MRTA rail services in Bangkok to run until 2.00am on New Year’s Eve
MRTA says Bangkok’s MRT Blue, Purple, Yellow and Pink lines will run until 2.00am on January 1, with extended park-and-ride hours and extra security.
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) said three concessionaires operating four electric rail lines in Bangkok will extend services on New Year’s Eve until 2.00am on New Year’s Day, describing the move as a New Year gift to passengers.
MRTA governor Gardphajon Udomdhammabhakdi said the extension aligns with Transport Ministry policy and will be supported by extended park-and-ride opening hours on December 31.
He said Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM), East Bangkok Monorail (EBM) and Northern Bangkok Monorail (NBM) are cooperating with the MRTA on the extended service and parking arrangements. BEM operates the Blue and Purple lines, EBM the Yellow line and NBM the Pink line.
Four MRT lines to extend operating hours until 2.00am
For the night of December 31, 2025, services on all four main MRT lines will run later than usual, extending from the normal end time of midnight (12.00am) to 2.00am on January 1, 2026:
- MRT Blue Line (Chalong Ratchadham)
- MRT Purple Line (Chaloem Ratchamongkhon)
- MRT Yellow Line (Nakkhara Phiwat)
- MRT Pink Line (Pink Line)
The last trains will depart from the originating/terminus stations at 2.00am.
Park-and-ride facilities to operate longer for easier connections
The MRTA said it will open and extend parking facilities to help passengers connect more easily with rail services.
MRT Purple Line
Four park-and-ride buildings—at Khlong Bang Phai, Sam Yaek Bang Yai, Bang Rak Noi Tha It and Yaek Nonthaburi 1 stations—will operate 24 hours.
MRT Blue Line
Four park-and-ride buildings—at Lat Phrao, Thailand Cultural Centre, and Lak Song stations (two buildings at Lak Song)—and 11 parking lots at Kamphaeng Phet, Ratchadaphisek, Huai Khwang, Thailand Cultural Centre (two lots), Phra Ram 9, Phetchaburi, Sukhumvit, Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre (two lots) and Sam Yan stations will operate 24 hours.
Orange Line project (Thailand Cultural Centre–Min Buri (Suwinthawong) section)
One park-and-ride building at Khlong Ban Ma station and one parking lot at MRTA station will operate 24 hours.
Green Line
One parking lot on the Bearing–Samut Prakan section at Khehaฯ station, and two park-and-ride buildings on the Mo Chit–Saphan Mai–Khu Khot section at Yaek Kpao station and Khu Khot station, will operate from 5.00am on December 31, 2025 to 3.00am on January 1, 2026.
MRT Yellow Line
One park-and-ride building at Si Iam station will be free of charge, operating from 5.00am on December 31, 2025 to 1.00am on January 2, 2026.
MRT Pink Line
One park-and-ride building at Min Buri station will be free of charge, operating from 5.00am on December 31, 2025 to 2.00am on January 2, 2026.
Safety measures and additional services
To ensure smoother travel, the MRTA said it has instructed the following measures:
- Extra trains: Sufficient standby trainsets will be arranged to prevent passengers from being stranded.
- Special ticket sales points: Additional channels will be provided for purchasing tokens/tickets at high-demand stations.
- Enhanced security: Additional staff will be deployed to maintain order around stations and parking areas 24 hours a day.
Contact channels and service updates
- MRT Purple/Blue Lines: Tel. 0 2624 5200 or www.bemplc.co.th
- MRT Yellow/Pink Lines: Tel. 0 2617 6111 or Line: @pinkyellowline
- Check service status: The ‘The SKYTRAINs’ and ‘Bangkok MRT’ apps
