To compare KLIA to KL with Suvarnabhumi to BKK one should also include comparing the rates.

MYR 35 for a single journey equals about THB 350, versus THB 100 or even THB 40 for the city line.

I think you're missing the point here Meteor. The ARL isn't performing or serving in any manner that it was meant to, to begin with. How much it charges, never mind what Malaysia charges, is immaterial.

I saw some pictures of the Track disrepair on this job today, not very good at all for something a few years old. The running edge on some of the crossings is falling apart , very expensive to fix. As per usual for this part of the world total lack of quality control and Materials control, then add probably zero Maintenance

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