Where do aerospace and defence occupiers lease office space in Bangkok?

Most cluster in Silom. Rent runs ~1100 THB/sqft ($34 USD) for trophy and prime stock.

What fit-out spec do aerospace and defence occupiers run in Bangkok?

Typically high-end at $4100–6000/sqft.

How much office space per seat should a aerospace and defence occupier plan in Bangkok?

Plan ~210 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,000 sqft.

What NAICS codes describe the aerospace and defence vertical?

Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 3364, 5415.

What is the talent index in Bangkok?

74/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Aerospace and defence occupiers in Bangkok typically cluster in Silom, plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out ($4100–6000/sqft), and pay around 1100 THB/sqft ($34 USD) on Class A.

Preferred submarket: Silom.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($4100–6000/sqft).
Plan ~210 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 1100 THB/sqft ($34 USD).
Typical lease: 3 years with 4 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Bangkok: 74/100.

Aerospace and defence office space in Bangkok

Aerospace and defence occupiers in Bangkok typically cluster in Silom, plan ~210 sqft per seat at high-end fit-out">fit-out ($4100–6000/sqft), and pay around 1100 THB/sqft ($34 USD) on Class A.

TL;DR

Preferred submarket: Silom.
Typical fit-out spec: High-end ($4100–6000/sqft).
Plan ~210 sqft per seat for headcount sizing.
Class A rent context: 1100 THB/sqft ($34 USD).
Typical lease: 3 years with 4 months rent-free.
Talent depth in Bangkok: 74/100.

Where they cluster

Aerospace and defence occupiers in Bangkok typically anchor in Silom. Banking, insurance, retail HQs, hospitality.

What they pay

Class A rent in Bangkok runs 1100 THB/sqft ($34 USD) on a 3-year lease with 4 months free. Prime submarkets sit at or modestly above the city index.

Spec and fit-out

Typical aerospace and defence fit-out targets high-end specification at $4100–6000/sqft. Branded reception, full client-facing programming, premium furniture, and specialist AV are standard.

Headcount sizing

Plan around 210 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount aero/defence office in Bangkok typically targets 21,000 sqft of leasable area.

Talent angle

Programme leadership and contracting teams concentrate near government anchors; cleared-personnel logistics drive submarket selection. Deep ASEAN regional services, hospitality, and consumer goods talent. Strong feed from Chulalongkorn, Thammasat, and Mahidol. English fluency varies — strong in international corporate, weaker in domestic.

Tax and lease context

Headline corporate tax: 20%. Net leases. 3-year terms with renewal options standard (Thai property law caps standard registered lease at 3 years; longer leases require land department registration). Free rent of 3-6 months on a 3-year deal.

Key facts

city	Bangkok
industry	Aerospace and defence
naics	3364, 5415
preferredSubmarket	Silom
preferredFitoutSpec	High-end
fitoutBand	$4100–6000/sqft
sqftPerSeat	210
classARentLocal	1100 THB/sqft/yr
classARentUsd	$34/sqft/yr
vacancyPct	24.6%
typicalLeaseYears	3
typicalRentFreeMonths	4
talentIndex	74
corporateTaxPct	20%

Frequently asked questions

Where do aerospace and defence occupiers lease office space in Bangkok?: Most cluster in Silom. Rent runs ~1100 THB/sqft ($34 USD) for trophy and prime stock.
What fit-out spec do aerospace and defence occupiers run in Bangkok?: Typically high-end at $4100–6000/sqft.
How much office space per seat should a aerospace and defence occupier plan in Bangkok?: Plan ~210 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 21,000 sqft.
What NAICS codes describe the aerospace and defence vertical?: Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 3364, 5415.
What is the talent index in Bangkok?: 74/100. Use the city profile for full detail.

Editorial provenance

Reviewed by Kenji Watanabe — APAC contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our methodology and editorial standards.

Primary sources for this page

CBRE Marketview reports — CBRE
JLL Office Insight — JLL
Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat — Cushman & Wakefield
Savills World Research — Savills
Colliers Global Office Outlook — Colliers

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