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Bangkok Metro (MRT)

Opened just recently in July 2004, the Bangkok Metro has become one of the most popular ways to travel around the Capital. This hassle free transport option is cheap, fast and avoids all of Bangkok's infamous traffic jams. The advantages of the Metro are that it covers many major city locations and that there are interchanges with the BTS Sky Train. This makes travelling an easier task and more fun to do. To date, there is just one line that goes from Bang Sue to Hua Lampong. This has been the first and only line running through Bangkok carrying around 40,000 people per hour in each direction. The operation times are from 6am to midnight daily, similar to those of the Sky Train.

In 2009, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) plans on expanding their Metro Network by introducing 3 new lines covering a much broader side of the metropolis.

MRT's ticket


	This little token is the ticket used for the MRT Metro.

The Fare

Ticket prices vary from 20 � 40 baht and can be bought either directly at a service counter in any Metro station or from the ticketing machines. You will notice it isn�t necessary to ask the service counter for help as ticket distributors are very user-friendly and easy to operate. A clear and detailed list of every stop is given in either Thai or in English with the according fare.
The MRT Metro uses RFID contact-less technology for its ticketing system. Instead of getting a regular paper ticket you will receive a token where all the necessary journey information is filled in electronically. Be sure not to lose this token as it is used to enter and exit the metro stations.

Currently it isn't possible to use the same ticket for the MRT Metro and the BTS Skytrain. However, this will be possible in the future as there are plans to standardize the system.


List of Stations
	Bang Sue	Located at Bang Sue Railway Station near the Siam Cement PCL. The train goes as the MRT Metro to Hua Lampong.
	Kamphaeng Phet	The famous Chatuchak weekend market is located at this station. Open everyday except Tuesdays, this market offers all kinds off goods and is a must-see for every visitor to Thailand.
	Chatuchak Park	This stop has an interchange with the BTS Sky Train. The Chatuchak park is located next to the famous weekend market and is an ideal place to have a walk or to do some jogging.
	Pahon Yothin	Central Lad Prao and The Union Mall are located near this stop. Usually a very busy area with little foreigners.
	Lad Prao	This is more a residential area with many budget and quality condos for rent such as the Suppalai Park Condo.
	Ratchadapisek	Located on Ratchadaphisek Road near the Pla Thong Karat Building and the Grand Building.
	Sutthisan	Many governmental offices are located around this stop, such as the Visa and Work Permit office and a few Police Stations.
	Huai Khwang	Hotels and Thai massages.
	Thailand Cultural Centre	Around this stations there are two main things to do: shopping and clubbing. There are many big shopping centers such as Robinson Department Store, Carrefour, Jusco and more; and there are a few clubbing areas such as Rachada soi 4 and soi 8.
	Phra Ram 9	Located along Ratchadaphisek Road on Rama 9 Intersection near the front of the Fortune Town Building - a shopping centre and IT mall.
	Phetchaburi	The Japanese Embassy is located around this station. Also, the Royal City Avenue (RCA) is not far away. It is one of the most popular clubbing areas among rich youth and foreigners.
	Sukhumvit Road	Sukhumvit is one of Bangkok City's main streets. At the Sukhumvit underground station there is an interchange with the BTS Sky Train. Soi Cowboy, one of the famous go-go bars areas, is located at the exit #2.
	Queen Sirikit	The Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre is served for many exhibitions. Mostly something is going on during the weekends.
	Khlong Toei	No information yet.
	Lumpini	The world famous Lumpini Boxing Stadium, the Suan Lum Night Market / Bazaar, and many embassies such as from American, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Denmark, France and Germany are located around this station. The Immigration Department for visa renewals is just a few steps away.
	Si Lom	Many restaurants, Irish and British Pubs, shopping places and not too far from Patpong, Bangkok's famous red-light district and night market.
	Sam Yan	Located along the Rama 4 Road on Phaya Thai and Si Phraya Intersection near the front of Wat Hua Lamphong (temple).
	Hua Lampong	Located on Rama 4 Road near the front of Hua Lamphong Railway Station between Rong Muang and Mahapruettharam Intersection. China Town, where everything is sold for a fair price, is not too far away.

Bangkok Metro Map

Here is a map of the only line of the MRT Metro going from Bang Sue to Hua Lampong. The stops marked with the BTS Sky Train logos are interchanges.