Gallery
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- Way to Chinatown: Wat Mangkon, a station near Yaowarat Chinatown is designed to exude Chinese traditional culture.
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- Homage to the past: Sam Yot Station located in Wang Burapha area, a commercial area in Bangkok over a century ago, maintains the ambience and way of life of the commercial shophouses of old.
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- Talk of the town: Sanam Chai Station as designed by renowned Thai architect, Pinyo Suwankiri, 1994 National Artist in the Visual Art.
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- Thai swan: Itsaraphap Station features the mythical gold swan in honour of Wat Hong Rattanaram nearby.
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- Historic excavation: Construction of MRT Blue Line’s Extension in Rattanakosin Island, known as a cultural and historic landmark zone of the country required extreme care. While construction was taking place, contractors uncovered valuable artefacts underground which will be displayed at Sanam Chai station.
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- Chinese influence: Wat Mangkon, a station near Yaowarat Chinatown, was designed to exude traditional Chinese culture with its bright red colours alluding to abundance.
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- Thai tradition: Sanam Chai Station was designed by renowned Thai architect, Pinyo Suwankiri, a 1994 National Artist in the Visual Arts. The station, expected to open in September of next year, is one of four that will not just become transit points but a feast for the eyes due to their decoration.
