Fai Chai station on MRT Blue: a short guide
คู่มือสั้นสถานีไฟฉาย สายสีน้ำเงิน
A short guide to Fai Chai station on the MRT Blue line, with nearby temples, markets and walking times.
Fai Chai (BL03) is on the MRT Blue line, and Wat Ruak Suttharam and Nakhon Luang Market are each about six minutes' walk away.
- BL03 Fai Chai
● Fai Chai is BL03 on the MRT Blue line.
From the airport
From Suvarnabhumi (BKK) · 23 stops, 1 change
- A1 Suvarnabhumi airport สุวรรณภูมิAirport Rail Link · 5 stopsA6 Makkasan มักกะสัน
- Walk about 405 m to PhetchaburiBL21 Phetchaburi เพชรบุรีMRT Blue · 18 stopsBL03 Fai Chai ไฟฉาย
From Don Mueang (DMK) · 15 stops, 1 change
- RN08 Don Mueang airport ดอนเมืองSRT Dark Red · 7 stopsRN01 Krung Thep Aphiwat กรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์
- Walk about 255 m to Bang SueBL11 Bang Sue บางซื่อMRT Blue · 8 stopsBL03 Fai Chai ไฟฉาย
Getting oriented
Fai Chai station is on the MRT Blue line. Its Thai name is ไฟฉาย, and its station code is BL03. Look for that code on station signs. The map data for this guide does not list exits or connecting lines, so follow the station signs when you arrive and check which way you need to go.
The walking times in this guide are estimates. They come from straight-line distance, multiplied by 1.3, at a pace of 75 metres a minute. Real streets may bend, so allow a little extra time, especially in the heat.
Nearby temples and markets
Wat Ruak Suttharam, a temple, and Nakhon Luang Market are both about six minutes away. Wat Yang Suttharam, another temple, is nine minutes away. Wat Amon Thayikaram, Wat Dong Mun Lek and Wat Phleng Wipatsana are between 13 and 15 minutes on foot. Phran Nok Market is 18 minutes away, and Wat Lakhon Tham is 19 minutes.
| Place | Kind | Walk |
|---|---|---|
| Wat Ruak Suttharamวัดรวกสุทธาราม | Temple | 6 min |
| Nakhon Luang Marketตลาดนครหลวง | Market | 6 min |
| Wat Yang Suttharamวัดยางสุทธาราม | Temple | 9 min |
| Wat Amon Thayikaramวัดอมรทายิการาม | Temple | 13 min |
| Wat Dong Mun Lekวัดดงมูลเหล็ก | Temple | 14 min |
| Wat Phleng Wipatsanaวัดเพลงวิปัสสนา | Temple | 15 min |
| Phran Nok Marketตลาดพรานนก | Market | 18 min |
| Wat Lakhon Thamวัดลครทำ | Temple | 19 min |
Food and everyday needs
Within 500 metres of the station, there are 5 places to eat and 10 small everyday places where you can pick up essentials. That is a good area to explore on foot. You can stop for a meal or a drink between visits, then carry on to the next temple or market on your list.
Shops near Fai Chai
- ร้านกัญชา high Cloud พรานนก PhrannokBan Chang Lo · 6 min walk
- Thaistick สาขาจรัญสนิทวงศ์ ร้านขายกัญชา 24 HrsBang Khun Si · 15 min walk
- Thaistick BKKBang Khun Si · 16 min walk
- Sky Zombie Cannabis Dispensary shop & Todamoon CafeBanchnalor · 7 min walk
- ร้านกัญชา การันตีจรัญ CANNABIS SHOPBan Chang Lo · 8 min walk
- Weedview Cannabis marketplacebangkhunsri · 12 min walk