City Hall to Launch BTS Extension with Free Service
BANGKOK — The new BTS Skytrain extension line to Samut Prakan province will be free when it first opens, the Bangkok Governor said Tuesday.
Believe it or Not, Mangmoom Cards Coming to Buses: Official
BANGKOK — Although they’ve yet to materialize as promised, Mangmoom cards will definitely work on buses after yet another delay of five months, a Bangkok transport official said Friday.
City Hall Adds Ratchadamri to Paid Parking Roads
BANGKOK — Starting today, Ratchadamri Road joins 65 other Bangkok streets where motorists are supposed to pay to park.
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.
Northern Line Blocked by Derailed Freight Train
PRAE — Passengers in the north were stranded overnight after a freight train derailed, blocking the northern rail line.
Suvarnabhumi to Upgrade Security After K-Fan Breach
BANGKOK — Suvarnabhumi International Airport said Wednesday it will spend 20 million baht to step up security after two obsessive fans of a Korean film star impersonated customs employees to sneak into sensitive areas.
K-Drama Fans Who Impersonated Airport Staff Face Charges
BANGKOK — Police said Monday that two women were able to enter a restricted area at Suvarnabhumi Airport and see a Korean actor up close by claiming to be customs officials.
Woman Injured After Fainting Near BTS Mo Chit Track
BANGKOK — A woman fainted Monday on the BTS Mo Chit platform, causing a brief service disruption during the morning rush hour.
Airport Taxis Back Down From Strike Threat
Taxi service at Bangkok airports was operating normally Friday afternoon, a day after a group of airport taxi drivers threatened to strike over what they can charge.
Bangkok Cop Blames Traffic on Too Many Buses
To reduce Bangkok’s misery-inducing traffic, take some buses off the road?
