Bang Wa
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End of the BTS Silom Line, a quiet Thonburi residential sprawl.
Bang Wa is a residential area in Thonburi, west Bangkok, where the BTS Silom Line ends and meets the MRT Blue Line. It suits budget professionals and transit-first renters who want low rents and two rail lines without living in the centre, with Talat Phlu and Wongwian Yai a short ride towards the river.
Bang Wa at a glance
Living in Bang Wa
Bang Wa is plain and practical. Phetkasem Road is the main artery, busy with buses, traffic and shophouses, while the sois behind it hold older homes, townhouses and local markets. Daily needs are covered by those markets and the large supermarkets along Phetkasem. Weekdays are commuter-driven, with crowds heading for the interchange in the morning and returning in the evening. Weekends are slow; residents head into Silom, go shopping at ICONSIAM on the river, or explore the street food of Talat Phlu. Evenings are quiet, with little in the way of bars, and the pace suits people who mostly want a cheap, well-connected home.
Renting in Bang Wa
Housing is a mix of older townhouses, low-rise apartments and a growing number of condo towers built around the interchange. One-bedrooms rent for 10,000–20,000 THB a month, low for an area served by two rail lines. Newer condos near the stations sit at the top of that range, while older buildings further along the sois are cheaper. With a good supply of units, tenants can often negotiate on longer leases.
- 1 bedroom
- ฿10k–฿20kTHB / mo
Typical furnished condo listings in Bang Wa and neighbouring blocks, compiled by BKK Oracle editors from DDProperty, Hipflat and agent listings. Utilities are extra.
Getting around Bang Wa
Bang Wa is a genuine interchange. The MRT Blue Line station is about 150 metres from the centre and the BTS Silom Line terminus about 200 metres away. The BTS runs east through Wongwian Yai and Saphan Taksin to Silom and Siam, while the Blue Line heads north via Bang Phai, roughly 1.05 km away, to Tha Phra and the main loop, and west via Phetkasem 48, about 1.3 km away.
- Bang Wa · Blue Line150 m
- Bang Wa · Silom Line200 m
- Bang Phai · Blue Line1050 m
- Phetkasem 48 · Blue Line1300 m
Who Bang Wa suits
- Budget renters wanting two rail lines at the door
- Commuters to Silom and Sathorn on the BTS
- Quiet residential sois away from tourist areas
- Long ride to Sukhumvit and central Bangkok
- Phetkasem Road traffic and noise
- Few cafés, bars or international restaurants
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Read guideBang Wa FAQs
Is Bang Wa a good area to live in Bangkok?
Bang Wa is a good fit for long-term living, transit-first and budget professionals. It sits in Bangkok's budget rent tier, with one-bedroom condos typically at 10,000–20,000 THB a month. The nearest rail station is Bang Wa on the Blue Line, about 150 m from the centre of the area.
How much is rent in Bang Wa?
Typical furnished condo rents in Bang Wa are one-bedrooms 10,000–20,000 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 Wa?
Bang Wa (Blue Line, about 150 m), Bang Wa (Silom Line, about 200 m) and Bang Phai (Blue Line, about 1050 m) are the closest rail stations to central Bang Wa. Walking times depend on the soi you live on, so time the walk in the midday heat before signing a lease.
Is Bang Wa the end of the BTS Silom Line?
Yes. Bang Wa is the western terminus of the BTS Silom Line, which runs east through Wongwian Yai, Saphan Taksin and Sala Daeng to Siam and on to National Stadium. Starting at the terminus means you can often get a seat in the morning rush, a small but real perk for daily commuters.
How do you get from Bang Wa to Sukhumvit?
Take the BTS Silom Line to Siam and change to the Sukhumvit Line, or ride the MRT Blue Line round to Sukhumvit station, which connects with the BTS at Asok. Both routes avoid taxis, but expect a longer journey than from central areas, especially at rush hour.
Is Bang Wa a good place to live on a budget?
It is one of the better-connected budget options in Bangkok. One-bedrooms start around 10,000 THB a month, and the BTS and MRT interchange gives direct access to Silom, Sathorn and the wider Blue Line network. The trade-offs are a longer commute to Sukhumvit and a more local, less international feel.