Plans are afoot to bring Bangkok's public transport network up to the standards of London and New York. High hopes: Five city train projects are being built in Bangkok. frenetic pace: Construction of mass transit and city trains in Bangkok proceeds around the clock as the state encourages people to use more mass transit. "Thailand is ranked fifth in Asia and 72nd in the world in terms of public transport commuters [According to the Brussels-based organisation, International Association of Public Transport, or UITP]. "In terms of fare changes, the government should consider providing subsidies to make mass transit affordable for all," said Assc Prof Rattapoohm.

Source: Bangkok Post February 10, 2019 00:11 UTC