Dusit
ดุสิต
Royal district — Dusit Palace, parliament buildings, and tree-lined ceremonial boulevards.
Dusit is the royal and governmental district of Bangkok, laid out more than a century ago with broad tree-lined avenues, palace grounds and grand public buildings. It suits culture lovers and anyone who wants calm, green surroundings close to the old town, as long as they are happy without a train station nearby.
Dusit at a glance
Living in Dusit
Wide boulevards shaded by trees and lined with ministries give Dusit a formal, orderly feel that is unusual in Bangkok. Weekdays bring civil servants, soldiers and school traffic, then the streets empty out quickly in the evening. Weekends are for walking: the grounds of Wat Benchamabophit, the Marble Temple, and the open space in front of the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. Dusit Zoo has closed, but parks and greenery remain. Everyday shopping means local markets and small shops, and the canal-side plant market at Thewet is within walking distance. Nightlife is practically absent, which most residents see as a benefit.
Renting in Dusit
Building heights are restricted around the palaces, so housing is low-rise: older townhouses, shophouses, government housing and small apartment buildings, with very few modern condos. A one-bedroom typically rents for 12,000–25,000 THB a month. Supply is thin, so finding a place can take time and often means dealing directly with Thai landlords. If you want more options at similar prices, look at Banglamphu to the south-west or the condos around Victory Monument to the east.
- 1 bedroom
- ฿12k–฿25kTHB / mo
Typical furnished condo listings in Dusit and neighbouring blocks, compiled by BKK Oracle editors from DDProperty, Hipflat and agent listings. Utilities are extra.
Getting around Dusit
No BTS or MRT station serves Dusit's core, so getting around takes some planning. The Chao Phraya Express boat stops at Thewet pier on the district's western edge, buses run along the main avenues, and taxis and Grab are easy to find. The nearest BTS stations are around Victory Monument, a short taxi ride east. Roads close from time to time for royal and state ceremonies, which can disrupt journeys.
Who Dusit suits
- Quiet, green streets with almost no nightlife
- Culture lovers living near palaces, temples and the old town
- Long stays with a slower, traditional Thai routine
- No BTS or MRT station within walking distance
- Very limited condo supply and few modern amenities
- Road closures during royal and state ceremonies
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Read guideDusit FAQs
Is Dusit a good area to live in Bangkok?
Dusit is a good fit for culture nomads and quiet-seekers. It sits in Bangkok's budget rent tier, with one-bedroom condos typically at 12,000–25,000 THB a month.
How much is rent in Dusit?
Typical furnished condo rents in Dusit are one-bedrooms 12,000–25,000 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 Dusit?
No BTS or MRT station sits within easy walking distance of central Dusit, so most residents rely on buses, taxis, Grab and motorbike taxis. If a daily rail commute matters, look at the nearest areas on the BTS or MRT network.
Is Dusit Zoo still open?
No. Dusit Zoo closed in 2018, and a replacement zoo has been planned on a much larger site in Pathum Thani, north of Bangkok. The old grounds are no longer a family day out for residents, though the surrounding district still has parks and quiet avenues that are pleasant for walking.
What is Wat Benchamabophit known for?
Often called the Marble Temple, it was built under King Chulalongkorn and is clad in Italian Carrara marble. It is one of the best-known temples in Dusit, generally calmer than the big temples in the old town, and an easy walk from much of the district's housing.
Why are there so few condos in Dusit?
Height limits around the royal palaces and government buildings keep most development low-rise, and much of the land belongs to state or royal institutions. As a result, renters mostly find townhouses, shophouses and small apartment blocks rather than towers with pools and gyms, and listings can be slow to appear.