<p>A group of protesters rode the BTS Skytrain while wearing black on Sunday (9 October) in a flashmob-style protest against the Constitutional Court&rsquo;s ruling to allow Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha to stay on as Prime Minister.</p>

<p>The BMA is planning to impose a maximum price of 59 baht on BTS extensions. Scrutinised by stakeholders, the proposal has given rise to a high profile debate. The fare issue is only the tip of the iceberg, however.&nbsp; Much deeper problems remain to be addressed.</p>

<p>An organisation promoting accessible transportation has kick-started a campaign to demand government compensation for the inaccessibility of Bangkok’s Skytrain system for people using wheelchairs.</p>

<div><span>The Supreme Administrative Court on Wednesday ruled that facility for physically challenged people must be built in the Bangkok’s skytrain ‘BTS’ system.&nbsp;</span></div> <div>&nbsp;</div> <div>The ruling, which overturned the verdict of the Central Administrative Court in 2009, beautifully ends the 20-year fight of the Thai people with disabilities in&nbsp;<span>Thailand for transportation equity on the Bangkok’s popular mass public transportation. </span></div>

<p>The Supreme Administrative Court is scheduled to rule on a case brought against the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and the BTS Skytrain who are accused of not providing equal access to transportation for physically challenged people. This is the first suit against state authorities in Thailand concerning people with physical challenges.</p>