Bang Phai station (Thai: สถานีบางไผ่, RTGS: Sathani Bang Phai, pronounced [sā.tʰǎː.nīː bāːŋ pʰàj]) is a Bangkok MRT rapid transit station on the Blue Line, located above Phet Kasem Road located in Bangkok, Thailand, in the area known as "Bang Phai" (the beginning of Khlong Phasi Charoen). Not to be confused with the Khlong Bang Phai station on the Purple Line.[1]

Bang Phai บางไผ่
MRT
Platform of Bang Phai MRT station
General information
Location	Pak Khlong Phasi Charoen Subdistrict, Phasi Charoen District, Bangkok, Thailand
Coordinates	13°43′28.44″N 100°27′53″E
Owned by	Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA)
Operated by	Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM)
Line(s)	MRT  MRT Blue Line
Platforms	2 side platforms (4 exits, 2 elevators)
Construction
Structure type	Elevated
Other information
Station code	BL33
History
Opened	29 July 2019
Services
Preceding station Metropolitan Rapid Transit Following station Bang Wa towards Lak Song Blue Line Tha Phra towards Tha Phra via Bang Sue

Viaduct

This station is unique in that it differs from other stations in that it has a viaduct crosses over the tracks to the other side. It was built for the purpose of inviting the relics of the Buddha along the canal in the annual Chak Phra festival of nearby Wat Nang Chi. According to tradition, the relic cannot pass under any bridge or road.[2]

Neighbourhoods

• Wat Paknam Bhasicharoen
• Wat Nang Chi Chotikaram
• Wat Nuannoradit
• Khlong Bang Luang Artist House and Khlong Bang Luang Floating Market
• Wat Kamphaeng Bangchak
• Wat Absorn Sawan
• Bangphai General Hospital
• Phyathai 3 Hospital

References