Named for the Pu Chao Samingphrai Shrine, a well-known local shrine just off the station — one of the quieter, more residential stops on the Samut Prakan extension, opened in December 2018.
Pu Chao (ปู่เจ้าสมิงพราย, E16) is a station on the BTS Sukhumvit Line in Phra Pradaeng, Samut Prakan, Bangkok. Named for the Pu Chao Samingphrai Shrine, a well-known local shrine just off the station — one of the quieter, more residential stops on the Samut Prakan extension, opened in December 2018.
One stop from the Samrong interchange, keeping you on a direct BTS ride into central Bangkok.
Right around the station you'll find Pu Chao Samingphrai Shrine (the station's namesake), residential sois off Sukhumvit Road, local Phra Pradaeng market streets. The pocket suits value renters, quiet residential living.
Renting near Pu Chao 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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Pu Chao Samingphrai Shrine (the station's namesake) · residential sois off Sukhumvit Road · local Phra Pradaeng market streets
BTS Sukhumvit Line (E16) — The light-green elevated line running north-east through the heart of expat Bangkok — Mo Chit and Chatuchak in the north, down through Siam, then the full Sukhumvit Road stretch (Asok, Phrom Phong, Thong Lo, Ekkamai) out to On Nut and beyond. It carries more international residents than any other line in the city.
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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Pu Chao (E16) is on the BTS Sukhumvit Line, operated by BTS Skytrain (Krungthep Thanakom / BTSC).
Indicative one-bedroom condo rents within walking distance of Pu Chao 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.
Pu Chao works well for value renters, quiet residential living. Nearby draws include Pu Chao Samingphrai Shrine (the station's namesake), residential sois off Sukhumvit Road, local Phra Pradaeng market streets, and being on the BTS Sukhumvit keeps you car-free across much of the city.
Within walking distance: Pu Chao Samingphrai Shrine (the station's namesake), residential sois off Sukhumvit Road, local Phra Pradaeng market streets. One stop from the Samrong interchange, keeping you on a direct BTS ride into central Bangkok.
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