Well, the skytrain extension from Saphan Taksin to Wong Wian Yai did commence operations yesterday, launched by the PM who also made it to his morning flight to Hong Kong. He might consider changing his nickname from Mark to Speedy.
I had completely forgotten about the 3 baht ferry across the river, which I have taken a [...]
I have been following the saga of the skytrain extension from Saphan Taksin across the river to Wong Wian Yai since it started showing signs of life. Prior to that it seemed destined to be another Hopewell project. If you are new to Bangkok, Hopewell is the massive pillars that run along the railway tracks [...]
Front page news in today’s Bangkok Post was a report that the Skytrain Extension from Saphan Taksin over the river to Wong Wian Yai will begin operation on 15th April, 2009, offering free rides to commuters until its official launch on 15th May, 2009.
For all those who have to bear with traffic over the bridge [...]
