The Best Luxury Condos in Bangkok: I Toured Them All

Before I moved to Bangkok from New York City, I spent weeks touring luxury condos across the city. I visited every building on this list, walked through lobbies, rode elevators to show units on the 40th floor, and interrogated agents about maintenance fees. I was looking for a place to actually live, not just a place that photographs well for Instagram.

What surprised me most was the quality. Bangkok's top residential buildings compete with anything in Manhattan, London, or Hong Kong. The finishes, the amenities, the service. All of it is genuinely world-class. The difference is price. A 250 sqm luxury condo in Bangkok costs roughly what a studio apartment costs in Tribeca. That gap is not a reflection of inferior quality. It is just what happens when you build in a city where construction costs, labor, and land are priced differently.

I ended up choosing a 3-bedroom near Lumpini Park for 270,000 THB/month (about $8,700). It was not the flashiest building on my list, but I picked it for walkability over river views. This guide covers what I learned from touring every major luxury building in Bangkok, with honest opinions about each one. Nothing here is sponsored. I paid for my own Grab rides to every showing.

What to Know Before Looking at Luxury Condos in Bangkok

A few things caught me off guard when I started the search. If you are coming from a Western city, the process here is completely different.

• Most luxury condos come fully furnished. I am not talking about a bed and a table. My place came with designer furniture, a fully equipped kitchen, and three Dyson Big+Quiet Formaldehyde air purifiers. That is standard at this level.
• No background checks, no credit checks. Coming from NYC where you need to submit tax returns, bank statements, and a blood sample to rent a studio, this was refreshing. You show your passport, sign a lease, pay the deposit, and move in.
• Everything happens on LINE. Agents, landlords, building management. Everyone communicates through the LINE messaging app. Download it before you start looking.
• Freehold vs leasehold matters. Most buildings on this list are freehold, meaning you own the unit outright. ONE89 Wireless is leasehold, meaning you own a 30+30 year lease. Big difference, especially for resale value.
• Location changes everything. Riverside buildings are stunning but isolated. Central Lumphini, Wireless Road, and Langsuan give you walkability and BTS access. Thonglor gives you restaurants and nightlife. Pick based on how you actually want to live day-to-day.
• Price reality for renters. Luxury 3-bedrooms rent from 150,000 to 300,000+ THB/month ($4,800 to $9,650+). Two-bedrooms start around 80,000 to 180,000 THB/month ($2,575 to $5,800). Compared to equivalent buildings in Manhattan, that is roughly a third of the price.

The Buildings

98 Wireless

98 Wireless is the building everyone in Bangkok's luxury market talks about. Developed by Sansiri and completed in 2017, it sits on Wireless Road in the Lumphini district, arguably the most prestigious residential address in the city. Embassy row is next door. Lumpini Park is a short walk. BTS Phloen Chit is nearby. The location is as central and as elite as Bangkok gets.

The building has just 103 units across 25 floors, which keeps it exclusive and quiet. Unit sizes start at 120 sqm for a 2-bedroom and go up to a 1,000 sqm super penthouse. Prices average around 550,000 THB per square meter, with sales ranging from 79 million to 335 million THB ($2.5M to $10.8M). Rentals start at 180,000 THB/month and go up to 2.5 million THB/month for the penthouse units.

My impression: this is the gold standard. The finishes are impeccable, the common areas feel like a five-star hotel, and the units are genuinely beautiful. If budget is not a constraint and you want the best address in Bangkok, 98 Wireless is it. The only catch is that the building is almost a decade old now, so newer competitors have started to close the gap on interiors and amenities.

ONE89 Wireless (at One Bangkok)

ONE89 is the newest entry on this list, completed in December 2024 as part of the massive One Bangkok mixed-use development. It sits on Wireless Road adjacent to Lumpini Park, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merrill (SOM), the firm behind One World Trade Center in New York. The architecture is impressive. The 52-story tower has roughly 57 to 90 units depending on configuration, with layouts from 2-bedroom to 7-bedroom ranging from 262 to 370+ sqm.

