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FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF BANGKOK, THAILAND 2023 🇹🇭
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FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF BANGKOK, THAILAND 2023 🇹🇭



It’s my first day in Bangkok, Thailand after many years later! I’ll be exploring Terminal 21, Talat Noi, Iconsiam, and many more!

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  3. Samahcha CH.

    เป็นผมจะไม่กินอาหารบนรถ 100% แท็กซี่ไม่พอใจแต่เค้าไม่อยากพูด เพราะต้องการรักษาภาพลักษณ์

    You from china ?

  8. Kamol Hengkiatisak

    BTS,MRT: Thailand is a developing country that dared to implement an electric metro system decades ago, not by government initially but by a private enterprise under build-operate-transfer concession basis. When a housing developer Tanayong group proposed to Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BKK city government) to build an electric skytrain linking the major nothern/eastern provincial bus terminal (Mor Chit) into the city center (CBD) itself about 30 years ago, local Thais and expatriates were skeptical because previously HK Hopewell and Canadian Lavalin had proposed such project in Bangkok to the national government but failed hopelessly to complete the project. In the case of Lavalin, only about 1% was completed while Hopewell did a little better upto 5% before both concessionaires abandoned the project due to financial difficulties. However, elected Bangkok governor at the time Gen Chamlong Srimuang did not listen to experts' advices and granted Tanayong concession to carry out the project. Tanayong managed to borrow enough funds from local and overseas banks to build the civil structure running above the main roads, thus did not have to pay any land expropriation fee. When the civil structure was completed, Tanayong bought train and signal system from German Siemens as well as contracting Siemens to help run the system for 10 years. The first year official opening was about 23 years ago in 1999. Even then, some Thai and expatriates still voiced doubts whether the skytrain could earn enough revenue to cover the running costs as well as earning enough profits to pay off principals and interests as the first year's ridership was not great barely covering the operating costs. However, within 10 years the skytrain (Bangkok Transit System or BTS) turned profitable and after 23 years, the BTS is earning huge profit and has long paid off all debts. When the national government saw BTS success, it planned its own MRT (Metro Rapid Transit) systems, covering more lines. However, since some lines are run underground and some above ground, no private companies dared to do the same as Tanayong (now renamed BTS Group) as the civil construction is very expensive. So the national government established MRT state enterprise to design the lines and tender civil constructions using government budget. Once civil construction is completed, MRT tenders bids for private operators to secure the train system as well as running them under concessions. Bangkok is now covered by BTS/MRT/SRT (State Railway of Thailand which runs the Red Line to the suburbs and Airport Link from Suvarnabhumi airport to City center) systems more than 250 kilometers altogether.

    Note: Currently

    Light Green Line (Sukhumvit Line)

    Dark Green Line + Gold Line (Silom Line)

    Blue Line (Circle Line)

    Purple Line

    Airport Link Line (Suvarnabhumi Airport)

    Dark Red Line (Grand Station – Don Muang AirPort)

    Light Red Line (Grand Station – TalingChan)

    Yellow Line (Scheduled Open Last Quarter 2023)

    Pink Line (Scheduled Open Last Quarter 2023)

    Orange Line(Scheduled Open 2025)

    Also sees Metro systems history and planned expansion https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i3sFfqq3N4Q&t=20s

  9. Kamol Hengkiatisak

    While BMTA non-aircon red bus is very cheap at 8 baht, it is relatively hot in humid Bangkok all year round. For those Thais who live along Chao Phraya River, there is an alternative. You can patronize Chao Phraya Ferry Service at price less than 20 baht or more for the longest distance. Cash only for fare. The service started about 50 years ago, using diesel engine to propel the boat. However, starting in 2020 there is a new competition of modern aircon electric boat service at a flat fare of 20 baht for all destinations. MINE Smart Ferry accepts Visa/Master Card card or you can buy fill-in card. Cash is not accepted. There is also an aircon electric tourist boat for 30 baht fare. You need to purchase a ticket before boarding a tourist boat. There is also an open-air top deck on tourist boat if you choose to face the weather and have a better view of Chao Phraya River and its environs. For crossing Chao Phraya River to the other side pier, the fare is cheap about 5-6 baht. However, there is a free ferry service to cross Chao Phraya River to IconSiam and AsiaTique to shop/dine at the moment. This free service may not last long after May 2023.

    If you prefer to dine in luxury with a singer entertains you while you enjoy the night views, nothing beats night river cruise on Chao Phraya Cruise Boat. Along the way, you can enjoy beautiful view of Wat Arun, Grand Palace, Memorial Bridge (the first bridge across Chao Phraya river built about 100 years ago during King Rama VII reign), IconSiam and Asiatique.

    BTW, there is also a boat service running along Saen Sap canal from the suburb to heart of Bangkok costing 8-20 baht depending on distance. It is much faster than the metro system for those who live near this canal which runs over 15 kms.

    Recently the city govt BMA decided to resume free boat service along Khlong Phadung at 4.5 km distance from Hua Lum Phong pier to Tewarat Market pier near Chao Phraya river. The service starts 6-9 am and 5-7 pm Monday-Friday at 30 minutes interval. Sat-Sun and official holidays, 8.00-19.00 at 1 hour interval. https://youtu.be/m904dx1uSOI

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