The project budget of 3.8 billion Thai baht was fully funded by the proponent of the project, shopping mall company Siam Piwat who has responsibility for all construction costs. Preliminary works began in June 2018 with major construction commencing in September 2018.ĭesign and development of the line was the responsibility of Krungthep Thanakom PCL, an enterprise of the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.
The project was approved by the Thai Cabinet in September 2016 with an initial planned opening of late 2018. The line was not part of the current M-Map Master Plan as the line was proposed by the owners of Iconsiam mall in July 2015 to provide a feeder service to Iconsiam. The Gold Line is operated by Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTSC) under a 30 year contract. When completed, it will connect Krung Thon Buri BTS station with Prajadhipok Road in Thon Buri District for a total distance of 2.68 km (1.67 mi). The line will be extended 1 km (0.62 mi) along Somdet Chao Phraya road to connect with the future MRT Purple Line southern extension.
It primarily serves as a feeder line between the BTS Silom line and Iconsiam shopping center. The line is 1.72 km (1.07 mi) long, consisting of 3 stations, and was opened by Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha on 16 December 2020. The Gold Line is an automated people mover line, part of Bangkok's rapid transit system.
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