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Q1008. Which Pink Line BTS skytrain station is closest to the Department of Consular Affairs in Chaeng Watthana?
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Government Complex station (PK12) on the MRT Pink Line is the station to use for the Department of Consular Affairs on Chaeng Watthana Road. The Pink Line is an MRT monorail service, not a BTS line, which matters when searching route planners and ticket information. Before travelling, check the operator’s current station map for the most suitable exit and plan the remaining walk or short local connection to the department’s entrance. Use the department itself as your destination, rather than a general Government Complex map pin. A common pitfall is heading toward an interior complex building instead of the consular building. Verify visitor directions with the Department of Consular Affairs before filing.
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