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	Bangkok Metro - infosyssec, the Information System Security encyclopedia - Computing and technology news, business and ...
		The metro has a large depot in Huai Khwang district, which is located between Phra Ram 9 and Thailand Cultural Centre stations.
		Considering that Bangkok is a low-lying plain which is prone to flooding, all of the Metro's station entrances are raised about one metre above the ground level and are equipped with built-in floodgates in order to avoid water inundating the system.
		The Metro resumed full operation on February 1, 2005, and passenger numbers soon rose back to pre-crash levels, partly due to a temporary promotional fare scheme which allowed passengers to travel any distance on the MRT for only ten baht (~0.25 USD).
	www.infosyssec.co.uk /Encyclopedia/index.php?title=Bangkok_Metro (1453 words)

	Encyclopedia: Bangkok Metro
		Bangkok from the Chao Phraya River at sunset, July 2004 The Wat Phra Kaew temple Bangkok Metropolitan Administration building Bangkok, known in Thai as Krung Thep (â–¶ (helpÂ· info)), or Krung Thep Maha Nakhon (â–¶ (helpÂ· info), IPA:), is the capital and largest city of Thailand, with an official 1990 population of...
		Jump to: navigation, search Bangkok from the Chao Phraya River at sunset, July 2004 The Wat Phra Kaew temple Bangkok Metropolitan Administration building Bangkok, (in Thai à¸à¸£à¸¸à¸‡à¹€à¸—à¸ž à¸¯, à¸à¸£à¸¸à¸‡à¹€à¸—à¸žà¸¡à¸«à¸²à¸™à¸„à¸£, or Krung Thep, Krung Thep Maha Nakhon, IPA:), population 8,538,610 (1990), is the capital and largest city of Thailand.
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	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Bangkok-Metro (496 words)

	Maps of Bangkok - JohoMaps
		Bangkok is located at 13°45′N 100°31′E, on the east bank of the Chao Phraya River, near the Gulf of Thailand.
		Bangkok began as a small trading center and port community, called Bang Makok ("place of olive plums"), serving Ayutthaya, which was the capital of the nation (then known as Siam) until it fell to Burma in 1767.
		Bangkok is home to all the headquarters of Thailand's large commercial banks and financial institutions.
	www.johomaps.com /as/thailand/bangkok/main.html (538 words)

	Thailand Bangkok Photos
		Bangkok began as a small trading center and port community, called Bang Makok ("place of olive plums"), serving Ayutthaya, which was the capital of Siam until it fell to Burma in 1767.
		Bangkok (originally Bang Makok) was a small village on the banks of the Chao Phraya river, until a new capital was founded on the west bank (present-day Thonburi) after the fall of Ayutthaya.
		Bangkok is also well known as a center for sexual reassignment surgery for people wishing to change their physical gender, although needless to say this falls out of the scope of a casual vacation.
	www.mongabay.com /thai_bangkok.htm (2830 words)

	USATODAY.com - Bangkok's long-awaited subway set to transform gridlocked city
		BANGKOK (AFP) — Thailand's teeming capital may be about to jettison its reputation as one of the most gridlocked cities on earth, as its long-awaited subway system begins trials this week.
		Bangkok's traffic woes go back to the early 1990s and the start of the economic boom when cars flooded the city, which has among the poorest levels of road infrastructure in the world.
		Tickets on the new subway system will cost from 14 to 36 baht (35 to 92 cents), but the BMTA is in negotiations with the Bangkok Metro and Skytrain operators in a bid to unite the two systems into an integrated and affordable transport system.
	www.usatoday.com /travel/news/2004-04-12-bangkok-subway_x.htm (916 words)

	The Standard - China's Business Newspaper
		Bangkok Metro, which runs the Thai capital's subway system, plans to sell shares to the public for the first time next month to raise money for debt repayment and train purchases.
		Bangkok Metro owns the right to operate the 20-kilometer underground railway in Bangkok for 25 years.
		Bangkok Metro had a cumulative loss of about two billion baht as of September 30, 2005, finance director Pornpimol Chirtchoochai told the conference.
	www.thestandard.com.hk /news_print.asp?art_id=11026&sid=6457904 (288 words)

