Why Bangkok is Best Enjoyed from the Suburbs
Bangkok is an amazing city, of that there is no doubt, and for those staying for a few weeks, a hotel in the central part of the city is ideal; yet if you are staying for any length of time, rent a condo/apartment in one of the green suburbs and enjoy a more rural atmosphere.
Lower Prices
It would surprise you to learn how much a fully furnished condo unit costs per month, and we are talking swimming pool, fitness room and high-speed Internet; forget those sky-high prices in Sukhumvit and Silom, around half the rent would see a nice unit with some natural beauty nearby.
Getting Around
Regardless of which suburb you choose, you are never far from the city centre, with a choice of transport options: taxis, canal boats, BTS and a/c buses, not to mention non-a/c buses, which are useful for short hops. You are only about 30 minutes from the action, and when you’ve had enough of the concrete jungle, you can come home to your green and lush zone, where life is quieter and a whole lot cheaper! You might be planning a business seminar by the sea, and there are affordable event venues in Rayong (สถานที่จัดงานเลี้ยงระยอง) where participants can relax on the beach and enjoy a few days in a tropical paradise.
A Quieter Pace of Life
We all know what it’s like in the city; everyone is walking at a million miles an hour, desperate to get wherever they want to be, and there’s an ambience of buzzing energy that can be stressful. Once you have done whatever it is that you do in central Bangkok, head back to your green sanctuary, and you’ll even make local friends!
Discover Amazing Local Parks & Other Attractions
Every Bangkok suburb has its own local attractions: lush, green parks, Buddhist temples and Mosques, with tree-lined avenues and housing estates tucked away from the outside world. Canals are surely not far away, and most have river boats that take people into the city. You can relax in the early evenings and take part in the local exercise group that always meets in the park at 6 pm. If you would like a few tips on keeping fit while travelling, click here.
Great Accommodation Deals
More and more expats are realising that life in the suburbs is much nicer, and cheaper too! The Internet is host to many good resources on Bangkok suburbs, which can help you choose the perfect area that is not too far from the city centre. If you are in a group, you could rent a large detached house with a large garden, rent sharing would make it very affordable, and you even get a gardener for free!
Whether you choose North, South, East or West, you will find warm and hospitable communities and affordable living with a touch of nature and what could be better than that?
