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  Bangkok Mass Transit System - A quick guide to the system

The BTS Skytrain is one of the safest, most comfortable, quick and convenient way to get around Bangkok. In service since December 5, 1999, it has transformed the face of public transportation in the Thai capital, offering both residents and visitors a comfortable, air-conditioned and reliable ride through central Bangkok - lifting commuters above the chronic congestion, noise and pollution of the streets below. An excellent alternative mode of transportation, the service is reliable, efficient and comfortable. The two routes - the Sukhumvit Line and the Silom Line, cover most of the central city and its many commercial, residential and tourist areas. They provide a convenient network connecting major hotels, restaurants & bars, health & beauty establishments, banks, and spas as well as providing easy access to many other services

Bangkok's Skytrian serves 25 stations in key locations around town, allowing passengers to leapfrog busy traffic intersections. There are two separate railway lines: One from the northern bus terminal at Morchit to Sukhumvit Soi 77 (Soi Onnut ). The other from the National Stadium (near Pathumwan Intersection to Taksin Bridge at the end of Sathorn Road. The two line meet at the busy Siam Center where passengers can switch from one line to another.

Stations The typical station consists of two levels - concourse and platform. The concourse provides ticketing facilities and other passenger amenities as well as access to the system. The platform is for waiting, boarding and alighting from the train. Please be aware that the train may approach the platform anytime, from any direction.

Trains
Our trains are designed to high international standards. Doors open / close automatically. Beeper sounds will warn you when the doors are about to close. If standing please stand clear of the door's at all times.

Track
Stay away from the track and electrified rails. Pay attention to all warning signs. Trespassing onto the track area can cause severe injury to yourself or others.

Fares
About 10 to 40 that depend on your destination

Types of Tickets
1) Single-Journey Ticket: this is a pay-per-trip ticket, it is available at any Ticket Issuing Machine, located in every station. The machines accept coins only and give change. Commuters can also get exact change at any ticket office, located near a Ticket Issuing Machine.

2) Stored-Value Ticket: the value of the ticket will be deducted according to the distance of each journey, and is most suitable for regular commuters or for multiple journeys. Stored-Value Tickets are available and can be refilled at any ticket office, located in every station.

Ticket Usage
1.) Purchase a ticket from the Ticket Issuing Machine or ticket office.
2.) To enter the the skytrain system, insert the ticket into the entry gate and be sure to hold on to it - you will need it to exit.
3) To exit, insert the ticket into the exit gate. The Single - Journey Ticket will be taken; the Stored-Value Ticket will be returned to commuters for future rides.

Sites / Monuments / Shopping Centers at the Skytrain

Transportation		Parks		Hospitals
Eastern Bus Terminal Hua Lampong Main Railroad Station Northeastern Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)	E7 W1 N8 E1	Chatujak Park Lumpini Suan Luang (Rama 9) Botanical Garden Dusit Zoo Queen Sirikit Park Santipharp (Peace) Park	N8 S2 E9+ E9+ N3+ E5 N3	Paolo Memorial Bamrungrad Medical Center Bangkok Christian Bangkok Nursing Home Samitivej	N7 E3+ S2 S2 E5+
Cultural Centers and Monuments		Markets and Shopping Centers
Erawan Shrine Queen Sirikit Conference Center Siam Society (Kamthieng House) Victory Monument Hua Mark Stadium National Sports Stadium Jim Thompson Thai House Museum	E1,S1 E4+ E4 N3 E8+ W1 W1	Amarin Plaza Central Chidlom Central Ladprao Chatuchak Weekend Market Emporium Shopping Center Gaysorn Plaza Mah Boon Krong (MBK)	S1 E1 N8+ N8 E5 E1 W1	Narayana Phand (Handicraft Center) Patpong Pratunam (Wholesale clothing) Robinson Silom / Silom Complex Robinson Bangrak Siam Discovery / Siam Center / Siam Square World Trade Center	E1 S2 E1+ S2 S6 CS E1
+ further transportation required

Free Shuttle Bus Service

As from 1st August there is now a free Shuttle Bus to take passengers to various Sky Train (BTS) stations as shown in the images.
The free Shuttle Bus service is initially available along 7 routes with more coming in the near future.

• Mo Chit-Central Ladprao-Major Cineplex Ratchayothin-Kasetsart University-SCB Park Plaza Start from Mo Chit Station (N8)-Central Plaza Ladprao-Ho Wang School-Major Ratchayothin-Kasetsart University-SCB Park Plaza-Vipavadee Rangsit Rd.
  
