Nawamin
นวมินทร์
Suburban east — canals, local shophouses, and Bueng Kum residential villages.
Nawamin is a suburban, family-oriented stretch of north-eastern Bangkok in Bueng Kum, named after the long Nawamin Road that runs through it. It suits families and long-term residents who want housing estates, schools and big malls nearby, and who are comfortable relying mostly on cars and taxis to get around.
Nawamin at a glance
Living in Nawamin
Daily life is suburban Thai: gated housing villages, townhouses, local shophouses and markets, with canals running behind many of the estates. Weekdays are shaped by school runs and commuter traffic on the main roads. Weekends revolve around the malls, especially Fashion Island and The Promenade on Ram Inthra Road, with Central Eastville not far away. There is little nightlife, and foreign residents are relatively few, so some basic Thai helps with landlords, repairs and deliveries. If you want a busier district for errands and markets, Bang Kapi lies to the south.
Renting in Nawamin
Housing leans toward detached houses and townhouses in gated villages, plus a smaller number of condos near the main roads and malls. A one-bedroom condo typically rents for 10,000–20,000 THB a month, and families often find that a whole townhouse offers far more space than a central condo. Most landlords are Thai, and leases tend to be long-term. For other family-friendly options around the city, see where to live in Bangkok as an expat.
- 1 bedroom
- ฿10k–฿20kTHB / mo
Typical furnished condo listings in Nawamin and neighbouring blocks, compiled by BKK Oracle editors from DDProperty, Hipflat and agent listings. Utilities are extra.
Getting around Nawamin
There is no BTS or MRT station within easy reach of central Nawamin. The MRT Pink Line monorail runs along Ram Inthra Road to the north, and many residents reach it by car, taxi or motorbike taxi. Otherwise, people depend on buses along Nawamin Road, Grab and their own cars, using the expressway network to cross the city. Journeys toward Ramkhamhaeng and the centre can be slow at rush hour.
Who Nawamin suits
- Families wanting houses, gardens and space at suburban prices
- Easy weekend access to Fashion Island and The Promenade
- Long-term residents comfortable with a car-based routine
- No rail station within walking distance
- Long, traffic-heavy commutes into central Bangkok
- Few foreign residents and limited English-speaking services
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Read guideNawamin FAQs
Is Nawamin a good area to live in Bangkok?
Nawamin is a good fit for families 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.
How much is rent in Nawamin?
Typical furnished condo rents in Nawamin 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 Nawamin?
No BTS or MRT station sits within easy walking distance of central Nawamin, 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.
Does the Pink Line serve Nawamin?
Not directly. The MRT Pink Line monorail, which links Nonthaburi with Min Buri, runs along Ram Inthra Road north of the area rather than through it. Residents usually drive or take a short taxi or motorbike taxi ride to reach a station, depending on which part of Nawamin they live in.
What shopping is there near Nawamin?
Fashion Island and The Promenade on Ram Inthra Road are the main shopping and entertainment centres, with supermarkets, cinemas and restaurants, and Central Eastville is close by. Day to day, residents use local markets, convenience stores and shophouse restaurants along Nawamin Road and inside the housing estates.
Is Nawamin suitable for families with children?
Many Thai families choose it for the space, the gated housing villages and access to local schools. Expat families should check commute times to the international school they have in mind carefully, since traffic in north-eastern Bangkok can be heavy, and expect to rely on a car or school transport.