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Phra Pradaeng MRT station

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Phra Pradaeng MRT station
Phra Pradaeng MRT station. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

The MRT Purple Line (Thai: ) or The M.R.T. Chalong Ratchadham Line (Thai: ) is Bangkok's fifth rapid transit line, following the Sukhumvit Line, Silom Line, Blue Line, and Airport Rail Link. The line is 23 km (14 mi) long, serving the north-western area of Bangkok running from Tao Poon to Khlong Bang Phai in Nonthaburi Province. The Northern section of the line opened on 6 August 2016, with travel between Khlong Bang Phai and Tao Poon. It is the second line of MRT system and is operated by BEM under a concession contract. Daily ridership is 70,000. A 23.63 km (14.68 mi), 17 station Southern extension of the line between Tao Poon and Kru Nai consisting of a 14.3 km (8.89 mi) underground section and a 9.3 km (5.78 mi) elevated section commenced construction in August 2022. As of April 2025, construction has progressed to 53.4% completion with an expected opening date of 2028. However, a road collapse in September 2025 caused the opening date to be delayed.

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