Wongwian Yai is a midtown Bangkok neighbourhood — see rental and sale pricing, BTS/MRT transport, condo towers, schools, hospitals, lifestyle, safety and investment below.
A Thonburi-side hub on the BTS Silom Line, blending local markets with new riverside-adjacent condos minutes from Sathorn.
Wongwian Yai is a practical, well-priced inner-city area in Bangkok. It is exceptionally well connected — a strong reason it consistently draws expats and professionals. A typical one-bedroom condo here rents for roughly ฿14,000–฿26,000 a month, with two-bedrooms around ฿26,000–฿50,000, placing Wongwian Yai firmly in the mid-market band of the Bangkok market.
Day to day, Wongwian Yai offers a good spread of restaurants and bars, everyday essentials a few minutes from your door. Housing here is practical and affordable, which is much of the appeal. It's considered safe for everyday living, as most of Bangkok is.
Wongwian Yai suits value-focused renters and first-home buyers especially well. For investors, Wongwian Yai carries a BAANLYY investment rating of 7/10, best suited to buyers prioritising lifestyle and capital growth.
Budget-conscious renters
Indicative monthly condo rents in Wongwian Yai, by unit size. Ranges reflect the spread from older or smaller stock to new, high-spec towers — verify current asking prices on individual listings.
| Unit | Monthly rent (THB) |
|---|---|
| Studio | ฿10,000 – ฿16,000 |
| 1 bedroom | ฿14,000 – ฿26,000 |
| 2 bedroom | ฿26,000 – ฿50,000 |
| 3 bedroom | ฿50,000 – ฿95,000 |
BTS Wongwian Yai
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local schools
Smithivej Thonburi
The Mall Tha Phra (nearby)
Yes — it is generally safe, like most of central Bangkok. Wongwian Yai is a well-priced, well-connected midtown district with an everyday-safety rating of 7/10 on BAANLYY.
Pricing is mid-range for Bangkok. A one-bedroom condo typically rents for ฿14,000–฿26,000 per month here.
Yes — with a convenience score of 8/10 and BTS Wongwian Yai nearby, plus international dining and healthcare within reach.
Yes, it works well for families — family-friendliness rates 7/10, factoring in schools, parks and space.
It can suit retirees — quieter pockets, BTS Wongwian Yai access and nearby hospitals make day-to-day living straightforward.
Good for nomads — it scores 7/10, with cafés, coworking and fast internet around.
Browse BAANLYY's curated condo towers in Wongwian Yai for the best-rated buildings, each with amenities, market data and available residences.
Wongwian Yai is served by BTS Wongwian Yai.
BAANLYY area guides draw on official Thai transit, statistics and tourism sources plus BAANLYY's own field research on Bangkok neighbourhoods, condo towers and rents. Pricing is indicative — verify current figures on live listings before you commit.
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