Map of Bangkok Sky Train (BTS) and Subway (MRT)

S2 - Sala Daeng - This is the main stop on the Silom line. It's not all that far from the intersection of Silom and Rama IV roads. It's connected to the Silom Center shopping mall and close to the Dusit Thani Hotel, the Montien Hotel, a few other decent department stores, Patpong and Lumphini Park. A large night market takes place in this area after dark.

S3 - Chong Nonsi - This is on a connecting road between Silom and Sathorn roads. It's in the heart of the commercial district and is also near a few embassies, the Russian, Belgian, Korean and Saudi Arabian. There's nothing of any real interest to tourists in this area.

S5 - Surasak - Surasak station is further east along Sathorn road. It's in a commercial district, located a little south of the Holiday Inn.

S6 - Saphan Taksin - This is very near Taksin Bridge, just south of the upper-class river hotels, such as the Shangri-La and Oriental Hotel. This is located right on the riverbank, meaning it's very easy to continue on to the Chao Phraya river express boats if you want to. It's also within walking distance of the GPO, French Embassy and fairly near the River City shopping complex.

N8 - Mo Chit - This is on Phaholyothin road between soi's 18 and 20, very near the Chatuchak Weekend Market and the 'old' Mo Chit bus station (it's still a few km away from Mo Chit Mai/New Mo Chit bus station, though there are many buses that make this trip).

N7 - Saphan Kwai - This is south of Mo Chit on Phaholyothin road. The Saphan Kwai area is one of Bangkok's entertainment areas, but there's little other reason to stop here.

N5 - Ari - Located further south on Phaholyothin road, near soi's 6 and 7. This is really just a residential area, and is unlikely to be of any interest to the average visitor.

N4 - Sanam Pao - Also on Phaholyothin road, this station is also in mainly residential territory. It's near the Continental Hotel and the Phaya Thai 2 hospital.

N3 - Victory Monument - Unsurprisingly, this is situated near the very busy Victory Monument area (where the Phaya Thai, Phaholyothin and Ratchawitihi roads meet). It's close to the Century Park Hotel, the Ibis Siam and the famous Saxophone pub.

N2 - Phaya Thai - On Phaya Thai road near Sri Ayuthaya intersection, this is near the Siam City Hotel. Other than that, the only other real reason to stop here is to go visit the Suan Pakkard Palace.

N1 - Rajchathewi - Ratchathewi station is very close to (and will soon be linked to) the Asia Hotel, and it's also the nearest station to First Hotel, the Amari Watergate Hotel, the Indra Regent Hotel, Phantip Plaza and the rest of the congested Pratunam district.

CS - Siam - This is located next to Siam Square, near the Novotel Bangkok and Siam Intercontinental hotels. Also in this area are several shopping malls, cinemas, restaurants etc...The station is connected to the Siam Center shopping mall, and is also the interchange station to switch to the other sky train line.

E1 - Chitlom - This is on Ploenchit road, close to the intersection with Ratchadamri road. Near here is the Central World Plaza, Gaysorn Plaza, the Arnoma Hotel and the Brazilian embassy. The station is also connected to the Central Chidlom and Amarin Plaza department stores.

E2 - Pleonchit - Ploenchit station is also on Ploenchit road, near to Withayu (Wireless) road. It's near to the City Inn and the many embassies round here (including the Switzerland, UK, USA and New Zealand).

E3 - Nana - This is near Sukhumvit soi's 5, 6 and 7. It's very close to the many hotels in this area, including the Landmark, Amari Boulevard, City Lodge, Nana Hotel, JW Marriott and more. Stopping here lands you right in the middle of the Sukhumvit street 'market' and there's many tourist-orientated restaurants, tailors etc...in the area.

E4 - Asok - This is near Sukhumvit soi's 14, 16, 19 and 21. It also has many hotels close to it, including the Grand Pacific (and attached branch of Robinson's department store), Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Royal Asia Lodge, Manhattan and more. Also close by is the uninspiring Times Square shopping mall.

E5 - Phrom Phong - This is close to Sukhumvit soi's 22, 24, 31 and 33. In this area, there is the Novotel Lotus Hotel, Regency Park Hotel and the Imperial Queen's hotel. The station is connected to the fashionable Emporium department store, and is also close to the Benjasiri Park.

E6 - Thong Lo - Further down Sukhumvit, Thong Lo is near Sukhumvit soi's 36,51 and 55 (Thong Lo road). In the Thong Lo area there are many decent restaurants and a few bars, though it takes quite a walk to reach them from the station (or take the free BTS shuttle bus).

