News from Thailand – November 21, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Southern Thailand is not yet rid of the rain (and flooding)
• Refurbishment for 12 cycle paths around Rattanakosin
• Martial law remains in force, Prime Minister Prayut says
Chaos on the Airport Rail Link
Delays and long lines of waiting passengers on the Airport Rail Link. During rush hours, waiting times can be up to 30 minutes. There is no end to the misery for now.
Suvarnabhumi metro line disrupted in the coming months
The subway line between Suvarnabhumi and Phaya Thai will have to deal with canceled trains and delays in the coming months. The trains need a major service. The big question is: are they unsafe?
News from Thailand – August 20, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• 20.000 rubber trees felled in Krabi National Park
• Newsreader falls on rails BTS station Mor Chit
• 950 km Songkhla-Bangkok walking march started
News from Thailand – April 7, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Phaya Thai-Suvarnabhumi metro service will be discontinued for a year
• Hailstones the size of pin-pong balls in Lampang
• Red shirts announce new rally after Court ruling
My wife and I land at Bangkok airport on Wednesday 29 January. We then have the plan to drive a taxi to relatives who live on Sathon Road in Bangkok.
The 166-meter pedestrian bridge between Makkasan Airport Link Station and Petchaburi MRT station opened yesterday.
The transfer option from the Airport Rail Link (the 'red' non-stop Express Line) to the metro will be improved. Work is underway on a pedestrian tunnel that will connect the two stations.
News from Thailand – September 30, 2012
It continues to struggle with the Airport Rail Link, the metro connection between Suvarnabhumi Airport and the city center. To encourage the use of the City Line, a fare of 31 baht will apply from tomorrow until December 11 between 14 a.m. and 20 p.m.
News from Thailand – September 9, 2012
Do the Minister and Deputy Minister of Transport ever talk to each other? The construction of the Bang Sue-Rangsit metro line is unnecessary, the deputy minister said on Friday. But on Saturday, his boss said that that line will of course continue.
Travelers ignore Airport Rail Link
The Airport Rail Link has not yet been a resounding success. The train connection to the center of Bangkok was intended for travelers who want to travel quickly and comfortably from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Bangkok. Until now, the Airport Rail Link has mainly been used by commuters and office workers who bypass the heavy traffic in Bangkok. The residents of the eastern suburbs use the train for commuting, saving an hour of travel time. A ride from the…
Ticket Airport Rail Link will be cheaper
To make the loss-making Airport Rail Link more attractive, the rate on the Express Line, now 15-45 baht, will probably be reduced to a unit rate of 20 baht and the waiting time will be sold from 15 to 10 minutes. The Ministry of Transport will also ensure that there are more taxis at Makkasan station during rush hours. According to Wan Yubamrung, secretary of Deputy Minister Kittisak Hatthasonkroh (Transport), there are now only a few taxis because "some influential ...
Airport Rail Link will not close
The Airport Rail Link, the subway between Bangkok and Suvarnabhumi International Airport, will not close. The line, called a "debacle" by the Bangkok Post, is rumored to be struggling with liquidity problems and a lack of spare parts. But the board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) denies that the line should be shut down for several months. According to SRT board chairman Supoj Saplom, passenger numbers are increasing. 'For this reason, is is impossible for us to cease our services', says …
Airport Rail Link Bangkok: fast and cheap!
The last day before my departure from Bangkok I had the opportunity to try out the Airport Rail Link. In this posting my experiences with this fast connection from Suvarnabhumi Airport to the center of Bangkok. The Airport Rail Link consists of two lines on which express trains run: Express Line (red): from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Makkasan Station (non-stop). The journey time is 15 minutes. City Line (blue): from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Phaya Thai Station (stops at …