lynn

Greetings -

We are leaving for Bangkok in 4 weeks.

Does anyone know if the new tram system is running? I keep reading conflicting stories.

Peer

I think they just had some trial runs some days ago. The actual opening of the system is scheduled for December 5th, the King's birthday.

Teresa

Hi Lynn,

Just returned from Bangkok a week ago. Do you mean tram or train. The new train system is due to be opened on the King's Birthday on December the 5th (as stated above).

Teresa

lynn

Hi -

Thanks. I had read about the 5th but wasn't sure if it was still the target date?

Brad

Lynn,

When I was last in Bangkok on 7 Sep and the tram was running but only on a test basis. I think this could be why you are getting conflicting reports. From my room in the Marriot hotel I watched it make several trips. I was also told by some shop keepers that it would "open next month" I assumed they ment October. I will once again be in Bangkok on 1 Nov and I'll let you know what I find out.

BRAD

pat

From local newspaper, the fares have been finalised, it will be from 10 to 40 bahts (1USD = 40B). The official open date is Dec 5th, HM the King's birthday. The shorter line will be started to run on November 26th.