Asoke vs Phrom Phong
Asoke for the BTS+MRT interchange and after-work crowd; Phrom Phong for the Japanese expat enclave around EmQuartier.
By BKK OracleUpdated
Asoke
อโศกPrime rent· Top of the market
BTS/MRT interchange — Terminal 21, office towers.
Typical rent (THB / month)
- Studio
- 20k–32k
- 1 BR
- 28k–50k
- 2 BR
- 55k–100k
Nearest rail
Asok (Sukhumvit Line) · about 50 m
Best for
- Nomads
- Professionals
- First-time expats
Vibe
- CBD
- Transit hub
- Shopping
- Coworking
Anchored by
Terminal 21 · Interchange 21 · Exchange Tower
Phrom Phong
พร้อมพงษ์Prime rent· Top of the market
EmQuartier, leafy streets, Bangkok's Japanese quarter.
Typical rent (THB / month)
- Studio
- 22k–35k
- 1 BR
- 32k–55k
- 2 BR
- 60k–120k
Nearest rail
Phrom Phong (Sukhumvit Line) · about 0 m
Best for
- Families
- Couples
- Japanese
- Long-term living
Vibe
- Upscale
- Japanese expat
- Malls
- Families
Anchored by
Emporium · EmQuartier · EmSphere
Asoke or Phrom Phong: which should you choose?
Asoke is good for
- First months in Bangkok while you learn the city
- Commuters who use both the BTS and MRT daily
- Remote workers wanting coworking spaces and malls on the doorstep
- Heavy traffic and noise along Sukhumvit and Asok Montri Road
- Rents are high for the size of unit you get
- Feels corporate, with little old-Bangkok character left
Read the full Asoke area guide.
Phrom Phong is good for
- Families wanting parks, hospitals and schools nearby
- Japanese food, shops and services on most sois
- Long-term renters who want a settled, residential feel
- Rents among the highest on Sukhumvit
- Long sois can mean a hot walk or motorbike taxi
- Mall-centric, with less street life than older neighbourhoods
Read the full Phrom Phong area guide.