Ultimate Guide to Using Luggage Lockers in Bangkok 2024

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Cash-operated luggage lockers are luggage-storing tools that have been made available in many countries for some time.

In Thailand, their availability has just started. They are becoming more and more popular as they are quite convenient and allow travelers to go anywhere freely, not having to carry or tow their luggage with them.

However, the luggage lockers have both advantages and disadvantages. You’re encouraged to read Are Luggage Lockers Useful for You? first so you can decide if you should use them.

This article provides you with the steps in using the luggage lockers. Two brands of the luggage lockers will be mentioned here: B-Locker(Close) and Lock Box.

How to use the luggage lockers of Lock Box

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The luggage lockers of Lock Box are yellow. They’re placed more than 30 locations: inside Chatuchak MRT Station, inside Makkasan ARL Station, Siam Paragon, Siam Discovery, Iconsiam and on the pathway that connects Silom MRT Station and Sala Daeng BTS Station.

Depositing your luggage

  1. First, walk to the computer screen. While you’re using the screen, your face will be recorded. In that area, there are CCTV cameras. This is for security reasons.
  2. Then, choose the space you want. Before that, check to see which space has a size that suits the size of your luggage. Four sizes are available: S, M, L and ML.
  3. Choose whether you want to deposit your luggage on an hourly or a daily basis.
  4. The machine will let you set your password. You’re encouraged to choose one that you can remember. It must not be too easy to guess.
  5. Then, pay the service fee. The fee starts from 20 baht per day and 160 baht per day. Insert your money. The machine accepts both coins and notes.
  6. After paying the fee, your chosen space will be unlocked automatically.
  7. Keep your luggage in that space. Make sure you take all your necessary stuff out and take it with you.
  8. Close the rid.
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Retrieving your luggage

  1. Walk to the computer. Choose “Retrieve”.
  2. Choose the space you want to unlock on the screen.
  3. Fill in the correct password. If you come after 3 hours, you have to pay an extra fee. After that, the lid of your space will be unlocked automatically.
  4. Take out all your luggage and close the lid.

Note:

  • The luggage lockers of Lock Box at Chatuchak MRT Station and Makkasan ARL Station operate during the operating hours of MRT and ARL, but the lockers on the pathway connecting Silom MRT Station and Sala Daeng BTS Station operates 24 hours.
  • Don’t put food with a strong smell in the lockers.

How to use the luggage lockers B-Locker (Close)

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The luggage lockers of B-Locker are placed on the pathway connecting Phayathai BTS Station and the Airport Rail Link. They are pink. Two options are available for this service: depositing and retriever luggage.

Depositing your luggage

  1. Before using the luggage lockers of B-Locker, a staff person will scan your luggage for security reasons.
  2. Walk to the computer screen and choose “Deposit”. While you’re using the screen, your face will be recorded. In that area, there are CCTV cameras. This is also for security reasons.
  3. Then, choose your space. The space you can put your luggage in is shown in green. Any spaces that are already occupied are shown in red. Before choosing your space, check to see which space has a size that suits the size of your luggage. Two sizes are available: M and L.
  4. After choosing the space you want, set your password. It must be easy for you to remember and must not be easy to guess.
  5. The computer will let you fill in your citizen ID number if you’re a Thai or the phone number you use as you stay in Thailand if you’re a foreigner.
  6. Then, pay the service fee. You can choose to deposit your luggage on an hourly or a daily basis. The fee starts from 50 baht which is the rate for 3 hours. That is, if you want to deposit your luggage for only 2 hours, you still have to pay the fee for 3 hours. After 3 hours, you’ll be charged 20 baht per hours. If you want to deposit your luggage on a daily basis, the fee is 400 baht per day. Then, insert your money. The machine accepts both coins and notes.
  7. Once the entire amount has been paid, the lid of your chosen space will be unlocked automatically.
  8. Keep your luggage in that space. Make sure you take all your necessary stuff out and take it with you.
  9. Close the lid.

Retrieving your luggage

  1. On the computer screen, choose “Retrieve”.
  2. Then, fill in the number of your space.
  3. Fill in the password you set earlier. If you come after 2 hours, you have to pay an extra fee. After that, the lid of your space will be unlocked automatically.
  4. Take out all your luggage and close the lid.

Note:

  • The luggage lockers of B-Locker operate between 8 am. and 10 pm. After 10 pm., you won’t be able to unlock your space.
  • Don’t put food with a strong smell in the lockers.
  • In case of any problem, contact a staff person. Behind the lockers is a control room where the staff person stays. From there, the staff person will observe the locker but he/she won’t be able to take your belongings.

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