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Songkran public transport systems 'holding up,' ministry says
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/04/2024
» About 5.6 million travellers have used public transport during this year's Songkran festival, an increase of 1% on the same period last year, says the Transport Ministry.
Saen Saep e-boat trial disappoints
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/04/2022
» Ridership on the electric boats plying the Wat Si Bun Ruang-Min Buri district office route fell below the expected target as commuters opted instead for faster-moving vessels, according to City Hall.
Man with a vision barely dimmed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/03/2022
» Sakoltee Phattiyakul has thrown his hat in the ring for the Bangkok governor election race, with a pledge to build a better capital for residents.
BMA to test electric boats
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/02/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will next Monday begin a six-month test run of its new boat service in Klong Saen Saep, where 12 electric vessels will operate on an extended route from Wat Si Bun Ruang to the Min Buri district offices.
Saen Saep boat fares to rise
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/01/2022
» Fares for the Khlong Saen Saep boat service in Bangkok will go up by one baht from Jan 14, the ferry operator Krom Krua Khonsong announced on Monday.
Flood-works rile Nong Chok residents
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/07/2020
» Residents of Bangkok's Nong Chok district have cried foul over construction of a flood embankment along Klong Saen Saep which they said has caused land to subside.
Famous Bangkok boat service to limit passengers
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/04/2020
» The popular canal boat service on Khlong Saen Saep canal will impose social-distancing measures by limiting the number of passengers sit in each boat.
Canal service gets new lease on life
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/04/2020
» Covid-19 may have brought most social activities and businesses to a halt, but the government's march to develop Thailand's transport infrastructure pushes on.
Renewed push to make a success of pedal power
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/02/2020
» The popularity of cycling is on the wane in Bangkok. Bicycle shops and related businesses which were thriving only a few years ago are struggling to stay afloat as the number of riders on city streets has dwindled, leaving only the die-hard enthusiasts brave enough to tackle the traffic and filthy air.
Heavy rains grind capital to a halt
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/06/2019
» Over two hours of heavy downpours yesterday afternoon led to massive flooding which caused traffic to come to a standstill across Bangkok and the surrounding areas.