Here is my honest take: ONE89 is extremely overpriced, and I do not think it will get much traction anytime soon. Prices range from 73.9 million to nearly 388 million THB ($2.4M to $12.5M). That puts it at or above 98 Wireless pricing, but with a critical difference. ONE89 is leasehold, not freehold. You are buying a 30-year lease with a 30-year renewal option, not outright ownership. For that kind of money, competing against freehold buildings on the same road is a tough sell.

The One Bangkok development itself is genuinely impressive as a mixed-use project, and the building's SOM pedigree is real. But at these prices with leasehold terms, I would look elsewhere unless the specific unit and configuration are exactly what you need and you are comfortable with the lease structure.

SCOPE Langsuan

SCOPE Langsuan opened in 2023, and the design stands out immediately. The architecture is by Kohn Pedersen Fox (KPF) out of New York, with interiors by Thomas Juul-Hansen. If those names mean anything to you, you know this building was designed to compete internationally, not just locally. It sits on Langsuan Road near BTS Chit Lom, one of the most convenient locations in the Lumphini area.

The building has around 158 to 275 units across 34 floors (sources vary, as some units can be combined). Unit sizes range from 84 sqm for a 1-bedroom to 247 sqm for a 3-bedroom, with penthouses above that. Over 2,500 sqm of common areas include a temperature-controlled marble pool, private cinema, valet parking, and maid service. Prices run roughly 40 million to 150 million+ THB ($1.3M to $4.8M+) for purchases, with rentals from about 120,000 to 350,000 THB/month.

I was impressed during my tour. The design is a clear cut above most Bangkok developments. The common areas feel curated rather than corporate, and the pool area is genuinely striking. For newer construction with strong architecture near a BTS station, SCOPE Langsuan is one of the best options available right now.

Sindhorn Kempinski Residences

Sindhorn Kempinski opened in October 2020 on Lang Suan Road, managed by the Kempinski hotel group. The building has 33 floors with 269 units (231 residential), ranging from 50 sqm studios to 500 sqm penthouses. It is part of the larger Sindhorn Village development, which includes gardens, retail, and restaurants. The location is excellent, about 570 meters from BTS Ratchadamri.

What sets Sindhorn Kempinski apart is the hotel-branded management. You get 24-hour Kempinski concierge, security, and a shuttle service. The 3-meter ceilings make the units feel more spacious than their square meters suggest. One unusual detail: 495 parking spaces for 269 units, which is over a 200% ratio. In Bangkok, where parking can be a real issue at luxury buildings, that is a significant perk.

Prices range from roughly 25 million to 100 million+ THB ($805K to $3.2M+) for purchases, with rentals from 80,000 to 250,000 THB/month. I think Sindhorn Kempinski hits a good balance between luxury and livability. It is not the flashiest building on this list, but the Kempinski management, the Sindhorn Village ecosystem, and the central location make it a strong practical choice. If you want the hotel-service lifestyle without paying 98 Wireless prices, this is worth a serious look.

St. Regis Residences

The St. Regis is the oldest building on this list, completed in January 2010, and it still commands respect for one simple reason: the units are enormous. We are talking 325 to 920 sqm across just 53 units in a 47-story tower. These are not condos in the way most people think of condos. They are full residences with 3-bedroom, 4-bedroom, and duplex penthouse layouts, some with private pools.

Located on Ratchadamri Road, steps from BTS Ratchadamri and Lumpini Park, the position is prime central Bangkok. Starting prices sit around 75 million THB ($2.4M+), with rentals from 200,000 to 500,000+ THB/month. You get full St. Regis hotel services, which means butler service, housekeeping, room service, and access to all hotel facilities.

The honest assessment: the finishes and technology feel dated compared to the 2020s-era buildings on this list. If you have toured SCOPE Langsuan or 98 Wireless, the St. Regis interiors will not blow you away. But no other building in Bangkok offers this much space per unit with full hotel service. If square meters and hotel-branded living matter more to you than cutting-edge design, the St. Regis is in a category of its own.

