Tag: MRT
MRT ridership increases due to Blue-Purple lines connection
BANGKOK – The number of MRT passengers has increased up to 50,000 daily due to the connection between its Blue Line and Purple Line...
Direct MRT transfers between Blue Line and Purple Line start on...
BANGKOK – MRT passengers will be able to transfer directly between the Blue Line and Purple Line at Tao Poon station from 11 August,...
MRT gives lawmakers test ride on Purple Line today
The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRT) today conducted a test service of its "Purple Line" linking Bangkok and Nonthaburi with members of...
20 business giants join BTS’ Rabbit pass
BANGKOK, 17 May 2012 - The Bangkok Mass Transit System, commonly called ‘BTS’ by its short name, has drawn in 20 business giants...
MRT fare to increase by THB1 starting July 3
BANGKOK, 22 February 2012 – Commuters are expected to brace themselves for a price hike of 1 baht for MRT services starting on...
Thailand may introduce joint public transport tickets in 2015
BANGKOK, 19 February 2012 - Travelers and commuters in Thailand may be able to use only one ticket to ride all public transports...
Bangkok Metro: All subway stations remain operational
BANGKOK, Nov 8 - Bangkok’s subway, the Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) remains operational and all stations remain open, despite some stations being threatened by...
Floodwater spreading into inner Bangkok
BANGKOK, Nov 7 -- Floodwater is spreading into inner Bangkok as water surged into the Suthisarn Tunnel on Ratchadapisek Road, closing traffic, while car...
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Pattaya’s love-hate relationship with illegal Myanmar workers
PATTAYA, Thailand - The arrest in Pattaya earlier this week of 52 Myanmar nationals without work authorization papers highlights yet again the acute labor...
Ministry of Interior takes strong action against foreign-owned condos offering daily rentals in Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Ministry of Interior, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Anutin Charnvirakul, has directed the Department of...
Pickup truck tire explodes, flips over; mother injured and 4-year-old son breaks arm in...
PATTAYA, Thailand – The rescue center received an emergency call reporting a vehicle overturning on Highway 331, Khao Mai Kaew, East Pattaya, on March...
Rare treasure in Pattaya – Lucky pipe repairman finds Melo pearl in clam, seeks...
PATTAYA, Thailand – A pipe repairman in Nongprue, East Pattaya, struck a rare stroke of luck when he discovered a potential Melo pearl inside...
Pattaya orders suspension of beach umbrella operations after gambling and illegal rentals found at...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya City has taken action to suspend the operations of beach umbrella services at Jomtien Beach following reports of gambling and...