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The BTS Skytrain is the safest, most comfortable and
convenient way to get around Bangkok. In service since
December 5, 1999, it has transformed the face of public
transportation in the Thai capital, for the first time offering
both residents and visitors a comfortable ride through central
Bangkok - lifting commuters above the chronic congestion,
noise and pollution of the streets below.
Our modern electrified trains transport Bangkok's commuters
in wide air-conditioned cars, saving them time with quick,
reliable service. The BTS SkyTrain's high-capacity operating
system ensures almost no breakdowns and a virtual 100%
punctuality. Each train can carry over 1,000 passengers while
a similar number of people would use 800 cars, making the
BTS Skytrain the most environmentally friendly mass transit
system in Thailand.
Currently there are two routes, the Sukhumvit Line and the
Silom Line. They cover much of the central city and its many
commercial, residential and tourist areas, with extensions
planned to outlying areas. The trains run daily between 6:00
am and 12:00 midnight with frequent service throughout the
day, increased during rush hours. The fare is based on the
distance traveled.
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