Phra Khanong, just past Ekkamai on the Sukhumvit line, blends local life (market, canal, small restaurants) with recent condos. It attracts people who want to stay close to Thong Lo and Ekkamai for a gentler rent. Our catalogue has about ten listings here, mostly one-bedroom units between 16,000 and 30,000 THB a month.
1.Atmosphere: a neighbourhood for living, between local and modern
Phra Khanong spreads around the BTS station of the same name, at Sukhumvit Soi 50 and 71, on either side of the Phra Khanong canal. The area has kept a local character, with its market and small food stalls, while welcoming many recent condos, cafés and co-working spaces over the last few years.
It is often the first choice of people who like the feel of Thong Lo and Ekkamai but want a more reasonable rent, just two stops away.
Who is it for?
- young professionals and freelancers;
- couples who want a lively area without Thong Lo prices;
- people who love street food and the atmosphere of a local market.
2.Getting around
BTS Phra Khanong (Sukhumvit line) sits between Ekkamai and On Nut. Allow roughly:
- 2 minutes to Ekkamai and 4 to 5 minutes to Thong Lo;
- about ten minutes to Asok, for the MRT;
- around 25 minutes to Siam.
The Eastern Bus Terminal (Ekkamai), at the next station, serves Pattaya and the east coast among other destinations. To the south, Soi 48 and 50 lead to Rama 4 Road, handy for driving to Khlong Toei or Sathorn.
3.Daily life
- Phra Khanong market, for fresh produce and street food;
- supermarkets and convenience stores along Sukhumvit;
- the Gateway Ekamai mall, one stop away;
- many cafés, restaurants and small gyms on Sukhumvit 71 and nearby side streets;
- local clinics; Sukhumvit's large private hospitals are a few stations away.
4.Where to look in the area
- Around the station: recent condos a few minutes' walk away, the most in demand.
- Sukhumvit 71 (Pridi Banomyong Road): a long, lively street heading north, with plenty of shops; check the distance to the BTS.
- Soi 48 and 50, south side: quieter, with several large complexes such as Waterford Park, often more spacious for the price.
5.Strengths and things to watch
Strengths
- gentler rents than in Thong Lo or Ekkamai, a few stops away;
- authentic local life and lots of small restaurants;
- a wide choice of recent condos.
Things to watch
- some buildings are more than a 10-minute walk from the BTS;
- heavy traffic on Sukhumvit 71 at rush hour;
- fewer green spaces than downtown.
6.Budget: what our catalogue shows
As of 10 October 2026, our catalogue lists 10 properties in Phra Khanong:
- rent: from 16,000 THB a month for a 39 m² one-bedroom to 30,000 THB a month for the one-bedroom units closest to the BTS; several 54 m² one-bedroom units at Waterford Park rent for 19,000 THB a month;
- sale: a 35 m² one-bedroom at Wyne by Sansiri, at 4.2 million THB.
7.Before a viewing: the questions to ask
In Phra Khanong, we check first:
- How many minutes to the BTS, and does the building have a shuttle?
- The canal side: some canal-side buildings have a lovely view, others are more exposed to humidity.
- A market or shops at the foot of the building: handy, but sometimes noisy early in the morning.
- The electricity and water rates charged by the building.
8.Our listings in the area
We offer properties at The Room 69, Wyne by Sansiri, The Line Sukhumvit 71, Aspire Sukhumvit 48 and Waterford Park Rama 4. See them below.
Frequently asked questions
Is Phra Khanong far from the centre?
No: the BTS takes about 10 minutes to Asok and 25 minutes to Siam. Thong Lo and Ekkamai are two stops away.
What budget should I plan in Phra Khanong?
In our catalogue as of 10 October 2026, one-bedroom units rent for 16,000 to 30,000 THB a month depending on size and distance to the BTS.
Phra Khanong or On Nut?
Phra Khanong is closer to Thong Lo and a little livelier; On Nut, one stop further, generally offers even lower rents.
General information updated on 10 October 2026; check your contract and with the Find Easy team.
