Asok BTS Station
Asok BTS Station sits on the Sukhumvit Line and serves as one of central Bangkok's more practical transit interchange points. Located on Sukhumvit Road in the Khlong Toei district, it provides above-ground rail access to destinations across the city, from the riverside areas to the northern commercial zones along the Sukhumvit corridor.
The station also connects directly to the MRT Sukhumvit underground station, making it one of the few points in Bangkok where passengers can transfer between the two separate rail networks without a lengthy walk. The surrounding area is dense with hotels, convenience stores, street food vendors, and shopping centres, so arriving or departing here is rarely inconvenient.
For travellers staying or spending time in the Sukhumvit area, Asok is a reliable and frequently used station. Trains on the BTS Sukhumvit Line run regularly throughout the day, with services beginning in the early morning and continuing into the late evening. During peak commuting hours, platforms and carriages can become crowded, so those with luggage or mobility considerations may prefer travelling outside of morning and evening rush periods. Stored-value Rabbit Cards are available at the station and offer a more convenient alternative to purchasing single-journey tickets each time.
What's Near Asok BTS Station
Top-rated places within walking distance — tap any card for photos, reviews, and directions.

Pier 21
Cheap, genuinely good Thai food on the fifth floor of a mall, if you can find a table at noon.

Terminal 21 Asok
Each floor is a different world city, and the food court downstairs does Thai dishes from about 25 baht.

Axis & Spin Rooftop Restaurant & Bar (38th floor)
Sunset on the 38th floor, and a bar that doesn't rush you out once the sky goes dark.

Abandoned Mansion
A Prohibition-era gangster fantasy under a Sukhumvit hotel, with cocktails that arrive as full theatre.

Robinson Sukhumvit
An old-school department store by Asoke BTS, good for socks, cosmetics and a cheap lunch, not for a day out.

Bangkok Heightz Rooftop (Restaurant & Bar 39th floor)
Modern Thai cooking that would hold its own at ground level, plus cocktails named after the train lines.
Experience hints
Pair your visit. After Asok BTS Station, round out your day in Bangkok with contrasting stops nearby.
Also Popular in Bangkok

Chatuchak Weekend Market
Go at six in the morning, before the heat turns 15,000 stalls into an endurance test.

Wat Phra Kaew
Go at 08:30 or don't bother, the Emerald Buddha's courtyards fill up fast and stay full until closing.

The Grand Palace
Go at 08:30 sharp, cover your shoulders and legs, and give it three hours rather than one.

centralwOrld
Vast, air-conditioned and genuinely easy to navigate, with a top-floor food scene worth the trip alone.
Location Info
348 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Toei, Khet Khlong ToeiVisitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (peak heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)
Crowds
Peak: December & January
Getting there
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.
Getting around
- •BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
- •MRT Metro (underground)
- •Airport Rail Link (ARL)
- •Chao Phraya Express Boat
- •Grab (ride-hailing app)
- •Metered taxis — always use the meter
Tips for Visiting Transportation
Take the Sleeper Train at Least Once
The Bangkok-to-Chiang Mai overnight train in a second-class sleeper berth is a bucket-list experience. Book at least a week ahead via 12Go.asia or at Hua Lamphong station. Upper berths are cheaper and have more headroom; lower berths have a window.
Use Grab Everywhere
Grab is the Uber of Southeast Asia and works across Thailand for cars, motorbike taxis, and even tuk-tuks in some cities. It eliminates haggling and provides fare estimates upfront. Load a Thai SIM or use eSIM to stay connected.
Rent Scooters Carefully
Always photograph the scooter's existing damage before riding off, and keep your passport — give a photocopy instead (some shops insist on the original; avoid these). Wear a helmet; police fine 500 THB for no helmet and accidents without one void insurance.
Similar Transportation Across Thailand

Bali Hai Pier
Take the 30-baht ferry, not the speedboat, unless you fancy paying for a tuk-tuk at the other end.

Samui Airport
An open-air terminal with thatched roofs and trams to the gates, more resort than airport.

Ao Ton Sai Pier
Every trip to Phi Phi starts and ends here, so plan around the boats rather than hoping for the best.

Krabi International Airport
Small, clean and calm, but the check-in queues can eat an hour you didn't budget for.
Location Info
Visitor Information
Best time to visit
November – February
Avoid: April – May (peak heat)
Rainy season
May – October
Avg. temperature
25°C – 34°C(77°F – 93°F)
Crowds
Peak: December & January
Getting there
Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and Don Mueang (DMK) airports serve Bangkok with direct flights from most major cities.
Getting around
- •BTS Skytrain (most central areas)
- •MRT Metro (underground)
- •Airport Rail Link (ARL)
- •Chao Phraya Express Boat
- •Grab (ride-hailing app)
- •Metered taxis — always use the meter