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The MRTA or The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand, which is a government-owned organization under Thailand's Ministry of Transport, is mainly in charge of designing, building, and managing mass rapid transit networks in Bangkok and nearby regions, as well as other significant cities throughout Thailand. In 1992, the MRTA was founded with the goal of creating and overseeing Bangkok's mass rapid transit system. The Blue Line, the first of many lines, began operating in 2004, and the MRTA has since continued to grow and enhance the system by adding new lines and stations.

MRTA runs Bangkok's MRT subway system, with two lines (Blue and Purple) that serve important areas. They're also working on building new lines and extending existing ones to improve public transportation and reduce traffic in Bangkok. In addition, the MRTA collaborates with both public and private organizations to unify the mass rapid transit system with other transportation modes, like buses and trains, creating a smooth and connected transport system for users.

Current Lines

The MRT system in Bangkok consists of two rapid transit lines, one of which is called the Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line or MRT Blue Line, and the other is called the Chalong Ratchadham Line or MRT Purple Line. The MRT Blue Line is an underground line with 38 stations that connects the central business district to the northern part of the city, while the MRT Purple Line is an elevated line with 16 stations that connects the western and northern parts of the city.

In addition to these two lines, three new MRT lines were under construction in Bangkok and due to open in 2023. These include the MRT Pink Line, MRT Yellow Line, and MRT Orange Line. The MRT Pink Line will be a monorail line running from Khae Rai in the northern part of the city to Min Buri in the eastern part, while the MRT Yellow Line will be a rapid transit line running from Lat Phrao in the northeastern part of the city to Samrong in the southeastern part. The MRT Orange Line will be a rapid transit line running from Thailand Cultural Centre in the central part of the city to Min Buri in the eastern part.

MRT Blue Line or Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line

The Mass Rapid Transit Project Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line is a major transportation infrastructure project in Bangkok, Thailand. It is part of the Mass Rapid Transit Master Plan in Bangkok Metropolitan Region (M-MAP), which aims to improve the transportation system and reduce traffic congestion in the city.

The project consists of an underground rail line that connects various parts of Bangkok, including Hua Lamphong, Bang Khae, Bang Sue, and Tha Phra. The construction of the line began in 1997, and it was completed in two phases. The first phase, which included the Hua Lamphong - Bang Sue section, was completed in 2004, while the second phase, which included the Bang Sue - Tha Phra and Hua Lamphong - Bang Khae sections, was completed in 2020.

The Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line is a significant project in Bangkok, as it acts as the main line for people's travel and connects with other lines, making it easier for commuters to travel within the city. The project has helped to reduce traffic congestion and improve the transportation system in Bangkok, making it more convenient and efficient for people to travel around the city.

Hua Lamphong - Bang Sue Section

      The distance of 20 km is an underground runway structure throughout the line. It is a double tunnel, single track, with 18 underground stations and is an underground train project. Thailand's first line Start at Hua Lamphong Station Pass Rama IV Road, turn left past Queen Sirikit National Convention Center, pass Asoke, Ratchadaphisek Road. Turn left onto Lad Phrao Road passing Chatuchak Park. Chatuchak Market and ends at Bang Sue Station

Hua Lamphong - Bang Khae Section

      The distance is 16 km. It is an underground runway structure with a single-track tunnel runway. in the Hua Lamphong - Tha Phra section, a distance of 5.4 km, with 4 underground stations, and an elevated track in the Tha Phra - Bang Khae section, with a distance of 10.5 km, with 7 elevated stations. The project will start at Hua Lamphong MRT Station. It is an underground route along Rama IV Road, passing through Charoen Krung Road, Wang Burapha Road, Sanam Chai Road, passing under the Chao Phraya River at the mouth of the Talad Canal. It passes under the Bangkok Yai Canal, Itsaraphap Road, then turns into an elevated route, shaped like a double-track runway on piers on an island in the middle of the road leading to Tha Phra Intersection. There will be a station in conjunction with the Blue Line Project, Bang Sue - Tha Phra Section, along Petchkasem Road, passing Bang Phai, Bang Wa, and Bang Khae and ending at the Outer Ring Road Kanchanaphisek Road.

Bang Sue - Tha Phra

      The distance is 12 km. It is an elevated route with 9 stations in total. island in the middle of the road The project will start by connecting to the Metropolitan Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand. Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line Bang Sue station area Pass Tao Poon Station, which is a station in conjunction with the Purple Line Project, Bang Yai - Bang Sue Section, onto Pracharat Sai 2 Road, passing Bang Pho intersection. Cross the Chao Phraya River Turn left onto Charansanitwong Road around Rama 6 Technology School, passing Bangplad intersection. Boromarajonani Intersection, Fai Chai Intersection and ends at Tha Phra Intersection. By connecting to the Blue Line Project, Hua Lamphong - Bang Khae Section

      It has a total distance of 48 kilometers, with a total of 38 stations, divided into 22 underground stations and 16 elevated stations.

