28 places · 13 areas
Where to live in Thailand long term.
Bangkok
neighbourhood
Sukhumvit (Asok to Phrom Phong)
Bangkok's busiest expat strip, built around the BTS and MRT.
121 mapped services
neighbourhood
Thonglor and Ekkamai
Bangkok's upscale dining and nightlife district, a little calmer than Asok.
116 mapped services
neighbourhood
Ari
Leafy, local and cafe-heavy, on the BTS north of the centre.
62 mapped services
neighbourhood
Silom and Sathorn
Bangkok's business district, next to Lumphini Park.
85 mapped services
neighbourhood
Riverside (Charoen Krung)
Old Bangkok by the Chao Phraya, with galleries and river boats.
77 mapped services
neighbourhood
On Nut and Bang Chak
Value Bangkok living on the BTS, east of the centre.
43 mapped services
Chiang Mai
neighbourhood
Nimman
Chiang Mai's cafe and co-working hub, beside the university.
86 mapped services
neighbourhood
Old City
Temples, moats and guesthouses inside Chiang Mai's walled square.
99 mapped services
neighbourhood
Santitham
A local, affordable pocket between Nimman and the Old City.
92 mapped services
town
Hang Dong
Houses with gardens south of Chiang Mai, popular with families.
39 mapped services
Phuket
neighbourhood
Rawai and Nai Harn
Phuket's laid-back southern tip, home to many long-term expats.
33 mapped services
neighbourhood
Chalong
Phuket's Muay Thai heartland, with a working pier and local life.
63 mapped services
neighbourhood
Kata and Karon
Two family-friendly west coast beaches, busy in high season.
32 mapped services
neighbourhood
Patong
Phuket's party beach, loud, central and always open.
27 mapped services
neighbourhood
Bang Tao and Cherng Talay
Upscale villas, beach clubs and schools on Phuket's north-west coast.
19 mapped services
Pattaya
Hua Hin
Koh Samui
neighbourhood
Lamai
Samui's relaxed second beach, popular with long-stayers and fitness fans.
17 mapped services
neighbourhood
Bophut and Fisherman's Village
Charming north coast village with families and villa living.
30 mapped services
neighbourhood
Chaweng
Samui's busiest beach, with nightlife, malls and hospitals.
30 mapped services