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Green Line BTS Day Trip
All the Way to Paknam

The Green Line runs all the way from central Bangkok to its final stop at Kheha, Samut Prakan, which means you can now spend a full day in Paknam without owning a car. This plan walks you station by station, from the giant three-headed Erawan elephant to the river-view City Tower, the white Phra Samut Chedi out on the water, and finally Bang Pu seaside and Paknam market in the evening. We've timed it so you can actually walk it in a day, and we tell you straight which spots are walkable and which need a quick songthaew ride.

🚝 No car needed🛕 Temple, view, sea🍤 Seafood market finish

Green Line BTS Day Trip All the Way to Paknam

✍️ By Doctor Chat

🔄 Updated 21 Jun 2026

Samut Prakan sits so close to Bangkok that a lot of people overlook it, but once the Green Line's Bearing–Kheha extension fully opened, Paknam became one of the easiest day-trip destinations around. You can ride straight through from Asok or Ari to the end of the line. The fare from the city center to Paknam runs about 50–60 THB and takes a little over an hour, well worth it for a day of temples, views, and sea.

Before you start, let's get the stations straight. The three we use in this plan are Chang Erawan (for the Erawan Museum), Paknam (City Tower, the ferry across to Phra Samut Chedi, and Paknam market), and Kheha at the very end (transfer to a songthaew for Bang Pu). All three are on the same line, so hopping on and off is easy.

The main one-day plan — from early stops to the end of the line

This plan starts a little early so you catch the cooler hours for the outdoor walking, and wraps up at Paknam market right around evening. If you'd rather not get up too early, skip Chang Erawan and start at the City Tower.

Day 1

Erawan Museum → City Tower → Phra Samut Chedi → Paknam Market

09:00

Get off at Chang Erawan station and walk to the Erawan MuseumThe giant three-headed copper elephant is visible from the train. Inside, the stained-glass hall and spiral staircase are prettier than you'd expect. Entry for Thai adults is around 250 THB, open 09:00–18:00 with ticket sales closing at 5pm. It's a short walk from the station to the entrance.

11:00

Hop back on the BTS to Paknam station and go up the Samut Prakan City TowerThis is the Gulf of Thailand Learning Park and City Tower, with a 360-degree view over the mouth of the Chao Phraya into the Gulf, Phra Samut Chedi, and Bang Krachao. Entry is 60 THB for adults, 40 THB for kids, open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00, closed Mondays — if you come on a Monday, skip this stop.

12:30

Grab lunch around Paknam marketIt's about a 15-minute walk from Paknam station to the market area, or a short songthaew or motorbike-taxi ride. There are plenty of noodle shops, rice-and-curry stalls, and seafood. The well-known yentafo place around here packs out at lunchtime.

14:00

Take the ferry from Paknam pier across to Phra Samut ChediThe ferry runs often and the fare is just a few baht. Cross over to pay respects at the white riverside Phra Samut Chedi — the atmosphere is quieter than the market side, and you can walk around the old fort and along the embankment.

16:00

Ferry back to the Paknam side and rest over coffeeThere are several riverside cafes and chill spots near the pier. Sit and wait for the sun to soften before tackling the market in the evening.

18:00

Wander Paknam market at night and have dinnerThe walking-street area around the pavilion opposite the pier is open every evening until midnight, packed with street food, seafood, and desserts — you can graze for ages. When you're done, walk back to Paknam BTS and head home to Bangkok.

Check the day before you go

The City Tower is closed every Monday, while the Erawan Museum is open daily. If your trip falls on a Monday, swap the City Tower out and spend the extra time at the market or on a river ferry instead.

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The chill plan — all about the sea at Bang Pu, no rushing

If you'd rather not walk between lots of stops and just want to sit in the sea breeze for a while, this plan rides to the end of the line at Kheha and then focuses on Bang Pu via songthaew. It's best on a day when it isn't too hot, or in the evening when you want to catch the sunset.

Day 1

Kheha → Bang Pu → Paknam in the evening

10:30

Ride to the end at Kheha station, then take a songthaew to Bang Pu Recreation CenterSeveral songthaew routes run from under the station. Pick one that passes Bang Pu and tell the driver you're getting off at Bang Pu Recreation Center. The fare is just a few baht and the ride is short.

11:00

Walk the Sukta bridge out over the sea and see the mangrovesBang Pu Recreation Center is free to enter, open 05:00–20:00. The Sukta bridge is a long concrete walkway out to sea, and at the far end is Sala Sukjai, with a seafood restaurant and a retro dance floor.

12:30

Have a seafood lunch at Sala SukjaiThe restaurant sits at the end of the bridge out over the sea, with a great view and prices that follow the seasonal seafood. Ordering a spread of shrimp, shellfish, crab, and fish to share works out better value.

