Pattanakarn
พัฒนาการ
Long residential road running east towards Srinakarin, with independent cafés and quiet sois.
Pattanakarn is a long residential road in eastern Bangkok, running east towards Srinakarin through a belt of housing estates, schools and condos. It suits families, especially Japanese households, and long-term renters who want more space, lower rents and easy access to Suan Luang Rama 9 park.
Pattanakarn at a glance
Living in Pattanakarn
Life here is suburban and car-friendly. Weekdays are shaped by school buses, office commutes and traffic along Pattanakarn Road, while the side sois are quiet and leafy, with houses, low-rise apartments and the occasional independent café. Paradise Park and Seacon Square, both nearby on Srinakarin Road, cover shopping, cinemas and dining, and Japanese restaurants and shops reflect the local community. Weekends are for family outings, especially to the lakes and gardens of Suan Luang Rama 9. Street food exists but is less concentrated than in older districts. This is not a place for nightlife; it is a place for settled routines.
Renting in Pattanakarn
Rentals include family houses in gated estates, townhouses, low-rise apartments and newer condos close to the main road. One-bedrooms usually cost 12,000–25,000 THB a month, and family houses offer more space than similar budgets would buy closer to the centre. Some agents here specialise in Japanese tenants. Check the journey from each soi to the Yellow Line or the Airport Rail Link before signing, as distances add up. Neighbouring Srinakarin and Hua Mak offer similar housing.
- 1 bedroom
- ฿12k–฿25kTHB / mo
Typical furnished condo listings in Pattanakarn and neighbouring blocks, compiled by BKK Oracle editors from DDProperty, Hipflat and agent listings. Utilities are extra.
Getting around Pattanakarn
There is no BTS or MRT Blue Line here. Hua Mak station on the Yellow Line monorail is about 650 metres from the centre, and Kalantan, also on the Yellow Line, is about 900 metres away. The Airport Rail Link's Hua Mak station, around 1.1 km away, runs to Phaya Thai in one direction and Suvarnabhumi Airport in the other. Many residents drive, use school buses or rely on taxis and Grab.
- Hua Mak · Yellow Line650 m
- Kalantan · Yellow Line900 m
- Hua Mak · Airport Rail Link1100 m
Who Pattanakarn suits
- Japanese families wanting familiar schools and shops
- More living space for the money
- Weekends at Suan Luang Rama 9 park
- No BTS; most trips need a car or taxi
- Spread out, with long distances on foot
- Little nightlife or walkable street life
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Read guidePattanakarn FAQs
Is Pattanakarn a good area to live in Bangkok?
Pattanakarn is a good fit for families, long-term living and japanese. It sits in Bangkok's mid-range rent tier, with one-bedroom condos typically at 12,000–25,000 THB a month. The nearest rail station is Hua Mak on the Yellow Line, about 650 m from the centre of the area.
How much is rent in Pattanakarn?
Typical furnished condo rents in Pattanakarn 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 Pattanakarn?
Hua Mak (Yellow Line, about 650 m), Kalantan (Yellow Line, about 900 m) and Hua Mak (Airport Rail Link, about 1100 m) are the closest rail stations to central Pattanakarn. Walking times depend on the soi you live on, so time the walk in the midday heat before signing a lease.
How do you get to the airport from Pattanakarn?
The Airport Rail Link station at Hua Mak is about 1.1 km from the centre of the area and runs directly to Suvarnabhumi Airport in around 15 minutes. Taxis and Grab are also a practical option, especially with luggage, though journey times depend on traffic.
Is Pattanakarn close to Suan Luang Rama 9 park?
Yes. Suan Luang Rama 9, one of the largest public parks in Bangkok, is about 1.6 km from the centre of the area. It has lakes, themed gardens and walking and cycling routes, and it is a regular weekend spot for local families.
Why do Japanese families live around Pattanakarn?
The eastern side of Bangkok has long had a Japanese community, and Pattanakarn offers family-sized housing at lower rents than inner Sukhumvit, plus access to schools and Japanese shops and restaurants. Many families choose it for space and a quieter routine, accepting a longer commute to central offices.