Bangkok's
underground train system MRT
is probably presently the
most modern in the world. Somehow similar in
architecture to the Singapore MRT but better managed. The
ticket vending is much less cumbersome than in Singapore.
In comparison to Kuala Lumpur
it's far ahead, since the train frequency is faster that
means less people per train unit and the ticket machines are
working, in Kuala Lumpur almost all ticket machines are down
all the times.
It's efficient like in Hong
Kong and doesn't need "people pusher" like in
Tokyo.
Compared to the "old world"
underground, metro, tube or subway systems means London,
Paris, New York etc. Bangkok's MRT or subway system is
light-years ahead I guess some German companies gave a
helping hand.
Bangkok's
MRT or subway system runs basically in a north south
direction and is complemented by the "skytrain" elevated
light train system which runs basically east west. At
almost all stations are some buses to go further. Its
quite good organized.
Bangkok's MRT or subway system stations are finished in gray
granite giving them a cool technical appearance.
If you hit
Bangkok's roads for some reason I would suggest use the
Bangkok's MRT or subway system, together with the "skytrain"
elevated light train system its definitely the first choice
of public transport in Thailand. One can forget all the
stinky tuk tuk, taxis who want to cheat by not turning on
the meter or taking long ways around the actual destination
and the rotten stinking buses who roar along Bangkok's
jammed roads. |