Si Iam MRT station is a planned station of the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) system in Bangkok, Thailand. The station will be part of the MRT Orange Line, a new rapid‑transit corridor currently under construction that will run east‑west across the city.
Key characteristics
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Line | MRT Orange Line |
| Location | Bangkok, Thailand – situated in the Si Iam (ศรีเอี่ยม) area, which lies within the Bang Kapi district. |
| Structure | Designed as an underground station with an island platform configuration. |
| Status | Under construction. The station’s completion is linked to the broader Orange Line project, which has a phased opening schedule targeting the mid‑2020s. |
| Future service | Once operational, the station will provide commuter access to surrounding residential and commercial zones, and will connect with existing bus routes and arterial roads. |
| Operator | Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) – the agency responsible for planning, constructing, and operating the Orange Line. |
Context within the Orange Line
The Orange Line is a 35‑kilometre, 35‑station rapid‑transit line that will link the northern terminus at Bang Sue to the eastern terminus at Suwin. Si Iam station is positioned between the Bang Kapi and Si Yaek Meta stations (as per current alignment plans). The line is intended to alleviate traffic congestion on the surrounding road network, especially along Srinakarin and Ramkhamhaeng thoroughfares.
Etymology
The name “Si Iam” derives from the Thai place‑name ศรีเอี่ยม (pronounced sǐː ʔìːm), where “ศรี” (Si) is a common prefix meaning “prosperous” or “auspicious,” and “เอี่ยม” (Iam) can be interpreted as “pleasant” or “comfortable.” The combined term therefore conveys a sense of a pleasant or auspicious locality.
Current developments
As of the latest publicly released updates from the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand, construction of the Si Iam station is proceeding in line with the overall schedule for the Orange Line. No definitive opening date has been announced for the station itself; its inauguration will coincide with the phased rollout of service along the line.
References
- Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand – Official Orange Line project documentation.
- Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) transport planning reports.
Note: All information reflects publicly available sources up to the knowledge cut‑off date and does not include speculative or unverified details.
