Bus Line 8

Where are the people in the junta’s bus reform?

By
Kornkritch Somjittranukit
28 Aug 2017
For three years, the ruling junta has proposed ‘national reforms’ on different issues. Though the previous reforms, like political reform, police reform and education reform, have been criticized for driving the country backwards, the recent reform of the Bangkok bus system seems to be quite constructive. 

Fast & Furious Bus Line 8: An investigation into poor service

By
Patranit Jitsamruay
4 Aug 2015
While expatriates regularly complain about Bangkok's tricky taxi drivers, Bangkokian Thais are facing much worse -- the poor bus services. The most notorious bus line is the No. 8 Bus which drives through Bangkok’s worst traffic from eastern to central Bangkok. The study into quality of public transportation services and working conditions of drivers and ticket collectors reveal the source of poor service.
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