Things to do along the MRT Pink Line
With the recent opening of the MRT Pink Line to the public, excitement surged among numerous Bangkok dwellers, leading them to flock for a ride on its inaugural day. Once we learned about its opening, we were urged to find out what cool places or things were around the stations on this line. And guess what? We found some neat spots we’d love to share with you.
If you haven’t explored this new MRT Pink line yet, we’ve got a list of 9 places you can go and things to explore on the MRT Pink Line.
1. Relax at Makut Rommayasaran Park
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Whether it’s after work or at the weekend, going to a park is a relaxing thing anybody can enjoy. They play a multifaceted role in enhancing the physical, mental, social, and environmental aspects of communities.
Makut Rommayasaran Park is a big beautiful park that’s located just a 3-minute walk from The Nonthaburi Civic Center station. It has a pond, canals, many types of beautiful flowers, and a playground. If you feel like you want to spend some me time amidst greenery, definitely check out this park.
Address: Rattanathibet Rd, Bang Krasaw, Mueang Nonthaburi District, Nonthaburi 11000
Opening hours: 4am-9pm, Daily
Nearest train station: The Nonthaburi Civic Center station
Coordinates: Google Maps
2. Attend big concerts at IMPACT Muang Thong Thani
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Known as an event venue, IMPACT Muang Thong Thani is the hub of entertainment, hosting a diverse range of events, such as international trade shows, conventions, conferences, concerts, sporting events, and entertainment shows. If you are a fan of concerts or football matches, you’ll find yourself visiting this venue a lot of times.
Other than special events, you can just go there and explore shopping malls, and restaurants, or even enjoy a bit of exercise at the gym in Novotel Bangkok Impact.
Address: IMPACT Muang Thong Thani, Ban Mai, Amphoe Pak Kret, Nonthaburi 11120
Nearest train station: The Muang Thong Thani station
Contact: +66 2 833 4455 | Google Maps
3. Tour Wat Phra Sri Mahathat
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Built in 1940, Wat Phra Sri Mahathat is a sanctuary near the Wat Phra Sri Mahathat MRT station, where you can visit if you need to seek solace for your mind or desire to make offerings. The first thing that’ll capture your attention once you get here is a big white pagoda enclosed by palm trees in the middle. Inside, you’ll find chapels and pavilions where plentiful Buddha images are placed for visitors to pay homage to. If you have a liking for Thai temples, you find it joyful to take a walk around and see things here in this complex.
Not only you can get here by the new MRT Pink Line but you can take the BTS here as well.
Address:149 Phahon Yothin Rd, Anusawari, Bang Khen, Bangkok 10220
Nearest train station: Wat Phra Sri Mahathat MRT station, Wat Phra Sri Mahathat BTS station
Coordinates: Google Maps
4. Explore cute animals at Peuan Deratchan Zoo
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Animal lovers will find joy at Peuan Deratchan Zoo. Although it’s not a big zoo like Safari World, it has cute animals for you to see, ranging from parrots and gibbons to alligators.
The zoo was established to provide habitats and care for sick or abandoned animals. As it is not a large zoo, it mainly accommodates small animals.
Another good thing here, apart from seeing animals, is that it’s free of charge.
To reach this place, you’ll need to take a taxi after getting off at the station, as it’s situated a bit far from there.
Address: 64 Ram Inthra Rd, Anusawari, Bang Khen, Bangkok 10220
Opening hours: 10am-6pm, closed on Monday
Nearest train station: The Ram Inthra 3 station
Contacts: Google Maps
5. Watch Muay Thai matches at Lumpinee Stadium
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When it comes to sports, of course, Muay Thai is undeniably widely well-known around the world, and a lot of foreigners are keen on watching this Thai sport. If you’re one of them, don’t miss the chance to come to Lumphinee Stadium — a famous Thai boxing stadium in Bangkok. We have ONE Lumpinee which is a Muay Thai tournament taking place every Friday night. Tickets start from ฿1,000 (~USD28.41). Find out more info on Thaiticketmajor.
The stadium sits between the Ram Inthra 3 station and the Lat Pla Kao station, so you need to hail a taxi to reach here.
