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Living near Hua Mak station.

A major interchange where the Yellow Line meets the Airport Rail Link, close to Ramkhamhaeng University's large student population.

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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
YL11MRT Yellow station
฿20,000–฿42,0001-bed rent / month
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Bang Kapi / Suan LuangDistrict
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Hua Mak at a glance

Hua Mak (หัวหมาก, YL11) is a station on the MRT Yellow Line in Bang Kapi / Suan Luang, Bangkok. A major interchange where the Yellow Line meets the Airport Rail Link, close to Ramkhamhaeng University's large student population.

Direct Airport Rail Link trains reach Suvarnabhumi and, via Phaya Thai and Makkasan, the BTS and MRT networks -- one of the best-connected stops on the whole Yellow Line. It is an interchange station, connecting to the Airport Rail Link at Hua Mak (Airport Rail Link) (A5) — a real advantage for car-free living, since you can switch lines without leaving the system.

Right around the station you'll find Airport Rail Link Hua Mak station, Ramkhamhaeng University, MaxValu Supermarket, future SRT Eastern Line interchange. The pocket suits students, airport commuters, value-central renters.

Renting near Hua Mak sits in the central mid-market band: a typical one-bedroom condo within walking distance runs roughly ฿20,000–฿42,000 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 Hua Mak suits

StudentsAirport commutersValue-central renters

What's nearby

Airport Rail Link Hua Mak station · Ramkhamhaeng University · MaxValu Supermarket · future SRT Eastern Line interchange

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Line & connections

MRT Yellow Line (YL11) — An elevated monorail opened in 2023, running from Lat Phrao — where it interchanges with the MRT Blue Line — south-east along Lat Phrao and Srinagarindra roads through Bang Kapi and Hua Mak (Airport Rail Link interchange) to Samrong, where it interchanges with the BTS Sukhumvit Line. It links several planned lines not yet covered in this dataset (MRT Orange, MRT Grey, MRT Brown) and serves Bangkok's eastern residential corridor.

Interchange: connects to the Airport Rail Link at Hua Mak (Airport Rail Link) (A5) — change lines without leaving the system.

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Renting & living near Hua Mak

Indicative one-bedroom condo rents within walking distance run roughly ฿20,000฿42,000 a month (central mid-market band). Ranges are indicative, not quotes — verify current asking prices on individual listings.

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FAQ

Hua Mak station — frequently asked questions

What line is Hua Mak station on?

Hua Mak (YL11) is on the MRT Yellow Line, operated by Eastern Bangkok Monorail Company (BSR Consortium / BTS Group). It interchanges with the Airport Rail Link at Hua Mak (Airport Rail Link).

How much does it cost to rent near Hua Mak?

Indicative one-bedroom condo rents within walking distance of Hua Mak run roughly ฿20,000–฿42,000 per month (central mid-market band). Studios sit below this and larger units above; ranges are indicative, so confirm on live listings.

Is Hua Mak a good place to live?

Hua Mak works well for students, airport commuters, value-central renters. Nearby draws include Airport Rail Link Hua Mak station, Ramkhamhaeng University, MaxValu Supermarket, and being on the MRT Yellow keeps you car-free across much of the city.

What's near Hua Mak station?

Within walking distance: Airport Rail Link Hua Mak station, Ramkhamhaeng University, MaxValu Supermarket, future SRT Eastern Line interchange. Direct Airport Rail Link trains reach Suvarnabhumi and, via Phaya Thai and Makkasan, the BTS and MRT networks -- one of the best-connected stops on the whole Yellow Line.

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