Charan Condos

Charansanitwong — which Bangkokians usually shorten to "Charan" — is a major road running parallel to the Chao Phraya River on the Thonburi side, and it has become one of the liveliest condo locations since the MRT Blue Line extension opened all of its stations: Bang Khun Non, Fai Chai, and Charan 13. Traveling from Charan to Tha Phra station to transfer onward toward Silom or Sukhumvit now takes under half an hour — a far cry from the days when you had to rely mainly on a private car. The area's appeal lies in the variety of amenities spread all along the road, from The Mall Tha Phra, the district's large shopping center, up to Siriraj Hospital to the north, which draws both patients and medical staff looking for nearby accommodation. Charan is also full of fresh markets, local restaurants, and long-established communities, making it a neighborhood that stays lively all day, not just during working hours. With prices still slightly below Pinklao yet three rail stations within the same stretch, Charan is very well suited to investors seeking rental returns from the commuters and students who travel into the city daily, as well as buyers wanting a condo near the rail line on a more manageable budget than the inner-city areas.