The capital of Thailand, Bangkok, is a bustling metropolis with traffic snarls that can be an ordeal for visitors. However, understanding public transportation services, especially the fully air-conditioned BTS Skytrain and MRT subway, becomes one of the most important travel skills for visitors.
BTS Skytrain
While the BTS Skytrain and MRT Subway collectively cover Bangkok city, they are two independent public transport systems. BTS is the elevated service that glides above the snarling traffic, connecting the main shopping, commercial, and entertainment hubs where movement is high, such as malls, business streets, and nightlife venues.
MRT Subway
MRT service operates mostly underground, connecting different parts of the city such as the Old Town, the main railway station, and Bangkok's suburbs. Its Blue Line covers a loop around central Bangkok, connecting famous places like Sukhumvit, Chinatown, and Chatuchak Market. Visitors seeking top hotels in Asoke may opt for NH Bangkok Asoke, placing them just steps away from the legendary Sukhumvit Road.
Exploring from Asoke
Using the base at Asoke connects you to the MRT Blue Line (Sukhumvit Station) and the BTS (Asoke Station). This dynamic combination enables visiting EM District Malls like EMSphere, EMQuartier and Emporium, and additionally Benjakitti Park and Chatuchak Market or other shopping malls and attractions based on the needs.
Asoke to Suvarnabhumi Airport
The seamless interchange at Asoke also makes it convenient for visitors to connect to the Airport Rail Link that connects travellers to Suvarnabhumi International Airport.
