BTS Sukhumvit Line extended
Image adapted from: Klook
Sukhumvit Line is one of the main BTS lines you can take to visit many interesting spots and neighbourhoods in Bangkok. It now has 4 more stations added to the route, making commuters living in Bang Khen district of Bangkok able to travel into the city faster and easier.
Free trips between new stations from 4th June 2020
Extended from Kasetsart University BTS station, 4 more new stations will be opened for service on 4th June 2020. The stations include Royal Forest Department (N14), Bang Bua (N15), 11th Infantry Regiment (N16) and Wat Phra Sri Mahathat (N17).
During the trial period, BTS users can travel within these 4 new stations for free from 1PM on 4th June 2020 until further notice.
Attractions worth visiting near the newly-opened stations
As the stations are located away from Bangkok to Pathumthani, you might have no clue where to travel in the hood. Here are some interesting spots worth visiting near the stations:
Baan Bang Kaen
If you are a fan of old-school items from the 90s, Baan Bang Khen is a cool cafe-museum you’ll want to visit. Here, you can expect old-school retro vibes, see tonnes of antique collections, and take good snaps inside while only spending ฿20 (~$0.6) for the entrance fee.
Baan Bang Khen
Address: 104-58, Pahonyothin Rd., Anusaowari, Bang Khen, Bangkok 10220.
Opening Hours: 12PM-9PM, Daily
Nearest Train Station: Bang Bua BTS
Telephone: +66 85 921 6666
Website
Wat Phra Sri Mahathat Woramahawihan Temple
Image credit: Pareeneeflorist
If you are a traveller who fantasises about visiting historical sites, Wat Phra Sri Mahathat (Wat Phra Sri Mahathat Woramahawihan Temple) should be on your list. The temple has been known among locals for being the place where Buddha’s relics are enshrined.
Wat Phra Sri Mahathat
Address: 149 Phra Sri Mahathat Anusawari, Bang Khen, Bangkok 10220
Nearest Train Station: Wat Phra Sri Mahathat BTS
Telephone: +662 521 0311
More stations to open for service this December
Other stations on the Sukhumvit Line from Phaholyothin 59 to Khu Khot stations will be open for service by this December. By that time, people will be able to travel back and forth from Bangkok to Pathum Thani conveniently.
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