Single ticketing system for Bangkok trains in mid-2017
A common ticketing system linking all train systems in Bangkok is to be launched in the middle of next year, and will be extended to buses later. Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said on Tuesday the common ticketing system, the so-called “maengmoom (spider) card’’, would shorten ticket purchase time and queues, and make travel more convenient. […]
Uber extends service to Chiang Mai
US-based ride-hailing service Uber has announced it will expand its service to Chiang Mai, despite the service being deemed illegal under Thai law. Uber on Monday began piloting an expansion of its mobile application-based taxi hailing service in Chiang Mai hoping to attract more passengers to the service, said a source. Along with the announcement […]
National parks face influx
The Department of National Parks, Wildlife and Plant Conservation has held talks with business operators to find ways to deal with overcrowding at tourist attractions as the high season approaches. Director-general Thanya Netithammakun said accommodation at popular national parks has been nearly fully booked during long holidays in December and January. These sites include Similan […]
SRT unveils new trains for 4 routes
BANGKOK, 26 October 2016 (NNT) – The State Railway of Thailand is now offering reservations for its new trains across four routes. Governor of State Railway of Thailand Wuthichart Kalyanamitra said the first two lines of Bangkok – Chiang Mai and Ubon Ratchathani – Bangkok will commence on November 11th. The remaining two lines of […]
Ministry of Tourism and Sports announces free bus services for public during HM’s funeral
BANGKOK, 16 October 2016 (NNT) – The Ministry of Tourism and Sports, in collaboration with the private and public sectors, has announced four shuttle bus service routes to service the general public’s travels, in order to pay their respects to His Majesty the King during 17-24 October. Minister of Tourism and Sports Mrs. Korbkarn Wattanawarankul […]
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