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Cheaper fares need thought
News, Editorial, Published on 30/07/2019
» The Transport Ministry's plan to make electric trains more accessible by lowering fares is noble, but any such move must be grounded in reality and be practical.
The real reason Grab is winning: service
Life, Yvonne Bohwongprasert, Published on 01/07/2019
» Taxi and motorcycle taxi drivers in the capital were once again up in arms last week when they heard that their arch-rival Grab Thailand, the local operating arm of the Singapore-based start-up hailing service app, might be getting the green light by the government to operate legally.
Electric scooters risk sparking fresh city brawls
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 28/06/2019
» Walking around Thonglor last week almost made me think for a moment that I wasn't in Bangkok. Sukhumvit seemed cool, as some commuters -- mostly expats and tourists -- zoomed about on electric standing scooters.
Why recent bus fare hike was necessary
News, Published on 26/06/2019
» Defending a bus fare hike which affects millions of low-income people risks earning you a frown. But allow me to explain why the bus fare increase in April was necessary and -- more importantly -- what else needs to be done to protect consumers with better bus quality, safety and services.
Single-ticket foot-dragging
News, Editorial, Published on 18/06/2019
» The delay in the launch of the long-overdue common ticket system that is designed to link all modes of public transport in Bangkok means city commuters will have to endure continued high transport costs and inconvenience.
Tickets to ride too expensive
News, Editorial, Published on 31/05/2019
» As new electric train lines are scheduled to be up and running later this year and over the next few years, commuters will be able to travel across Greater Bangkok with ease, hopping from one system to another of these sprawling train networks without having to get stuck in traffic jams. But such travel convenience will come at a high cost, as has been the case for several years already.
Poisonous billionaires
News, Postbag, Published on 05/05/2019
» Re: "Regime's knives are out for Thanathorn", (Opinion, May 4). In my opinion, businessmen- turned-politicians are a poisonous mixture for any democratic country. Why?
City commuters stuck in spider's web of delays
News, Sirinya Wattanasukchai, Published on 05/04/2019
» How many cards must a Bangkokian carry with them just so they can make their way through the ever-so busy and bustling capital? No, I'm not talking about credit, debit, or loyalty reward cards. I'm talking about the cards that a commuter must carry just so that can move from Point A to B.
Thailand must take action for cleaner air in Asean
News, Published on 05/04/2019
» When complaints are made about the haze crisis and air pollution in Southeast Asia, most usually think about fires in Indonesia's provinces, which have been a recurrent problem for over two decades. However, the situation this year has been different as Thailand has been at the centre of concerns.
Out with the old
News, Postbag, Published on 02/04/2019
» Re: "FFP makes waves for better and worse", (Opinion, April 1).