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Bangkok has added two new Skytrain stations. For the first time in over 12 years, the Skytrain was successfully expanded on the Silom line, crossing finally the Chao Praya River to serve the Thonburi side through two new stops, Krung Thon Buri and Wongwian Yai (see Bangkok Sky Train (BTS) and Subway (MRT) Map).

Does it mean the start of a new era of fast-expanding public transport for the Thai capital? Thailand can so far be proud of detaining probably the world record for the longest planning in any public infrastructure. It took some 40 years to build a new airport for the capital and almost as much time for the Skytrain (BTS) and the Underground (MRT). Just to add trains on the Silom Line crossing the bridge over the Chao Praya River took almost seven years.

However, not all is gloom. A new Skytrain extension is making progress. By the end of next year, the Sukhumvit line will be prolonged by another 6 km, adding five new stations to Bang Na, on the way to Suvarnabhumi airport.

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