Bus stop sign location near BTS station sparks online outrage

A bus stop sign erected in the middle of a bush sparked a heated debate online, with netizens criticising its impractical location and safety concerns.

The popular Facebook page Footpath Thai Style recently shared an image of a newly installed bus stop sign placed awkwardly within a bush on a narrow and uneven footpath. The page highlighted the location on Narathiwat Road near the Chong Nonsi BTS station, noting how the sign’s placement forces commuters to push through natural barriers just to access the footpath.

“New issue here. Footpath on Narathiwat Road, #ChongNonsi near BTS Chong Nonsi station. The newly installed bus stop is a point for getting on and off the bus… You have to break through the natural boundary to get onto the footpath. It must be an eco-friendly bus stop.”

The post quickly went viral, attracting widespread scrutiny from netizens who shared their experiences and concerns about safety.

Some comments pointed out that bus stops are crucial starting points for public transportation journeys and serve as shelters for long waits. A well-placed bus stop provides users with a sense of security and convenience, reported KhaoSod.

“As seen in the picture, this is a bus stop where people are supposed to wait. When the bus arrives, people should be able to board easily. The responsible authorities should clear the area sufficiently to make it look good and ensure the convenience of those waiting for the bus.”

“Soon, we might see people dying along the footpath, not from traffic accidents, but snake bites!”

“I want to know who decides the location of these bus stops. The same problem exists in my neighbourhood—there’s no consistent spacing between the stops. It seems like they place them wherever they want.”

In related news, a new agreement between Airports of Thailand (AoT) and state-run bus operator The Transport Co, better known by its Thai initials BorKorSor (บขส), will introduce new bus services from Phuket International Airport before the year ends.