Hua Mak
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Eastern mid-town — Airport Rail Link stop, Stadium Thailand, and local markets.
Hua Mak is an affordable, mostly residential part of eastern Bangkok built around the Rajamangala National Stadium complex and Assumption University's Hua Mak campus. It suits budget nomads, students, sports fans and long-term renters who want quiet streets, two rail lines and rents well below the inner city.
Hua Mak at a glance
Living in Hua Mak
The stadium complex sets the rhythm: quiet on most days, then crowded and gridlocked on big match or concert nights. Away from it, Hua Mak is a patchwork of sois, townhouses, small condos and student housing, with cheap restaurants, street food and local markets serving the university population. Weekdays are calm once the morning traffic clears. At weekends people head to the big park at Suan Luang Rama 9 or the shops and markets of Bang Kapi, both a short ride away. There is little nightlife beyond casual student hangouts, so evenings tend to be early and low-key.
Renting in Hua Mak
Expect low-rise apartments, student dormitories, townhouses and a growing number of mid-range condos near the newer Yellow Line stations. One-bedroom units typically rent for 10,000–20,000 THB a month, with the cheaper end usually in older buildings away from the main roads. Demand from students means short and flexible leases are easier to find than in many areas, though popular buildings fill up before term starts. For a broader comparison, see Bangkok rent prices by area.
- 1 bedroom
- ฿10k–฿20kTHB / mo
Typical furnished condo listings in Hua Mak and neighbouring blocks, compiled by BKK Oracle editors from DDProperty, Hipflat and agent listings. Utilities are extra.
Getting around Hua Mak
Si Kritha station on the MRT Yellow Line is about 500 metres from the centre of the area, and the Yellow Line's own Hua Mak station is around 1.15 kilometres away, with Yaek Lam Sali about 1.75 kilometres. Hua Mak on the Airport Rail Link, roughly 900 metres away, runs west to Makkasan and Phaya Thai and east to Suvarnabhumi Airport. The Yellow Line heads north to Lat Phrao and south toward Samrong.
- Si Kritha · Yellow Line500 m
- Hua Mak · Airport Rail Link900 m
- Hua Mak · Yellow Line1150 m
- Yaek Lam Sali · Yellow Line1750 m
Who Hua Mak suits
- Direct Airport Rail Link rides to Suvarnabhumi
- Students and staff at Assumption University's Hua Mak campus
- Budget renters wanting quiet streets and two rail lines
- Gridlock and crowds on stadium event nights
- Far from Sukhumvit nightlife and international dining
- Long walks between stations and many sois
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Read guideHua Mak FAQs
Is Hua Mak a good area to live in Bangkok?
Hua Mak is a good fit for budget nomads, sports and long-term living. 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 Si Kritha on the Yellow Line, about 500 m from the centre of the area.
How much is rent in Hua Mak?
Typical furnished condo rents in Hua Mak 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 Hua Mak?
Si Kritha (Yellow Line, about 500 m), Hua Mak (Airport Rail Link, about 900 m) and Hua Mak (Yellow Line, about 1150 m) are the closest rail stations to central Hua Mak. Walking times depend on the soi you live on, so time the walk in the midday heat before signing a lease.
Is Hua Mak convenient for Suvarnabhumi Airport?
Yes, it is one of the easier places in the city for frequent flyers. The Airport Rail Link runs from Hua Mak to Suvarnabhumi with only a few stops in between, avoiding road traffic entirely. A taxi or Grab along the motorway is also a fairly short trip outside rush hour.
What happens in Hua Mak on match and concert nights?
Rajamangala National Stadium hosts national team football and large concerts, and on those nights the surrounding roads fill with traffic, crowds and street vendors. Taxis and ride-hailing become hard to find. If you live close by, plan errands around the event calendar and use the Airport Rail Link or Yellow Line instead of the roads.
Is Hua Mak a good base for Assumption University students?
Yes. The Hua Mak campus of Assumption University, widely known as ABAC, sits in the area, and many students rent nearby in apartments, dormitories and small condos. Food is cheap and plentiful, flexible leases are common, and the rail lines make trips into the city straightforward.