In the previous part 1 of this blog Bangkok condos and apartments to rent in Sukhumvit where highlighted. And although there are many great condos and apartments for lease in Sukhumvit it is not always suitable for all. If you do not work in or near Sukhumvit then accommodation for rent in Sukhumvit is of no use to you.

In this blog we will look at other locations suitable for expats and particularly condos and apartments teachers to rent in Bangkok. We will highlight an example for each of the following areas: Condos and apartments for rent in Ratchada, condos and apartments for rent in Sathorn, condos and apartments for rent in Thonburi and finally condos and apartments for rent in Phahonyothin near Ari.

Firstly though we will look at the accommodation for teachers in the Ratchada area of Bangkok. Ratchada also known as Ratchadaphisek has seen a huge amount of development in the last 5-6 years. What used to be a semi-industrial through road has become a thriving and inviting residential area. Highlights include the Esplanade center, the new Central Mall at Rama 9 and dozens of beautiful modern condominiums including Life@Sutthisan, Life@Huaykwang , the Ideo Huaykwang and the Ivy Ratchada.

Life@Ratchada-Sutthisan condo or sometimes referred to as just Life@Sutthisan condo to avoid confusion is a new well located condo, less than 50m from the Suthisan MRT station. Life@Suthisan condominium is a high-rise building with a swimming pool, sun-deck, gym, car park and 24hr security. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/life@ratchada-suthisarn-1368

Like all Life@ condominiums, Life@Sutthisan is modern, clean and well designed with a great use of space in all 3 types of units: Studio partition/ 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units.

The next location is a big jump geographically from Ratchada, but is not too far from the MRT, with the nearest MRT station being Silom MRT station. However the nearest BTS station is only 5 mins walk away at Chon Nonsi BTS station.

The Ivy Sathorn is a well located, well constructed and stylish condominium in the heart of Sathorn, which is sometimes referred to as Bangkok’s CBD. The Ivy Sathorn like Life@Sathorn and other Life@ condos is configured into Studio partition/ 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom and 2 bedroom units.

The Ivy Sathorn , also like the Life@ condos uses space optimally and the lay-outs often look larger than they are and of course the higher floors offer great vies of the city lights and sky-line. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/ivy-sathorn-1506

There are many schools in the Sathorn, Silom and even Rama 3 areas and all are easily reachable from this location. The Ivy Sathorn offers luxurious living with a swimming pool, gym, car parking and security all at good value for money prices.

Just over the river from Sathorn is Thonburi and like Ratchada this area of Bangkok has seen rapid development in recent years, and in just the last 2 years has seen the development of hundreds of well constructed and well thought our condo to rent near Krungthonburi BTS station and Wong Wien Yai BTS station.

There have been several Ideo condominiums built which like the Ideo Huaykwang, offer great facilities and units. However possibly the best condominium for rent in Thonburi is Villa Sathorn The condo units to rent at Villa Sathorn are Studios, 1 bedrooms, 2 bedrooms and 3 bedrooms. Villa Sathorn offers the same facilities and ease of location to the BTS as Life@ condos, Ideo condos and Ivy condos, but where Villa Sathorn beats these condos in on space and therefore value for money.

Villa Sathorn has one bedroom units starting at the same price as Studios at Ivy Sathorn, Life@Sathorn etc and yet they offer 10sqm more. And quality is not compromised either, as Villa Sathorn offers not only the same facilties, a swimming pool, gym, sun-deck, car parking and even garden area, but also with excellent fixtures and fittings. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/villa-sathorn-krungthonburi-2443

Finally we look at the area in North Bangkok which is near the Ari and Saphan Kwai BTS stations. The Ideo Mix in Phahonyothin offers again another well constructed, well designed and well configured building only 5 mins walk from the BTS.

The Ideo Mix is has Studio partition/ 1 bedroom, 1 bedroom, and 2 bedroom units and is ideal for those want to rent a condo in the northern part of Bangkok or looking for a an apartment near Ari BTS station or Saphan Kwai BTS station. The Ideo Mix is a great blend of quality, convenience and style and perfect for those teaching in schools from Victory Monument all the way to Mo Chit, Chatuchak or Vipahividee areas. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/ideo-mix-condo-phaholyothin-1867

In the last 10 months since the start of 2010, there have been 35 new major condominium projects opened in the Bangkok city center with a total of 8 898 units, so that is a massive amount of brand new Bangkok condos opened in 2010. Of course in addition to these major Bangkok condominium projects there have of course been a number of lesser projects. These are mainly done by smaller independent Bangkok property developers and although some these Bangkok condominium buildings end up being of good quality, most do not, so for the purpose of this blog we have overlooked these smaller Bangkok condominium buildings.

On the whole the best Bangkok condominiums in terms of quality, location, amenities, facilities, design, fittings and maintenance are developed by many of the Bangkok property developers listed on the SET (Stock Exchange of Thailand). In this article we will concentrate on the best new condominiums developed in the Sathorn area and Bangkok.

Starting over the river, there has been a wave of brand new condos for rent in Krungthonburi and Wong Wian Yai areas of Bangkok next to the 2 new BTS stations opened in May 2009. Examples of these have been The Hive Taksin, Q House Krungthonburi and Villa Sathorn. As well as smaller condos like The Citrine Wong Wian Yai, My Condo Wong Wian Yai and The Ideo Krungthonburi.

However hear we will concentrate on Villa Sathorn, which is a high-rise Bangkok condominium with over 40 storey’s, housing over 600 units with breathtaking views of the Bangkok city center, the Chaophraya river and the surrounding areas. In fact with very few high-rise buildings located close to the Villa Sathorn condo, it seems that almost all the units have access to spectacular far reaching views.

Villa Sathorn has a swimming pool, gymnasium and large raised garden area and jogging track and of course houses the usual secure car parking facilities associated with modern Bangkok condominiums. With Studios, 1 bedrooms and 2 bedrooms, Villa Sathorn covers a large part of the Bangkok property market. Perhaps though the best part of Villa Sathorn in the location, only 50m from the Krungthonburi BTS station. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/villa-sathorn-krungthonburi-1557

Moving over the Chaoprhraya river into the Sathorn area of town, we find 2 new equally matched Bangkok condominiums, offering a great choice of mid-range mid-market condos to rent in Sathorn. If you are looking to rent a modern attractive condo in Sathorn, then The Ivy Sathorn and Life@Sathorn should be on your list of choices.

Both modern and well designed high-rise Bangkok condominium buildings they are located only 250m from Sathorn’s most popular BTS station. The Chong Nonsi BTS station which links with the Bangkok BRT line is a convenient stop for many of Bangkok’s large office buildings housing RBS, Standard Chartered, PWC, Bank of China and many other multi-national firms.

The Ivy Sathorn and the Life@Sathorn, both offer similar properties to rent in Sathorn, with small 1 bedroom units starting off at 35sqm, larger 1 bedroom units at 41sqm and 2 bedroom condos at 65sqm. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/life@sathorn-chong-nonsi-1525

The Ivy Sathorn and Life@Sathorn both have a large swimming pool, raised sun deck, fitness room, car parking and full 24hr security. Along with spacious lobbies, stylish fixtures, gardens and communal areas for all to enjoy. http://www.easyhomes.tv/property/ivy-sathorn-chong-nonsi-1507

These 3 brand new Bangkok condominium buildings, Villa Sathorn, The Ivy Sathorn and Life@Sathorn all offer a good range of condos starting as low as THB 15 000 a month to rent in Sathorn.

In the next article we will look at the best of the brand new Bangkok condominium buildings opened in the Sukhumvit area of Bangkok.