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A Pak Kret stop next to the Central Chest Institute of Thailand, on the run out from the Purple Line interchange.

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By Kirby Scofield
Founder of BAANLYY · International real estate broker, investor & relocation specialist
Last updated 7 July 2026 · Last reviewed 7 July 2026
PK02MRT Pink station
฿12,000–฿26,0001-bed rent / month
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Khae Rai at a glance

Khae Rai (แคราย, PK02) is a station on the MRT Pink Line in Pak Kret, Bangkok. A Pak Kret stop next to the Central Chest Institute of Thailand, on the run out from the Purple Line interchange.

One stop from the Purple Line interchange at Nonthaburi Civic Center.

Right around the station you'll find Central Chest Institute of Thailand, Lotus's Rattanathibet, Nonthaburi side-streets. The pocket suits value renters, healthcare-proximity.

Renting near Khae Rai sits in the value / outer-central band: a typical one-bedroom condo within walking distance runs roughly ฿12,000–฿26,000 a month, with rents easing the further you are from the station exit. These are indicative ranges, not quotes — always verify current asking prices on individual listings.

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Who Khae Rai suits

Value rentersHealthcare-proximity

What's nearby

Central Chest Institute of Thailand · Lotus's Rattanathibet · Nonthaburi side-streets

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Line & connections

MRT Pink Line (PK02) — A 34.5km elevated monorail running from Nonthaburi Civic Center — where it interchanges with the MRT Purple Line — east along the Chaeng Wattana and Ram Inthra corridor to Min Buri in eastern Bangkok. It opened in full in November 2023, gives Nonthaburi and Bang Khen commuters their first direct rail line, and cross-interchanges with the BTS Sukhumvit Line's Khu Khot extension at Wat Phra Sri Mahathat station.

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Renting & living near Khae Rai

Indicative one-bedroom condo rents within walking distance run roughly ฿12,000฿26,000 a month (value / outer-central band). Ranges are indicative, not quotes — verify current asking prices on individual listings.

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FAQ

Khae Rai station — frequently asked questions

What line is Khae Rai station on?

Khae Rai (PK02) is on the MRT Pink Line, operated by Northern Bangkok Monorail (a Bangkok Expressway and Metro / BEM-led consortium).

How much does it cost to rent near Khae Rai?

Indicative one-bedroom condo rents within walking distance of Khae Rai run roughly ฿12,000–฿26,000 per month (value / outer-central band). Studios sit below this and larger units above; ranges are indicative, so confirm on live listings.

Is Khae Rai a good place to live?

Khae Rai works well for value renters, healthcare-proximity. Nearby draws include Central Chest Institute of Thailand, Lotus's Rattanathibet, Nonthaburi side-streets, and being on the MRT Pink keeps you car-free across much of the city.

What's near Khae Rai station?

Within walking distance: Central Chest Institute of Thailand, Lotus's Rattanathibet, Nonthaburi side-streets. One stop from the Purple Line interchange at Nonthaburi Civic Center.

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