Bang Na
บางนา
Southeast family belt — BITEC, mega-malls, international schools.
Bang Na is a suburban stretch of south-east Bangkok where Sukhumvit Road meets the Bang Na–Trat highway. With BITEC, large malls and well-known international schools nearby, it suits families, school-run commuters and Japanese and Korean households who want more space for their money than inner Sukhumvit offers.
Bang Na at a glance
Living in Bang Na
Bang Na feels practical and spread out. Weekdays revolve around school runs, office commutes into the city and traffic on Bang Na–Trat Road, with Central Bangna and other malls covering groceries, dining and errands. Japanese and Korean restaurants and shops reflect the many families from those countries who live here. When BITEC hosts a big exhibition, nearby roads and the BTS fill up. Weekends are about mall trips, children's activities and quiet housing estates. Street food clusters near BTS stations and markets rather than lining every soi. Neighbouring Bearing and Udom Suk offer much the same lifestyle along the same rail line.
Renting in Bang Na
Housing ranges from condo towers by the BTS to houses and townhouses in gated estates further from the line, which is why families favour the area. Studios cost about 9,000–15,000 THB a month, one-bedrooms 12,000–22,000 THB a month and two-bedrooms 22,000–40,000 THB a month. Family homes near the international schools are often leased through agents who specialise in school families. Check the walk or drive to the BTS before signing, as distances can be long. For school-led decisions, the where to live in Bangkok as an expat guide is a useful starting point.
- Studio
- ฿9k–฿15kTHB / mo
- 1 bedroom
- ฿12k–฿22kTHB / mo
- 2 bedroom
- ฿22k–฿40kTHB / mo
Typical furnished condo listings in Bang Na and neighbouring blocks, compiled by BKK Oracle editors from DDProperty, Hipflat and agent listings. Utilities are extra.
Getting around Bang Na
BTS Bang Na on the Sukhumvit Line sits about 50 metres from the centre of the area, with Bearing around 850 metres away and Udom Suk about 1.4 km. Trains run north-west along Sukhumvit to On Nut, Asok and Siam without a change, and BITEC is right beside Bang Na station. Many families still drive, since schools and housing estates are often well off the line, and the expressway above Bang Na–Trat Road heads east towards Suvarnabhumi Airport.
- Bang Na · Sukhumvit Line50 m
- Bearing · Sukhumvit Line850 m
- Udom Suk · Sukhumvit Line1400 m
Who Bang Na suits
- Families near international schools in the south-east
- Japanese and Korean households wanting familiar food and shops
- More space per baht than inner Sukhumvit
- Long commute to central Bangkok at peak hours
- Spread out; many errands need a car or taxi
- Heavy traffic on Bang Na–Trat Road
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Read guideBang Na FAQs
Is Bang Na a good area to live in Bangkok?
Bang Na is a good fit for families, international schools, japanese and korean. It sits in Bangkok's mid-range rent tier, with one-bedroom condos typically at 12,000–22,000 THB a month. The nearest rail station is Bang Na on the Sukhumvit Line, about 50 m from the centre of the area.
How much is rent in Bang Na?
Typical furnished condo rents in Bang Na are studios 9,000–15,000 THB, one-bedrooms 12,000–22,000 THB and two-bedrooms 22,000–40,000 THB a month. Electricity, water and internet usually add 2,500–5,000 THB a month, and most landlords ask for a two-month deposit plus the first month upfront.
What is the nearest BTS or MRT station to Bang Na?
Bang Na (Sukhumvit Line, about 50 m), Bearing (Sukhumvit Line, about 850 m) and Udom Suk (Sukhumvit Line, about 1400 m) are the closest rail stations to central Bang Na. Walking times depend on the soi you live on, so time the walk in the midday heat before signing a lease.
Which international schools are near Bang Na?
Bangkok Patana School and Berkeley International School are both in the Bang Na area, and other international schools sit within a reasonable drive. Families often choose housing around the school run first, so check actual drive times at peak hours, and whether a school bus serves your soi, before signing a lease.
How long is the commute from Bang Na to Asok?
On the BTS Sukhumvit Line it is a direct ride from Bang Na to Asok, usually around 20 to 25 minutes plus waiting time. Driving can be quicker off-peak but is unpredictable during rush hour, when Sukhumvit Road and the expressway approaches slow down considerably.
What is BITEC and how does it affect living nearby?
BITEC is a large exhibition and convention centre beside BTS Bang Na. During major trade fairs and consumer shows, trains and nearby roads get noticeably busier and taxis are harder to find. For residents it also means easy access to events, plus the hotels and restaurants that serve visitors.