Mo Chit
หมอชิต
BTS and MRT junction at the gateway to the Chatuchak weekend market.
Mo Chit is a northern transit hub in Bangkok where BTS Mo Chit meets MRT Chatuchak Park, beside the city's best-known weekend market and a string of large parks. It suits budget professionals and long-term renters who put transport first and want green space close at hand.
Mo Chit at a glance
Living in Mo Chit
Mornings start with joggers and cyclists in Chatuchak Park and commuters pouring into the BTS and MRT. Weekdays are practical: offices, street food near the stations and ordinary local services, with Union Mall a short ride up the road. Weekends bring crowds to the market in neighbouring Chatuchak, so traffic and trains fill up, but the parks offer room to escape. The Northern Bus Terminal, known as Mo Chit 2, is nearby, which makes trips to northern Thailand easy. Evenings are quiet; for cafés and small bars, residents ride two stops south to Ari.
Renting in Mo Chit
Housing is a mix of condo towers near the stations, older apartments and some houses on side streets. One-bedrooms usually cost 16,000–35,000 THB a month, with park views and newer buildings near the interchange at the top of the range. Being next to both rail networks is the main selling point, and units close to the stations rent quickly. Older buildings further from Phahon Yothin Road offer better value in exchange for longer walks. The condos near BTS Bangkok guide compares Mo Chit with other stops on the line.
- 1 bedroom
- ฿16k–฿35kTHB / mo
Typical furnished condo listings in Mo Chit and neighbouring blocks, compiled by BKK Oracle editors from DDProperty, Hipflat and agent listings. Utilities are extra.
Getting around Mo Chit
BTS Mo Chit on the Sukhumvit Line is about 50 metres from the centre, and MRT Chatuchak Park on the Blue Line about 150 metres, linked for an easy change between networks. MRT Kamphaeng Phet is around 800 metres away and BTS Saphan Khwai about 1 km. The Northern Bus Terminal handles long-distance routes, and city buses and taxis gather around the interchange.
- Mo Chit · Sukhumvit Line50 m
- Chatuchak Park · Blue Line150 m
- Kamphaeng Phet · Blue Line800 m
- Saphan Khwai · Sukhumvit Line1000 m
Who Mo Chit suits
- Transit-first renters using both BTS and MRT
- Runners and cyclists who want large parks nearby
- Regular trips north via the Northern Bus Terminal
- Weekend market crowds fill stations and roads
- Heavy traffic on Phahon Yothin and Kamphaeng Phet roads
- Limited cafés and nightlife within walking distance
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Read guideMo Chit FAQs
Is Mo Chit a good area to live in Bangkok?
Mo Chit is a good fit for budget professionals, long-term living and transit-first. It sits in Bangkok's mid-range rent tier, with one-bedroom condos typically at 16,000–35,000 THB a month. The nearest rail station is Mo Chit on the Sukhumvit Line, about 50 m from the centre of the area.
How much is rent in Mo Chit?
Typical furnished condo rents in Mo Chit are one-bedrooms 16,000–35,000 THB a month. Electricity, water and internet usually add 2,500–5,000 THB a month, and most landlords ask for a two-month deposit plus the first month upfront.
What is the nearest BTS or MRT station to Mo Chit?
Mo Chit (Sukhumvit Line, about 50 m), Chatuchak Park (Blue Line, about 150 m) and Kamphaeng Phet (Blue Line, about 800 m) are the closest rail stations to central Mo Chit. Walking times depend on the soi you live on, so time the walk in the midday heat before signing a lease.
How far is the Northern Bus Terminal from Mo Chit BTS?
The Northern Bus Terminal, often called Mo Chit 2, is on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road, a short taxi or bus ride from BTS Mo Chit rather than at the station itself. It serves long-distance buses to northern and north-eastern Thailand. Allow extra time on Fridays and before public holidays.
Which parks are near Mo Chit?
Chatuchak Park sits right beside the station, and Queen Sirikit Park and Wachirabenchathat Park, also called Rot Fai Park, join it to form a large green area. Together they offer running loops, lakes, cycling paths and space for weekend picnics, which is rare this close to rail lines.
Is Mo Chit still the end of the BTS line?
No. Mo Chit was the northern terminus when the BTS opened, but the Sukhumvit Line now continues north along Phahon Yothin Road to Ha Yaek Lat Phrao, Kasetsart University and beyond. It remains a key interchange with the MRT Blue Line.