Phra Nang Klao Pier is now open and facilitating commuters on the MRT Chalong Ratchadham line and MRT Purple Line in Nonthaburi.
The pier will be serviced by Chao Phraya Express Boat and Energy Absolute which operates the Mine Smart Ferry, an e-boat along the Chao Phraya River.
The express boat runs between the Pak Kret and Sathon piers. It stops at Phra Nang Klao Pier from Monday to Friday at 6.30am, 7am, 7.30am and 8am and during evenings at 5.20pm, 5.50pm, 6.15pm and 6.45pm.
Meanwhile, Mine Smart Ferry also plies between Phra Nang Klao to Sathon piers daily. The boat departs from the new pier on weekdays at 6.10am, 6.50am, 7.10am and 7.30am and on weekends at 6.30am and 7.30am. The return trips from Sathon during weekdays run at 4.25pm, 4.45pm, 5.05pm, 5.25pm and 5.45pm. During the weekend, the boat leaves Sathon pier at 4pm and 5pm. A one-way ticket is 20 baht.
Visit chaophrayaexpressboat.com and minesmartferry.com for more information.
Visakha Bucha ceremonies go online
This year, Visakha Bucha Day will fall on May 26. To mark the birth, enlightenment and passing (parinirvana) of Buddha, Buddhists normally go to temples near their home to perform wian thian rites (a triple clockwise circumambulation). People walk three rounds around the temple's ubosot while holding a lit candle, three burning joss sticks and flowers in palms to commemorate the Buddha, his teachings and his enlightened followers.
During the pandemic, the National Office of Buddhism has announced a ban on public gathering as well as cancelled the Visakha Bucha ceremony at Phutthamonthon.
Instead, the Culture Ministry is encouraging Buddhists to join the online ceremony at bit.ly/33Mc53h during May 24-28.
Early Bangkok-Lopburi train service resumes
The State Railway of Thailand has resumed early rides between Bangkok and Lop Buri.
Train number 303 departs Hua Lamphong terminal in Bangkok daily at 4.20am and arrives in Lop Buri at 7.05am. For the return trip from Lop Buri, train number 304 leaves the city at 8am and arrives in Bangkok at 10.35am.
The train operates only fan wagons with third-class seats. The ticket price is 28 baht.
For other timetables, at least five daily trains are connecting Bangkok and Lop Buri. The trains leave the terminal in Bangkok at 7am, 9.25am, 12.55pm, 4.30pm and 7.35pm.
For more details, visit railway.co.th or call 1690.
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