Thonglor vs Ekkamai
Both sides are station catchments — every condo within 1 km of the station — because the khet they sit in cannot tell them apart.
The short answer
Ekkamai is the cheaper entry: its median condo sells for 5% less than in Thonglor.
Ekkamai yields more: a median 5.3% gross against 4.2% in Thonglor.
Thonglor is the drier side (flood level 2/5 against 3/5 in Ekkamai).
Side by side
| Thonglor | Ekkamai | |
|---|---|---|
| Condos tracked | 131 | 76 |
| Median sale price | ฿13.83M | ฿13.12M |
| Median gross yield | 4.2% | 5.3% |
| Flood level (0-5) | 2/5 | 3/5 |
Biggest buildings in Thonglor
- Hyde Heritage Thonglor฿36.36M
- BEATNIQ Sukhumvit 32฿19.53M
- Hampton Thonglor 10฿16.02M
Biggest buildings in Ekkamai
- Nusasiri Grand฿21.69M
- D 65฿4.55M
How this is measured
Prices and yields are medians across every building we track on each side, from live sale and rent listings on hipflat, DotProperty, DDProperty and FazWaz. Yield is gross: 12 x median monthly rent divided by median sale price, before tax, vacancy and CAM fees. Flood levels come from the BMA Drainage Department layer and only exist for Bangkok khet. Refreshed weekly.
Thonglor vs Ekkamai — frequently asked questions
Is Thonglor or Ekkamai cheaper for a condo?▾
Ekkamai is the cheaper entry: its median condo sells for 5% less than in Thonglor. Thonglor: ฿13.83M. Ekkamai: ฿13.12M.
Which gives a better rental yield, Thonglor or Ekkamai?▾
Ekkamai yields more: a median 5.3% gross against 4.2% in Thonglor.
Does Thonglor or Ekkamai flood more?▾
Thonglor is the drier side (flood level 2/5 against 3/5 in Ekkamai).
Which should I buy in?▾
If the entry price decides it, Ekkamai. If rental income decides it, Ekkamai. The gap between the best and worst building inside one area is wider than the gap between these two areas, so use this to pick the area, then compare buildings.
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