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Meters won't end taxi woes
Oped, Editorial, Published on 21/10/2025
» It is no secret that Bangkok's taxi service is plagued with problems, which multiple governments have tried to fix over the years to no avail. The most recent effort to reform the system is a good start, but it will take more than new meters to solve the issues haunting the city's taxi service.
Help must be city-wide
Oped, Editorial, Published on 31/07/2025
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) in conjunction with the Interior Ministry, recently launched the "Sukhumvit model," an initiative to improve safety, public order and quality of life in the key central business district of the city, covering Watthana and Klong Toey districts.
Cabs can catch up
Editorial, Published on 27/05/2025
» A threat by taxi drivers to block road access to Suvarnabhumi airport in protest against the ride-hailing service Grab has ended badly for the cabbies.
More woes at Mo Chit 2
Oped, Editorial, Published on 04/01/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit may not have enjoyed the best of New Year celebrations. On Jan 1, as the world welcomed the Year of the Dragon, Mr Suriya, along with executives at the ministry, inspected Mo Chit 2 or Bangkok Bus Terminal (Chatuchak).
Revitalise the taxi industry
Oped, Editorial, Published on 11/07/2023
» Drivers under the Thai Public Taxi Association wrote on the association's Facebook page, complaining about how the proliferation of electric trains has left many local taxis idle. The association, in particular, pointed the finger at the Yellow Line, which has reduced the number of taxi passengers due to its convenient interchanges with six other electric trains in the capital.
Root out rogue cabbies
Oped, Editorial, Published on 19/07/2022
» Whether you're a local or tourist in Bangkok, hailing a meter taxi is a game of cat and mouse. Will you get an honest cabbie who goes by the meter? Will the driver return your full change at journey's end?
Grab a chance at fairness
Oped, Editorial, Published on 25/06/2022
» The GrabBike motorcycle taxi service launched in Bangkok in May 2017 and has since become increasingly popular among many commuters. Users particularly like the simplicity and convenience provided by the service, especially compared to that of the ubiquitous orange-vested "Win" drivers found at many street corners in the capital.
Go easy on the car seats
Oped, Editorial, Published on 12/05/2022
» A new regulation that makes car seats for children mandatory seems to have come at a bad time. Motorists are complaining the requirement will add to their plight with regard to the surging cost of living.
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.
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.