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Wat Mangkon MRT Station
Transportation
Bangkok

Wat Mangkon MRT Station

4.5(398 reviews)

Wat Mangkon MRT Station is a station on the MRT Blue line in Bangkok, Thailand. It provides easy access to the surrounding neighbourhood and connects to the wider Bangkok transit network.

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Visitor Reviews

When you get out from the train in this Station, there will be signs that you are in the vicinity of Chinatown. It's one of the best transportation mode to use going to this busy area. Heavy traffic is to be expected especially @4pm onwards in this area and it's hard to find a parking slot, so the best way is to use this MRT blue line station to go to Chinatown. The station is clean and there are escalators and elevators in the station. One of the things I admire about the staffs of MRT & BTS lines here in Thailand is how they always give a hand to the PWD and elderly and they are very polite when approached by anyone, though please have patience when they cannot understand your language.

Good spot to explore Chinatown. If you have limited mobility, it's recommended to told the staffs when you buy tickets so they can help all the way until destination station. I can't walk fast or stand for long. As soon as the train door open, people rush to fill in the lift and refuse to let me in (there wasn't weight exceeding issue) they told me (a disabled person) to wait for the next round 😅

You know you are about to enter Chinatown once getting off the train and alight here. The station itself is beautiful with the red color and Chinese character decoration, and even a flying dragon above the ticket vending machines. It takes less than 5 minutes on foot to Chinatown from this station.

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.

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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

Very High

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