Bang Na - Samrong

The Bang Na - Samrong residential neighborhood has seen rapid growth in recent years both in the number of residential developments and commercially since the BTS (Skytrain) was extended to Bang Na, Bearing and Samrong Stations. The neighborhood includes the Bangkok International Trade & Exhibition Centre (BITEC) and large shopping centers such as Megabangna and Central Plaza Bangna.

Location

Stretching along Sukhumvit Road from Bang Na-Trat Tollway to Thepharak Road and eastward toward Suvarnabhumi International Airport, this area will see an increase in growth in the coming years with more and more investment and development in infrastructure. Some upcoming projects include the Yellow Line MRT extension due for completion in 2023, which will be a 30.4 km extension providing residents in this neighborhood a way to easily connect from BTS Samrong to Lat Phrao in North Bangkok.

Additionally, plans are currently being considered to connect BTS Bangna to Suvarnabhumi airport through a Light Rail line, an ambitious 18.5 km line running along the Bang Na-Trat Road with 14 stations making the already easily accessible Suvarnabhumi Airport through the Bang Na-Trat tollway even easier to get to.

Connecting the Bang Na - Samrong neighborhood to the eastern seaboard and encouraging traffic and visitors to the area, the relocation of the Eastern Bus Terminal from Ekkamai to the Bang Na area would further invigorate this already bustling district.
 

Recent Developments and Average Prices

The area is populated mostly by Thais, with pockets of foreigners, many of whom have children attending the international schools in the area. New condominiums are still relatively affordable here, in the range of THB 80,000 – 120,000 per square meter. Some recent noteworthy projects include:
 

• Thames Residence at Sukhumvit 107, developed by Canary Property, units priced from THB 2.7 to 4.78 million (THB 96,000 per/sq. m.), completed in 2020. 
• Very Lasalle at Sukhumvit 105, developed by Very Lasalle, units priced from THB 4.29 to 5.9 million (THB 75,000 per/sq. m.), completed in 2020. 
• The Origin Sukhumvit 105, developed by Origin Property PCL, units priced from THB 1.6 to 5 million (THB 83,000 per/sq. m.), completed in 2020.
• Ideo Mobi Sukhumvit Eastpoint adjacent to BTS Bangna, developed by Ananda Development PCL, units priced from THB 2.59 to 11.08 million (THB 131,000 per/sq.m.), completed in 2020.
• Notting Hill Sukhumvit 105, developed by Origin Property PCL, units priced THB 1.89 to 3.2 million (THB 95,000 per/sq. m.), completed in 2019.

The Bangkok International Trade and Exhibition Centre (BITEC) at Bang Na–Trat Road km. 1, recently completed a major expansion. The upgraded facility has over 70,000 square meters of space, including three convention halls, 12 meeting rooms, retail and dining spaces, an outdoor concert area and a mixed-use office building. 

Summer Lasalle, a mixed-use project at Sukhumvit 105 Soi 22, comprises five office campuses of 4-6 buildings each, a community mall and a 3-star hotel.

Hospitality and Retail Venues
 

Property developers are very keen on this area and see a lot of potential, reportedly with plans to invest a total of THB 227 billion between 2017 and 2026 in projects aimed at servicing the existing community as well as to develop lifestyle amenities. The main megaproject coming to the Bang Na – Samrong area is The Bangkok Mall, which will be the largest shopping center in Southeast Asia. Also, Megacity Bangna, Thailand’s largest all-inclusive lifestyle city development and The Forestias, the world’s first mixed-use lifestyle project incorporating a large forest ecosystem. These projects will further transform Bang Na into a thriving metropolis and a shoppers’ paradise with a wealth of choice when it comes to shops, restaurants and entertainment venues.

One of the largest malls in Southeast Asia, Mega Bangna, boasts something for everyone with stores like IKEA, Big C Extra, Home Pro, Robinson Department Store and hundreds of shops and restaurants. Other malls to discover in Bang Na - Samrong include Central Plaza Bangna, Bangna Interchange Market, Chic Republic Bangna, Bizzo Bangna, Little Walk Bangna and Imperial World Samrong. 

