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For short hops, rail the way to go
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/01/2024
» With average global temperatures rising faster than experts had initially projected, flying is starting to look out of fashion, and not just among climate activists and environmentalists.
More than just thugs
Oped, Editorial, Published on 02/12/2023
» The premiere screenings of 4Kings (Part 2), a local drama-action film that depicts violent scuffles among vocational school students, attracted a big police presence.
Revitalise the taxi industry
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/07/2023
» Drivers under the Thai Public Taxi Association wrote on the association's Facebook page, complaining about how the proliferation of electric trains has left many local taxis idle. The association, in particular, pointed the finger at the Yellow Line, which has reduced the number of taxi passengers due to its convenient interchanges with six other electric trains in the capital.
Too lax on Covid curbs?
Oped, Editorial, Published on 06/01/2023
» This Sunday, the Great Wall of Covid quarantine in China finally will be lifted, with millions of Chinese travellers set to make their first overseas trip in three years after an outbound travel ban that has been in place since January 2020.
Rail station in limbo
Oped, Editorial, Published on 03/11/2022
» As Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal, formerly Bang Sue Central Station, gears towards full operation this week, questions have emerged about the future of the 105-year-old Hua Lamphong train station.
Plaudits for revealing deal
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/08/2022
» The decision by Krungthep Thanakom’s new management to disclose parts of the memorandum of understanding and contract signed by the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTSC) to operate train services along the extension of the capital city’s Green Line deserves praise.
High-speed rail dilemma
Oped, Editorial, Published on 14/06/2022
» The medieval Dutch canonical cleric Thomas van Kempen once said, "The loftier the building, the deeper must the foundation be laid." Kempen the cleric was obviously talking in a metaphorical sense, using basic construction jargon to drive home his point on spiritual development.
Don't let it be a train in vain
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/02/2022
» The affordability, usability and efficiency of Bangkok's mass-transit system leaves much to be desired.
Is Hua Lamphong worth saving?
News, Editorial, Published on 26/12/2021
» News of Hua Lamphong Station's impending closure after 105 years of service sent chills down every Bangkokian's spine.
New plan for old rail hub
News, Editorial, Published on 23/11/2021
» The State Railway of Thailand's (SRT) plan to close the 105-year-old Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok is facing growing public resistance.