Bangkok - MRT, Subway
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Bangkok MRT and Related Transit System (2025)
Lines Covered:
- MRT Blue Line (38 stations)
- MRT Purple Line (16 stations)
- MRT Yellow Line (partly open, 23 stations)
- MRT Pink Line (partly open, 30 stations)
- BTS Skytrain (for hotel reference only)
Map Links
https://www.langeasy.com/bkk/bkkskytrain1en/
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MRT BLUE LINE (Lak Song ⇄ Tha Phra ⇄ Loop)
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1. Lak Song — Seacon Bangkae Mall, suburban
2. Bang Khae — local markets, malls
3. Phasi Charoen — Seacon Bangkae shopping
4. Bang Wa — BTS interchange, Thonburi access
5. Itsaraphap — Wat Arun, Thonburi Palace
6. Sanam Chai — Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Phra Kaew, Museum Siam, Flower Market
7. Sam Yot — Old Town, Sampheng Market
8. Wat Mangkon — Chinatown, Wat Mangkon Temple, Yaowarat food street
9. Hua Lamphong — old train station, Chinatown
10. Sam Yan — Chamchuri Square, Samyan Mitrtown, Chulalongkorn University
11. Si Lom — Silom nightlife, Patpong, Lumpini Park
12. Lumphini — Lumpini Park, embassies
13. Khlong Toei — Khlong Toei Market
14. Queen Sirikit NCC — Benjakitti Park, convention centre
15. Sukhumvit — Asok BTS, Terminal 21 mall
16. Phetchaburi — Airport Rail Link (Makkasan), Asok Pier
17. Phra Ram 9 — Central Rama 9 mall, Fortune Town
18. Thailand Cultural Centre — Cultural Centre, Train Night Market
19. Huai Khwang — night markets
20. Sutthisan — local residential
21. Ratchadaphisek — The Street Ratchada mall
22. Lat Phrao — Central Plaza Ladprao
23. Phahon Yothin — Union Mall, Ha Yaek Lat Phrao BTS
24. Chatuchak Park — Chatuchak Weekend Market, Queen Sirikit Park
25. Kamphaeng Phet — Or Tor Kor Market, JJ Mall
26. Bang Sue — Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station
27. Tao Poon — transfer to Purple Line
28. Bang Pho — Chao Phraya River, Yanhee Hospital
29. Bang O — riverside
30. Bang Phlat — residential
31. Sirindhorn — local area
32. Bang Yi Khan — Pin Klao Market, River Pier
33. Bang Khun Non — Wat Suwannaram
34. Fai Chai — local shops
35. Charan 13 — community shopping
36. Tha Phra — interchange
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MRT PURPLE LINE (Khlong Bang Phai ⇄ Tao Poon)
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1. Khlong Bang Phai — park & ride
2. Talad Bang Yai — Central WestGate mall, IKEA
3. Sam Yaek Bang Yai — local shopping
4. Bang Phlu — residential
5. Bang Rak Yai — temples
6. Bang Rak Noi Tha It — suburban
7. Sai Ma — suburban
8. Phra Nang Klao Bridge — Chao Phraya River, ferry pier
9. Yaek Nonthaburi 1 — shopping
10. Bang Krasor — Big C
11. Nonthaburi Civic Center — Esplanade Mall, govt offices
12. Ministry of Public Health — hospitals
13. Yaek Tiwanon — residential
14. Wong Sawang — markets
15. Bang Son — SRT interchange
16. Tao Poon — connects to Blue Line
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MRT YELLOW LINE (Lat Phrao ⇄ Samrong)
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- 23 km, 23 stations (opened in 2023–24)
- Connects eastern Bangkok suburbs
- Attractions: The Mall Bangkapi, Seacon Square Srinakarin, Samrong BTS
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MRT PINK LINE (Nonthaburi Civic Center ⇄ Minburi)
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- 34 km, 30 stations (opened in 2023–24)
- Connects government complex, Muang Thong Thani, suburban Minburi
The three-headed elephant is the Erawan Museum in Samut Prakan (just south of Bangkok).
To get there by rail transit:
It is not on the MRT (subway) lines (Blue or Purple), but you can easily transfer between MRT and BTS if needed.