	Boston.com / News / World / Asia / Nearly 140 Hurt in Thai Capital Subway Crash (Site not responding. Last check: )
		BANGKOK (Reuters) - Nearly 140 people were injured on Monday in a rush-hour crash on Bangkok's new, $2.8 billion underground train system, which has been fully open for less than six months.
		The crash, the first on the single-route, Bangkok Metro Co. subway that opened in August, occurred when an empty train collided with a crowded train stopped at the Thai Cultural Center station in the heart of the capital.
		The $2.8 billion subway, run by the Bangkok Metro Co, a consortium led by property developer Ch Karnchang, runs for 20 km (12.5 miles) beneath the traffic-laden streets of the sprawling capital.
	www.boston.com /news/world/asia/articles/2005/01/17/nearly_140_hurt_in_thai_capital_subway_crash?mode=PF (603 words)

	Bangkok Metro - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		The construction of the first Bangkok Metro line, officially known as Chaloem Ratchamongkhon (Thai สายเฉลิมรัชมงคล) – "Celebration of Royal Auspice" – or informally as the "Blue Line", began on 19 November 1996.
		The metro has a large depot in Huai Khwang district, which is located between Phra Ram 9 and Thailand Cultural Centre stations.
		As indicated by the Thai Government, the Metro network will be continually expanded over the next 5 years in order to serve more commuters that reside in the suburbs.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bangkok_Metro (1008 words)

	Bangkok Hotel Bangkok Travel Bangkok Hotel Thailand Bangkok News
		Bangkok or Krung Thep which means the City of Angels, is one of Asia's most cosmopolitan cities.
		Created as the Thai capital in 1782 by the first monarch of the present Chakri dynasty, Bangkok is a national treasure house and Thailand's spiritual, cultural, political, commercial, educational and diplomatic centre.
		Bangkok offers visitors the opportunity to experience fascinating glimpse of Thailand's gentle culture amidst the bustle of a great and dynamic metropolis.
	www.bangkok-hotels-bangkok.com (246 words)

	Bangkok Skytrain - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Due to 'political interference', the project was cancelled in 1992 although Bangkok was already suffering from chronic traffic congestion.
		The viaduct for the extension to Thonburi is complete, but no permission has been received to lay rails on the viaduct or to build stations, while the extension to Samut Prakan has not been able to start construction despite nearly 10 years of planning.
		Since 2002, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has requested the cabinet to amend a law in order to allow a private firm to finance the cost of operating the train system while the government takes care of all the civil engineering works.
	www.wikipedia.org /wiki/Bangkok_Skytrain (1484 words)

	Bangkok Metblogs
		The Bangkok Post, as well as all the International news I’m reading seem to agree that Thaksin is casting a long shadow, and the memory of him dominates the election.
		Bangkok’s most trustworthy news source has some ideas, though.
		Indus Bangkok (Sukhumvit Soi 26) has been around for a while and tonight was the best chance to check it out.
	bangkok.metblogs.com (2781 words)

	BANGKOK: METRO MAYORS SECURE I.T. PROJECTS
		BANGKOK: METRO MAYORS SECURE I.T. (STAR) By Marichu Villanueva - Information technology firms are eyeing Metro Manila as site for their IT parks after meeting here with President Arroyo and eight mayors of the National Capital Region.
		Atienza, president of the Metro Manila Mayors Council and head of the delegation, also sought to dismiss the apprehensions pointing out bigger cities in the world have more serious crime problems.
		The Metro delegation actively participated in the discussion in the meetings at the APEC sidelines in response to Mrs.
	www.newsflash.org /2003/05/si/si001677.htm (737 words)

	Bloomberg.com: Asia
		Bangkok Metro, which has a 25-year contract to run the subway, is 25 percent owned by Natural Park Pcl, 23 percent by Ch.
		Bangkok Metro will lose about 2.5 million baht ($65,000) a day from the closure of the service, Sombat Kitjalaksana, Bangkok Metro's managing director, told reporters.
		Bangkok's average car speed is 10.3 kilometers an hour, compared with 16.5 kilometers in London and 20 kilometers in Singapore, according to the Brussels-based International Association of Public Transport.
	www.bloomberg.com /apps/news?pid=10000080&sid=aRubjgS800Iw&refer=asia (476 words)

