Siriraj
ศิริราช
Thonburi's storied hospital complex and medical-university precinct on the river.
Siriraj is a riverside neighbourhood on the Thonburi side of Bangkok, built around Siriraj Hospital, Thailand's oldest, and Mahidol University's medical faculty. It suits medical staff, students and long-term renters who want local markets and river views, with Rattanakosin and the Grand Palace a short ferry ride across the Chao Phraya.
Siriraj at a glance
Living in Siriraj
The hospital sets the rhythm. Staff, students and patients' families fill the streets from early morning, and Wang Lang Market beside the pier is one of the busiest daytime food and clothing markets on this side of the river. Weekdays are crowded until mid-afternoon; evenings are much quieter, as most stalls pack up and the area settles into a residential pace. Weekends are calmer still, good for crossing to the old town or heading north to the malls at Pinklao. The Royal Barges Museum sits nearby on a canal off the river, and temples and old wooden houses are tucked into the lanes.
Renting in Siriraj
Housing is mostly older apartment buildings, dormitories aimed at students and hospital staff, shophouses, and a handful of condos along the river and towards Pinklao. One-bedrooms rent for 13,000–26,000 THB a month, with river-view units in newer buildings at the top of that range. Many rooms are let on simple monthly terms. Units within walking distance of the hospital are in steady demand, so it pays to view promptly when something suitable comes up.
- 1 bedroom
- ฿13k–฿26kTHB / mo
Typical furnished condo listings in Siriraj and neighbouring blocks, compiled by BKK Oracle editors from DDProperty, Hipflat and agent listings. Utilities are extra.
Getting around Siriraj
Rail is not quite on the doorstep. Bang Khun Non on the MRT Blue Line is about 1.1 km from the centre and Fai Chai roughly 1.4 km away, so most people walk or take a motorbike taxi. The river is often quicker: cross-river ferries from Wang Lang reach the Tha Chang side in a few minutes, and the Chao Phraya Express Boat stops at Wang Lang for trips north to Banglamphu or south towards Sathorn.
- Bang Khun Non · Blue Line1100 m
- Fai Chai · Blue Line1400 m
Who Siriraj suits
- Medical staff and students at Siriraj and Mahidol
- Cheap local food and the daily Wang Lang Market
- River ferries to the old town in minutes
- Nearest MRT stations are over a kilometre away
- Congested streets around the hospital by day
- Limited nightlife and international dining
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Read guideSiriraj FAQs
Is Siriraj a good area to live in Bangkok?
Siriraj is a good fit for medical, long-term living and students. It sits in Bangkok's mid-range rent tier, with one-bedroom condos typically at 13,000–26,000 THB a month. The nearest rail station is Bang Khun Non on the Blue Line, about 1100 m from the centre of the area.
How much is rent in Siriraj?
Typical furnished condo rents in Siriraj are one-bedrooms 13,000–26,000 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 Siriraj?
Bang Khun Non (Blue Line, about 1100 m) and Fai Chai (Blue Line, about 1400 m) are the closest rail stations to central Siriraj. Walking times depend on the soi you live on, so time the walk in the midday heat before signing a lease.
How do you cross the river from Siriraj to the Grand Palace?
Take the cross-river ferry from the Wang Lang area to Tha Chang on the Rattanakosin side, a short crossing that runs frequently through the day for a small fare. From Tha Chang the Grand Palace is a short walk. The Chao Phraya Express Boat also stops at Wang Lang if you are heading further along the river.
Is Siriraj a good place to live for hospital staff?
It is the obvious choice. Living within walking distance of Siriraj Hospital and the Mahidol medical faculty removes Bangkok's commute entirely, which matters on long or irregular shifts. Rents are moderate, food is cheap and easy to find near the hospital, and the old town is a ferry ride away for days off.
What is Wang Lang Market known for?
Wang Lang Market is a busy daytime market near the pier, popular with hospital staff, students and visitors crossing from the Grand Palace side. It is known for cheap street food, snacks, clothing and everyday goods. It is at its liveliest around lunchtime and winds down by early evening.