Thailand’s Ministry of Transport is expected to improve the entire public transport system within two months.
But how is this possible readers might wonder? Bangkok’s transportation issues are a result of systemic bureaucratic failure, inadequate infrastructure and decades of shoddy city planning. Will the powers that be bulldoze the city and start again?
According to Deputy Permanent Secretary for Transport Theerapong Rodprasert, a meeting has been held to find solutions to problems concerning the public transport system in Thailand. Related agencies and operators of all transport vehicles participating in the meeting were instructed to assess and compile pending issues for submission to Transport Minister Chatchart Sitthipan for consideration within August.
Mr. Theerapong further added that the current issues, including vans parking in prohibited areas, taxi drivers rejecting passengers as well as buses not pulling over at the stop, are expected to be handled within two months.
Hurrah!
