Shama expands Bangkok presence with community-focused serviced apartments for longer stays

Shama, the serviced apartment brand under ONYX Hospitality Group, is reshaping Bangkok’s accommodation scene by expanding its offerings that blend local neighbourhood access, community engagement, and flexible routines to meet the evolving needs of modern travellers.

For travellers whose lives now spill across work trips, family visits and longer stays in the capital, Bangkok’s serviced apartments are increasingly about more than a bed for the night. Shama, the serviced apartment brand under ONYX Hospitality Group, is positioning itself around that shift with a simple promise: a stay that feels lived in, not merely booked. According to the company, its “The Joy of Living” philosophy is built on neighbourhood access, flexible routines and a sense of belonging from the moment guests arrive.

That approach is reflected in Shama’s Bangkok portfolio, which the brand says spans several areas of the city to suit different types of traveller. The properties include Shama Ekamai Bangkok, Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok, Shama Petchburi 47 Bangkok, Shama Sukhumvit Bangkok, Shama Sukhumvit 101 Bangkok and Shama Yen-Akat Bangkok. Shama says each offers fully furnished apartments, with facilities such as swimming pools and fitness centres, alongside access to hospitals, schools and business districts.

For guests who want quieter surroundings without losing convenient city access, Shama Yen-Akat Bangkok is presented as a residential option close to Sathorn, Silom and Rama III. Shama says the property is pet-friendly and suited to people who want a slower pace while still being within reach of central Bangkok. At the other end of the spectrum, Shama Lakeview Asoke Bangkok puts guests beside one of the city’s busiest transport and shopping areas, with BTS and MRT links, views of Benjakitti Park and easy access to Terminal 21, the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center and The EM District.

Shama Sukhumvit Bangkok and Shama Petchburi 47 Bangkok are aimed at visitors who need practical access as much as comfort. The brand says the Sukhumvit property is well placed for business, dining and shopping, while its proximity to Bumrungrad International Hospital makes it useful for medical trips and family visits. Petchburi 47, meanwhile, is described as a quiet base near Bangkok Hospital and Phetchavej Hospital, with links to Rama IX, Thonglor and Ekkamai.

For travellers drawn to newer urban districts, Shama Sukhumvit 101 Bangkok is marketed as a calm residential stay in an area the company describes as one of Bangkok’s Creative Districts, near Cloud 11 and True Digital Park. Shama Ekamai Bangkok takes a different approach, offering a private, green retreat in one of the city’s livelier neighbourhoods, where cafés, restaurants and lifestyle spots are on the doorstep. ONYX said in 2024 that Shama had expanded by 200% over five years to more than 2,500 units across 20 locations, underlining how strongly extended-stay living is gaining ground.

The brand is also leaning on community-led extras to make longer stays feel less anonymous. Shama says its Social Club and Friends programmes are designed to help guests meet neighbours and settle into local life, while ONYX has been using Shama to reach both mainstream and premium travellers, including the luxury Shama Luxe Sukhumvit Bangkok in Thonglor and the newer Shama Hub concept for short to medium-term stays. For visitors choosing where to stay in Bangkok, the appeal is straightforward: apartment-style space, local convenience and a base that can work for a week, a month or much longer.