	Bangkok subway crash injures 140 (Site not responding. Last check: )
		BANGKOK (Reuters) - About 140 people have been hurt after a train ran out of control on Bangkok’s new metro and smashed into one loaded with passengers.
		Bangkok Governor Apirak Kosayodhin said 139 people had been taken to hospital, of whom about 60 were kept in for further treatment.
		It is run by the Bangkok Metro Co (BMCL), a consortium led by property developer Ch Karnchang, which accepted responsibility.
	www.tiscali.co.uk /cgi-bin/news/newswire.cgi/news/reuters/2005/01/17/world/bangkoksubwaycrashinjures140.html&template=/news/templates/newswire/news_story_reuters.html (616 words)

	Bangkok public transport Skytrain Bangkok Metro underground Subway stations buses .
		Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) Skytrain or Rot Fai Fah ("train in the sky") in Thai, needs to be experienced by all visitors to Bangkok.
		Interchange with the Metro, Sukhumvit station, convenient for the Siam Society research library and Khamtieng House, an old Chiang Mai residence.
		Bangkok has thousands of metered taxis, which are plentiful and inexpensive.
	www.hotels-bangkok.com /moving-Bangkok.htm (1957 words)

	EARCOS Teachers' Conference 2007
		There are four types of public buses in Bangkok with a different ranges of fare, depending on the types of the bus.
		If you plan to tour Bangkok by bus, you are recommended to consult Thaiways Maps of Bangkok, a free copy of which can be obtained from the TAT counter at the airport or from your hotel.
		In Bangkok, long-tail boat services are available at many piers along the Chao Phraya river, offering different routes, such as those from Khlong Bangkoknoi to Bangyai, and from Khlong Bangphrom to Khlong Bangramat.
	www.earcos.org /etc2007/transpo.html (1168 words)

	Bangkok travel guide - Wikitravel
		Bangkok (Thai: กรุงเทพฯ Krung Thep) [1] is the capital of Thailand and by far its largest city with an estimated population of over 10 million.
		Bangkok is a large city, modern and Westernised and humming with nightlife and fervour.
		Bangkok is also well known as a center for sexual reassignment surgery for people wishing to change their physical sex, although this falls out of the scope of a casual vacation.
	wikitravel.org /en/Bangkok (10398 words)

	Bangkok Subway Begins Passenger Runs! - Thailand Forum (Site not responding. Last check: )
		BANGKOK: -- Thailand's teeming capital may be about to jettison its reputation as one of the most gridlocked cities on earth, as its long-awaited subway system begins trials this week.
		Bangkok Metro, contracted to run the subway system for 25 years, has indicated it might be interested in selling its stake to the government.
		BANGKOK: -- Officials in charge of the subway train are confident of safety measures, as a new chapter in Thai transport begins today when passengers will travel underground for the first time for 20 kilometres from Hua Lamphong to Bang Sue.
	www.thaivisa.com /forum/index.php?showtopic=8853 (1584 words)

	Siemens AG - Reference Metro system, Bangkok, Thailand
		The contract to supply Bangkok's first metro was signed in 2002.
		The metro line - approximately 20 kilometers long and with 18 stations - makes a considerable contribution towards relieving the pressure on the other modes of transportation in the megacity of Bangkok.
		The Siemens contract includes project management, system integration and the supply of 19 three-car metro trains including the traction power supply, the rail signaling and safety systems for automatic operation, as well as the monitoring equipment, telecommunications and workshop equipment.
	references.transportation.siemens.com /refdb/showReference.do?r=661&div=8&l=en (151 words)

	Transportation in Thailand - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Buses are often very colorful with paint schemes and advertising, and tend to be about the same size as a North American school bus.
		Drivers, especially in Bangkok, move very quickly and their buses are generally overloaded.
		This is partly due to insufficient numbers of government controlled buses and also due to terrible city traffic.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Transportation_in_Thailand (262 words)

	Welcome to Bangkok Metro - your one-stop shop for booking hotels, resorts and guesthouses in Bangkok
		Bangkok is a massive city, but with excellent public transport you can get almost anywhere in the city at a rapid rate of knots -- there's a skytrain, subway, a comprehensive bus system and thousands of taxis to choose from.
		Bangkok is evolving into a destination worthy of the adoration of more than just the tourist seeking tacky souvenirs and a cheap package holiday.
		In Bangkok the mantra is location, location, location and unless you want to spend half your time stuck in traffic, you should consider somewhere close to your area of interest.
	www.bangkokmetro.com (709 words)

