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Via Ban Thap Chang Station ARL

This is a transfer point, not a destination. If you're coming to Bangkok on the Eastern Line from, say, Kabin Buri, get off the old SRT train at Ban Thap Chang, walk about 100 meters east, and take the Airport Rail Link to Suvarnabhumi or go directly to the city center. That's why most travelers end up here. The old SRT station doesn't have restrooms, so make sure you use them before you arrive.

Being near the outer end of the line has a clear advantage: you can usually find a seat there. If you travel further towards the city limits, the carriages fill up quickly, and during rush hour it becomes a crush after just a few stops. The platform is elevated and clean, but don't expect a breeze up there. It gets very hot.

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The commuter train ride into the city is the best part of my day. The trains are old, but punctual, and you can usually find a seat. From Thap Chang station, which is 100 meters past the Skytrain station, it takes 30 minutes to reach Makkasan, which is quite centrally located. The fare is three baht. Tickets can be bought either at the station or on the train.

I was in Bangkok on part of this route to meet a client. I didn't have a ride back, so I opted for the Airport Rail Link (ARL). My taxi took me there. Since I don't use the ARL regularly, I can't compare it to other stations. However, it's certainly clean and well-organized. The view from the top is nice, but I expected a bit of a breeze on the elevated platform. Not at all. It was a little warm, though, since everything is covered. The trains take a bit longer compared to the MRT and BTS, but that's okay. As long as the train arrives, you can't complain, right?

The worst public transport system in Asia! Thailand could learn a thing or two from Singapore and Hong Kong... A typical day on the BTS, but this is from the second station, so they practically have to push people in at the end!

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