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Every Nonthaburi district, scored.

The BAANLYY Area Score rates all 5 Nonthaburi districts on a transparent 100-point scale, built from eight relocation-relevant lived-experience factors. One number to compare at a glance — then dig into the detail that matters for a commuter move or a family relocation.

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By Kirby Scofield
Founder of BAANLYY · International real estate broker, investor & relocation specialist
Last updated 2 July 2026 · Last reviewed 2 July 2026

How it's scored: each district is rated 1–10 on eight relocation-relevant factors — MRT/Pink Line access, schools, healthcare, safety, value, transport, expat scene and quiet — and the BAANLYY Area Score is their average on a 0–100 scale. MRT/Pink Line access stands in for the beach/nightlife factor used on coastal guides, since rail access is Nonthaburi's defining lifestyle and commute feature as part of Greater Bangkok (see the getting around guide and schools guide). It's a transparent comparison starting point, not investment advice — weight the factors that matter to you.

The ranking

Nonthaburi districts by overall score

#AreaScoreMRT/Pink Line accessSchoolsHealthcareSafetyValue
1Pak Kret & Chaengwattana
Government hub, immigration office, Pink Line
7086787
2Ngamwongwan & Rattanathibet
Value, local food, university energy
6686679
3Bang Yai & Central Westgate
Malls, new-build condos, families
6476687
4Mueang Nonthaburi & Bang Kruai (riverside)
Old town, Chao Phraya river, quiet & local
6165677
5Bang Bua Thong
Houses, gardens, budget space, longer commute
5425579
Category leaders

Top area by factor

MRT/Pink Line access
Pak Kret & Chaengwattana · 8/10
Healthcare
Pak Kret & Chaengwattana · 7/10
Expat scene
Pak Kret & Chaengwattana · 7/10
FAQ

Frequently asked

What is the BAANLYY Nonthaburi Area Score?The BAANLYY Area Score is a transparent 0–100 rating for each Nonthaburi district. It's the average of eight relocation-relevant lived-experience factors — MRT/Pink Line access, schools, healthcare, safety, value, transport, expat scene and quiet — each scored out of 10 from BAANLYY's Nonthaburi area dataset, then converted to a 100-point scale. MRT/Pink Line access replaces the beach/nightlife factor used on coastal guides, since rail access is the single biggest driver of commute time and rental demand in Bangkok's MRT-connected northern province. It's a starting point for comparison, not investment advice.
Which Nonthaburi area scores highest?On the current overall score, Pak Kret & Chaengwattana leads with a BAANLYY Area Score of 70, followed by Ngamwongwan & Rattanathibet (66) and Bang Yai & Central Westgate (64). Scores balance all eight factors — your personal best area depends on whether you're weighing rail access and the expat scene, or value and quiet.
How should I use the score in Nonthaburi?Use the overall score to shortlist, then dig into the factors that matter most for your move — a commuter weighs MRT/Pink Line access and transport first, a family weighs schools first, and a visa-holder doing frequent immigration business weighs expat scene and access to Chaengwattana. Open the areas guide for pricing, lifestyle and who each area suits, then pair it with the healthcare guide and schools guide before committing, or compare against the Bangkok Area Score if you're weighing central Bangkok against the cheaper, quieter Nonthaburi alternative.
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Sources & References

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The BAANLYY Area Score is a proprietary, transparent composite of BAANLYY's own area ratings, provided for general comparison only — not investment, legal or financial advice. Ratings are editorial estimates that change as areas evolve. Hero photo by Zaonar Saizainalin on Pexels.