First look at Mangmoom Card, only all-in-one public transport card you’ll need

[snoop1130]

First look at Mangmoom Card, only all-in-one public transport card you’ll need
Coconuts Bangkok

No more fumbling for BTS, MRT and Airport Rail Link tickets. The Ministry of Transport has released the first look of the Mangmoom Card, the versatile ticketing system that works on several public transportation systems.

Just when we thought the news about Mangmoom Card from eight months ago was all a dream, the officials said they are testing the new system and preparing to launch the card by the end of the year, Chaiwat Thongkamkoon, Director of Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning, told Channel 3 News.

Introduced under the name "mangmoom” card or "spider” card in English, the universal ticket can be used as payment for several public transportation systems including the BTS, MRT and Airport Rail Link.

Full Story: http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/06/10/first-look-mangmoom-card-only-all-one-public-transport-card-youll-need

-- Coconuts Bangkok 2016-06-10

[samsensam]

about time.

but... i dont understand why more locals dont currently use such cards preferring it seems to join massive queues day after day just to but tickets.

i have one and zoom past queues... strange

[zaphod reborn]

about time.

but... i dont understand why more locals dont currently use such cards preferring it seems to join massive queues day after day just to but tickets.

i have one and zoom past queues... strange

Because the Thais don't understand that there is supposed to be a small discount for prepaying your travel. Hence, it's actually more expensive to prepay than to purchase a single ticket at the station. They really need to study the Opal system in Australia which I found to be a truly integrated ticketing solution for mass transit, including busses, trains and ferries with discounts for longer trips.

[Cuchulainn]

It'll be a helllll of a long time before you can use these on the buses!!

[KhunBENQ]

It'll be a helllll of a long time before you can use these on the buses!!

From the report:

in the future

There is not a single word about the expected prices for this spider card?

[berybert]

about time.

but... i dont understand why more locals dont currently use such cards preferring it seems to join massive queues day after day just to but tickets.

i have one and zoom past queues... strange

Just because there was a queue today and yesterday and everyday last week and ever week for the last 10 years, doesnt mean there will be a queue tomorow. Why cant people understand Thai's.

[ezzra]

Mangmoom, what a funny, mouthful word to use to call a card, still, just as well they didn't call it Ma-laeng-saab ( cockroach )

on the account that those critters are everywhere too......

Edited June 10, 2016 by ezzra

[12DrinkMore]

It'll be a helllll of a long time before you can use these on the buses!!

From the report:

in the future

There is not a single word about the expected prices for this spider card?

It is a pre-payment card, not a pass card.

I expect it will give a small discount to the current charges.

[12DrinkMore]

Mangmoom, what a funny, mouthful word to use to call a card, still, just as well they didn't call it Ma-laeng-saab ( cockroach )

on the account that those critters are everywhere too......

Come on Ezzra, get the brain in gear, don't let it be numbed by being in Thailand. I'll let you off because it is Sunday, the day of rest.

Even I managed to get the "web of transport" idea behind it.

From the article,

Why mangmoom? Just like spiders that spin webs that reach everywhere, this ticket can be used to travel anywhere.

Edited June 11, 2016 by 12DrinkMore

[dave2]

re

It'll be a helllll of a long time before you can use these on the buses!!

or the boats

dave2

[12DrinkMore]

The idiot who came up with the transliteration "Mangmoom" should be put on inactive duty.

"Mengmom" would allow a tourist to get reasonably close to a correct pronunciation.

I would have preferred, "Sapider Card".

[NoBrainer]

What is wrong with the Rabbit card? There are already millions in circulation, they are accepted at 7/11 and other vendors.

I guess the wrong ministers relatives own the Rabbit card business.

Just like now having to use 2 different payment systems when traveling by road. You need an Easy Pass & now an M-Pass.

NO LOGIC. The M-Pass still does not tell you your balance when you use it, and can not be topped up at the toll booths.

Too many vested interests will keep this country struggling to be competitive for many decades to come.