The Monument Thonglor

The Monument is Sansiri's luxury statement in Thonglor (Sukhumvit 55), completed in 2019. The 45-story building has 127 units with only 4 per floor, which gives each unit more privacy and cross-ventilation than most Bangkok towers. Unit types include 2-bedrooms at 124 sqm, 3-bedrooms at 252 sqm, and penthouses from 509 to 662 sqm.

The vibe here is noticeably different from the Wireless Road buildings. Thonglor is Bangkok's trendiest neighborhood for restaurants, bars, and nightlife, and The Monument leans into that energy. The ground-floor garden has transplanted mature trees that are genuinely impressive. Walking through it feels more like entering a private estate than a condo lobby. Amenities include concierge, butler service, a shuttle, limousine service, and valet parking.

Prices run roughly 50 million to 200 million+ THB ($1.6M to $6.4M+) for purchases, with rentals from 150,000 to 400,000 THB/month. Sansiri's "Luxury is Space" concept delivers here. The units are well laid-out with genuine room to live. If you want to be in the middle of Thonglor's restaurant and social scene while still coming home to a quiet, beautifully designed building, The Monument is the top choice in this neighborhood.

SCOPE Thonglor

SCOPE Thonglor might be the most exclusive building on this entire list. Completed in November 2024, the 32-story tower has just 18 residences. Each unit occupies an entire floor. Let that sink in: 18 units, 18 floors of living space. Every residence is 415 to 765 sqm with 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, maid's quarters, two private lifts, and a separate butler's lift. Zero shared walls. 360-degree panoramic views from every unit.

This is full-floor living in the middle of Thonglor, developed by SC Asset and Scope Co. The privacy level is something you normally only find in standalone houses or penthouses. With only 18 neighbors in the entire building, the common areas will never feel crowded. Prices start above 100 million THB ($3.2M+), with rentals expected north of 300,000 THB/month.

My take: if privacy and space are your top priorities and you want to be in Thonglor, nothing else comes close. The full-floor concept eliminates the compromises of shared-wall condo living entirely. It is not cheap, but for the buyer who wants a house-like experience in a secured high-rise with concierge services, SCOPE Thonglor is in a class by itself.

Four Seasons Private Residences

A close friend of mine lives at the Four Seasons Private Residences on Charoen Krung Road, and I have spent a lot of time in this building. The 73-story tower has 366 corner units, all with river views. The amenities are extraordinary: an infinity pool, a full gym, yoga studio, and the Private Four Seasons Club spanning floors 64 to 66. That club includes a wine room, golf simulator, billiards, cigar lounge, bar, BBQ terrace, screening room, and another infinity pool. At that height, the views of the Chao Phraya River are genuinely jaw-dropping.

The building offers a free boat shuttle every 30 minutes to BTS Saphan Taksin, ICONSIAM, and the neighboring hotels. Prices range from about 30 million to 200 million+ THB ($966K to $6.4M+) for purchases, with rentals from 100,000 to 400,000 THB/month.

Here is the reality check from someone who visits regularly: the building is beautiful, the amenities are the best I have seen in Bangkok, and my friend loves living there. But it is isolated. There is almost nothing within walking distance. You depend on that boat shuttle, or you are calling a Grab every time you want to go anywhere. The shuttle runs every 30 minutes, which sounds fine until you have just missed one and you are standing in the Bangkok heat. My friend has adjusted to the rhythm, but this is exactly why I chose the Lumphini area instead. If you are the type who wants to walk out your door and grab a coffee or run to the grocery store on foot, riverside living will frustrate you.

Mandarin Oriental Residences

The Mandarin Oriental Residences sit within the ICONSIAM development on the Chao Phraya riverside, completed in 2019. The 52-story tower has 146 units ranging from 128 sqm 2-bedrooms to a 707 sqm penthouse duplex. Every unit has private lift access and 3.2-meter ceilings, which is noticeably taller than the standard 2.7 to 2.8 meters in most condos. The common areas provide roughly 3 times more space per unit than typical grade-A condos in Bangkok.

