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  • Bangkok NewsBangkok allocates 14.54 billion baht to settle BTS Skytrain debt

    Bangkok allocates 14.54 billion baht to settle BTS Skytrain debt

    The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) has sanctioned a substantial budget of 14.54 billion baht for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to address its debt to Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), the operator of the city’s BTS Skytrain. This decision follows a proposal submitted by Bangkok’s governor, Chadchart Sittipunt, during a BMC meeting. Chadchart presented a draft ordinance requesting the…

  • Bangkok TravelBest Bangkok hotels that are near MRT or BTS

    Best Bangkok hotels that are near MRT or BTS

    Looking for the best hotels in Bangkok with easy access to the MRT or BTS? Staying close to these transit lines saves time and makes exploring the city more convenient. Whether you’re visiting for a short stay or a longer trip, these hotels put you steps away from Bangkok’s top attractions, offering both comfort and prime locations. Best Bangkok hotels…

  • Thailand NewsYoung man robbed at gunpoint near Chatuchak Park MRT station

    Young man robbed at gunpoint near Chatuchak Park MRT station

    A young man from Chiang Mai was robbed at gunpoint near the Mo Chit BTS station near Chatuchak Market after arriving at the Mo Chit bus terminal. Officers from Prachachuen Police Station are actively pursuing the suspect involved in this brazen robbery that occurred around 6.23am yesterday, September 23. Police Colonel Sanya Ubonviratana, the chief of Prachachuen Police Station, directed…

  • Special FeaturesShould you buy a condo near Bangkok’s BTS or MRT Stations?

    Should you buy a condo near Bangkok’s BTS or MRT Stations?

    The BTS (Bangkok Mass Transit System) and MRT (Metropolitan Rapid Transit) form the backbone of Bangkok’s public transportation system. They offer a fast and efficient way to get around the city. If you’re considering buying a condo in Bangkok, the idea of choosing one near these stations has likely crossed your mind. For many, the convenience of living near a…

  • TravelThailand travel guide for your trip

    Thailand travel guide for your trip

    Travelling in Thailand doesn’t need to be expensive at all. Thailand is full of culture and beautiful scenery that won’t cost you a fortune to explore. You can enjoy the atmosphere of Bangkok or the quaint charm of Chiang Mai within your budget. Our Thailand travel guide is here to make your journey easier by showing you the affordable places…

  • Bangkok TravelRabbit card Bangkok: what it is and how to use

    Rabbit card Bangkok: what it is and how to use

    If you think about travelling in Bangkok, BTS would be up on your transportation choice. BTS, also known as the Bangkok Mass Transit System, this rapid transit system is one of the most popular and efficient ways to get around Bangkok. It has two main lines, the Sukhumvit Line (Light Green) and the Silom Line (Dark Green), which intersect at…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok requests extension to settle BTS Skytrain debt

    Bangkok requests extension to settle BTS Skytrain debt

    Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt announced yesterday that the city will require additional time to address its substantial debt owed to Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), the operator of the BTS Skytrain. The debt, amounting to billions of baht, was accumulated through hiring BTSC to manage the electric train service on two extended sections of the BTS, known as the…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok ordered to pay over 12 billion baht to BTS within 180 days

    Bangkok ordered to pay over 12 billion baht to BTS within 180 days

    The Supreme Administrative Court upheld a ruling requiring Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Krungthep Thanakom Company to pay BTS Group Holdings over 12 billion baht in outstanding debts related to the Green Line extension project within 180 days. The Supreme Administrative Court delivered its final verdict at 9am today, July 26, affirming the Central Administrative Court’s decision. The BMA and…

  • Thailand NewsBTS gears up for electrifying bus race in Bangkok’s BRT expansion

    BTS gears up for electrifying bus race in Bangkok’s BRT expansion

    Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), the BTS Skytrain operator, is in a race to supply Bangkok’s Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) electric buses and have them operational by the September 1 deadline. BTSC signed a contract with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) yesterday, June 16, to procure 23 electric vehicles (EV) buses for the BRT system and to operate them…

  • Thailand NewsThai man with mental health issues leaps from Bangkok BTS station

    Thai man with mental health issues leaps from Bangkok BTS station

    A Thai man with mental health issues jumped to his death off the Royal Thai Air Force Museum BTS Station in Bangkok on Saturday. Saimai Police Station officers investigated the death of the 25 year old Thai man, Nithi Thipthep, on Pahonyothin Road in the Bang Khen district of Bangkok. Nithi was wearing a dark blue T-shirt, black shorts, and…

