Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Did you know that Asoke and Sukhumvit are actually the exact same place? Many tourists get confused because the above-ground BTS skytrain and the underground MRT subway use different names and ticketing systems for this connected station. If a local friend tells you to meet at Asoke, you should look up to the BTS platform. However, if they tell you to meet at Sukhumvit, you need to head down to the MRT area. Master this simple local transit rule, and you will never get lost in Bangkok again!
Did you know that Asoke and Sukhumvit are actually the exact same place? Many tourists get confused because the above-ground BTS skytrain and the underground MRT subway use different names and ticketing systems for this connected station. If a local friend tells you to meet at Asoke, you should look up to the BTS platform. However, if they tell you to meet at Sukhumvit, you need to head down to the MRT area. Master this simple local transit rule, and you will never get lost in Bangkok again!
