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Living near Royal Irrigation Department station.

Named for the Royal Irrigation Department compound it sits beside on the Pak Kret stretch.

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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
PK05MRT Pink station
฿12,000–฿26,0001-bed rent / month
Single lineMRT Pink
Pak KretDistrict
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Royal Irrigation Department at a glance

Royal Irrigation Department (กรมชลประทาน, PK05) is a station on the MRT Pink Line in Pak Kret, Bangkok. Named for the Royal Irrigation Department compound it sits beside on the Pak Kret stretch.

Named for the Royal Irrigation Department compound it sits beside.

Right around the station you'll find Royal Irrigation Department headquarters, Chonprathan Wittaya School, Wat Cholprathan Rangsarit. The pocket suits government workers, value renters.

Renting near Royal Irrigation Department 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 Royal Irrigation Department suits

Government workersValue renters

What's nearby

Royal Irrigation Department headquarters · Chonprathan Wittaya School · Wat Cholprathan Rangsarit

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Line & connections

MRT Pink Line (PK05) — 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 Royal Irrigation Department

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

Royal Irrigation Department station — frequently asked questions

What line is Royal Irrigation Department station on?

Royal Irrigation Department (PK05) 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 Royal Irrigation Department?

Indicative one-bedroom condo rents within walking distance of Royal Irrigation Department 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 Royal Irrigation Department a good place to live?

Royal Irrigation Department works well for government workers, value renters. Nearby draws include Royal Irrigation Department headquarters, Chonprathan Wittaya School, Wat Cholprathan Rangsarit, and being on the MRT Pink keeps you car-free across much of the city.

What's near Royal Irrigation Department station?

Within walking distance: Royal Irrigation Department headquarters, Chonprathan Wittaya School, Wat Cholprathan Rangsarit. Named for the Royal Irrigation Department compound it sits beside.

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