[HerbalEd]

Mangmoom, what a funny, mouthful word to use to call a card, still, just as well they didn't call it Ma-laeng-saab ( cockroach )

on the account that those critters are everywhere too......

Mouthful?? It's two syllables.

[callcharlie2001]

I've had Thai's give me 3 answers as I wait with my Rabbit card while they do the queues:

1. They might die before they use up the value, they don't want their family to have a prepaid transit card that they might not be able to use, would rather have bhat in their pocket when they die.

2. Some don't realize that their daily, weekly work, shopping or recreation takes them on BTS on a repeating occurances. Thais lack of ability to plan?

3. Some don't have that much money in advance, they earn bhat daily, so spend it one day at a time.

[HerbalEd]

I've had Thai's give me 3 answers as I wait with my Rabbit card while they do the queues:

1. They might die before they use up the value, they don't want their family to have a prepaid transit card that they might not be able to use, would rather have bhat in their pocket when they die.

2. Some don't realize that their daily, weekly work, shopping or recreation takes them on BTS on a repeating occurances. Thais lack of ability to plan?

3. Some don't have that much money in advance, they earn bhat daily, so spend it one day at a time.

It's not just the Thais. I've met several western expats who never use these cards. When I ask why, they just look kind of blank and say something like "I can't be bothered" ... although obviously they can be "bothered" to wait in line for change and to buy a one-time ticket.

Besides the small discount and not having to buy a ticket, I also like that I can change my mind about where I want to disembark and then don't have to hassle with paying extra at the exit gate.

[rodknock]

how is the card going to handle seniors????

the mrt gives seniors a discount and the bts does not for farang??????

does the senior farang get screwed again?????

[meltingpot2015]

there is a discount for using the standard rabbit card on BTS (depending on your trip), and no need to queue each time.

Used to be something like 50bhat for the card and 50bhat deposit, which you get back if you return the card.

If you use BTS a lot...it's a no brainer.

By the way, if you carry bags (shopping bags etc.) through the gates, make sure you lift them over the gates. If you take them through the gates, the gate thinks the bag is a person and nearly chops your legs off.

I believe the contract for the gates went to a chinese company (when the BTS was built).

[dave2]

re

they are accepted at 7/11

is that new ?

coz i tried to use a rabbit card in a 7 eleven in decmber and they said

cannot

dave2

[kkerry]

re

they are accepted at 7/11

is that new ?

coz i tried to use a rabbit card in a 7 eleven in decmber and they said

cannot

dave2

https://card.rabbit.co.th/en/where-use-top-rabbit

An MRT card in Singapore can be used at a SG Seven-Eleven, but not a Rabbit card in a Thai Seven, not according to the website.

Edited June 11, 2016 by kkerry

[kennw]

about time.

but... i dont understand why more locals dont currently use such cards preferring it seems to join massive queues day after day just to but tickets.

i have one and zoom past queues... strange

Maybe the next great leap for mankind will be a card that also includes the "easypass and M pass" tolls, And then on to overhead tollway readers that do not require vehicles to come to a (almost) stop. Greatest cause of congestion on the tollways are the toll booths.

[Thian]

how is the card going to handle seniors????

the mrt gives seniors a discount and the bts does not for farang??????

does the senior farang get screwed again?????

Farang will have to pay according to weight and size. A person from 120 kg pays 2 tickets, fair enough.

[Redline]

It'll be a helllll of a long time before you can use these on the buses!!

I will have expired

[Redline]

Can the owner look at the details on the net because I would never trust that the balance would be accurate. You would never get your money back if it disappeared. That's probably another reason Thais don't use prepaid. They know they will never get their money returned for skimmed fairs or bogus charges.

[kkerry]

Can the owner look at the details on the net because I would never trust that the balance would be accurate. You would never get your money back if it disappeared. That's probably another reason Thais don't use prepaid. They know they will never get their money returned for skimmed fairs or bogus charges.

Every card I have ever used in different parts of the world show your balance when you swipe the card at the station entry or on boarding or exiting a bus or tram. The cards for the skytrain and subway are the same. No reason to suggest this card will be any different.