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Bottom Out: BTS Phaya Thai Escalator Fails

BANGKOK — BTS Skytrain management said late Monday safety inspections will be conducted at every station after a woman narrowly missed falling when an escalator failed.
Manit Inpim of Transportation for All on the MRT Purple Line in August 2016. Photo: Accessibility is Freedom / Courtesy

Disabled Commuters Sue Bangkok’s MRT For 16.8M Baht

BANGKOK — Four years after they won a historic case against the BTS Skytrain, a network of commuters with disabilities said they will file a lawsuit Tuesday over inaccessibility on Bangkok’s MRT subway system.

Look Inside Thailand’s New Special Express Bogies (Photos)

BANGKOK — Starting next month, those long journeys to Chiang Mai will still be long, but could be a little more comfortable for passengers who buy the right ticket.
Cyclists participating in 2013 Bangkok's 'Car Free Day' event.

Cyclists Get Free Train Rides Saturday For ‘Car Free Day’

BANGKOK — The capital’s two major commuter rail systems will embrace City Hall’s annual Car Free day Saturday, but only for cyclists.

3 Days After Causing 2 Road Deaths, Auto Scion Not Yet Charged



AYUTTHAYA — Police have yet to press any charges against the owner of a luxury car dealership who slammed his Mercedes Benz into another car on a highway, killing the two motorists inside.

Avoid Ramkhamhaeng Road Tonight Due To World Cup Qualifier

BANGKOK — The public is urged to avoid Ramkhamhaeng Road this evening due to the World Cup qualifying match to be held.

City Hall Fails to Make BTS Accessible 2 Years After Court Ruling

Update: Disabled Activists to File Class-Action Lawsuit Over BTS Access BANGKOK — City Hall has offered yet another vague deadline after the last passed for it...

Welfare Cardholders May Get 800 Baht For Staples

BANGKOK — Bangkok’s low-income residents received their version of junta welfare cards Tuesday just as the Finance Ministry said it might increase their shopping...

Dog Rescued After Falling Onto BTS Rail (Video)

BANGKOK — A dog on Wednesday night spent a few hours trapped on the BTS Skytrain rail before it was finally rescued after operating...

Avoid Ramkhamhaeng Tuesday Due to Thai-Aussie Football Clash

BANGKOK — A World Cup qualifier hits Rajamangala National Stadium on Tuesday and commuters are advised to avoid the area in the evening unless they’re among the tens of thousands of football fans going to the match.

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