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Old 28-09-2006, 16:01
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Bangkok - BTS Skytrain & MRT

I start a thead to discuss about the Skytrain & the underground in Bangkok. As there are currently extensions in progress, please feel free to post pictures of the work in progress.
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1. The BTS skytrain entering Nana station (Sep. 2006)
2. BTS - View from National Stadium station (Sep. 2006)
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Nana BTS station platform (Sept. 2006)
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A trainspotter thread..

Just what I was looking for..
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Old 28-09-2006, 17:54
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Got your thermos ???

Nice tupperware tub of sarnies..
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Old 28-09-2006, 18:42
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Got your thermos ???

Nice tupperware tub of sarnies..


Yes.....cheese.....as well as

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Personality ?? Ohh no sorry wont be needing that.
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have l forgotten anything ?

Digi cam & GPS comes as standard equipment these days.
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I hope the new work is stronger looking than the bridge over the river Kwai
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Didnt use the Skytrain last time I was in BKK.

Will definitely do so this time.
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Didnt use the Skytrain last time I was in BKK.

Will definitely do so this time.

Beats walking............quite a good system actually.....and a mighty good perv
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I love just hangin' out in the day on skytrain + Bht boats on the river system.....best ways to get around IMHO.....MB taxis too dangerous/scarey as are tuk tuks.....taxis too slow.......but better late at night......
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Well seeing as this is a thread for the BTS and MRT. Here is the BTS route for now. When it gets extended i'm sure new map will be available.

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This is link to MRT routes.

BMCL : Bangkok Metro Public Company Limited
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I love just hangin' out in the day on skytrain + Bht boats on the river system.....best ways to get around IMHO.....MB taxis too dangerous/scarey as are tuk tuks.....taxis too slow.......but better late at night......

Bloody oath, IMHO the BTS and Metro Subway is the best/easiest/cheapest Public Transport system in the world.

Beats Sydney, New York and Paris hands down!!!
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PLEASE EXPLAIN!

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The entire city's a good perv.
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Ok, no worries. I read too much into it. I thought you meant there was something special going down on the BTS.

Yep, the whole city...err country...has nice sights.
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Ok, no worries. I read too much into it. I thought you meant there was something special going down on the BTS.

Yep, the whole city...err country...has nice sights.

So ya thought there might be a Gogo happening in the 2nd last carriage on the 3.36 to Asoke did ya......no such luck
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So ya thought there might be a Gogo happening in the 2nd last carriage on the 3.36 to Asoke did ya......no such luck


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100 Baht for all-day tourist pass.

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Bargain innit?
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Nana BTS station platform (Sept. 2006)

Good thread Bobby. It saves me opening a new thread! 555.
(I was in Nana station a few times in september myself... See attached thumbs...)

Why didn't you wait for a train to come along before taking the picture above?

My pics are at night and not as good as yours!

pic # 1: View from Nana skytrain over pass...

pic # 1: View from Stairs of Nana skytrain over pass...

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