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Plan announced for Saphan Taksin BTS expansion
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/08/2017
» The BMA is set to pay an estimated 1 billion baht for the expansion of the Saphan Taksin skytrain station, says Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Bangkok's newest skywalk
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/08/2017
» Bangkok has a new skywalk taking you over the busy Pathumwan intersection.
Limited common ticket system to begin Oct 1
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 22/05/2017
» Oct 1 will see the launch of common tickets at some skytrain, subway, rail link stations and on some buses in Bangkok and surrounding areas, says the Office of the Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTTPP).
Dusit Thani hotel to close for mixed-use project
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/03/2017
» The Dusit Thani Bangkok will continue to operate as usual until June 30, 2018. From July 2018 on, all staff will continue to be employed and allocated to other properties, the company said in a release
Mass transit: Partial launch of new ticketing system set for June
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/01/2017
» A common ticketing system for different modes of public transport is expected to be partially introduced in June, says a transport official.
Single ticket ready for Bangkok commuters by April
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/01/2017
» Bangkok commuters will be able to use a single ticket for all electric train and Chao Phraya express boat services in April, according to the transport minister.
BTS' Samut Prakan extension opens next year, 2 years early
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/07/2016
» Work is being sped up on the BTS's southern Green Line extension to ensure the project will be finished by next year, two years ahead of its original schedule.
Bangkok's fearsome No.8 bus line ordered to improve
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/04/2016
» The BMTA has warned operators of "scary" No. 8 buses to improve services and ensure passengers' safety or lose their licences after a series of complaints of speeding and crashes.
BTS: Back in operation (Updated Thursday)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/02/2016
» The BTS is operating normally today (Thursday), opening on-time after overnight repairs on a switching problem that severely curtailed services all day yesterday.
Elton John surprise
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/02/2016
» A train station appearance worked for Elton John, so an appearance at Hua Lamphong or the BTS Siam station might be a great promotion the next time a big international star comes to Bangkok for a concert.