MRTA Board Inspects Purple-Orange Line Projects, Focus on Safety

MGR Online•Economy•248d ago

Reader Briefing

Construction on Bangkok's Purple and Orange MRT lines is on track, with MRTA leadership conducting site visits to reinforce stringent safety protocols.

•The MRTA board inspected construction sites for the Purple and Orange MRT lines to review progress and emphasize safety.
•The Purple Line is 67.26% complete overall, with specific progress rates for Contracts 2 and 5.
•The Orange Line is 20.55% complete, with ongoing earth retention and soil improvement work expected to take 1-2 years before tunnel boring begins.

Overview

•On Jan 29, 2026, the MRTA Board conducted site inspections for the Purple and Orange Line projects.
•The Purple Line project has an overall progress rate of 67.26% as of December 2025.
•Contract 5 of the Purple Line has a progress rate of 48.30%.
•Contract 2 of the Purple Line has a progress rate of 74.79%.
•The Orange Line project has an overall progress rate of 20.55% as of December 2025.
•MRTA President Montree Dechakerdsakul emphasized strict adherence to safety measures for both projects.
•Tunnel boring for the Orange Line is expected to commence after 1-2 years of soil quality improvement.
•Traffic management and sidewalk maintenance are being coordinated to minimize disruption to commuters.

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Key Quotes

MRTA President Montree Dechakerdsakul

"Emphasized that MRTA, project consultants, construction supervisors, and contractors for both projects must strictly adhere to safety measures."

เน้นย้ำให้ รฟม. ที่ปรึกษาบริหารโครงการและควบคุมงานก่อสร้าง และผู้รับจ้างก่อสร้างทั้งสองโครงการ ต้องปฏิบัติตามมาตรการด้านความปลอดภัยอย่างเคร่งครัด

Key Entities

Organization

Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA)(รฟม.)ℹ️

The state-owned enterprise responsible for developing and operating Bangkok's mass transit railway system, overseeing the Purple and Orange Line projects.

Ministry of Transport(กระทรวงคมนาคม)ℹ️

The government ministry overseeing transportation projects in Thailand, which sets the policy for safety standards.

Person

Montree Dechakerdsakul(มนตรี เดชาสกุลสม)

The Chairman of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) who led the site inspection.

Phitsanul Ho-rakul(พิษณุ โหระกุล)

A board member of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) who participated in the site inspection.

Wichayut Boonchit(วิชญายุทธ บุญชิต)

A board member of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) who participated in the site inspection.

Jirawat Ratisoonthorn(จิรวัฒน์ ระติสุนทร)

A board member of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) who participated in the site inspection.

Kajpajohn Udomthampakdi(กาจผจญ อุดมธรรมภักดี)

The Governor of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) who participated in the site inspection.

Kittikorn Tanpao(กิตติกร ตันเปาว์)

The Deputy Governor for Engineering and Construction at the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) who participated in the site inspection.

Place

Democracy Monument Station(สถานีอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย)

A construction site for the Orange Line MRT project, currently undergoing diaphragm wall and soil improvement work.

Bang Khun Non Station(สถานีบางขุนนนท์)

A construction site for the Orange Line MRT project, currently undergoing diaphragm wall and soil improvement work.

Khru Nai Station(สถานีครุใน)

A construction site for the Purple Line MRT project, inspected by the MRTA board for progress and safety.

Bang Khun Phrom Station(สถานีบางขุนพรหม)

A construction site for the Purple Line MRT project, inspected by the MRTA board for progress and safety.

Soi Suk Sawat 70/2(ซอยสุขสวัสดิ์ 70/2)

A location on the Purple Line construction route where a large launching girder is used for elevated guideway segments, requiring strict safety checks.