Amenities include an infinity pool, riverside terrace, golf simulator, and fitness studio. The building has 350 automatic parking spaces. Being connected to both the Mandarin Oriental hotel and the ICONSIAM mega-mall is a genuine advantage. ICONSIAM gives you shopping, dining, and a supermarket without leaving the development. Prices range from roughly 40 million to 150 million+ THB ($1.3M to $4.8M+), with rentals from 120,000 to 350,000 THB/month.

The same riverside trade-off applies here as with the Four Seasons. The ICONSIAM connection helps because you at least have a massive mall and food court accessible without transport. But for anything beyond the immediate development, you are back to boats and Grab. If you love the idea of resort-style riverside living and the Mandarin Oriental brand resonates with you, this is a strong option. Just go in with realistic expectations about daily convenience.

Which Area Should You Choose?

Wireless Road, Langsuan, and Lumphini

Buildings: 98 Wireless, ONE89 Wireless, SCOPE Langsuan, Sindhorn Kempinski, St. Regis

This is the central Bangkok power corridor. You can walk to Lumpini Park, you are near embassies and international schools, BTS stations are accessible, and the area has a quiet residential feel despite being in the heart of the city. Grocery stores, restaurants, and cafes are within walking distance. This area also commands the highest prices per square meter, which reflects the demand.

Best for: People who want to walk places and be centrally located. Families near international schools. Anyone who values convenience over nightlife.

Thonglor

Buildings: The Monument Thonglor, SCOPE Thonglor

Thonglor is Bangkok's trendiest neighborhood, packed with restaurants, bars, cafes, and galleries. The energy is younger and more social than the Wireless Road area. The trade-off: traffic on Sukhumvit 55 can be brutal during peak hours, and the area is less walkable than it appears on a map. Distances between venues add up, and the sidewalks are inconsistent.

Best for: People who want dining and nightlife on their doorstep. Younger residents. Anyone who prioritizes lifestyle and social scene.

Riverside

Buildings: Four Seasons Private Residences, Mandarin Oriental Residences

The riverside offers the most dramatic views and the most resort-like atmosphere of any area in Bangkok. Both buildings have world-class amenities and hotel-level service. The downside is real isolation from the rest of the city. You will rely on boat shuttles and Grab for nearly everything. Walking to a random restaurant or shop is not realistic.

Best for: People who want a resort lifestyle and do not mind depending on transport. Retirees. Anyone who values peace, views, and hotel amenities over urban walkability.

Price Comparison

Here is a rough comparison of purchase and rental prices across all nine buildings. These are approximate ranges based on current listings and recent transactions. Actual prices vary significantly by floor, view, unit condition, and whether the unit is furnished.

For context, a comparable luxury condo in Manhattan would cost 3 to 5 times these prices. A 250 sqm unit in a full-service building on the Upper East Side or in Hudson Yards starts well above $5 million. In Bangkok, that same money buys you a penthouse.

Renting vs Buying as a Foreigner

Foreigners can legally own freehold condos in Thailand, with one restriction: no more than 49% of a building's total unit area can be foreign-owned. In popular luxury buildings, this foreign quota can fill up, so check availability early if you are considering a purchase. Most buildings on this list are freehold, with the notable exception of ONE89 Wireless, which is leasehold (30-year lease with a 30-year renewal option).

Leasehold means you own the right to use the unit for the lease period, not the unit itself. When the lease expires, ownership reverts to the developer or landowner. This affects resale value and financing options. For most foreign buyers, freehold is the strongly preferred structure.

Most expats I know rent first and buy later, if at all. The rental market in Bangkok is very favorable for tenants. Standard terms are a 1-year lease with a 2-month security deposit. No credit check, no income verification. Just a passport and the deposit. If you are transferring the security deposit from abroad, Wise gives you the real exchange rate and saves a meaningful amount on transfers this size.

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