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More Green Line upset
News, Editorial, Published on 30/06/2022
» With his strong work ethic, formidable education, illustrious background, willingness to engage communities and above all his earnest efforts to help them solve their problems, Chadchart Sittipunt has easily emerged as one of the nation's most popular politicians.
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.
Flagfall issue dogs train network
News, Editorial, Published on 26/09/2021
» In about a month's time, Bangkok commuters will have to add yet another travel card to their wallet if they want to access the depth and breadth of the city's public transport network, as commercial services on the State Railway of Thailand's Red Line are scheduled to open on Nov 1. With the launch of the Dark and Light Red services, residents living in the city's northern and eastern suburbs finally have their own modern commuter lines which promise to cut their time on the road.
Rail projects need reform
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/03/2021
» The legal dispute between the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and the BTS Group over the bidding for the western extension of the Orange Line is getting nasty to the point that the government needs to step in to bolster trust in the state project.
Pavements still a problem
Oped, Editorial, Published on 24/02/2021
» Among the many pain points of living in Bangkok, the struggle with poorly designed, shabbily made pavements must be ranked among the worst. Numerous complaints have been made in this regard.
City trains not just for rich
Oped, Editorial, Published on 13/02/2021
» With pressure from the cabinet, Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang on Tuesday decided to delay the controversial Green Line fare hike that entailed a 104-baht ceiling which was due to take effect next week.
Orange Line needs scrutiny
News, Editorial, Published on 08/02/2021
» The decision of the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) to scrap bidding for construction of the western section of the MRT's Orange Line while a court decision is pending bodes ill for transparency.
BTS bid must bring benefit
Oped, Editorial, Published on 23/11/2020
» Transparency and public interest must be a priority when the government decides whether or not it will extend Bangkok Mass Transit System’s (BTSC) concession for the skytrain’s Green Line. Last week, the cabinet withheld its approval to extend BTSC’s concession for 30 more years, as proposed by Interior Minister, Anupong Paojinda, following strong opposition from the Transport Ministry.
Safe streets goal still eludes BMA
News, Editorial, Published on 13/09/2020
» As streets across Thailand's major cities are quieter due to the absence of tourists and the economic slowdown brought on by the coronavirus pandemic, it is high time to make the nation's streets and sidewalks safer for everyone.
Common ticket vows fall flat
News, Editorial, Published on 14/06/2020
» Earlier this month, Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha inaugurated a 4.3-kilometre extension of the BTS Skytrain from Kasetsart University to the Royal Forest Department. The event was marked with official fanfare but city residents had little reason to cheer. Over the past year, various extensions have sprung across the city connecting commuters from all corners to the mass transit system. However, transit operators have not been able to get one crucial thing right -- introducing a robust common ticketing system.