News from Thailand – June 20, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Minor earthquakes in Chiang Rai; most residents don't notice
• Today is World Refugee Day
• Again resistance from Railways against relocation of minibuses
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.
Wintering in Thailand: how beautiful can life be?
I have now been bivouacking in my new accommodation for over a week. When I took my suitcase out of the car eight days ago to walk towards the departure hall of Dusseldorf Airport, I felt the cutting cold wind in my face. It was the harbinger of harsh and angry winter weather. “Leaving just in time!” was the simple conclusion I could draw.
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 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 …