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MRTA concludes Yellow Line land acquisition under new Act
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A law transferring expropriated properties required for the MRT Yellow Line to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) took effect on Monday (August 24, 2026), covering five districts in Bangkok and two in Samut Prakan.
Key facts
- Section 2 stipulates that the Act takes effect on the day after its publication in the Royal Gazette.
- The affected areas are Wang Thonglang, Bang Kapi, Suan Luang, Prawet and Bang Na districts in Bangkok, along with Bang Phli and Mueang Samut Prakan districts in Samut Prakan province.
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- The Act follows land surveys conducted under a 2015 royal decree defining the areas that could be expropriated for the Yellow Line project.
- It took effect in October 2015 and remained valid for four years
Summary
The affected areas are Wang Thonglang, Bang Kapi, Suan Luang, Prawet and Bang Na districts in Bangkok, along with Bang Phli and Mueang Samut Prakan districts in Samut Prakan province.
The Act covers land within the boundaries shown on maps attached to the legislation. Its annexes identify the owners and lawful occupiers of the affected properties.