Bang Na - Samrong does not have a large selection of luxury hotels due to being located on the outskirts of Bangkok. Following are a selection of accommodation options:

Luxury:

• A2 Bangkok Hotel, 1.7 km from BTS – Bangna, rated 6.8 – the room rate is THB 644

Mid-Range:

• Clef Hotel, 1.2 km from BTS – Bangna, rated 7.6 – the room rate is THB 1,159
• Lasalle Suites & Spa, 1.5 km from BTS – Bangna, rated 7.5 – the room rate is THB 1,094
• Marigold Sukhumvit, 1.8 km from BTS – Bangna, rated 7.9 – the room rate is THB 855

Budget:

• Baan Mai Guest House, 0.3 km from BTS – Bangna, rated 8.7 – the room rate is THB 900
• Cubic Bangna, 0.4 km from BTS – Bangna, rated 8.8 – the room rate is THB 846
• Thomson Residence Hotel, 1 km from BTS – Bangna, rated 8.3 – the room rate is THB 924

Food & Beverage

The Bang Na - Samrong neighborhood has a wide choice of dining venues. Among them are:

• The Royal Dragon Restaurant at Bang Na-Trat Road, Thai and Chinese cuisines. 
• Angsila Seafood, Soi Bang Kaew, seafood. 
• Gyu Gyu Tei, Bang Na-Trat 44, Japanese yakiniku.
• Maguro Sushi at Chic Republic Bangna, sushi. 
• Ribstory, Lasalle Soi 46, steak.
• Gustoso, at Mega Bangna, International buffet.
• Small Talk Cafe & Hangout, Bang Na-Trat 2.

The Royal Dragon Restaurant was named the World's Largest Restaurant in the 1992 Guinness Book of World Records. This gigantic dining extravaganza has a staff of over 1,000, many on roller skates. The food and live performances are very popular with both tourists and locals.
 

Night Life
 

Due to being on the outskirts of the city and a mainly residential area, those looking for night time entertainment usually head in to town. For more casual nights out however, you can find some great watering holes at Mega Bangna including Wine I Love You, HÖBS and 7th Street Bar & Bistro as well as several entertaining Thai-style karaoke clubs near BTS Samrong including Thepharak Karaoke, Sompong Karaoke and Top Gun Music Karaoke.
 

Leisure and Religion
 

When looking for recreation and leisure, the east of BTS Bangna is home to five excellent golf courses: Bangna Navy, Napalai Housing, Summit Windmill and Muang Kaew Golf Course, Thana City Country Club and Golf Course, as well as One-o-One and Golf Academy and Lasalle driving ranges. To the east of BTS Udom Suk is Rama IX Park, and at Bang Na-Trat Moo 12 is Taco Lake adventure sports center, both popular destinations for families or some adrenaline-filled wakeboarding.

The Erawan Museum, where the new BTS Erawan Station will soon open, is well known for its giant three-headed elephant sculpture whose size will take any visitors breath away making it a must-see attraction for those passing through the area.

For those looking for a local church, you will find a wide choice including the Bangna Christian Fellowship at Bang Na-Trat Soi 32, Glory Building Church at Bang Na-Trat 14, Grace Adventist Church and Jesus Christ Church near BTS Bearing Station, and Grace Bangna and Unity Church near BTS Bang Na Station. Local Thai temples include Wat Bangna Nai, Wat Bangna Nok, Wat Sri Lam, Wat Phong Ploy Viriyaram and Wat Bang Kaew.
 

Education and Healthcare

Among the many schools in the area are Bangkok Patana School, Attawit School, The American School of Bangkok, St. Andrews International School, Saint Joseph Bangna School, La Salle Bangkok School, Concordian, Berkeley International School, Rungruang Wittaya School, Ratwinit Bangkaeo School, Montessori Academy Bangkok International School, Bangna Commercial College, Southeast Bangkok College, and Ramkhamhaeng University Bang Na Campus. 

Several hospitals are within easy reach, including Kluaynamthai 2 Hospital, Bangna General Hospital 1, Thai Nakarin Hospital, Manarom Hospital, Samrong General Hospital, Sikarin Hospital, Samrong General Hospital and Naval Hospital Bangkok.