14:30

Feed the seagulls (winter season only)From November to April, thousands of migratory seagulls gather here. Toss some food and they'll swoop in — it's a photo spot people come back for. Outside this season there aren't many birds, so focus on walking the mangroves instead.

16:30

Take a songthaew back to Kheha and the BTS to PaknamOn the way back, get off at Paknam station to walk the market and have dinner.

18:00

Finish at Paknam marketGraze on seafood and street food in the evening before catching the BTS home.

Food along the line that locals recommend

Paknam is a seaside town, so the standout food is naturally seafood and budget-friendly street food. Here's the group that locals and reviews mention most, ordered by how easy each is to find as you follow the plan.

1

The famous yentafo and noodle shop at Paknam market

Lunch · from ฿50–80

A noodle shop in the Paknam market area that almost everyone around here points you to. It does both hot-pot yentafo and spicy pork-rib leng saep, bold and full-flavored. It gets packed at lunch.

NoodlesIn the market

2

Sala Sukjai seafood, Bang Pu

Lunch/dinner · by seafood weight

The restaurant at the end of the Sukta bridge out over the sea, with seasonal shrimp, shellfish, crab, and fish, eaten in the sea breeze. The retro dance floor gives it an atmosphere you won't find elsewhere.

SeafoodSea view

3

Fresh seafood at Paknam market

Buy fresh / cooked fresh

Paknam market is a source of fresh seafood at good prices — shrimp, blood cockles, crab, and squid. Many stalls will cook it for you to eat on the spot.

SeafoodSouvenirs

4

Street food on Paknam walking street

Dinner · ฿20–60 a plate

The area around the pavilion opposite the pier is open every evening — fried snacks, grilled meatballs, made-to-order dishes. It's fun to graze stall by stall, perfect for wrapping up the day.

Street foodEvening

5

Desserts and sweets at the night market

Dessert · ฿20–50 a piece

There's cheesecake, Thai sweets, and cold desserts tucked among the night-market stalls — handy for finishing off after the savory stuff.

Dessert

6

Riverside cafes at Paknam pier

Afternoon snack · coffee ฿50–90

Coffee shops and chill cafes around the ferry pier, good for an afternoon break out of the sun before hitting the evening market. You can watch the ferries shuttle back and forth.

CafeRiverside

Add-on stops if you have time

If you head out very early or want to extend the trip to a second day, there are two more spots in the same area. We didn't squeeze them into the main plan because they take a while and you have to arrange your own transport.

Half a day

Ancient City (the open-air Muang Boran)

An open-air museum of scaled-down historic sites from across Thailand on a huge plot of land — you can walk or cycle it all day. Entry for Thai adults is around 350 THB. It's far from the station and needs a transfer, so it works best as a separate day.

Stop along the way

Wat Asokaram

A meditation-practice temple with unusual architecture, about 2–3 km from Kheha station via a short ride. It makes a good stop on the way to Bang Pu.

Tips to keep the whole day smooth

Top up a card or use Rabbit / tap to pay — with several stations in one day, keep enough balance loaded so you don't have to queue for a ticket every time.
Go on a weekday to dodge the crowds — Paknam market and Bang Pu get busy on weekends. If you can choose, a weekday is far more comfortable to walk.
Check the seagull season before planning Bang Pu — the birds come in numbers in the cool season (Nov–Apr). Outside that there are few, so swap in a mangrove walk and seafood instead.
Allow time for the ferry — the boat to Phra Samut Chedi runs often, but you may have to wait in line at times. Leave a little buffer so you aren't rushing in the evening.
Bring an umbrella or hat — many stops are open-air by the water, and the sun is strong from late morning through the afternoon.

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FAQ

Which Green Line BTS station do I get off at for Paknam?

It depends on the stop. Paknam station is for the City Tower, the ferry across to Phra Samut Chedi, and Paknam market. Chang Erawan station is for the Erawan Museum. Kheha station, at the very end of the line, is where you transfer to a songthaew for Bang Pu.

Can you do Samut Prakan in one day without a car?

Easily. The Green Line runs all the way to Kheha, so you can do the City Tower, Phra Samut Chedi, and Paknam market on foot and by ferry. For Bang Pu and Chang Erawan, take a songthaew or a short walk from the station.

What days is the Samut Prakan City Tower open, and how much is entry?

It's open Tuesday–Sunday 10:00–17:00, closed Mondays. Entry is 60 THB for adults and 40 THB for kids. The top is a 360-degree viewpoint over the mouth of the river out into the Gulf of Thailand.

What time does Paknam market open, and what's there to eat?

The evening market area around the pier is open daily from roughly 6pm to midnight, with fresh seafood, street food, fried snacks, and desserts to graze on. The walking street goes all out at the start of the month.

When is the best time to see the seagulls at Bang Pu?

The migratory seagulls arrive in the cool season, roughly November to April — that's when there are the most birds and you can feed them up close. Outside this window there are far fewer, so check before planning a Bang Pu trip.

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