The Purple Line or Chalong Ratchadham Line

The Mass Rapid Transit Project Chalong Ratchadham Line, also known as the Purple Line, spans 23 kilometers and comprises 16 elevated stations.

project background

      Mass Rapid Transit Project Chalong Ratchadham Line The construction started in 2009 as an elevated runway structure throughout the line. The construction was completed and officially opened for service in August 2016.

With a distance of 23 kilometers, the structure of the MRT Purple Line, Bang Yai - Bang Sue section, starts from the area of Khlong Bang Phai, where the electric train maintenance center is located. Outer Ring Road (West) Kanchanapisek, turn left onto Rattanathibet Road. Cross the Chao Phraya River near the Phra Nang Klao Bridge. Before reaching Khae Rai intersection, turn right onto Tiwanon Road. Turn left onto Bangkok-Nonthaburi Road until reaching Tao Poon Intersection. There is a Tao Poon station that connects to Bang Sue station of the MRT Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line. (MRT underground train) and in the future will be connected to the Blue Line, Bang Sue - Tha Phra section and the Purple Line, Tao Poon - Rat Burana section.

MRT Pink Line

MRT Pink Line Project Khae Rai - Min Buri The project starts at Rattanathibet Road in front of the Nonthaburi Government Center and ends at the Romklao intersection at Soi Ramkhamhaeng 192, a total distance of 34.5 kilometers. There are 30 passenger pick-up stations with a network connection point that can transfer passengers between the project has 4 points.

The MRT Yellow Line

The MRT Yellow Line Project Lat Phrao - Samrong It is a mass transit system in the form of a monorail (Straddle Monorail) with an elevated structure along the route. with a total distance of 30.4 kilometers, including 23 stations, intended to connect travel between the Blue Line at Ratchada Station (Lat Phrao Station of the Blue Line) with 4 mass transit systems, namely the Gray Line of Bangkok. Orange Line at Lam Salee Intersection Airport Rail Link at the Rama 9 intersection and the Green Line Bearing - Samut Prakan at Samrong Station

The MRT Orange Line

The MRT Orange Line project in Thailand, spanning approximately 22.57 kilometers, is a combination of both underground and elevated train systems. The project starts as an underground station from the Thailand Cultural Center Station, which connects to the Chaloem Ratchamongkhon Line (MRT Blue Line), and then continues under Rama 9 Road, passing under the Chalong Rat Expressway (Ramintra-At Narong Expressway). After turning left at Rama 9 intersection along Ramkhamhaeng Road and passing through Lam Salee intersection, the route transitions to an elevated level. It continues near Sammakorn Village, crossing Kanchanaphisek Road, and ends at the intersection of Ramkhamhaeng Road intersecting with Suwinthawong Road.

The Orange Line project includes 10 underground stations, 7 elevated stations, 11 inter-station ventilators and ventilation towers, a maintenance center building, and 1 park and ride building. Overall, the project aims to provide greater connectivity and accessibility to different parts of the city, making it easier and more efficient for people to travel and commute.

Ticketing

Stored Value Card

The MRT system offers tickets that can be loaded with a stored value, allowing for multiple trips on the system. These tickets have an initial value of 180 Baht, which includes 100 Baht in travel value, a 50 Baht deposit, and a 30 Baht issuing fee.

• Adult Card (Distance - based full fare rate)

• Student Card (10% discount from MRT full fare)
• Elder Card ( 50% discount from MRT full fare)
• Child Card ( 50% discount from MRT full fare for children high between 91-120 cm. and not over 14 years old)

Single Journey Token

To take a single trip on the MRT system, passengers can obtain a token from a ticket vending machine (TVM) or the ticket office. This token is only valid for one trip and on the day it was issued, with the fare rate determined by the distance traveled.

TOD

Concept of TOD around the line

Benefits from the development of the area around the bus station to the community and the overall economy are as follows:

1. Cities will provide housing and mobility choices for citizens.

2. Improves Environmental Performance

3. Results in Infrastructure Cost Saving by sharing infrastructure between communities and mass transit systems.

4. Helps Support Healthy lifestyles by living together as a compact community that uses corridors as the main transportation system within the community.

5. Strengthens Transit System having a community or neighborhood with a large compact located around the station will help stabilize the travel volume of people.