--- title: "Startup tech office space in Bangkok" description: "Where startup tech occupiers cluster in Bangkok, what they pay, and what the typical fit-out looks like." canonical: https://classa.info/cities/bangkok/industries/startup-tech pageType: city-industry lastUpdated: 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z license: "CC BY 4.0 with attribution to Class A Atlas (https://classa.info)." --- > Startup tech occupiers in Bangkok typically cluster in Silom, plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid fit-out ($2700–4000/sqft), and pay around 1100 THB/sqft ($34 USD) on Class A. ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Silom. - Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($2700–4000/sqft). - Plan ~130 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. # Startup tech office space in Bangkok **Startup tech occupiers in Bangkok typically cluster in Silom, plan ~130 sqft per seat at mid [fit-out](/topics/fit-out-capex)">fit-out ($2700–4000/sqft), and pay around 1100 THB/sqft ($34 USD) on [Class A](/glossary/class-a).** ## TL;DR - Preferred submarket: Silom. - Typical fit-out spec: Mid ($2700–4000/sqft). - Plan ~130 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 Startup tech 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 startup tech fit-out targets mid specification at $2700–4000/sqft. Functional Cat-B with branded reception and standard meeting-room mix is standard. ## Headcount sizing Plan around 130 sqft per seat blended (workstation + circulation + amenity). A 100-headcount startups office in Bangkok typically targets 13,000 sqft of leasable area. ## Talent angle Series B–D scale-ups prioritize flexibility and signature loft stock to attract engineering talent away from incumbents. 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](/topics/lease-renewal-strategy) 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 | Startup tech| | naics | 541511, 541512, 518210| | preferredSubmarket | Silom| | preferredFitoutSpec | Mid| | fitoutBand | $2700–4000/sqft| | sqftPerSeat | 130| | 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 startup tech 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 startup tech occupiers run in Bangkok?**** : Typically mid at $2700–4000/sqft. ****How much office space per seat should a startup tech occupier plan in Bangkok?**** : Plan ~130 sqft per seat blended. A 100-person team typically takes 13,000 sqft. ****What NAICS codes describe the startup tech vertical?**** : Representative NAICS 2022 codes: 541511, 541512, 518210. ****What is the talent index in Bangkok?**** : 74/100. Use the city profile for full detail. ## Related - [**Startup tech — global overview**](/industries/startup-tech) - [**Bangkok — full city profile**](/cities/bangkok) - [**Financial services in Bangkok**](/cities/bangkok/industries/financial-services) - [**Asset management in Bangkok**](/cities/bangkok/industries/asset-management) - [**Investment banking in Bangkok**](/cities/bangkok/industries/investment-banking) - [**Legal services in Bangkok**](/cities/bangkok/industries/legal-services) ## Editorial provenance Reviewed by [**Kenji Watanabe**](/about/authors/kenji-watanabe) — APAC contributing editor. Last updated 2026-04-15. See our [methodology](/about/methodology) and [editorial standards](/about/editorial-standards). ### Primary sources for this page - [CBRE Marketview reports](https://www.cbre.com/insights) — CBRE - [JLL Office Insight](https://www.jll.com/en/trends-and-insights) — JLL - [Cushman & Wakefield Marketbeat](https://www.cushmanwakefield.com/en/insights) — Cushman & Wakefield - [Savills World Research](https://www.savills.com/research_articles/) — Savills - [Colliers Global Office Outlook](https://www.colliers.com/en/research) — Colliers [Full sources index](/about/sources) · [Submit a correction](/about/corrections) ## Related topics - [**Class A Lease Negotiation**](/topics/class-a-lease-negotiation) — How to negotiate a Class A office lease — the playbook from LOI to signed deal. - [**Hybrid Workplace Strategy**](/topics/hybrid-workplace-strategy) — How to size, structure, and lease a Class A office for a hybrid workforce. - [**ESG / LEED for Tenants**](/topics/esg-leed-tenants) — How tenants evaluate, negotiate, and report on ESG performance in a Class A office lease. - [**Cross-border Expansion**](/topics/cross-border-expansion) — How to run a coordinated Class A office search across multiple geographies. - [**Fit-out Capex**](/topics/fit-out-capex) — How to budget, sequence, and govern Class A office fit-out capex. - [**Lease vs Flex**](/topics/lease-vs-flex) — When premium flex (coworking, [managed office](/glossary/managed-office)) beats a conventional Class A lease — and vice versa. --- Citation: Source: Class A Atlas (https://classa.info/cities/bangkok/industries/startup-tech), updated 2026-04-15T00:00:00.000Z.