Sanam Chai Station
Design and location
Sanam Chai station is in the middle of Rattanakosin Island, or Bangkok's old town zone, which is a conservation area and has historical significance. It can be considered as the only station in the inner Rattanakosin Island (around Royal Grand Palace), and regarded as one of only four MRT stations that are recognized for their most beautiful design (consisted of Itsaraphap station, Sanam Chai station, Sam Yot station, and Wat Mangkon station).
The interior is finished under the theme of the early Rattanakosin era, as designed by expert in Thai architecture and national artist Pinyo Suwankiri. The inside is decorated with Sadom pillars (main pillar), these are etched with tiles carve into the shape of the Pikul flower sharpe, which signify prosperity, with the pillar edges adorn with blooming lotus shapes, with long curve petals leaning toward the centre, the bottom of each large petals engrave with smaller petals and coated in gold leaf. The floor and walls made of resemble the city walls. The ceiling painted with star sharpe stencils to resemble the atmosphere of the throne hall in Rattanakosin era. The station has a higher ceiling than most MRT stations along the line as the ventilation system was installed to the side of the station instead of directly above it.
Entry-exit 1 has been specifically designed by CH.Karnchang, PLC. without a roof and with specially designed escalators, in order to not obscure the view of Museum Siam located behind the exit.
In addition to being in the middle of the Rattanakosin Island, the station is also near Wat Pho, Saranrom Park, Saranrom Palace, Museum Siam, Pak Khlong Talat, Rajini School, Wat Ratchabopit, Wat Rajabopit School, Wat Ratchapradit, etc.
Station layout
G Ground floor |
- | Bus stop, Museum Siam |
B1 Basement |
Basement | Exits 1–5 |
B2 Concourse |
Concourse | Ticket machines |
B4 Platform |
Platform 2 | Blue towards Tha Phra via Bang Sue (Sam Yot) |
Island platform, doors will open on the right | ||
Platform 1 | Blue towards Lak Song (Itsaraphap) |
Gallery
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Thai style chandelier
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City gate replica
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Sadom pillars
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Ticket vending machines
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Future space planned for artifact exhibition
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Exit 1 in front of the Museum Siam
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Exit 2
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Platform