How to use an MRT token
Now that you have the small black plastic coin sized MRT token don't drop it! They tend to bounce. Proceed to the metallic barriers. Hover the token above the red panel and the barrier will open up. Make your way through. Simple as that. You keep the token as it's not placed anywhere. Don't lose it!
At the gate to get inside MRT system, use the token to touched on an area provided. The gate will then open for getting inside.
- After getting in MRT System, walk to the platform at a below floor. There are usually two sides for the platform – one is to go to Hua Lamphong, the other is to go to Bang Sue. Look at on a sign around the area the make sure which side is the right way for the destination. There are also several screens to show advertising and the time left for the next train (at the corner).
- In the underground train, similar to BTS sky train, there are seats provided on both sides, route map above each door, and advertising screen that can indicate which the next station will be. However, one major thing different from BTS is there is no view while travelling in the underground train. Everything between stations outside of the train is really dark.
- After getting out from the train, make sure that it is the right destination by looking at the name of the station because it is still alright to change to any other station without paying more money (as long as we are still in MRT system). If it is sure that this is the right destination, just get to upstair to walk out from the system. Note that there are maps of the station location to see where the exits provided for this station are.
- It is a little different from coming in the system. At the gate to get out from MRT system, instead of touching, there is a slot to insert the token into the gate. After putting the token into this lot, the gate will keep the token and it will open to walk out.
- Then just walk to the exit on the ground.