For many the centre of Bangkok is Siam square. It’s a familiar stop for anyone living in Bangkok, or any tourist visiting or passing through. Most will say that they have visited at least one, if not all of the mega shopping malls that can be found in the area. Most tourist and Bangkok locals have visited MBK and walking from shopping mall to shopping mall is easy -a simple hop over Siam BTS from MBK is Siam Discovery.  The shops here are slicker and more Westerized than the hurley burley of MBK.  A walk through Siam Discovery center will bring you out at Paragon shopping mall, this shopping mall is another step up – they dont come much bigger or better than Paragon. A whole host of some of the worlds most recognizable brands have flagship stores here and you can purchase almost anything, from top of the range electronics and furniture to the Western groceries available at the gourmet market on the ground floor that so many expats can’t do without. Paragon is a shopping mall that has it all, something for every budget, from simple cheap Thai food at the food court to top of the range more costly products. A multi screen cinema that includes an IMAX can be found here as well as bowling and an ice rink…You can quite simply lose yourself for the day at Paragon shopping mall.

Also worth noting is that Chit Lom BTS can be found outside the main entrance.

Just around the corner from Paragon, about ten minutes walk away, is Central World. In truth  Central World is more of the same, except it is even bigger than Paragon (or at least it was until the political unrest and the fire that came with it, but it is being rebuilt and a large part is now open to the public.) A sign for the future that Thailand is hopefully moving on and leaving the upheavel behind.

Other notable shopping malls are Central Chid Lom (accesable from BTS Chit Lom) that boasts a food supermarket that is one of the best in Thailand.

Gaysorn shopping mall at Ploenchit BTS also prides itself on not only having the very best of international brands but also showcasing  some of the top Thai designers. “Where are all the condos?” you may ask ,well, lets take a look at some starting at…

BTS Ratchatewi

Villa Rachatewi, Phaya Thai

http://bangkokpropertyservices.com/homes/detailed/601

There are a few condominiums at BTS Ratchatewi, here we take a closer look at Villa Ratchatewi and The Wish@Siam.

Villa Ratchatewi

Villa ratchatewi is less than a five minute walk from Ratchatewi BTS station and about 10 minutes walk from Siam Square. Villa Ratchatewi is a great value condo when you consider the location. Rooms start from 20,000 Baht for a studio and various size one beds are available from 25,000 Baht. Two beds are available from 40,000 Baht and 3 beds from 55,000 Baht. Villa Ratchatewi also has some of the best value Duplexes in the city starting from 33,000 baht.

The price is great, its a modern new build with some impressive facilities, including a swimming pool, sauna and a gym. The rooms offer a fantastic outlook over Bangkok and this combination means the occupancy rates are high. Villa Ratchatewi is a vibrant condo catering for the needs of expats, young profesionals and students alike giving this condo a fantastic city feel, it is true city living.

Villa Rachatewi, Phaya Thai

http://bangkokpropertyservices.com/homes/detailed/595

Wish@Siam

Who says you need to live at On Nut for the best value condos in Bangkok? Just five minutes from BTS Ratchatewi and ten minutes from Siam Square is the Wish@Siam. It’s affordable with studios starting from 12,000 Baht one beds at 14,000 Baht and two beds from 25,000 Baht . So, whats the catch? Well, nothing to be honest, it’s one of those condos that suprises everyone – including us realators! Granted its not the highest grade of condo, but its new, modern and fully equipped with a swimming pool and a fitness room. Given its location and starting prices rooms here go quickly.

Wish@Siam, Ratchatewi

http://bangkokpropertyservices.com/homes/detailed/569

Condo One Siam

Just five minutes from Siam BTS, situated close to Jim Thompson’s house, is Condo One Siam. Rooms here start from 13,000 Baht for a studio and 17,000 Baht for a one bed. Facilities are those that you’d expect from a modern condo, but this condo is all about location, location, location – it really cant be beat. Condo One Siam’s popularity is built on its location – it’s even accessible via the canal behind the condo. This location was good enough for Jim and it’s good enough for us!

Condo One Siam, Siam

http://bangkokpropertyservices.com/homes/detailed/269

BTS Chit Lom

Address Chidlom, Chidlom BTS

http://bangkokpropertyservices.com/homes/detailed/406

BTS PLOEN CHIT

Renova Residence, Ploenchit BTS

http://bangkokpropertyservices.com/homes/detailed/528

Should you be interested in any of the properties featured above, please contact Bangkok Property Services for further information or to arrange a viewing.