# Non-CBD office locations gain ground in Bangkok as occupiers seek value

- **Source:** Real Estate Asia
- **Published:** 2026-07-01T02:00:00.000Z
- **Author:** Staff Reporter
- **Original:** https://realestateasia.com/commercial-office/news/non-cbd-office-locations-gain-ground-in-bangkok-occupiers-seek-value
- **Topics:** Commercial & Industrial, Regional Markets

## Featured rationale

Comparable specifications, competitive rents and easier commutes may narrow the CBD pricing advantage, potentially redirecting leasing demand toward high-quality decentralised office projects.

## AI summary

Bangkok non-CBD offices recorded significantly stronger net absorption than CBD locations in Q1 2026 as decentralised Grade A supply attracted value-conscious occupiers.

## Original article

Grade A decentralised offices are driving stronger leasing momentum.

Bangkok's office market is undergoing a gradual decentralisation as occupiers increasingly favour non-CBD locations that offer greater value, flexibility and accessibility, according to Knight Frank Thailand.

The property consultancy said non-CBD areas recorded significantly stronger net absorption than CBD locations in the first quarter of 2026, supported by new supply and changing occupier preferences.

Knight Frank noted that the trend is not a broad exodus from the CBD, but rather reflects the growing availability of Grade A office buildings in decentralised locations. These projects offer specifications comparable to prime CBD offices while providing more competitive rental rates.

The firm said occupiers are also placing greater emphasis on employee commuting patterns, with some non-CBD locations offering more convenient access and shorter travel times for workers. This has helped boost occupancy growth in decentralised markets, which continue to outperform the CBD in terms of demand momentum.

Rental performance in non-CBD areas has remained relatively stable, contrasting with slight declines in core office districts.

"This is not just a decentralisation of locations, but a decentralisation of quality - reshaping how competition is defined across Bangkok's office market," said Panya Jenkitvatanalert, Partner and Head of Office Strategy at Knight Frank Thailand. "Occupiers now have greater access to high-specification space beyond the CBD, without compromising on quality."

Despite the shift, Knight Frank said the CBD remains important for companies seeking prestige, connectivity and proximity to key business districts. However, the gap between CBD and non-CBD markets is narrowing as the quality of decentralised office stock continues to improve.

Looking ahead, the consultancy expects the decentralisation trend to continue, supported by a substantial pipeline of new Grade A office developments in emerging locations throughout 2026.

## Chinese translation

> Translation model: grok

### 曼谷租户追求性价比，非中央商务区写字楼区位渐受青睐

曼谷写字楼市场正逐步去中心化，租户越来越青睐能提供更高性价比、灵活性与可达性的非中央商务区（non-CBD）区位。

甲级去中心化写字楼正推动更强的租赁动能。

据莱坊泰国（Knight Frank Thailand）称，曼谷写字楼市场正逐步去中心化，租户越来越青睐能提供更高性价比、灵活性与可达性的非中央商务区（non-CBD）区位。

该房地产顾问机构表示，在新增供应与租户偏好转变的支撑下，2026年第一季非中央商务区净吸纳量显著强于中央商务区（CBD）。

莱坊指出，这一趋势并非租户大规模撤离CBD，而是反映去中心化区位甲级写字楼供应日益增加。这些项目规格可媲美核心CBD甲级写字楼，同时租金更具竞争力。

该机构称，租户亦更重视员工通勤模式，部分非CBD区位为员工提供更便捷的通达条件与更短的出行时间。这推动了去中心化市场的出租率增长，其需求动能持续优于CBD。

非CBD区域租金表现相对稳定，与核心写字楼区略有回落形成对比。

莱坊泰国合伙人兼写字楼策略主管Panya Jenkitvatanalert表示：“这不只是区位的去中心化，更是品质的去中心化——正在重塑曼谷写字楼市场竞争的定义。租户如今能在CBD之外获得高规格空间，而无需在品质上妥协。”

尽管出现这一转变，莱坊表示，对追求品牌形象、连通性及靠近主要商务区的企业而言，CBD仍具重要性。不过，随着去中心化写字楼存量品质持续提升，CBD与非CBD市场之间的差距正在收窄。

展望未来，该顾问机构预计去中心化趋势将持续，并获2026年新兴区位大量新建甲级写字楼项目管道的支撑。