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?
Jail Time Urged For Drivers Without Licenses
BANGKOK — Motorists who forget their driver’s license can usually count on a mai pen rai because it’s such a minor offense, but that could change as authorities are proposing heavier penalties.
100 Electric Taxis Coming to Suvarnabhumi
BANGKOK — A fleet of electric taxis is coming to service Suvarnabhumi Airport early next month, officials said Thursday.
Cabbie Fined for Watching Sex Scene While Driving
BANGKOK — Transport officials on Wednesday punished a taxi driver after he allegedly watched a movie’s sex scene in full view of his female passenger last week.