  • Thailand NewsBTS skytrain faces backlash amid assault allegations

    BTS skytrain faces backlash amid assault allegations

    Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), responsible for the operation of the city’s Skytrain services, refuted allegations concerning lax safety measures following an assault on a woman at the Kheha station on Wednesday, May 8. The Chief Operating Officer of BTSC, Sumit Srisantum, clarified that their security personnel were quick to react as soon as they were alerted by an…

  • Thailand NewsThai man arrested for attempted rape at BTS station (video)

    Thai man arrested for attempted rape at BTS station (video)

    Police conducted a swift operation, arresting a Thai man yesterday after the attempted rape and robbery of a Thai woman at Kheha BTS Station in the Thai Ban Mai district of Samut Prakarn province, near Bangkok. The 30 year old victim filed a complaint at Mueang Samut Prakarn Police Station at 10am yesterday following the sexual assault. She disclosed that…

  • Thailand NewsMan falls from Khu Khot BTS station platform, community shocked

    Man falls from Khu Khot BTS station platform, community shocked

    A tragic incident occurred today at Khu Khot Skytrain station when a Taiwanese man fell from the platform onto the street below, causing shock among the local community and prompting authorities to review CCTV footage to determine the cause of the event. Residents and taxi drivers waiting for passengers near Khu Khot Skytrain station were left in a state of…

  • Thailand NewsBMA halts mega transit plans due to cash crunch

    BMA halts mega transit plans due to cash crunch

    The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) slammed the brakes on the construction of three ambitious mass transit projects, citing a crippling shortage of funds. Instead, the projects, the Silver, Grey, and Light Blue lines, will now be handed over to the Ministry of Transport for execution, leaving commuters in the Thai capital hanging in uncertainty. The decision, rubber-stamped at a meeting…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok Metropolitan Council approves 23.4 billion baht for Green Line extension

    Bangkok Metropolitan Council approves 23.4 billion baht for Green Line extension

    The Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC) gave the green light for a whopping 23.4 billion baht payment to the Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) for crucial electrical and mechanical (E&M) installation work and operation services for the Green Line’s second extension. This decision comes after a crucial meeting that saw high-ranking officials deliberate the fate of the city’s transportation system.…

  • Thailand NewsTwo police officers hailed for assisting man in wheelchair in Nonthaburi

    Two police officers hailed for assisting man in wheelchair in Nonthaburi

    Two police officers from Bang Bua Thong Police Station, Nonthaburi province, received recognition from senior officials for assisting a disabled man in a wheelchair to reach the BTS. TikTok users posted a video of two police officers from Bang Bua Thong Police Station, in the Nonthaburi province, pushing a disabled man in a wheelchair to take him to the Khlong…

  • Thailand NewsTransport minister: Feeder buses to save Red and Purple Lines

    Transport minister: Feeder buses to save Red and Purple Lines

    Transport Minister Suriya Juangroongruangkit slammed naysayers in Parliament, asserting confidence that the state-owned Purple and Red Lines train services are on the brink of turning a profit within the next six months, all thanks to a game-changing feeder bus system. Addressing critics of the government’s daring move to cap maximum fares at 20 baht for electric train services in Bangkok,…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok’s Green Line extension routes to charge 15 baht flat fare

    Bangkok’s Green Line extension routes to charge 15 baht flat fare

    Passengers travelling on the Green Line’s second extension routes in Bangkok will be charged a flat rate of 15 baht (US$0.44) per trip, starting from January 2, as per the announcement by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA). The flat fare is applicable to the 12.8 kilometres Bearing-Kheha route in Samut Prakan and the 18.4 kilometres Mo Chit-Saphan Mai-Khu Khot section. The…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok BTS accepts WeChat Pay

    Bangkok BTS accepts WeChat Pay

    In a move set to revolutionise the travel experience for Chinese tourists in Bangkok, the city’s iconic BTS Skytrain has opened its gates to the Chinese WeChat Pay. Tourists will be able to enjoy a seamless journey across the vibrant city as this alternative payment option takes centre stage at every ticket vending machine across all 68 stations on the…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok BTS Skytrain extends service hours to 2am on December 31

    Bangkok BTS Skytrain extends service hours to 2am on December 31

    Bangkok BTS Skytrain will extend moments of happiness for the passengers with extended service hours from midnight to 2am on the last day of the year December 31. The board director of the Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company, Surapong Laoha-unya, announced yesterday, December 19, that the BTS Skytrain will extend its operating hours at all stations and lines on on…