	International Railway Journal: Bangkok's first underground metro open: Bangkok's second rapid transit project, the ...
		As a sixth contract, MRTA signed a concession agreement with Bangkok Metro Company Limited (BMCL), with the stipulation that BMCL was to provide a major portion of the equipment.
		This is the second turnkey project in Bangkok that Siemens has been involved in, the first being the SkyTrain two-line elevated metro that opened in 1999.
		At the request of the Thai government, the first train was air-freighted from Vienna to Bangkok, with arrival of the last car of the three-car train being greeted by an official ceremony at Bangkok's Don Muang international airport on October 15 2003.
	www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0BQQ/is_7_44/ai_n6131837 (1511 words)

	Top Travel Bangkok - Bangkok Guide - Accommodations, Sightseeing Tours, Tourist Attractions
		Bangkok is the financial, political and cultural capital of Thailand, located in the centre-south of the country, in the heart of a fertile rice-growing region.
		Often referred to as an island, it was originally carved out of a bend in the river to strengthen the defensive position of the new Siamese capital in the 18th century and is the home of many the city's traditional and historical attractions.
		Bangkok is a highly desirable vacation destination so long-term accommodations can be expensive, but if you purchase your vacation property from a reputable timeshare reseller, you can often save thousands.
	www.top-travel-bangkok.com (1338 words)

	Bangkok Metro Subway Skytrain (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Bangkok, has two mass transit projects: Bangkok BTS Skytrain and Bangkok Subway.
		The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration designed a mass transit network including three different types of metros, 1) the elevated BTS system, the so-called Skytrain - rot fai fah in Thai, 2) the underground MRTA subway and 3) another elevated line (BERTS) which should be built together with a major road project.
		The Bangkok Subway supplement the existing Bangkok Skytrain that is already playing a major role in helping visitors, business people and convention delegates get around easily and conveniently and significantly enhances the attraction of visiting and staying in Bangkok, one of the most exciting cities in Asia.
	www.moveandstay.com /bangkok/guide_metro_subway_skytrain.asp (629 words)

	Roolour of first metro train for Bangkok Blue Line (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The train is part of a 352-million-euro turnkey contract, under the terms of which TS will be responsible for project management and part of the infrastructure, as well as for maintenance of the system over a period of ten years.
		The route is about 20 kilometers in length with 18 underground stations in the city center, including three connections with the Sky Train, the elevated rapid transit system, likewise fitted out by TS and operational since late 1999.
		And he added: "We are proud to be a key partner for the development and implementation of transportation concepts in the City of Bangkok.
	www.siemens.com.vn /Marketplaces/News/Latest-News/BangkokBlueLine.htm (449 words)

	Radio Australia - Asia Pacific - Programs - THAILAND: New metro not universally welcome addition to Bangkok (Site not responding. Last check: )
		The Thai government is pressing for a fare cut for a new metro system designed to ease Bangkok's traffic woes after passenger numbers halved when a cut-price ticket deal ended.
		Last month Bangkok's first mass transportation system, the underground, was unveiled, promising better and cleaners days ahead for the city's traffic-weary commuters.
		Thousands of motorcycle taxis and Bangkok's iconic canal boat operators fear they'll be run out of business in a matter of years, and with them will die the few vestiges of the city's historic character.
	www.abc.net.au /ra/asiapac/programs/s1180747.htm (718 words)

	Bangkok's first underground metro open: Bangkok's second rapid transit project, the so-called Blue Line underground ...
		Bangkok's first underground metro open: Bangkok's second rapid transit project, the so-called Blue Line underground metro, is expected to open this month.
		As a sixth contract, MRTA signed a concession agreement with Bangkok Metro Company Limited (BMCL), with the stipulation that BMCL was to provide a major portion of the equipment.
		At the request of the Thai government, the first train was air-freighted from Vienna to Bangkok, with arrival of the last car of the three-car train being greeted by an official ceremony at Bangkok's Don Muang international airport on October 15 2003.
	findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0BQQ/is_7_44/ai_n6131837 (983 words)

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