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Sukhumvit MRT Station

A key MRT Blue Line hub in central Bangkok connecting to the BTS network and Terminal 21 shopping center.

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Big Boss Night Club Bangkok

Big Boss Night Club Bangkok

80 m walk4.4(111)
6th floor, Hilton Grande, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Bollywood and Punjabi beats on the 6th floor of a hotel, with wildly split opinions on the door and service.
Thai Street Food Place
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Thai Street Food Place

130 m walk4.5(88)
133 Thanon Asok Montri, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
A highly rated street food spot in Asok serving authentic Thai dishes from early morning until afternoon.
Terminal 21 Asok

Terminal 21 Asok

130 m walk4.6(21,051)
88 Soi Sukhumvit 19, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Every floor is a different world city, BTS Asok and MRT Sukhumvit connect by skywalk, and the Pier 21 food court on the fifth floor does Thai dishes for about ฿40 to ฿90.
Pier 21

Pier 21

130 m walk4.5(24,245)
ชั้น 5, 88 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Cheap, genuinely good Thai food on the fifth floor of a mall, if you can find a table at noon.
Robinson Sukhumvit

Robinson Sukhumvit

220 m walk4.1(5,687)
259 Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
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)

Bangkok Heightz Rooftop (Restaurant & Bar 39th floor)

260 m walk4.8(3,154)
413 ชั้น 39, โรงแรม เดอะ คอนทิเนนท์, Sukhumvit Rd, Khwaeng Khlong Toei Nuea, Watthana, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon 10110, Thailand
Modern Thai cooking that would hold its own at ground level, plus cocktails named after the train lines.

About Sukhumvit MRT Station

Sukhumvit MRT Station sits on the MRT Blue Line in the Watthana district of Bangkok, serving as one of the network's more strategically positioned stations. Its most notable feature is the direct connection to Terminal 21 shopping center, making it a practical entry point for both commuters and those heading to the surrounding Sukhumvit area. The station also links to BTS Asok station, where travelers can transfer to the elevated Skytrain network, significantly expanding the range of destinations reachable without a taxi or tuk-tuk.

The station operates as a standard MRT facility and, like much of Bangkok's metro system, maintains a generally clean and orderly environment. Trains can become crowded during morning and evening rush hours, so traveling outside of peak times makes for a more comfortable experience.

Visitors should be aware that some ticketing kiosks have been reported as unreliable, with certain machines experiencing issues processing payments or dispensing tokens correctly. It is advisable to carry small Thai baht notes or a stored-value transit card rather than relying on card payment options at the machines. Station staff are present but may have limited availability to assist with ticketing issues during busy periods. Travelers connecting between the MRT and BTS networks should allow extra time, as the walk between the two stations takes approximately ten minutes.

Written by Mac Kiley · Updated Aug 2026

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Reviews from Google

Bangkok’s metro system is impressively clean, efficient, and pleasant to use. The atmosphere is orderly, and commuters are generally very respectful, which makes the overall experience smooth and comfortable. The only downside is the queue to purchase or collect the metro tokens, which can take some time during peak hours. Overall, a reliable and well-managed urban transport system.

I'm sure many stories are born every day, only to be forgotten without being told. That must be the kind of daily life we spend at this station. I don't think it matters much whether it sets off a metal detector or not, but I like the poetic look.

Half of the token kiosks don't work. Only 1 accepts promptpay, and it's broken. Half the turnstiles don't accept the transit token. The visa/Mastercard options don't work at all. The station staff have way too long of a queue. This is the worst transit system in Bangkok.

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