Prime Minister Prayut promises to build more public transport connections for commuters in the capital. The Prime Minister comments on the success of the Blue Line extension from Hua Lamphong to Lak Song. During the 2-month trial, during which the ticket was free, 2,5 million people used the new route.

According to the prime minister, the new metro lines that will be completed in the coming years will reduce air pollution caused by traffic.

Source: Bangkok Post

7 Responses to “Prayut: Less air pollution through more public transport for Bangkok commuters”

  1. Kees Janssen says up

    The 2.5 million travelers who use the new part of the blue line could use it for free.
    What ultimately remains of this now that payment has to be made will become clear in the coming months.
    Many travelers have seen the stations. If you visit wat makong station, you will stumble over the number of photographing visitors who stay there.
    Look in 2 months and we'll know if it continues to hit the numbers.

    • Johnny B.G says up

      I see exactly the same reaction here as when the BTS opened. Absolutely no idea of ​​the reality that cities attract more and more residents.
      Fortunately, there are people in Thailand with balls who know that progress can only be achieved if logistics and passenger transport are properly arranged.

  2. chris says up

    When does Prayut himself lead by example by taking the subway, train, bus or songteaw to the office? And instructs the members of his cabinet to do the same………………

    • janbeute says up

      And not to forget the stationary with air conditioning on rotating vans of the Boboos.
      Because if one has to go somewhere, a cool van must be ready.

      Jan Beute.

    • Johnny B.G says up

      This comment is too sad for words.

      Every tourist to Thailand has a much greater environmental impact and I dare say that every foreigner in Thailand is more polluting than an average Thai in daily life.

      Will the NL or BE king or the presidents go to other continents by bicycle?

      • chris says up

        The Dutch prime minister goes to work by bicycle, and he even uses the bicycle on his weekly visit to the king. (Was world news a few months ago by the way).
        A Thai princess is also repeatedly seen in the BTS.
        On average you may be right, but there are approximately 25 million tourists who spend an average of 5 days in Thailand and 66 million people who live here 365 days a year.

      • Chris says up

        I was NOT talking about traveling to other continents but to the office.


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