[Special Advertising Feature] Bangkok is an urban jungle. Navigating the city’s crowded streets is one of the biggest challenges facing residents on a daily basis. It will come as no surprise to learn that location is the first thing people consider when buying or renting a residence in the Thai capital.
And while Bangkok’s central business district (CBD) areas remain popular, it is the neighborhoods around these locations that are proving to be a hit with savvy buyers. Locations such as Rama IV and Victory Monument are close to both mass transit stations and major expressways making it easy to get around the city.
In addition to being practical, buying real estate in these locations is also a smart investment. According to Knight Frank Thailand, prices for condominium units in areas surrounding the CBD area will continue to increase in the coming years. Here are three neighborhoods outside of Bangkok’s CBD districts that have the most potential.
Rama IV
If Sukhumvit Road is the heartbeat of Bangkok, than Rama IV Road is the city’s spine. It’s connected to two major business areas, Sathorn and Asoke, and also close to three of Bangkok’s largest public green spaces, Lumpini Park, a large public park in Bangkok’s CBD with running trails, space for cycling and a lake, Benjakitti Park and Tobacco Park. It’s also a short distance from Terminal 21, Central Embassy and EmQuatier, some of the most impressive shopping malls in Thailand, while a number of smaller community shopping centers like K Village can also be found along Rama IV.
Rama IV has seen significant investment in the past year highlighting how major firms view this area as one of the up-and-coming destinations in Bangkok. CPN, the company behind Central Department Stores, is partnering with Dusit Thani on a major mixed-use development on Rama IV while Thai Beverage subsidiaries are investing THB 10 billion on real estate projects in the area.
Ekamai/Thonglor
The Ekamai/Thonglor area has long been popular with the expat community with Plus Property research showing foreigners account for nearly 70 percent of all condo unit rentals here. Prices for condo units have also risen with some developments now asking for as much as THB 250,000 per square meter, a price rivaling some CBD locations. In fact, the average condominium price in this neighborhood has jumped 13 percent per year in the last 13 years.
Several projects launched in the Ekamai/Thonglor area during the past 12 months have reported strong pre-sales while the resale price of popular condominiums has increased by as much as 80 percent. The reasons for these across the board increases are a lack of new developments in the area that is known to be home of some of the city’s best restaurants, bars and cafes.
Victory Monument
Victory Monument is one of the many areas set to benefit from the opening of the Orange Line in 2024. The BTS Green Line already serves the neighborhood, but the Orange Line will run through the area as it winds its way from the Thailand Cultural Centre to the suburb of Min Buri. Locations around Victory Monument, such as Rangnam Road, are already in great demand since they will have multiple public transportation connections along with several main roads nearby. Ratchaprapop Road and Playa Thai Road are two main thoroughfares connecting to both major expressways and the CBD.
There is a limited supply of new condominiums around Victory Monument despite what appears to be significant demand for them. Ananda Development launched its IDEO Q Victory development earlier this year and that project has already sold out. Other condominium projects in the neighborhood are reporting equally as brisk sales.
The future is nature
Having identified these areas as the ideal spots for its newest IDEO Mobi condominiums, Ananda wanted to roll out an innovative concept that would be fitting for those living in these highly connected neighborhoods. From this desire grew the “Future Nature” concept. The homebuilder wanted residents to connect with nature despite finding themselves deep in the urban jungle.
More and more city dwellers are completely disconnected from nature and end up missing out on it entirely. Recognizing this unhealthy trend, the latest IDEO Mobi condominiums are being developed under “Future Nature”, a one-of-a-kind concept created to let residents enjoy the serenity and tranquility of nature in the heart of Bangkok.
The desire to experience nature at home is a growing trend among those living in Bangkok. Urbanites want to live in a place that incorporates green spaces. This allows them to get away from the concrete jungle that dominates their daily life. They also care about the environment and the newest IDEO Mobi projects use cutting-edge technology that supports green energy initiatives.
Here is an exclusive look at three new IDEO Mobi projects that will utilize the exciting “Future Nature” concept.
IDEO Mobi Rangnam
From the moment a person steps foot inside IDEO Mobi Rangnam, they will feel closer to nature. That’s because of the development’s ‘Welcome Terrain’ that serves as green entryway. The ‘Cloud Terrain’ can be found on the rooftop where the forest below is lifted to the clouds. There are panoramic views of Bangkok along with a dramatic pool and Jacuzzi here allowing for sunsets to be view in style.
Back on the ground, IDEO Mobi Rangnam is within walking distance of Santiphap Park, a quaint green area known for its peaceful ambiance in the evenings. The King Power Shopping Complex is also in the neighborhood where everything from luxury brands to a wide variety of food can be found.
After returning back home residents will appreciate the fact cutting-edge technology is utilized to its full potential at IDEO Mobi Rangnam with clean energy used to power the common areas of the property. Meanwhile, each residence features a number of innovations designed to make life easier and won’t be found at other condominiums in the Victory Monument area.
The neighborhood provides connections to Phayathai Road, Ratchaprarop and Si Rat Expressway meaning getting around town is easy. There are plenty of public transportation links available as well with a BTS station nearby and the Orange Line set to have a station close to the condominium. New developments here have been selling quickly and IDEO Mobi Rangnam is expected to be in high demand from buyers.
IDEO Mobi Rama4
IDEO Mobi Rama4 is situated in the heart of Bangkok’s green spaces. The development is close to both Lumpini Park and Benjakitti Park. Those living here won’t need to venture beyond the comfort of their own home to view these magnificent spaces in their glory. The unique Y-shape units means all rooms have views of the surrounding parks and cityscape while ensuring residents can enjoy a natural breeze, something that isn’t available in the city’s more crowded areas.
The entrance to IDEO Mobi Rama4 is awe-inspiring with the ‘Urban Forest’ green space and a Vernal Cascade waterfall welcoming everyone who arrives. At the top of the building lays ‘The Peak’, that offers 360-degree views of Bangkok. This will be one of the most unique facilities in the entire city and adds significant value to the development.
The outside of the condos have solar panels which support the ‘Smart Solar Fresh Air System’, a revolutionary innovation that brings solar energy into the room’s air circulation system. This helps decrease room temperature and improves ventilation in each unit. And that’s not all. These solar panels are also used to generate electricity during the day.
IDEO Mobi Sukhumvit 40
This low-rise condominium is located in the popular Ekamai/Thonglor neighborhood, an area that never sleeps. It is a diverse place that coexists in harmony. A wide selection of restaurants, coffee shops and the city’s most popular co-working spaces can be found here, ensuring everyone lives peacefully.
IDEO Mobi Sukhumvit 40 has fully embraced this peaceful ambiance and has several unique features to create a tranquil habitat. There is the ‘Ultimate Sky Walkway’ that connects all areas of the condominium while serving as a space where residents can work or hangout, something highly valued by those who live in the Ekamai/Thonglor neighborhood. On the rooftop there is the ‘Urban Green’ area where a ‘Forest Pool’ gives the feeling of swimming in a jungle. Here residents will also be able to gaze out over Bangkok at the ‘Forest Canopy’.
The location is convenient as well with both the Ekamai and Thonglor BTS stations within walking distance of IDEO Mobi Sukhumvit 40. For those looking to spend time outdoors, Benjasiri Park is only two stations away via the BTS and 42 Tee-Off Driving Range can be reached in less than five minutes by car.
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