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Living near Bang Bua station.

Named for the Bang Bua canal after a public campaign restored the local name over a proposed university-branded name -- sits in front of Sripatum University’s main campus.

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By Kirby Scofield
Founder of BAANLYY · International real estate broker, investor & relocation specialist
Last updated 7 July 2026 · Last reviewed 7 July 2026
N15BTS Sukhumvit station
฿12,000–฿26,0001-bed rent / month
Single lineBTS Sukhumvit
ChatuchakDistrict
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Bang Bua at a glance

Bang Bua (บางบัว, N15) is a station on the BTS Sukhumvit Line in Chatuchak, Bangkok. Named for the Bang Bua canal after a public campaign restored the local name over a proposed university-branded name -- sits in front of Sripatum University’s main campus.

One stop north of Royal Forest Department on the June 2020 extension.

Right around the station you'll find Sripatum University Bang Khen main campus, Bang Bua School, Bang Bua canal. The pocket suits university students and staff (sripatum), value-focused renters.

Renting near Bang Bua sits in the value / outer-central band: a typical one-bedroom condo within walking distance runs roughly ฿12,000–฿26,000 a month, with rents easing the further you are from the station exit. These are indicative ranges, not quotes — always verify current asking prices on individual listings.

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Who Bang Bua suits

University students and staff (Sripatum)Value-focused renters

What's nearby

Sripatum University Bang Khen main campus · Bang Bua School · Bang Bua canal

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Line & connections

BTS Sukhumvit Line (N15) — The light-green elevated line running north-east through the heart of expat Bangkok — Mo Chit and Chatuchak in the north, down through Siam, then the full Sukhumvit Road stretch (Asok, Phrom Phong, Thong Lo, Ekkamai) out to On Nut and beyond. It carries more international residents than any other line in the city.

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Renting & living near Bang Bua

Indicative one-bedroom condo rents within walking distance run roughly ฿12,000฿26,000 a month (value / outer-central band). Ranges are indicative, not quotes — verify current asking prices on individual listings.

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FAQ

Bang Bua station — frequently asked questions

What line is Bang Bua station on?

Bang Bua (N15) is on the BTS Sukhumvit Line, operated by BTS Skytrain (Krungthep Thanakom / BTSC).

How much does it cost to rent near Bang Bua?

Indicative one-bedroom condo rents within walking distance of Bang Bua run roughly ฿12,000–฿26,000 per month (value / outer-central band). Studios sit below this and larger units above; ranges are indicative, so confirm on live listings.

Is Bang Bua a good place to live?

Bang Bua works well for university students and staff (sripatum), value-focused renters. Nearby draws include Sripatum University Bang Khen main campus, Bang Bua School, Bang Bua canal, and being on the BTS Sukhumvit keeps you car-free across much of the city.

What's near Bang Bua station?

Within walking distance: Sripatum University Bang Khen main campus, Bang Bua School, Bang Bua canal. One stop north of Royal Forest Department on the June 2020 extension.

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