Project Tour of the MRT Purple Line – Tao Pun to Rat Burana (Kanchanapisek Road) Section
📅 Date: Friday, May 22, 2026
🕢 Time: 7:30 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: MRT Purple Line Project Site, Bangkok
🎓 PDUs: 2 (1 Ways of Working, 1 Business Acumen)
🏗 Discover Bangkok’s Expanding Rail Future
PMI Thailand Chapter invites you to a special half-day technical field trip to explore the MRT Purple Line Project: Tao Pun – Rat Burana (Kanchanapisek Road) Section, a flagship public infrastructure initiative designed to transform urban mobility in Bangkok.
This visit offers an exclusive behind-the-scenes experience, combining a technical briefing from one of the project’s leading contractors with a guided tour of a station currently under construction.
📝 What to Expect
- Technical presentation covering the project scope, design, and key challenges
- Guided tour of an active construction site along the route
- Discussions on risk management, engineering solutions, stakeholder engagement, and sustainability
- Networking opportunities with PMI members and infrastructure professionals
🔍 About the Project
The MRT Purple Line Project: Tao Pun – Rat Burana (Kanchanapisek Road) Section spans 23.6 kilometers and is designed to strengthen north-south connectivity across Bangkok.
The project includes:
- 17 stations (10 underground and 7 elevated)
- Park and Ride facilities supporting commuter access
- Advanced rail and signaling systems
- Environmental impact mitigation and community-centered design
- A construction budget exceeding 82 billion THB
With a targeted completion date in 2030, the project plays a critical role in easing traffic congestion and integrating with Bangkok’s broader mass rapid transit network.
🔗 Learn more about the project on the official website.
🚍 Logistics & Safety
- Meeting Point and Transportation: Details will be shared with confirmed participants
- Arrival Time: Please arrive no later than 7:15 AM
- Safety Requirements: Closed-toe shoes are mandatory. Safety helmets and reflective vests will be provided on-site
🎓 Earn PDUs
This activity qualifies for 2 PDUs toward your PMI certification:
- ✅ 1 PDU – Ways of Working
- ✅ 1 PDU – Business Acumen
📌 Limited Capacity – Register Now
Due to site safety protocols, seats are limited and advance registration is required.
👉 Click here to register
For inquiries, please contact us:
📧 info@pmithai.org
📞 +66 2 294 3354
Field Trip Agenda
| Time | Activity | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 7:30 AM | Meeting Point | Gather next to the PMI Thailand Office for departure |
| 9:00 AM | Arrival at MRTA | Participants arrive at the MRTA construction site |
| 9:05 AM | Registration & Refreshments | Light refreshments served during registration |
| 9:30 AM | Welcome & Introductions | Opening remarks and introduction to the site |
| 9:45 AM | Briefing Session | Overview of the project and construction progress |
| 10:45 AM | Coffee Break | Light refreshments and networking |
| 11:00 AM | Tour of the Site | Guided tour of the MRT Purple Line construction site |
| 11:45 AM | Q&A Session | Discussion and insights with MRTA representatives |
| 12:00 PM | Appreciation & Adjourn | Closing remarks and acknowledgment of MRTA hospitality |
| 12:15 PM | Transportation Back | Return trip to the PMI Thailand Office |
Important Registration Information
This field trip will not be streamed live and is available exclusively to in-person participants. Priority booking and preferential consideration will be given to PMI Thailand Chapter members.
Please note that registration is confirmed only upon receipt of payment. Pre-registration without payment will not be considered final, and reserved seats may be allocated to other participants who complete payment immediately upon registration.
To secure your place, we encourage prompt payment after registering.
Registration will close once the maximum participant capacity of 35 attendees has been reached.
We look forward to welcoming you on this exciting and insightful field trip on May 22, 2026.