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Australian International School Bangkok
Bangkok, Thailand
BritishAustralian
Ages 2–18
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One of Bangkok's most polished expat neighborhoods, anchored by EmQuartier and Emporium malls. Home to a large Japanese and Western expat community. NIST International School and several other top schools are within easy BTS reach.
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Monthly family budget estimates (USD)
A family renting a 2-bedroom condo near BTS Phrom Phong, using public transit and Grab, children at a mid-tier international or Japanese school.
A family in a 3-bedroom condo on Soi 24 or Soi 39, one car, children at NIST, Bangkok Prep, or a top Japanese school.
A luxury penthouse or large 4-bedroom condo with pool, children at a top-tier international school, regular fine dining, driver, and full-time helper.
Phrom Phong is one of Bangkok's most expensive neighborhoods, driven by demand from Japanese and other expat families who value the central location, premium malls, and established international infrastructure. Rents are among the highest in Bangkok outside of Wireless Road and Langsuan. All figures in USD; 1 THB is approximately 0.028 USD.
Average monthly AQI (US EPA scale)
Yearly average AQI is 91. Best air quality May–Nov (best: Aug at 44). Jan–Dec air quality worsens due to heat, humidity, and dust (peak: Jan at 152). Families with children who have asthma or respiratory conditions should plan indoor activities during summer months.
Phrom Phong is Bangkok's most established Japanese expat neighborhood. The Japanese community has been centered here for decades, and the infrastructure reflects it: Japanese supermarkets, restaurants, schools, clinics, and real estate agencies are woven into the neighborhood fabric. Beyond the Japanese community, Phrom Phong attracts a broad international mix — Korean families, European and American professionals, and wealthy Thai families who value the central location and premium amenities. The demographic skews toward families with school-age children and established professionals rather than young singles or digital nomads.
Benchasiri Park is the heart of outdoor life in Phrom Phong, sitting directly between the Emporium and EmQuartier malls along Sukhumvit Road. This compact but beautifully maintained park features a lake, jogging track, outdoor sculpture garden, basketball courts, and a well-equipped playground that is a morning gathering spot for nannies and young families. The park fills up with runners at dawn and dusk, and weekend mornings see organized yoga and aerobics classes on the lawn.
BTS Phrom Phong station is a major stop on the Sukhumvit Line, positioned between Asok (MRT interchange) and Thonglor. From Phrom Phong, it is one stop to Asok-Sukhumvit interchange for the MRT Blue Line, two stops to Siam (the central Bangkok interchange), and a straight run east to Thonglor, Ekkamai, and On Nut. The BTS is the primary mode of transport for most residents, and the station's direct connection into Emporium and EmQuartier malls makes daily errands seamless without stepping outside into the heat.
The Emporium and EmQuartier malls are the retail center of gravity, together offering everything from luxury brands to a Gourmet Market supermarket with an exceptional imported food section (Japanese, European, and American products). EmQuartier's Helix food hall features dozens of restaurants across multiple floors. For more affordable everyday shopping, Villa Market on Sukhumvit Soi 33 has long been the go-to for expat families, stocking imported cheeses, wines, cereals, and Western staples. UFM Fuji Super on Soi 33/1 is a full Japanese supermarket — a reflection of the neighborhood's large Japanese community — carrying everything from fresh sashimi-grade fish to bento boxes and Japanese snacks. MaxValu (another Japanese chain) and Foodland are additional options for late-night grocery runs.
This is the most comfortable time in Phrom Phong, with temperatures between 22-31C and lower humidity. The outdoor terrace dining scene along Soi 39 and Soi 36 comes alive, and Benchasiri Park is packed with joggers and families from early morning to late evening. Weekend brunches at rooftop venues are popular. January and February mornings can feel pleasantly cool, with temperatures around 21-23C.
