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Authorities' neglect keeps Bangkok transit unsafe

The deadly train–bus collision near Makkasan station last month, which killed eight and injured about 30, is more than a singular tragedy. It exposes persistent failures in Thailand’s transport system that have long gone unaddressed.

Bangkok Post · Jun 1

BMTA, SRT issue monthly pass

The State Railway of Thailand has joined hands with the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) and Krung Thai Bank to roll out a monthly pass giving commuters unlimited rides on the city's public bus network and 50 rides on Bangkok's Red Line electric commuter rail services.

Bangkok Post · Mar 30, 2023

Free bus services between new terminal and Hua Lamphong

Free shuttle bus and ad-hoc bus services between Hua Lamphong station and Krung Thep Abhiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station, were launched on Thursday.

Bangkok Post · Jan 19, 2023

City readies up to 1,000 e-buses

More environmentally friendly buses are coming to the city and up to 1,000 electric buses will be on Bangkok's streets by the end of the year, said government spokesman Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana.

Bangkok Post · Jul 19, 2022

BMTA gets nod to seek loans despite mounting debt

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has been given the green light to seek loans worth 7.5 billion baht to ensure its liquidity remains at an acceptable level, deputy government spokeswoman Traisuree Taisaranakul says.

Bangkok Post · Jul 19, 2022

Cabinet signs off on B3.22bn port deal

The cabinet has approved a public-private partnership deal worth 3.22 billion baht to manage the Map Ta Phut Industrial Port in Rayong province.

Bangkok Post · Jul 18, 2022

EV buses replace old banger No.8s

City commuters will soon bid goodbye to No.8 public buses -- dubbed "Fast and Furious" for the way they are often driven -- which will be replaced by a fleet of electric air-conditioned vehicles later this year.

Bangkok Post · Jul 13, 2022

BMTA to hire firms to run E-bus fleet

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) will hire private firms to operate 224 electric buses in order to boost capacity so it can serve up to one million passengers per day.

Bangkok Post · Jul 5, 2022

BMTA owns up to bus problems

The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has admitted its public bus service is experiencing critical vehicle shortages on almost 27 routes, with nearly 90% of commuters having reported lengthy waits.

Bangkok Post · Jun 25, 2022