Rama 9
พระราม 9
Emerging CBD — Central Rama 9, G Tower, Fortune Town.
Rama 9 is the Bangkok district growing up around Central Rama 9, G Tower and a cluster of new office towers on the MRT Blue Line. Often called the city's new CBD, it suits professionals, tech workers and long-term renters who want modern condos at lower rents than Sukhumvit or Silom.
Rama 9 at a glance
Living in Rama 9
Weekdays revolve around the offices. Staff from G Tower, The Nine Tower and the other new buildings fill the food courts at Central Rama 9 at lunchtime, and the mall's supermarket and gyms carry much of daily life. Fortune Town, the long-running IT mall, is the place for laptop repairs and gadgets. Outside the towers the roads are wide, fast and not pleasant to walk along, so residents tend to move between condo, mall and station. Weekends are quieter, with people heading to the bars and clubs of RCA at night, or into the city centre for anything more.
Renting in Rama 9
Housing is mostly newer high-rise condos along Rama 9 Road, Ratchadaphisek and the streets between them. Studios run 13,000–22,000 THB a month, one-bedrooms 18,000–32,000 THB a month and two-bedrooms 32,000–60,000 THB a month, which buys more space and newer facilities than the same budget on central Sukhumvit. Supply is large, which tends to keep rents competitive and gives tenants room to negotiate. The Best Bangkok areas near MRT guide covers similar options along the Blue Line.
- Studio
- ฿13k–฿22kTHB / mo
- 1 bedroom
- ฿18k–฿32kTHB / mo
- 2 bedroom
- ฿32k–฿60kTHB / mo
Typical furnished condo listings in Rama 9 and neighbouring blocks, compiled by BKK Oracle editors from DDProperty, Hipflat and agent listings. Utilities are extra.
Getting around Rama 9
MRT Phra Ram 9 on the Blue Line is about 100 m from the centre and connects directly into Central Rama 9. Phetchaburi and Thailand Cultural Centre stations are each about 1 km away on the same line, and Makkasan on the Airport Rail Link is roughly 950 m away, giving a straight run to Suvarnabhumi Airport. There is no BTS here; to reach the Skytrain, ride to MRT Sukhumvit and change at Asok. Expressway on-ramps nearby help drivers.
- Phra Ram 9 · Blue Line100 m
- Makkasan · Airport Rail Link950 m
- Phetchaburi · Blue Line1000 m
- Thailand Cultural Centre · Blue Line1000 m
Who Rama 9 suits
- Professionals working in the new Rama 9 office towers
- Modern condos for less than central Sukhumvit
- Quick airport access via the Airport Rail Link
- Wide, busy roads make walking unpleasant
- Little street life or character outside the malls
- No BTS, so Sukhumvit trips need an MRT change
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Read guideRama 9 FAQs
Is Rama 9 a good area to live in Bangkok?
Rama 9 is a good fit for professionals, tech and long-term living. It sits in Bangkok's prime rent tier, with one-bedroom condos typically at 18,000–32,000 THB a month. The nearest rail station is Phra Ram 9 on the Blue Line, about 100 m from the centre of the area.
How much is rent in Rama 9?
Typical furnished condo rents in Rama 9 are studios 13,000–22,000 THB, one-bedrooms 18,000–32,000 THB and two-bedrooms 32,000–60,000 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 Rama 9?
Phra Ram 9 (Blue Line, about 100 m), Makkasan (Airport Rail Link, about 950 m) and Phetchaburi (Blue Line, about 1000 m) are the closest rail stations to central Rama 9. Walking times depend on the soi you live on, so time the walk in the midday heat before signing a lease.
Is Rama 9 a cheaper alternative to Sukhumvit?
For most budgets, yes. One-bedrooms here run about 18,000–32,000 THB a month, against roughly 28,000–50,000 THB around Asoke, and the buildings are often newer. The trade-off is atmosphere: Rama 9 is built around offices and malls rather than street life, so you will travel for most of your evenings out.
How do you get from Rama 9 to Suvarnabhumi Airport?
Take the MRT one stop to Phetchaburi, then walk across the connecting link to Makkasan station on the Airport Rail Link, which runs straight to Suvarnabhumi. Alternatively, a taxi via the expressway is quick outside rush hour. Either route makes Rama 9 one of the easier central bases for frequent flyers.
What is Fortune Town?
Fortune Town is a long-running IT and electronics mall at the corner of Rama 9 Road and Ratchadaphisek Road, beside MRT Phra Ram 9. It is packed with small shops selling laptops, phones, accessories and repair services. For residents, it is the practical place to fix a screen, buy a charger or set up a home office.