• Surasak-Wongwian Yai Start from Surasak Station (S5) - Charoen Nakorn Rd-Lard Ya Rd.-Wongwian Yai-Krung Thonburi Rd.-Bangrak Hospital.
  
• Ekkamai-Klongton Start from Phrakhanong Station (E8) - Sukhumvit 71-Petchburi-Sukhumvit 63 (Soi Ekkamai)-Sukhumvit Rd.
  
• Thong Lo-Phrom Phong Start from Thong Lo Station (E6) - Sukhumvit 55 (Soi Thong Lo)-Petchaburi Rd- Sukhumvit 39 (Soi Phrom Phong)-Sukhumvit Rd.
  
• On Nut-Sukhumvit 103 (Soi Udomsuk)-Central City Bangna Start from On Nut Station (E9) - Sukhumvit Rd.-Sukhumvit 103 (Soi Udomsuk)-Central City Bangna-Sukhumvit Rd.
  
• Mo Chit-Central Ladprao Start from Mo Chit Station (N8) - Central Plaza Ladprao-Ho Wang School-Vipavadee Rangsit Rd.
  
• Asok-Queen Sirikit National Concention Center (QSNCC) Start from Asok Station (E4) - Ratchadapisak Rd.-QSNCC (Remark: Bus route will be operated when there is a main event at QSNCC).

As from 1st August there is now a free Shuttle Bus to take passengers to various Sky Train (BTS) stations as shown in the images.
The free Shuttle Bus service is initially available along 7 routes with more coming in the near future.

 

Type of tickets

1. Single Journey Token
• For Adult which can be dispensed from Ticket Vending Machine or be issued at Ticket Office
• For Child / Elder which can be issued at Ticket Office

* Being used for one journey and has to be inserted to the slot on the top surface of the exit fare gate, Single Journey Token has its value which depends on the trip distance, consequently equals to the trip fare.

2. Stored Value Card

*Being used for multi journey, Stored Value Card can be issued at the Ticket Office with the minimum value of Baht 200 (including the deposit of Baht 50). Added value can be selected either one of Baht 100, 200, 300, 400 or 500 that the card’s value after being top up can not be more than the designated maximum value of 1,000 Baht.

*The card’s value is deducted up on the trip fare and is displayed its remaining value on the top surface of the exit fare gate when the passenger exits.

Fare Table

Contact Bangkok Metro Public Company Limited 189 Rama 9 Road., Huaykhwang, Bangkok 10310 Tel: 66 (0) 2354-2000 Fax: 66 (0) 2354-2000 ext 3264 Customer Ralations Center: 66 (0) 2624-5200

Hua Lamphong Located on Rama 4 Road near the front of Hua Lamphong Railway Station between Rong Muang and Mahapruettharam Intersection.

Sam Yan Station Located along the Rama 4 Road on Phaya Thai and Si Phraya Intersection near the front of Wat Hua Lamphong.

Si Lom Station An Interchange Station to Sala Deang BTS Station. Located along Rama 4 road on Silom Intersection beneath the Thai-Japanese cross over bridge.

Lumpini Station Station Located along Rama 4 Road on South Sathorn and Wireless Intersection near the Thai-Belguim cross over bridge.

Khlong Toei Station Along Rama 4 Road near the MEA Khlong Toei and the Bangna Express Way.

Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre Station Along Ratchadaphisek Road near the front of Queen Sirikit National Convention Center and Soi Phai Singto.

Sukhumvit Station An Interchange Sation to Asoke BTS Station. Located along Asoke Road and Sukhumvit Intersection near the Sukhumvit Market.

Phetchaburi Station Along Asoke Road and Asoke Phetchaburi Intersection near the Embassy of Japan.

Phra Ram 9 Station Located along Ratchadaphisek Road on Rama 9 Intersection near the front of the Fortune Town Building.

Thailand Cultural Centre Station

Huai Khwang Station Located along Ratchadaphek Road on Huai Khwang Intersection.

Sutthisan Station Located along Ratchadaphipek Road on Sutthisan Intersection.

Ratchadaphisek StationLocated on Ratchadaphisek Road near the Pla Thong Karat Building and the Grand Building.

Lat Phrao Station Located along Lat Phrao Road near Soi Lat Phrao 21.

Phahon Yothin Station Located on Phahon Yothin - Lat Phrao Intersection.

Chatuchak Park Station Located at the Chutuchak Park along Phahon Yothin Road opposite to the Northern Bus Terminal (old).

Kamphaeng Phet Station Located on Kamphaeng Phet Road near the front of the Marketing Organization for Farmers (MOF).

Bang Sue Station Located at Bang Sue Railway Station near the Siam Cement PCL.