Kheha BTS station

Kheha (Thai: สถานีเคหะฯ, pronounced [sā.tʰǎː.nīː kʰēː.hàʔ]) is a BTS Skytrain station, on the Sukhumvit Line in Samut Prakan, Thailand.

Kheha เคหะฯ
BTS
General information
Location	Mueang Samut Prakan, Samut Prakan, Thailand
Coordinates	13.5677°N 100.6077°E / 13.5677; 100.6077
Owned by	Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA)
Operated by	Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTSC)
Line(s)	Sukhumvit Line
Other information
Station code	E23
History
Opened	6 December 2018
Previous names	Kan Kheha Haeng Chat Kheha Samut Prakan
Passengers
2021	1,115,896
Services
Preceding station BTS Skytrain Following station Sai Luat towards Khu Khot Sukhumvit Line Terminus

Kheha Station Traditional sign

Kheha is the eastern terminus of the Sukhumvit Line. It opened on 6 December 2018^[1] as part of the 13-km eastern extension.^[2] Rides on the extension were free until 2 January 2024.^[1][3] A further extension to Bang Pu is planned.

History

In official proposals, the station was initially named Kheha Samut Prakan due to its location next to the Samut Prakan Housing Project (Thai: การเคหะสมุทรปราการ; Kan Kheha Samut Prakan).

The name Kan Kheha Haeng Chat (Thai: การเคหะแห่งชาติ; 'National Housing Project') was also suggested. However, this led to confusion due to the large number of housing projects within the Bangkok Metropolitan Region. The Royal Society of Thailand ultimately requested the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand to shorten the name to simply Kheha for ease of use.^[4]

References

1. Sriyananda Selley, Dhipkawee (2018-12-07). "BTS Green Line's nine new stations to Samut Prakan now open to public". BK. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
2. Wancharoen, Supoj (2018-11-28). "Green Line route opens Dec 6". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 2019-01-31.
3. "Passengers using Green Line extensions to pay fares from Jan 2". Coconuts Bangkok. 2023-12-28. Retrieved 2024-02-02.
4. "โครงการรถไฟฟ้าสายสีเขียวช่วงแบริ่ง-สมุทรปราการ" (PDF).

See also

• Bangkok Skytrain