![]() ![]() 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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