Bangkok public transport set to improve

Bangkok’s reputation for gridlock has never been an unfounded stereotype, perhaps until now. The notoriously congested city has seen some improvements to public infrastructure over these past few years with the construction of the Skytrain system, and this August another step in the right direction could have Bangkok’s traffic down to a level describable as only moderately hellish.

From August, Bangkok will introduce a new bus system that run in dedicated lanes on streets, avoiding the gridlock that has plagued taxi passengers for far too long. The new bus system will link with the existing Skytrain network, with Chong Nonsi Station being the first link.

The Skytrain itself is set to expand, with the much-anticipated connection to Suvarnabhumi International Airport expected to be complete and operational by the end of this year. Aside from the elevated Skytrain, the city also plans to expand its current underground metro network from one line to four in the coming years.

Travellers who haven’t been to Bangkok in several years will no doubt find the changes substantial and beneficial to a fascinating city that has so much to offer. With these public works, getting around Bangkok has never been easier, and form here on in, it will only get better.