2 Soi Samsaen 3, Samsaen Rd, BKK 10200
Email: N/A
Telephone: (66)-2-281-0776-8 (ext 440-444; Ms. Maneewan)
Website: https://www.facebook.com/junraditriverside
Summary:
Located on the Chao Phraya River with large and clean furnished rooms with private bathroom and kitchen. Facilities include a fridge, tv, aircon, wifi, telephone, weekly cleaner and hot/cold water.
Facilities and surrounding area:
Facilities include a swimming pool, gym, convenience store, restaurant and car park. Samsaen area is a nice place to stay with an abundance of street food stalls, massage places, restaurants, cafes and 7elevens for quick grocery shopping. There are a few bigger supermarkets/department stalls (J supermarket) along Samsaen Rd towards Khoa San. It’s approx. 25 mins walk from the Phanfa Klong Boat, and 5 mins from the Phra Arthit boat pier.
Price:
Rent – Studio rooms range from 12,000 -> 20,000 Baht/month
Deposit – 2 months rent required
Water – 15 Baht/unit
Electricity – 5 Baht/unit
Roughly Monthly Expenditure – Approx. 13,000+ Baht/month
Advantages:
- 24/hr security
- Great location near Samsaen and other interns
- Great views of the city and river
- Swimming pool
- Friendly staff
Disadvantages:
- Not much information on this accommodation option – better to visit in person and view options available
- Less heard of so typically has fewer interns staying here
Distance to UN:
25 mins walk or 20 mins to UN via bus number 53.
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