All vans that are still standing at Bangkok's northern bus terminal will be transferred to a new terminal from August 1. The new complex of 30-rai complex is located directly opposite the original Mor Chit terminal on Kamphaeng Phet 2 Road and under the Si Rat highway.
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What about public transport in Hua Hin, the step-up vans are already fully loaded. At the starting point it looks more like cattle transport they hang outside it looks like a train in India.
'Bus ticket in Bangkok 30 percent more expensive this year'
Bus fares in the capital are expected to increase by an average of 2 baht this year, which is an increase of 30 percent. BMTA president Nuttachat announced the increase yesterday, which is necessary because the Bangkok public transport company (BMTA) has a debt of 100 billion baht.
The year 2018 is all about infrastructure and that certainly applies to Bangkok. For example, there will be a Pink Line, the country's first monorail. The 34,5-kilometer route stretches from Khae Rai in Nonthaburi to Min Buri in Bangkok and is scheduled to open in 2021. The 30-station project will cost approximately 53,5 billion baht.
New Year holidays: 16,5 million travelers by public transport
Public transport gets busy around the New Year holidays (December 30 to January 2). It is expected that 16,5 million people will travel by train or bus.
Free public transport for less well-off Thais ended yesterday. Instead, there is now a 'Welfare card' for people entitled to social assistance, to which a monthly amount is paid, for example for traveling by public transport.
To enable the Thai population to attend the cremation ceremonies of the late King Bhumibol, public transport in the country will be expanded considerably from October 20 to 27.
Production problems delay distribution of Welfare card
More than 11,6 million minimum wage earners in Thailand receive assistance in the form of a Welfare card. The card comes with a monthly credit of 1.500 for bus, train and minibus. Distribution of the cards in Bangkok and six provinces has been delayed to October 17 due to technical limitations in production.
New bus routes in Bangkok are confusing travelers
The Land Transport Department (LTD) introduced eight new bus routes in Bangkok this week. It is still a trial that will last until September 15. The old bus lines will continue to exist for the time being, but there is little interest in the new lines. Passengers complain about the old material.
Public transport by bus in Bangkok is being overhauled
Public transport by bus in Bangkok is going to change considerably. There will be a new layout for the 269 bus lines. The city is divided into four zones by color: green, red, yellow and blue.
More than a year after the Purple Line of the Skytrain in Bangkok became operational, the problem with the missing piece has been solved. It is a 1,2 km long connection between Bang Sue metro station and Tao Poon.
On Tuesday, the cabinet awarded the contract for the construction of two monorail lines to BSR Venture. These are the Pink Line (34,5 km) between Khae Rai (Nonthaburi) and the eastern district of Min Buri (Bangkok) and the Yellow Line (30,4 km) from Lat Phrao to Samrong (Samut Prakan).
It must be there on October 1: the Mangmoom cars or Spidercard. This universal public transport card can be used on the BTS Skytrain, MRT Blue Line, Purple Line, Airport Rail Link and city buses of the public transport company of Bangkok.
The new shuttle bus between Don Mueang Airport and the center of Bangkok is proving to be a great success, especially among foreign tourists. The first five days of the new route brought a lot of passengers and therefore extra income for the BMTA. The bus runs on two routes: to Lumphini park and Sanam Luang.
New cheap bus lines from Bangkok to Don Mueang Airport
From Monday, two new bus routes will open from central Bangkok to Don Mueang International Airport. For only 30 baht you can board at Lumphini Park downtown and Sanam Luang (the old quarter). The new bus lines are therefore a lot cheaper than the Airport Limo Bus service, which can be booked online for 150 baht per person.
Common transport ticket for public transport in Bangkok
It should come this year: a common transport ticket for all public transport systems in Bangkok. The MRTA (operator of the metro) is in charge and must collect the money and distribute it among the carriers.
Public bus transport complaints: Many women are harassed
A survey by Super Poll shows that there is a lot wrong with public bus transport in Thailand, for example, 33 percent of female passengers are sexually harassed, such as being groped.