Commuter hell on Phahon Yothin Road

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Despite promises, Phahon Yothin traffic getting worse

Published: 22 Jan 2013 at 16.13
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Despite government promises, Bangkok commuters continue to suffer from extraordinarily heavy traffic on outbound Phahon Yothin road, especially near the Mor Chit skytrain station where public buses, mini vans and taxis queueing for passengers block most lanes.

The Mor Chit station is also an interchange with Chatuchak subway station.

Outbound Phahon Yothin road consists of five lanes. It is extremely congested most days and particularly on work days during rush hours, as three of the lanes are usually occupied by private cars, taxis, mini vans and public buses. And it's not getting any better. Quite the contrary.

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augratin
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Discussion 12 : 22 Jan 2013 at 22.5312
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I've noticed that toll routes are often nearly empty. Thai friends tell me they are too expensive.

Idea: make toll roads free for HOV3 cars (cars that have three or more occupants). At least try it experimentally, six months or so, and see how it goes.
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Discussion 11 : 22 Jan 2013 at 22.2811
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What is the main cause of traffic jam ? The police !
Police prefer get bribes instead of punishing the very undisciplined drivers, especially taxi, minivan and motorbike...
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Discussion 10 : 22 Jan 2013 at 22.1210
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The fact that many of the government buildings were moved out to Chang Wattana sure didn't help the situation. It's one of the most inaccessible government complexes ever.
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Discussion 9 : 22 Jan 2013 at 20.229
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The suburbs north of Mo chit are in desperate need of a Train transit system. It's almost impossible to commute to laksi in a reasonable amount of time using public transport. The extension of the BTS lines and the construction of new lines is absolutely mandatory in order to solve Bangkok's traffic problems.
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Discussion 8 : 22 Jan 2013 at 20.088
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"Anyone in Thailand ever heard of carpooling?" A few years ago I had two students in a class who were next door neighbours. Each one drove to class! I asked why they didn't take turns, one drive one week and the other the next. They looked at me as if I had rocks in my head.
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Discussion 7 : 22 Jan 2013 at 18.397
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Another broken promise from the PTP! Seems to echo of Thaksin's promice to solve Bangkok's traffic within 6 months. Maybe Khun Chatchart read from Thaksin's old script, as he had nothing original to say.
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Discussion 6 : 22 Jan 2013 at 18.286
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@DoneAleman - Perhaps because they are zooming with police escorts!
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Discussion 5 : 22 Jan 2013 at 18.245
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Worst of all are the taxi drivers who sit and wait at the BTS to scalp passengers, demanding 200 baht to go anywhere.
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Discussion 4 : 22 Jan 2013 at 18.234
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Anyone in Thailand ever heard of carpooling?
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Discussion 3 : 22 Jan 2013 at 18.203
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The 1st lane should be reserved only for buses during designated periods. No cutting in of other vehicle into this lane and no zit-zag driving. Taxi pick up and drop off passenger only at designated places. Not more than 3 taxis are allowed to wait at passenger pick up point. Strictly no picking and dropping off of passengers at these high-traffic areas. The authority should also study by taking statistic at areas of traffic diversion and junctions. Traffic police should strictly enforce traffic rules. These are just some of my opinions.
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