Fix, Don’t Kill BRT Bus Service, Commuters Plead
BANGKOK — In sandals and socks, Kamhaeng Lhorketsuwan, and his front backpack-wearing wife Nantana Lhorketsuwan, swiped their free senior passes to enter BRT Thanon Chan on Tuesday morning for a swift ride over to Sathon Road, where they would transfer to the BTS Skytrain.
Asokhumvit? BTS and MRT Stations May Get Same Name
BANGKOK — After more than a decade confusing commuters, two stations at the same location may be renamed.
As public rail continues expanding, officials discussed...
Man Slips From Khlong Saen Saep Pier, Drowns (Video)
BANGKOK — A 50-year-old man died this morning after he jumped from a boat pulling up to a pier and fell into the Saen...
Fresh Charge Against Jenphop as Model Student Victims Laid to Rest
BANGKOK — One was on his way to a final step to obtaining his master’s degree; the other to apply for a dream trip to India.
Taxi Drivers Protest Draft Law on Ride-Hailing Apps
BANGKOK (AP) — An association of taxi drivers in Thailand on Wednesday urged the government to reconsider a draft regulation that would allow the use of private cars for online ride-hailing services, saying it would create unfair competition and cost taxi drivers their jobs.
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.
Pilot, Trainee Suspended as Crashing ‘Joke’ Lands Hard on Two Budget Airlines
BANGKOK — Low-cost carrier Nok Air has suspended one of its pilots over a conversation which the idea was raised of crashing a jet carrying former prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra, while Thai AirAsia has acknowledged one of its trainees was also involved.
City Hall Says It Can’t Fine BTS for Service Failure
BANGKOK — City Hall on Monday said a 1.8 million baht fine intended for repeated BTS failures last month could not be imposed due to “conditions in the contract.”
Purple Line Train Offers Discount, But Not For Everyone
BANGKOK — Bangkok’s newest train line is cutting its fare by half, but only for those who hold the latest pass issued by the company that runs the trains, and not general passengers.
Junta Wields Absolute Power Again. This Time on Seat Belts.
BANGKOK — The junta used its absolute power Tuesday to mandate everyone must buckle up for safety, whether they are in a car, truck or riding a public van.