Chong Nonsi
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BTS stop at the Silom–Sathon crossroads, flanked by glass office towers.
Chong Nonsi is the BTS stop where Bangkok's Silom and Sathon business districts meet, marked by the pixelated tower of King Power MahaNakhon. It is a practical base for professionals who work in the surrounding offices and want to walk to their desk, with restaurants and bars a few minutes away in either direction.
Chong Nonsi at a glance
Living in Chong Nonsi
On weekdays the area belongs to office workers. The elevated Chong Nonsi Skywalk carries a steady stream of people between Silom and Sathon at rush hour, and lunch is a scramble between food courts in towers such as Empire Tower and the stalls on the side sois. After work, people head to rooftop bars or walk to the restaurants of Silom. Weekends are a different place: the towers empty, traffic thins and the streets feel almost quiet, which suits residents who want a calm Sunday. Narathiwat Ratchanakharin Road, running south from the station, has plenty of cafés and casual restaurants along its length.
Renting in Chong Nonsi
Most homes are in condo towers along Narathiwat Ratchanakharin Road and the sois between Silom and Sathon, plus serviced apartments aimed at corporate tenants. A one-bedroom typically costs 25,000–55,000 THB a month; the lower end tends to be older buildings, the upper end newer towers with skyline views. Supply is smaller than on Sukhumvit, so good units can go quickly. If you are weighing districts, the Sukhumvit vs Silom vs Sathorn comparison sets out the differences.
- 1 bedroom
- ฿25k–฿55kTHB / mo
Typical furnished condo listings in Chong Nonsi and neighbouring blocks, compiled by BKK Oracle editors from DDProperty, Hipflat and agent listings. Utilities are extra.
Getting around Chong Nonsi
BTS Chong Nonsi on the Silom Line is about 50 m from the centre, with Saint Louis 450 m to the south-west and Sala Daeng 750 m to the north-east. The nearest MRT is Sam Yan on the Blue Line, around 900 m away, though most people ride one stop to Sala Daeng and change at MRT Si Lom instead. Saphan Taksin and the river boats are a few stops west, and Sathon is close enough to walk.
- Chong Nonsi · Silom Line50 m
- Saint Louis · Silom Line450 m
- Sala Daeng · Silom Line750 m
- Sam Yan · Blue Line900 m
Who Chong Nonsi suits
- Professionals working in the Silom and Sathon office towers
- Walking to work without relying on taxis
- Easy access to Silom dining and Sathon hotel bars
- Feels empty and corporate at weekends
- Fewer condos to choose from than along Sukhumvit
- Rush-hour crowds on the Skywalk and BTS platforms
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Read guideChong Nonsi FAQs
Is Chong Nonsi a good area to live in Bangkok?
Chong Nonsi is a good fit for professionals. It sits in Bangkok's prime rent tier, with one-bedroom condos typically at 25,000–55,000 THB a month. The nearest rail station is Chong Nonsi on the Silom Line, about 50 m from the centre of the area.
How much is rent in Chong Nonsi?
Typical furnished condo rents in Chong Nonsi are one-bedrooms 25,000–55,000 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 Chong Nonsi?
Chong Nonsi (Silom Line, about 50 m), Saint Louis (Silom Line, about 450 m) and Sala Daeng (Silom Line, about 750 m) are the closest rail stations to central Chong Nonsi. Walking times depend on the soi you live on, so time the walk in the midday heat before signing a lease.
What is the Chong Nonsi Skywalk?
It is an elevated pedestrian walkway running along Narathiwat Ratchanakharin Road beneath the BTS line, linking Chong Nonsi station with both Silom Road and Sathon Road. It lets you cross the busy junctions without waiting at traffic lights and connects to several office buildings. For people living nearby it turns a stressful street-level walk into a short, simple one.
Can you visit King Power MahaNakhon from Chong Nonsi?
Yes. The tower stands right beside Chong Nonsi station and is one of the tallest buildings in Bangkok. Its observation deck and rooftop, including a glass-floored viewing platform, are open to paying visitors. Residents nearby often use it as the obvious landmark when giving directions or meeting friends in the area.
Is Chong Nonsi part of Silom or Sathon?
Both, in practice. The station sits on Narathiwat Ratchanakharin Road between Silom Road to the north and Sathon Road to the south, so buildings nearby may give either as their address. Administratively, the Silom side falls in Bang Rak district and the area south of Sathon Road in Sathon district, which can matter for paperwork.