Travelers who like to travel freely in Bangkok can also enjoy the Luggage Lockers (Luggage Lockers) in BTS MRT stations from 2017. Lock Box has launched a 24-hour self-service locker service at Bangkok BTS and MRT stations. It provides lockers in four sizes: S, M, L, and XL. Each use is used for at least 4 hours, and the hourly charge depends on the size. The locker door can only be opened and closed once, and the machine only accepts 20, 100, and 500 baht banknotes, and 10 and 50 baht coins.
Bangkok MRT station locker service launched in 2017
Lock Box adopts self-service locker service. The machine provides service interfaces in four languages: English, Thai, Chinese, and Japanese in common usage in Japan and South Korea. The use process is also quite similar. Just set the password and make the payment.This service has been built since the end of 2016, and has been gradually completed at Sala Daeng, Chatuchak, Makkasan and other MRT stations, and will continue to expand to Hua Lamphong, Lad Phrao, Don Mueang and other air rail, subway and airport express stations in the future. For tourists who go to Bangkok for free travel, shopping will be more and more convenient in the future.
Lock Box is currently being deployed at Bangkok MRT station
When traveling to Bangkok, most people use the two major MRT systems, BTS and MRT, to travel between hotels, attractions or restaurants. You can check the official map provided by the official map. The current progress of the deployment is mostly MRT. For example, people most often go shopping in Chatuchak. The weekend market (Chatuchak weekend market / JJ Market) is set up at MRT Chatuchak Park (Chatuchak Park) station and BTS Mo Chit (莫奇) station, so that everyone can put their luggage and go shopping directly.
In addition, friends who make good use of Google Map to query can also share photos from this netizen and see the location and photos of some MRT station lockers. It is very convenient to query the number and size of the lockers. (→ WatchPhoto sharing)
▲ The official fan club released this map to make it clearer that there are lockers at that MRT station and that exit.
▲ The official website and blog have detailed information about the lockers in popular places, so use it.
▲ Located at the set point of BTS Mo Chit station.
How to use the Lock Box locker service (including price and locker size)?
置物柜原本推出S、M、L与XL四种尺寸，一小时计费分别为20、30、40、50，整日寄存则为120、180、240、300泰铢；与官方询问置物箱尺寸时新推出E、EX两种尺寸，一小时计费则为60泰铢，一日收费是360泰铢。付费时记得自备零钱与纸钞。而置物柜操作接口仅为四步骤：
- Touch screen
- Pick an empty storage cabinet that meets the required size
- Create a password for unboxing
- Just put in the item after payment!
Novice village readers who are worried about the operation interface can also refer to this detailed explanation on the official website:Locker service instructions.
▲ When contacting the official, I received this complete storage box size chart.
▲ XL is the storage size of large luggage.
▲ Official demonstration at Makkasan Station on the Airport MRT Line.
▲ This is the locker we saw at the Chatuchak Weekend Market.
Step XNUMX: After clicking "Touch to start", select "Rent a Locker".
Step XNUMX: Click on the number of the vacant locker.
Step 4: Enter the password required to open the locker (at least XNUMX digits).
▲ After inputting, press "Confirm".
Step XNUMX: Pay according to the screen display, then lock the locker to complete storage.
▲ If you encounter any problems, call the above customer service center to resolve.
Precautions for using the Lock Box locker service
Usually users don't care about the precautions on the official website. We organize the above information as follows, remember to read it before use!
- The minimum storage time is 2 hours.
- It can only be switched once. (Please make sure that everything is in order before placing the items? Have your mobile phone, wallet, and passport been taken out?)
- If you deposit more than 24 hours, you will be charged for one day.
- 仅收20、100、500泰铢纸钞，以及10、50泰铢硬币。
- The machine only refunds 10 baht coins.
- The maximum storage time is 3 days, after which it will be sent to the service manufacturer's office.It is necessary to pay more than the number of days when picking up the item. If it is not picked up, the item will be destroyed or donated.
- If the storage regulations are violated, the manufacturer has the right to open the locker for inspection.
- Commodity damages can be paid up to 5,000 baht, and will not be paid if it is not the responsibility of the manufacturer.
Extended reading:Lock Box official website Chinese instructions
Conclusion
According to our own travel experience, it is quite convenient to come to Thailand to play. Frankly speaking, we never thought about the need for locker service. Even when we make big purchases, we will bring soft cloth luggage carts. However, it conforms to the diversification of free travel in Thailand. Increasing demand has allowed various service items to be introduced.If readers are flying in Bangkok by traditional airlines, they can choose to send their luggage directly to the hotel service instead of looking for lockers to store them, and immediately start a day trip to Bangkok.
Recommended reading:AIRPORTELs baggage check: two-way direct service from airport to hotel.
◎ Lock Box Bangkok
-Official website:http://www.lockbox-th.com/
– Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/LockBoxTH/