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HOTEL REFERENCE: Grande Centre Point Hotel Ratchadamri
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- Address: 153/2 Soi Mahatlek Luang 1, Ratchadamri Rd, Bangkok
- Closest station: BTS Skytrain (Silom Line) — Ratchadamri Station (~5 min walk)
- Alternate: BTS Chit Lom Station (~7 min walk)
- Nearest MRT access: From hotel, use BTS to connect at Asok (BTS) ⇄ Sukhumvit (MRT Blue Line)
Lines Covered:
- MRT Blue Line (38 stations)
- MRT Purple Line (16 stations)
- MRT Yellow Line (partly open, 23 stations)
- MRT Pink Line (partly open, 30 stations)
- BTS Skytrain (for hotel reference only)
Map Links
https://www.langeasy.com/bkk/bkkskytrain1en/
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MRT BLUE LINE (Lak Song ⇄ Tha Phra ⇄ Loop)
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1. Lak Song — Seacon Bangkae Mall, suburban
2. Bang Khae — local markets, malls
3. Phasi Charoen — Seacon Bangkae shopping
4. Bang Wa — BTS interchange, Thonburi access
5. Itsaraphap — Wat Arun, Thonburi Palace
6. Sanam Chai — Grand Palace, Wat Pho, Wat Phra Kaew, Museum Siam, Flower Market
7. Sam Yot — Old Town, Sampheng Market
8. Wat Mangkon — Chinatown, Wat Mangkon Temple, Yaowarat food street
9. Hua Lamphong — old train station, Chinatown
10. Sam Yan — Chamchuri Square, Samyan Mitrtown, Chulalongkorn University
11. Si Lom — Silom nightlife, Patpong, Lumpini Park
12. Lumphini — Lumpini Park, embassies
13. Khlong Toei — Khlong Toei Market
14. Queen Sirikit NCC — Benjakitti Park, convention centre
15. Sukhumvit — Asok BTS, Terminal 21 mall
16. Phetchaburi — Airport Rail Link (Makkasan), Asok Pier
17. Phra Ram 9 — Central Rama 9 mall, Fortune Town
18. Thailand Cultural Centre — Cultural Centre, Train Night Market
19. Huai Khwang — night markets
20. Sutthisan — local residential
21. Ratchadaphisek — The Street Ratchada mall
22. Lat Phrao — Central Plaza Ladprao
23. Phahon Yothin — Union Mall, Ha Yaek Lat Phrao BTS
24. Chatuchak Park — Chatuchak Weekend Market, Queen Sirikit Park
25. Kamphaeng Phet — Or Tor Kor Market, JJ Mall
26. Bang Sue — Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Station
27. Tao Poon — transfer to Purple Line
28. Bang Pho — Chao Phraya River, Yanhee Hospital
29. Bang O — riverside
30. Bang Phlat — residential
31. Sirindhorn — local area
32. Bang Yi Khan — Pin Klao Market, River Pier
33. Bang Khun Non — Wat Suwannaram
34. Fai Chai — local shops
35. Charan 13 — community shopping
36. Tha Phra — interchange
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MRT PURPLE LINE (Khlong Bang Phai ⇄ Tao Poon)
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1. Khlong Bang Phai — park & ride
2. Talad Bang Yai — Central WestGate mall, IKEA
3. Sam Yaek Bang Yai — local shopping
4. Bang Phlu — residential
5. Bang Rak Yai — temples
6. Bang Rak Noi Tha It — suburban
7. Sai Ma — suburban
8. Phra Nang Klao Bridge — Chao Phraya River, ferry pier
9. Yaek Nonthaburi 1 — shopping
10. Bang Krasor — Big C
11. Nonthaburi Civic Center — Esplanade Mall, govt offices
12. Ministry of Public Health — hospitals
13. Yaek Tiwanon — residential
14. Wong Sawang — markets
15. Bang Son — SRT interchange
16. Tao Poon — connects to Blue Line
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MRT YELLOW LINE (Lat Phrao ⇄ Samrong)
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- 23 km, 23 stations (opened in 2023–24)
- Connects eastern Bangkok suburbs
- Attractions: The Mall Bangkapi, Seacon Square Srinakarin, Samrong BTS
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MRT PINK LINE (Nonthaburi Civic Center ⇄ Minburi)
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- 34 km, 30 stations (opened in 2023–24)
- Connects government complex, Muang Thong Thani, suburban Minburi
The three-headed elephant is the Erawan Museum in Samut Prakan (just south of Bangkok).
To get there by rail transit:- It’s on the BTS Skytrain (Sukhumvit Line / Green Line).
- The nearest station is Chang Erawan Station (named after the elephant).
- From the station, it’s about a 10–15 minute walk (or a short taxi/motorbike ride) to the museum.
It is not on the MRT (subway) lines (Blue or Purple), but you can easily transfer between MRT and BTS if needed.-------------------------------------------------
HOTEL REFERENCE: Grande Centre Point Hotel Ratchadamri
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- Address: 153/2 Soi Mahatlek Luang 1, Ratchadamri Rd, Bangkok
- Closest station: BTS Skytrain (Silom Line) — Ratchadamri Station (~5 min walk)
- Alternate: BTS Chit Lom Station (~7 min walk)
- Nearest MRT access: From hotel, use BTS to connect at Asok (BTS) ⇄ Sukhumvit (MRT Blue Line)
Cool Things to Do Near Your Hotel
- Erawan Shrine (Brahma Shrine) — Very close. A famous Hindu shrine with frequent traditional dance performances, especially in the morning. Wikipedia
- Mega Shopping / Lifestyle Malls in Siam-Ratchadamri area
- Siam Paragon, Siam Center, Siam Discovery are walkable or one BTS stop away. Thaiways+1
- CentralWorld & Amarin Plaza are nearby. Great spots for shopping, cafés, and people-watching. Thaiways+1
- Bangkok Art & Culture Centre (BACC) — Contemporary art, exhibitions, creative shops. Thaiways+1
- Jim Thompson House — Traditional Thai architecture, silk history, quiet garden; nice cultural break from the city energy. Thaiways+1
- Wat Pathumwanaram — A temple tucked between big malls; peaceful and often overlooked. Thaiways
- Royal Bangkok Sports Club — Historic, green space, good for a walk. Thaiways+1
- “Picture-perfect” Instagram-friendly spots
- Mermaid Castle Café (Siam Square Soi 2) — Cute décor, great lighting. WebBeds
- Neighborhood walks: Chula / Sam Yan / Banthat Thong Road area — good street-food, cafes, artsy shops.
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