Bangkok Governor Test City’s Transportation Woes on Car-Free Day

[snoop1130]

 

BANGKOK, Sept 22 (TNA) – Bangkok Governor, Chadchart Sittipunt led an executive team from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to personally experience public transportation issues in the city on Car Free Day.

 

The governor spoke about the Bangkok Car Free 2023 event, which is being held in the capital city under the theme “Obstacles, Opportunities, and the Future” from September 22 to 24, 2023.

 

On the first day of the event, the Bangkok Governor and his team participated by reducing their use of private cars and instead using public transportation to commute to work.

 

Full story: Thai News Agency 2023-09-22

 

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[richard_smith237]

How did he walk to the BTS ?

 

…. or did he take one of those non-air conditioned busses ? 
 

 

IF your origin & destination is not right next to a BTS the public transport in BKK is rubbish. 
 

But, build more condos & shopping malls in the centre….  Add to gridlock ! 

Edited September 22, 2023 by richard_smith237

[Crossy]

Ah, that explains why the normal Friday afternoon exodus traffic was ...

 

 

 

 

 

 

Exactly the same as usual

[hotchilli]

11 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Bangkok Governor, Chadchart Sittipunt led an executive team from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to personally experience public transportation issues in the city on Car Free Day.

And their findings were... Yes it's horrendous.

[josephbloggs]

On 9/22/2023 at 5:21 PM, richard_smith237 said:

IF your origin & destination is not right next to a BTS the public transport in BKK is rubbish. 

And how is that any different to anywhere unless tube trains drop you at your house?

Public transport here has developed a hell of a lot over the last 25 years. It is by no means perfect but it's not bad. Saying it is rubbish unless you live next to a station is a bit silly.

[jacko45k]

On 9/24/2023 at 8:20 PM, josephbloggs said:

And how is that any different to anywhere unless tube trains drop you at your house?

Or the pub not too far a stagger from  home!