a studio apartment. There is even a living area with sofa and 29” TV for you to enjoy.

The Location of a Bangkok Studio Condo

Practically anyone who wants to live in Bangkok wants to live close to the city center metro systems such as the BTS and MRTA, however the closer you get to the stations usually the more expensive you Bangkok condo will become to either buy or rent.

However there are exceptions to this rule and there are some Bangkok Studio condos just a short distance from the MRTA and BTS that are also great value for money. One of these is My Condo in On Nut.

There are two My Condo buildings in On Nut located just 250m from the On Nut BTS station one is My Condo 81 and the other My Condo 52, both house some lovely Bangkok studio condos.

Please see below the details, as you can see they are great value:

The Facilities and Amenities that can be found in a Bangkok Studio Condo

There are of course many great districts in which to live in Bangkok, and Bangkok city centre offers the residents a great deal of options to live close to the BTS and /or MRTA stations.

Bangkok Studio Condo Amenities and Facilities

Ari is another great place to live in Bangkok and there is lovely range of Bangkok Studio condos within a 5 minute walk of the Ari BTS station. One here is Noble Lite Condominium building. This building offers well sized Bangkok studio units from 30sqm – 35 sqm. And each Studio Condo in this Bangkok condominium building features a bath-tub!

With prices starting as low as 14 000 Baht, these really are great value rentals.

Noble Lite Condominium also offers a Swimming Pool, Gymnasium, Saunas, 24 Hr Security and Car Parking.

These Bangkok studio condos can also be supplied with WiFi or ADSL internet and UBC Cable or Satellite TV stations.

For those who know the city, Ari is located in the north of Bangkok and is a high-end artistic district where many upper middle-class Thai people live and trend setters of the entertainment industry enjoy hang-out sharing dinner and ideas.