Greetings - <BR> <BR>We are leaving for Bangkok in 4 weeks. <BR> <BR>Does anyone know if the new tram system is running? I keep reading conflicting stories. <BR> <BR <BR>

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.

Hi Lynn, <BR> <BR>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). <BR> <BR>Teresa

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

Lynn, <BR> <BR>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. <BR> <BR>BRAD

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. <BR>