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BTS halts service, reopens
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 24/12/2013
» A control system problem temporarily knocked Bangkok's crowded BTS system out of operation, but as of 11:00am it has reopened operations, shut again, and resumed again.
White masks then red masks
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/06/2013
» First Guy Fawkes-masked anti-government demonstrators gathered in downtown Bangkok Sunday. Then it was the turn of red-masked pro-government demonstrators.
Skytrain doors open, anxious passengers stay inside
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/03/2013
» A skytrain appeared to be inviting passengers to step out on to the electrified tracks when it opened its doors before reaching the platform at Siam. Fortunately, passengers took photos instead.
New generation takes over – for a day
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/01/2013
» Yesterday Thai children took over the national government, the provincial governments, the armed forces and, indeed, most of the country.
Asiatique public relations disaster? (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/12/2012
» The opening of the 60-metre Asiatique Sky wheel at the night bazaar turned into disaster when the foreign community learned they must pay more to ride. Update: Dual pricing now rescinded
Bangkok land prices
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/12/2012
» If you have money to burn, a few extra billion baht in your account or a very friendly banker, you might consider buying property in the Siam Square-Ploenchit area.
Driving a BTS train
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/03/2012
» Here are a few things you might not know about a career that a lot of young people would like to have.
Plans for a commuter-friendly Bangkok
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/01/2012
» For starters, the Transport Minister wants commuters to be able to use a single ticket for all Bangkok mass transit services by 2015, services which will be greatly extended by 2019.
Bangkok by night on bike
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/12/2011
» Bangkok Post travel editor Pongpet Mekloy takes us on a night bicycle ride through a cool and scenic Bangkok – the perfect time of year to get out and about.
Good news and bad for Skytrain users
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/05/2011
» Bangkok's Skytrain has a bright future, but that is not much help to commuters suffering today.