DTV Club

Bangkok Living Guide

A complete guide to Bangkok for DTV long-term residents

Key Areas

Sukhumvit (Phrom Phong / Asok)

Vibe: International hub with expat amenities
Rent: ฿8,000–25,000/month
Access: BTS direct. Best connectivity

Silom / Sathorn

Vibe: Business district. Quieter feel
Rent: ฿7,000–20,000/month
Access: Both BTS and MRT access

Ari

Vibe: Cafes & coworking. Young crowd
Rent: ฿5,000–14,000/month
Access: Walk from BTS Ari

Ratchada

Vibe: Local vibe. Excellent value
Rent: ฿4,000–10,000/month
Access: Good MRT access

Chit Lom

Vibe: Shopping center. Super convenient
Rent: ฿10,000–35,000/month
Access: BTS Chit Lom direct

Cost of Living

Food

  • Local street food (per meal)฿40–100
  • Cafe / coffee฿80–150
  • Restaurant (per meal)฿300–800
  • Convenience store meal฿50–150

Transport

  • BTS (per trip)฿17–47
  • MRT (per trip)฿17–42
  • Grab taxi (5km)฿60–120
  • Bus (per trip)฿8–15

Internet & Connectivity

  • SIM card (30 days)฿300–800
  • Condo Wi-FiUsually included
  • Coworking space (per day)฿200–600

Practical Tips

  • ✓Grab app is essential — use it for rides, food delivery, and more
  • ✓Rainy season (May–Oct) brings afternoon showers. Keep a compact umbrella
  • ✓Supermarkets: Villa Market (imported goods), Tops, Big C
  • ✓English-friendly hospitals: Bumrungrad, Samitivej
  • ✓SIM cards from AIS, TrueMove, or DTAC — buy at the airport