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Astra Academy International School
Bangkok, Thailand
British
Ages 5–18
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Bangkok's high-end residential and lifestyle enclave along Sukhumvit Soi 55, popular with affluent Thais and Western professionals. Great security and housing stock.
Monthly temperatures, rainfall, and sea conditions
Monthly family budget estimates (USD)
A family renting a 2-bedroom condo near BTS Thong Lo, using public transit and Grab, children at a mid-tier international or bilingual school.
A family in a 3-bedroom condo on Soi Thonglor, one car, children at a top-tier international school, regular dining out.
A luxury penthouse or large townhouse, driver, children at a premium international school, fine dining, club memberships, and full-time helper.
Thonglor is one of Bangkok's priciest neighborhoods, with premium rents driven by its reputation as the city's trendiest address. Dining and lifestyle costs run higher than average because the neighborhood's restaurants and bars skew upscale. The trade-off is an exceptionally convenient, walkable, and socially vibrant daily life. All figures in USD; 1 THB is approximately 0.028 USD.
Average monthly AQI (US EPA scale)
Yearly average AQI is 95. Best air quality May–Nov (best: Aug at 46). Jan–Dec air quality worsens due to heat, humidity, and dust (peak: Jan at 158). Families with children who have asthma or respiratory conditions should plan indoor activities during summer months.
Thonglor attracts Bangkok's young-affluent and creative demographic: Thai entrepreneurs and professionals, expat professionals in finance, tech, and media, and a significant number of Korean residents (the Korean community extends from Sukhumvit Plaza into upper Thonglor). The age profile skews younger than Phrom Phong — more couples without children and young families, fewer retirees. In recent years, Thonglor has also drawn a wave of digital nomads and startup founders attracted by the co-working spaces and cafe culture. The neighborhood vibe is cosmopolitan and image-conscious, sometimes described as Bangkok's equivalent of Brooklyn or Shoreditch.
Thonglor does not have a signature public park, which is one of its few drawbacks for families. The closest major green space is Benchasiri Park in neighboring Phrom Phong, a short BTS ride or 15-minute walk via Soi 39. Within Thonglor itself, several newer condominium developments (notably The Commons, Eight Thonglor, and Noble Remix) have landscaped common areas and rooftop gardens. Benjasiri's mini-park at the entrance of Soi 49 provides a small green respite. For more expansive outdoor time, families head to Benjakitti Forest Park (accessible via BTS to Asok or Queen Sirikit Centre) or Lumpini Park.
BTS Thong Lo station sits at the mouth of Sukhumvit Soi 55 (Thonglor Road) on the Sukhumvit Line. From here, it is one stop west to Phrom Phong, two stops to Asok (MRT interchange), and three stops to Siam — making this one of the most transit-connected neighborhoods in Bangkok. The BTS station connects directly to a pedestrian bridge over Sukhumvit Road, making cross-street access straightforward. However, Soi Thonglor itself is long (about 3 km), and destinations deep in the soi are not walkable from the BTS.
Tops Fine Dining supermarket at J Avenue and Villa Market at the Thonglor end of Sukhumvit are the two main grocery anchors, both carrying extensive imported product ranges. For Japanese groceries, UFM Fuji Super on nearby Soi 33/1 and MaxValu on Sukhumvit are accessible. The Commons Thonglor, a beloved open-air market-style community mall, has Roast Coffee, specialty food vendors, and a weekend farmers' market vibe. For everyday needs, 7-Elevens are on seemingly every corner, and several Thai fresh markets operate on the connecting sois — Khlong Tan market on Sukhumvit 49 is a favorite for fresh produce, meat, and prepared Thai food at local prices.
Thonglor's cool season is the peak of its outdoor lifestyle. Rooftop bars and open-air restaurants along the soi fill up as temperatures drop to a comfortable 22-31C. The Commons' open-air design is at its best during this period. Morning runs and evening walks along Soi Thonglor are pleasant, and the neighborhood buzzes with energy from brunch through late-night dining. Weekend outdoor markets and pop-up events proliferate.
