BTS Start Times

[coppywriter]

Hello all.

Does the BTS start time (Sukhumvit Line) of 6am mean that the first train leaves Mo Chit at 6am or are there trains already stationed along the line so as to minimize wait times? My friend has to be at On Nut to pick up a visa run transport between 06.30 and 06.45 and will go from Victory Monument, so will she have enough time to make it?

Thanks.

[SeaVisionBurma]

BTS now starts at 05:00, I'll see if I can find a link for this but I am staying next to a BTS station at the moment and I have seen the signs about the early starting times at the station entrance.

[coppywriter]

BTS now starts at 05:00, I'll see if I can find a link for this but I am staying next to a BTS station at the moment and I have seen the signs about the early starting times at the station entrance

Thanks for that, I didn't know the new start times were in operation yet.

[SeaVisionBurma]

Found it http://www.bts.co.th/corporate/en/03-news-pr.aspx?page=2

Effective March 1^st, the BTS SkyTrain will start a new ‘Earlybird’ service timetable

Mr. Surapong Laoha-Unya, Director & Chief Operating Officer of Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited ( BTSC ) announced that, effective from March 1^st2014, the BTS SkyTrain will operate a new 'Earlybird' service timetable, starting before 06.00 a.m. On the Sukhumvit Line , the first train from Mo Chit and Bearing will start at about 05.12 hrs. .

[coppywriter]

Sorry for the duplicate topic but I didn't know where best to post my question as I did post it last week and didn't get any info back. Sorry again.

[SeaVisionBurma]

Sorry for the duplicate topic but I didn't know where best to post my question as I did post it last week and didn't get any info back. Sorry again.

No problem, all sorted and at least you have some answers now

[coppywriter]

Found it http://www.bts.co.th/corporate/en/03-news-pr.aspx?page=2

Effective March 1^st, the BTS SkyTrain will start a new ‘Earlybird’ service timetable

Mr. Surapong Laoha-Unya, Director & Chief Operating Officer of Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited ( BTSC ) announced that, effective from March 1^st2014, the BTS SkyTrain will operate a new 'Earlybird' service timetable, starting before 06.00 a.m. On the Sukhumvit Line , the first train from Mo Chit and Bearing will start at about 05.12 hrs. .

Thank you.

[SeaVisionBurma]

Found the new timetable also, shows the updated earlybird start times:

http://www.bts.co.th/customer/en/pdf/ServiceTimetable.pdf

[coppywriter]

Found the new timetable also, shows the updated earlybird start times:

http://www.bts.co.th/customer/en/pdf/ServiceTimetable.pdf

Thank you, very helpful.

[kratiam]

Not too much off topic....

On the other duplicate listing, asanee made a great & clear posting about BTS and the bus system. I wonder if he (or anyone else) can point to an idiot's guide on how to use the bus system for someone who can't read (or speak much) Thai. If so, I'm sure many, many people would appreciate it! Thanks.

[coppywriter]

Not too much off topic....

On the other duplicate listing, asanee made a great & clear posting about BTS and the bus system. I wonder if he (or anyone else) can point to an idiot's guide on how to use the bus system for someone who can't read (or speak much) Thai. If so, I'm sure many, many people would appreciate it! Thanks.

That would be a great idea as I personally have no clue about buses in BKK.

[rak sa_ngop]

The critical factor in catching an early BTS train is not when the trains start running but when the stations open.

For example before the recent change of start time, trains would start moving into position well before 6.00 am. Sala Daeng station would open at 05.50 am so you could actually catch one of the earlier trains before 6.00 am.

Now with the earlier start time I read that the station would open earlier but the 'ticket office' would not be manned until later (6.00 am?). But since the ticket office does not actually issue tickets I am not sure if the ticket machines will be switched on.

However people with Rabbit cards would be able to pass through the barriers.

[coppywriter]

The critical factor in catching an early BTS train is not when the trains start running but when the stations open.

For example before the recent change of start time, trains would start moving into position well before 6.00 am. Sala Daeng station would open at 05.50 am so you could actually catch one of the earlier trains before 6.00 am.

Now with the earlier start time I read that the station would open earlier but the 'ticket office' would not be manned until later (6.00 am?). But since the ticket office does not actually issue tickets I am not sure if the ticket machines will be switched on.

However people with Rabbit cards would be able to pass through the barriers.

Good point and yes. she will have her travel pass loaded and ready.