E7 - Ekkamai - This station is near Sukhumvit soi's 42 and 63. It's mainly used for the Eastern Bus Station, known as Ekkamai, on Sukhumvit soi 63.

E8 - Prakhanong - This station is near Sukhumvit soi's 44/1, 46 and 69. It's also near the junction with Rama IV road.

E9 - On Nut - This station is close to Sukhumvit soi's 50, 52, 77, 79 and 81. It's connected directly to the large Tesco Lotus supermarket, and branches of McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut etc...

W1 - National Stadium - This huge station is attached to the Tokyu/MBK shopping center, and is only a couple of minutes walk away from the Siam Station. It's the nearest station for the Pathumwan Princess hotel and for the guesthouses located on Soi Kasem San 1. Jim Thompson's house is also nearby, as is a pier for the Khlong Saen Saep canal boats.

Hua Lamphong Located on Rama 4 Road near the front of Hua Lamphong Railway Station (click here for a detail map of the train station) between Rong Muang and Mahapruettharam Intersection. Exit via subway to the concourse of the main Bangkok railway station, Hua Lamphong, buy your tickets here easily from English speaking staff. China Town is straight on in the same direction you came in (to the North), lots to see especially at weekends.

Sam Yan Located along the Rama 4 Road on Phaya Thai and Si Phraya Intersection near the front of Wat Hua Lamphong. Hua Lamphong Temple, Sam Yan Market, Chulalongkorn University, Mandarin Hotel, No Hand Restaurant. Phayathai Road, walk to MBK Centre if you are fit!

SiLom An Interchange Station to Sala Deang BTS Station. Located along Rama 4 road on Silom Intersection beneath the Thai-Japanese cross over bridge. Exit 2 for Sala Daeng station on the BTS Skytrain via the Skybridge, hint, take the lift to and from the station concourse. Patpong Roads, Silom Road, pubs & restaurants. Robinson and Central Department Stores. Street vendors and check out Convent Road for restaurants etc.

Lumpini Located along Rama 4 Road on South Sathorn and Wireless Intersection near the Thai-Belguim cross over bridge. Embassies around here: Germany, France, Australia.

Khlong Toei Along Rama 4 Road near the MEA Khlong Toei and the Bangna Express Way. Exit 1 (marked MEA) walk south towards the road junction for street vendors, markets and local shops with goods at local prices.

Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre Along Ratchadaphisek Road near the front of Queen Sirikit National Convention Center and Soi Phai Singto. Opposite the new Stock Exchange building.

Sukhumvit An Interchange Sation to Asoke BTS Station. Located along Asoke Road and Sukhumvit Intersection near the Sukhumvit Market.

Phetchaburi Along Asoke Road and Asoke Phetchaburi Intersection near the Embassy of Japan.

Phra Ram 9 Located along Ratchadaphisek Road on Rama 9 Intersection near the front of the Fortune Town Building. Tesco Lotus. Fortune Town shopping centre and IT Mall. At last, you can get to and from Fortune IT Mall with no traffic delays!

Thailand Cultural Centre Pump Up Pub, Jusco, Home Pro, Carrefour, and Robinson Department Store. Chinese Embassy. Ratchada Soi 4 - Pubs and Discos. Being Thailand, this station is not near Thailand Cultural Centre, so now a shuttle bus service operates from Exit E1.

Huai Khwang Located along Ratchadaphek Road on Huai Khwang Intersection.

Sutthisan Located along Ratchadaphipek Road on Sutthisan Intersection. Police Station and government offices and the Visa & Work Permit office. Intellectual Property Department,

Ratchadaphisek Located on Ratchadaphisek Road near the Pla Thong Karat Building and the Grand Building.

Lat Phrao Located along Lat Phrao Road near Soi Lat Phrao 21.

Phahon Yothin Located on Phahon Yothin - Lat Phrao Intersection. Central Plaza from exit 3 and the newly constructed, and already inadequate, pedestrian bridge.

Chatuchak Park Located at the Chutuchak Park along Phahon Yothin Road opposite to the Northern Bus Terminal (old).

Kamphaeng Phet Located on Kamphaeng Phet Road near the front of the Marketing Organization for Farmers (MOF). The famous Chatuchak weekend market (actually it's open every day except Tuesday). Can be a bit much to take, make sure you have a bottle of water and your other hand on your money. Plenty of bargains, almost everything from Aardvarks to Zebras for sale here. Worth visiting is the Marketing Organisation For Farmers Market, right at the station. The best selection of fruit and vegetables I've seen for a long time, and good prices too. Very friendly vendors not used to seeing too many foreigners up to now. Take a look.

Bang Sue Located at Bang Sue Railway Station near the Siam Cement PCL.