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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.
Sick healthcare system
News, Postbag, Published on 25/06/2017
» As I watch Republican congressmen try to make healthcare unaffordable for tens of millions of old, poor and chronically ill Americans, I am gaining a new appreciation of Thaksin.
At least we're first in something
Life, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 13/03/2017
» Dear Gen Prawit Wongsuwan, Deputy Prime Minister of Thailand:
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.
Whingeing old bag
News, Postbag, Published on 26/11/2016
» In the 1970s we had several correspondents of the "US Army (Ret'd)" ilk, bemoaning the failure of Thailand's governments and administrations in conducting the nation's affairs on the admirable lines of Rainbow Gulch or Redneck Springs. Possessed of almost universal expertise, they were very, very boring.
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.
Smart buses: Bus tracking to tell commuters bus arrival times
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/05/2016
» Bangkok bus stops to display which buses are coming & when (arrival information) starting in September.
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.