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Airbnb in Bangkok: License, Income & Investment Guide 2026

By HostPal Editorial·Updated 302 days ago·Source: Inside Airbnb

Bangkok short-term rental market data, neighbourhood breakdown, and regulation summary.

At a glance
Median occupancy
30%
+10.3 pts YoY
Median daily rate
$37.18
-1.6% YoY
Active listings
14,903
28,806 total
Revenue per available night
$7.84

Year-over-year performance

Compared to the closest snapshot from approximately 12 months ago, the Bangkok short-term rental market has shifted in measurable ways. Occupancy among active listings is up 10.3 points, while the median daily rate is down 1.6 percent.

Bangkok — occupancy over time 12% 3y ago 2022-09 16% 2y ago 2023-09 20% 1y ago 2024-09 30% Now 2025-09

Looking further back: three years ago, occupancy was 18.5 points lower. Two years ago, 13.6 points lower.

When Bangkok Airbnbs perform best

Monthly occupancy data shows the seasonal rhythm of the Bangkok short-term rental market. Use this to plan dynamic pricing, target peak demand, and avoid lulls.

Bangkok — monthly occupancy 28% 24% 23% 28% 28% 31% 42% 42% 43% 33% 28% 28% JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec 100% 0%

What kind of Airbnbs are in Bangkok?

Of the 14,903 active operating listings, 75.1% are entire homes (vs private rooms), and 43.1% are operated by Airbnb Superhosts.

Bedroom mix among active listings
1 BR
2 BR
Studio: 4%1 BR: 70.8%2 BR: 16.1%3 BR: 4.9%4+ BR: 4.3%

Top neighborhoods in Bangkok

The 50 neighborhoods we track range from established tourist hotspots to emerging investment zones. Here are the five strongest by revenue.

NeighborhoodListingsOccupancyRevPARYoY
Parthum Wan43333%$17.59+3.4 pts YoY
Bang Rak67230%$13.45+3.7 pts YoY
Chom Thong3746%$12.83+6.5 pts YoY
Rat Burana2918%$12.74-21.5 pts YoY
Ratchathewi85430%$11.87+13.6 pts YoY

Frequently asked questions

What is the average Airbnb occupancy in Bangkok?
Active Airbnb listings in Bangkok run at ~30% occupancy (up 10.3 points year over year). Source: Inside Airbnb.
What is the median daily rate for an Airbnb in Bangkok?
The median Airbnb daily rate (ADR) in Bangkok is approximately $37.18, down 1.6% year over year. Based on listings with at least one review in the last 12 months.
How many active Airbnb listings are in Bangkok?
There are approximately 14,903 active short-term rental listings in Bangkok (listings with at least one booking in the last 12 months).
Is Airbnb income growing or shrinking in Bangkok?
Compared to a year ago, Bangkok short-term rental performance has shifted: occupancy +10.3 pts, daily rate -1.6%. Underlying data comes from the latest Inside Airbnb snapshot vs the closest archive ~12 months prior.
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Methodology. Market metrics are derived from Inside Airbnb's 2025-09 snapshot, filtered to active listings (those with at least one booking in the last 12 months). Year-over-year deltas compare against the closest archived snapshot ~12 months prior. Sample sizes: occupancy n=8,660, ADR n=13,752.