webfact Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 CRUISE FOR FREE: Trial boat service links canals with trains and roads By The Nation Bangkokians and visitors can now commute conveniently from the Bang Wa skytrain station to the Khlong Bang Luang Market free-of-charge during weekends and public holidays from 8am to 6pm, thanks to a new trial boat service. The boat is being run by Krungthep Thanakom, a company established by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), said deputy Bangkok governor Sakoltee Phattiyakul. It goes every 30 minutes and takes passengers from the pier at Bang Wa skytrain station, cruising along the Khlong Phasi Charoen and Khlong Bang Luang canals. The trip ends at Khlong Bang Luang Market, which boasts Baan Silapin (Artist's House) and is also famous for Thai traditional puppet shows and the many sculptures it has on display. The boat service links the canals to other modes of transport as per the BMA's “Lor, Rang, Rua” (wheels, rails and boats) logistics infrastructure-connecting policy, said Sakoltee. The trial period is part of a feasibility study to determine how popular the service is and what the appropriate fare should be. Source: http://www.nationmultimedia.com/detail/breakingnews/30351524 -- © Copyright The Nation 2018-08-06 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesofa Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 The Chinese will be rushing to experience this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Get Real Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Is it modern 4.0 infrastructure beyond imagination, I hear? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vacuum Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 52 minutes ago, webfact said: The trial period is part of a feasibility study to determine how popular the service is and what the appropriate fare should be. It will be very popular until they start charging for the service Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowboat Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 2 hours ago, Vacuum said: It will be very popular until they start charging for the service The Khlong boats in Bangkok are enormously convenient and a vital mode of transportation. If the fares are similar and the route proves useful, it could be a plus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
balo Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Fares should be around 10 thb . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redline Posted August 6, 2018 Share Posted August 6, 2018 Boats are the future of BKK-and maybe stores on stilts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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