Khu Khot-Fun Thanon people are happy to ride “green-gold train” to reduce time-traveling costs.
The journalist “Prachachat Business” reported that the atmosphere of the first day of service, 2 electric train lines by 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 is bustling. With people and employees inside ICONSIAM Waiting in front of the station from 12.40 hrs. The opening of the service will begin at 1:00 pm by passengers traveling in the inaugural round. Everyone will receive a one-way golden ticket as a souvenir.
In which the staff at the ticketing machine promotes that The Golden Line 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 ticketing machine Rabbit cardholders can tap on the barrier immediately. The balance on the card will not be written off in any way.
88-year-old grandfather, the first passenger
At 1:00 pm, the station staff immediately opened the public to receive tickets. The first passenger to receive a ticket is Mr. Kaew Sae Un, age 88, a citizen of Charoen Nakhon district. Revealing that Come to try the service. Personally, there is a house around here. Probably didn’t go anywhere. Therefore ask for a little service Which he saw this electric train line was built for 3 years ago
Chorus is cheaper than a motorcycle taxi.
While other passengers Pilantana, 57, an employee of the ICONSIAM shopping center, said he had been waiting 3 years for this line. With his house at the Lak Song station Must use a motorbike taxi service from Krung Thon Buri Station to arrive. Returns fall at 55-60 baht per day, but this train line has a service fee of only 15 baht and goes back and falls at 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 zone. Making it easier to save on travel expenses “
Consistent with “Khun Yam”, 36 years old, an employee of the ICONSIAM shopping center who said that this electric train line saves travel expenses from the original cost of a motorcycle taxi almost 60 baht a day, when the golden line opens, it will cost only 30 baht / Only day And you can walk into the BTS sky train so you don’t have to walk up the stairs. And personally, using the Rabbit card is already more convenient.
The “Mr. Premika” age 30 years Phasi Charoen District residents said Much more convenient Because originally had to ride a motorcycle to arrive at ICONSIAM Right now, taking the train at only 30 baht a day, it is considered much cheaper. But he was worried about the vibration during the journey Because when the car arrived, the car was quite shaken, but the staff said that it was only the first part of the service. When the service continues to open, it is believed that the vehicle system will be stationary.
Pluem Lung Tu – half policy
In addition, 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 more handsome than on TV (laughs). How do you trade? He replied that it was not. He replied that aunt will trade better soon. The government will do all the better. Now let’s just join in half. Which this personal policy is considered very good Causing a lot of traders and sales people to open their eyes and mouth
Khu Khot green line is as furious as the city
The reporter further reported that for the atmosphere of the Green Line train during Mo Chit – Saphan Mai – Khu Khot That opened all stations for the first day, there were people who came to use the service bustling since the opening of the service at 1:00 PM.
Some of them park their cars at the parking building and go straight to the station. The court may study the Thai mass transit (MRTA) still open for free until Bangkok collects the fare on this extension line.
No need to connect many cars
Aunt Lamom, 68, said the house is near the Khu Khot station. Walk a little and reach I’m so glad that the electric train is open for service. After many years of waiting Today is the first day of use. Will take a ride to Wongwian Yai station To go shopping Making the journey much more convenient From the original bus line 543 to the train at the 11th Infantry Regiment Station, the fare from Mo Chit Station – Wong Wian Yai is 42 baht but has a state welfare card. Causing a lot to reduce the burden
Supakit, 24 years old, said the house was Sai Mai But today open for service at Khu Khot station Therefore came to use the train service to run errands at Ari Normally use the BTS SkyTrain service every Sunday from the 11th Infantry Regiment Station to Samrong Station to study. Make the journey more comfortable
“Khun Sureerat Ngernngam”, 53, said that he was happy that the electric train was opened. Because the house is close to Khu Khot station Making it comfortable to come and use the train service Usually had to take bus 543 to the 11th Infantry Regiment Station, which he used less often, like a daughter who took the train to Victory Monument station to take the bus to the university. The fare is 33 baht per trip considering purchasing a ticket, the fare will be either daily or monthly to be worthwhile.
Thank you to the government to send the train to me.
Aunt Nisa Chanprasertaw, age 63, said that he lived in the village of Amarin, behind the parked building and went to Khu Khot Station, which was able to walk to the train station. Which normally takes the train to contact customers in the city Therefore, opening the service for the extension of the Green Line train will bring greater convenience.
“Thank you very much for the government for building the electric train, making the people travel easier. As for fares, he was not attracted to anything because he thought it was a purchase when he did not have to face a car stuck on the road. However, he uses the senior citizens card, so he can reduce the fare by 50%, thus not creating too much burden on travel expenses. “
People flock to the market even more prosperous.
The reporter further reported that For passengers who come to the Green Line 7 new stations, there are all stations from Phahonyothin Station 59 (N18) Sai Yud Station (N19) Saphan Mai Station (N20) Hospital Station Bhumibol Adulyadej (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 more prosperous and prosperous. While the market has organized activities to celebrate the opening of the green line By allowing customers to take the train to the market Just show the QR code and receive 10,000 eco-friendly bags, which will be held until 18 December 2020.
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