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Clearing the path to a walkable city
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/05/2018
» Bangkok's pavements are notoriously filthy, bumpy and riddled with obstacles such as potholes, food carts and unused phone booths. It is hard to imagine walking along the city's streets with ease.
Nong Than to spearhead safety drive
News, Anucha Charoenpo, Published on 26/06/2017
» Nitcharee or "Nong Than" Peneakchanasak, who lost both legs in a train accident in 2011 in Singapore, will spearhead a campaign calling for the Airport Rail Link (ARL) and the Bangkok Mass Transit System, known as BTS, to install safety barriers between tracks and platforms at all stations, her father said Sunday.
Common ticketing due for June launch
News, Post Reporters, 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.
Common ticketing system faces delay
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 02/11/2016
» The expected introduction in January of a common ticketing system for all electric train systems in Bangkok will be delayed, according to the Transport Ministry.
River ferry stays afloat despite dangers
News, Kanin Srimaneekulroj, Published on 26/09/2016
» Thousands of commuters are prepared to risk their lives every day on the Chao Phraya, managing to banish the haunting memories of several fatal accidents over the years.
BTS system briefly out of service
Online Reporters, Published on 23/05/2016
» Silom line skytrains of the Bangkok Transit System went out of service briefly on Monday morning, reportedly because of a power disruption.
Passengers faint after power failure strands airport train
Online Reporters, Published on 21/03/2016
» Several passengers fainted when the Airport Rail Link train service was disrupted on Monday morning by a power failure at Ramkhamhaeng station that brought a train to a halt between Ramkhamhaeng and Hua Mark stations, reports said.
Crippled Skytrain repairs not expected until midnight
Online Reporters, Published on 24/02/2016
» A switching problem that crippled Bangkok’s Skytrain mass-transit system Wednesday morning is not expected to be resolved until late tonight.
Breakdown disrupts peak hour BTS trains
Online Reporters, Published on 26/08/2015
» Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) electric train services in Bangkok were disrupted when train No.6 broke down at Mor Chit station about 7.50am, reports said.
19 killed, 123 hurt as bomb blast rocks Bangkok tourist attraction
Online Reporters, Published on 17/08/2015
» A bomb explosion inside one of Bangkok’s most popular tourist attractions killed at least 19 people and injured 123 others – mostly foreign tourists – on Monday.