The people of Khu Khot-Fun Thanon are happy to ride the “green-gold train” to reduce travel costs over time.

The people of Khu Khot-Fun Thanon are happy to ride the “green-gold train” to reduce travel costs over time.

The journalist “Prachachat Business” reported that the atmosphere of the first day of service, 2 electric train lines through Bangkok, were open for free until January 15, 2021.

Starting from the Golden Line, Krung Thon Buri – Khlong San, a distance of 1.8 km at Charoen Nakhon station In front of the ICONSIAM shopping center there is a bustle. With people and employees inside ICONSIAM Wait in front of the station from 12:40 hrs. The opening of the service will begin at 1:00 p.m. for passengers traveling in the inaugural round. Everyone will receive a one-way gold ticket as a souvenir.

In which the staff of the ticket vending machine promotes that La Línea Dorada will be free until January 15, 2021, where passengers can collect their tickets at the automatic ticket vending machine. Or pick up the card with the staff at the ticket vending machine Rabbit cardholders can hit the barrier immediately. The card balance will not be canceled in any way.

88-year-old grandfather, first passenger

At 1:00 pm, the station staff immediately opened to the public to receive tickets. The first passenger to receive a ticket is Mr. Kaew Sae Un, 88, a citizen of the Charoen Nakhon district. Revealing that Come try the service. Personally, there is a house around here. It probably hasn’t gone anywhere. That is why he asks for a small service. He who saw this electric train line was built 3 years ago

The choir is cheaper than a motorcycle taxi.

While other passengers Pilantana, 57, an employee of the ICONSIAM shopping center, said that he had been waiting for this line for 3 years. With your home at Lak Song Station You must use a motorcycle taxi service from Krung Thon Buri Station to get there. Returns drop at 55-60 baht per day, but this train line has a service fee of only 15 baht and returns and falls to only 30 baht per day.

“The short distance is only 1.8 km. I agree that it is too short, but this 1.8 km is a route that many people come to work in this area. Facilitating savings in travel expenses “

According to “Khun Yam”, 36, an ICONSIAM mall employee who said that this electric train line saves travel expenses from the original cost of a mototaxi by almost 60 baht a day, when the gold line opens, It will cost only 30 baht Single day AND you can get on the BTS skytrain so you don’t have to climb the stairs. And personally, using the Rabbit card is already more convenient.

30-year-old “Mr. Premika”, Phasi Charoen district residents said Much more convenient Because originally I had to ride a motorcycle to get to ICONSIAM Right now, taking the train at only 30 baht a day is considered much more cheap. But he was concerned about the vibration during the ride. Because when the car arrived, the car was quite unstable, but the staff said it was only the first part of the service. When service is still open, the vehicle’s system is believed to be down.

Pluem Lung Tu – half politics

Furthermore, Khun Pilantana also revealed to reporters the feelings that he met Prime Minister General Prayut Chan-o-cha at 11:00 am, that the real person is prettier than on television (laughs). How is it traded? He answered no. He replied that the aunt will trade better soon. The government will do much better. Now let’s join the middle. That this personal policy is considered very good Making many merchants and sellers open their eyes and mouth

Khu Khot’s green line is as furious as the city

The journalist further reported that for the atmosphere of the Green Line train during Mo Chit – Saphan Mai – Khu Khot which opened all the stations for the first day, there were people who came to use the bustling service since the service opened at 1 : 00 PM.

Some of them park their cars in the parking building and go directly to the station. That the court can study for Thai Mass Transit (MRTA) still open for free until Bangkok collects the fee on this extension line

No need to connect many cars

Aunt Lamom, 68, said the house is near Khu Khot station. Walk a little and reach I am very happy that the electric train is open to service. After many years of waiting Today is the first day of use. Will take a trip to Wongwian Yai Station For shopping Making the trip much more convenient From the original bus line 543 to the train at the 11th Infantry Regiment station, the fare from Mo Chit – Wong Wian Yai station is 42 baht but has a state welfare card. Causing a lot to reduce the load

Supakit, 24, said the house was Sai Mai. But today open to service at Khu Khot station So, came to use train service to run errands in Ari Normally use BTS SkyTrain service every Sunday from 11th Infantry Regiment Station to Samrong Station to study . Make the trip more comfortable

“Khun Sureerat Ngernngam”, 53, said he was happy that the electric train opened. Because the house is near the Khu Khot station. Make it comfortable to come and use the train service. Usually they had to take bus 543 to the 11th Infantry Regiment station, which they rarely used, like a daughter taking the train to Victory Monument station to catch the bus to college. The fare is 33 baht per trip, considering the purchase of a ticket, the fare will be daily or monthly to make it worthwhile.

Thanks to the government for sending me the train.

Aunt Nisa Chanprasert, 63, said she lived in the town of Amarin, behind the parked building and went to Khu Khot station, which she could walk to the train station. He normally takes the train to contact customers in the city. Therefore, the opening of the service for the extension of the Green Line train will bring greater comfort.

“Thank you very much to the government for building the electric train, facilitating people’s travel. As for rates, he was not drawn to anything because he thought it was a purchase when he didn’t have to face a car stuck on the road. However, you use the card for the elderly, so you can reduce the fee by 50%, without creating too much burden on travel expenses. “

People go to the market even more prosperous.

The reporter further reported that For passengers arriving at the new Green Line 7 stations, there are all stations of Phahonyothin Station 59 (N18) Sai Yud Station (N19) Saphan Mai Station (N20) Hospital Bhumibol Adulyadej Station (N21) , Air Force Museum Station (N22), Kor Por Junction Station (N23) and Khu Khot Station (N24)

Especially at Saphan Mai station, where people use the service to shop at the market, the most prosperous and prosperous. While the market has organized activities to celebrate the opening of the green line Allowing customers to bring the train to the market Just show the QR code and receive 10,000 eco-friendly bags, which will be kept until December 18, 2020.