  • Thailand NewsItalian man plunges to death at Bangkok’s Sanam Pao BTS Station

    Italian man plunges to death at Bangkok’s Sanam Pao BTS Station

    An unexpected tragedy transpired at Bangkok’s Sanam Pao BTS Station in Phaya Thai district when a 34 year old Italian man plummeted to his death on Tuesday morning. The critical incident was confirmed by the local police force. According to Police Captain Charoen Sookmark of Phaya Thai police, the unnamed Italian man plummeted near the entrance ramp of the Skytrain…

  • Thailand NewsMind the gap! Bangkok BTS Skytrain startles passengers with open-door drama

    Mind the gap! Bangkok BTS Skytrain startles passengers with open-door drama

    A video clip of a Bangkok BTS Skytrain running with one of its doors wide open left passengers and netizens shocked. The footage, which quickly spread around the world online, was captured on a BTS Skytrain in Thailand. A TikTok user, under the account @star111042, shared the video, warning others not to stand or lean against the doors. The video…

  • Thailand NewsBMA to pay first instalment of 22 billion baht debt for BTS Skytrain extension

    BMA to pay first instalment of 22 billion baht debt for BTS Skytrain extension

    The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is set to pay the first instalment of the 22 billion baht debt it owes to Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), the operator of the BTS Skytrain Green Line extension next month. This payment comes after the expected approval from the Bangkok Metropolitan Council (BMC). The debt relates to the Green Line extension and…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s transit twist: Electric plans spark train fare cap talks in Bangkok

    Thailand’s transit twist: Electric plans spark train fare cap talks in Bangkok

    The Department of Rail Transport (DRT) in Thailand is currently considering plans to deliver on the Pheu Thai-led coalition’s promise of introducing a cap on Bangkok’s electric train fares at 20 baht per trip. This was announced by a department source on Monday, who also revealed that the findings from this investigation will be presented to the new administration once…

  • Thailand NewsBTS SkyTrain hiring multiple staff for Bangkok’s Yellow and Pink Lines

    BTS SkyTrain hiring multiple staff for Bangkok’s Yellow and Pink Lines

    Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) has announced numerous job opportunities in the Yellow and Pink mass transit lines in the capital, inviting interested individuals to inquire further from June 8, 2023. Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited, also known as BTS or BTSC, a leading mass transit provider on rails, has invited potential candidates to join their team…

  • Thailand NewsBTS Skytrain workers demand 50 billion baht debt is settled

    BTS Skytrain workers demand 50 billion baht debt is settled

    Over 300 Bangkok BTS Skytrain workers staged a protest outside the Government House today, demanding that the Thai government settles its debt of over 50 billion baht. The workers are threatening to strike if the debt is not repaid or a measure is launched to solve the issue. The government and Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) owe over 50 billion baht to…

  • Bangkok NewsWoman faints and falls onto tracks at Bangkok BTS station

    Woman faints and falls onto tracks at Bangkok BTS station

    A woman fainted and fell onto the tracks at Wongwian Yai BTS Skytrain Station in Bangkok, Thailand, at around 9.30am today, reports CH3‘s Facebook page Nai Krasae. A witness swiftly informed staff at the station who managed to put a stop to the trains in time and pull the woman safely from the tracks. The witness told Nai Krasae that…

  • Thailand video newsFirst time in Thailand!? Don’t take a taxi! Do this instead…

    First time in Thailand!? Don’t take a taxi! Do this instead…

    If you’re planning a trip to Bangkok, one of the things you may be worried about is transportation. After all, the city is known for its traffic congestion and sometimes chaotic roads. However, there are several transportation options available that can make getting around Bangkok easy and convenient. One of the most popular transportation options for tourists is the airport…

  • Bangkok NewsBangkok BTS Skytrain fares to increase next year

    Bangkok BTS Skytrain fares to increase next year

    Global inflation is rising and so is the cost of a ticket on Bangkok’s BTS Skytrain. The BTS Skytrain will get a little bit pricier on January 1, 2023, according to an announcement made by the Bangkok Transit System Corporation (BTSC) today. Fares on the Sukhumvit (Mo Chit – On Nut) and Silom (National Stadium – Saphan Taksin) lines will…

  • Thailand NewsAngry Thai man condemns foreigner for not wearing a mask on BTS

    Angry Thai man condemns foreigner for not wearing a mask on BTS

    An angry Thai man, claiming to be a police officer, gave a foreign man a mouthful of abuse for not wearing a mask on the BTS Skytrain in Bangkok. The irate man blamed the unflustered foreigner for bringing Covid-19 into the country. The angry exchange was recorded and uploaded to the Twitter account @kinnifers. The video was recorded by a…