Address: 6 Ram Inthra Rd, Anusawari, Bang Khen, Bangkok 10220
Opening hours: Friday 7.30pm-11.30pm | Saturday 8.30am-8pm
Nearest train station: The Ram Inthra 3 station | The Lat Pla Kao station
Contacts: One Lumpinee’s website | Google Maps
6. Go shopping at Liab Duan Ram Intra Market
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Feeling hungry but don’t know what to eat? Go ahead and take yourself to Liab Duan Ram Intra Market. You’ll find a multitude of street food options that’ll make you drool. If you want to shop for cheap secondhand clothes or accessories, this place will satisfy your needs.
Plus, there’s an amusement zone where you can embark on a Ferris wheel, ride on a carousel, and participate in a shoot-out game.
Note that the market is a night market which is open at 5pm, but you can come after 6pm to enjoy the vibrant ambience once the market is fully set up.
Address: 9 ถนน ประดิษฐ์มนูญธรรม Tha Raeng, Bang Khen, Bangkok 10220
Opening hours: 5pm-2am, Daily
Nearest train station: the Vacharaphol station
Contacts: Liab Duan Ram Intra Market’s Facebook | Google Maps
7. Eat, shop & stroll at Fashion Island Mall
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If you prefer a contemporary air-conditioned complex, get off at the Outer Ring Road – Ram Inthra station and walk straight to Fashion Island. It is a pleasant large shopping centre with everything you ever need, be it fashionable clothes, household items, or a theatre. It can take you the whole day to visit every corner of this mall. With Christmas coming soon, we think it’s a good idea to go and take a peek at how the mall is prepared for the celebration.
The most photogenic spot in the mall is its Grand Station zone. which resembles a large train station in Europe. You’ll find many attractive eateries as well as shops to explore in this area.
Address: 587, 589 589/7-9 Ram Inthra Rd, Khan Na Yao, Bangkok 10230
Opening hours: 10am-9pm, Daily
Nearest train station: the Outer Ring Road – Ram Inthra station
Coordinates: Google Maps
8. Have a great time at Siam Amazing Park
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One of the best ways to deal with stress and overwhelmed feelings from work is by taking a weekend trip to an amusement park. Situated near the Bang Chan station, Siam Amazing Park boasts five adventure zones, with each featuring diverse enjoyable rides. Two of the zones we find interesting are an aquatic zone with a 7-story-rainbow slide and an Xtreme zone with a tall thrilling roller coaster to get your adrenaline pumping.
Tickets start from ฿500 (~USD14.13). Make sure you find out more info about the park and tickets on Siam Amazing Park’s website.
Disembarking at the station, you have to catch a taxi to make your way to the amusement park.
Address: 203 Suan Sayam Rd, Khan Na Yao, Bangkok 10230
Opening hours: 10am-6pm, Daily
Nearest train station: the Bang Chan station
Contacts: Siam Amazing Park’s website | Google Maps
9. Shop, feed animals & ride a boat at Kwan-Riam Floating Market
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Kwan-Riam Floating Market is a Bangkok floating market that you shouldn’t miss once you come to the city. It is located on the bank of the Klong Saen Saeb canal, close to two ancient temples. If you visit the market in the morning, you will see people making offerings to monks on the boat on the canal.
Here, you can explore a wide range of various Thai food cuisines and visit mini zoos where you can see cute animals such as swans, tortoises, alpacas, and goats. One thing you can’t miss doing is riding a row boat along the canal, experiencing the vibes of the place.
Address: 45 Ramkhamhaeng 185 Alley, Min Buri, Bangkok 10510
Opening hours: Sat-Sun 7am-5pm
Nearest train station: the Min Buri Market station
Contacts: Google Maps
Find time to explore these places along the MRT Pink Line
It’s good news for us that we have a new train line, so we can travel more extensively and do things more conveniently without getting stuck in traffic. Now that the MRT Pink line is open, you can take advantage of it and tick every item on time – we promise you’ll have an awesome time!
Feel free to let us know about your experience commuting through this MRT line or visiting the places on our list.
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