Senior Officer-Level Expats in Bangkok: How Much Housing Budget Do They Get and What Can They Rent?
Senior officer-level expats in Bangkok usually prefer locations that balance convenience, lifestyle, and accessibility.
Popular choices include:
- Sukhumvit (Asok–Thonglor–Ekkamai) for its international community and amenities.
- Chidlom/Ploenchit are high-end communities near Lumpini Park, Bangkok’s largest green space. The area is sometimes referred to as Langsuan and is known for its quiet luxury lifestyle.
- Sathorn/Silom are surrounded by an office building vibe, many great international restaurants, much like in Sukhumvit.
- Ari is known as a residential area with a creative atmosphere, plenty of cafes, and generally larger units for the same budget compared to mid-Sukhumvit.
- Some also choose Nichada Thani or gated communities (Moo Baan) if they have families or pets and prefer larger houses.
Rental budgets may vary across organizations, depending on each company’s or institution’s policy. However, in general, senior officer expats in Bangkok tend to receive a housing budget in this range.
- Entry to Mid Level (40K-65K THB/month) 1-2 BR in good quality projects
condos near BTS/MRT (Ploenchit-Chitlom, Mid-Sukhumvit, Sathorn, Ari)
- Mid to Upper Level (65K-80K THB/month) Larger 2 BR condos or serviced apartments
Some organizations may set a fixed housing allowance, while others may use a reimbursement system, where expenses are reimbursed but must not exceed the specified ceiling.
*The photo is an example of condo in Sukhumvit within this budget.
“Senior officer level” here means non-executive staff.