The Prayut Chan-o-cha government on Tuesday gave the green light to the extension of the Purple Line, which links Tao Poon with the Thon Buri side of the city. It is unfortunate that there is no platform interchange with the Light Green Line at Wong Wian Yai. The original Purple Line became notorious for the so-called missing link, a 1.2-kilometre gap at Bang Sue, when it was opened last year. If and when Bangkok has a comprehensive mass-transit system, the state may also put in place drastic measures, like no-car zones, to reduce traffic and help turn the capital into a low-carbon city. Before that, the state must think of a way to make the mass-transit system more affordable for people with low incomes.

Source: Bangkok Post July 26, 2017 21:45 UTC