pong Posted July 24, 2010 Posted July 24, 2010 well-it is open-as a trial operation for limited hours (7-10 and 16-19, but Mo-Fr only now), and free. As per 23/8, the CITYrail service=all stops, and going onward to Phayathai BTS connect, will run al day, any day, from 5.00 (am) till 1.00 (Past midnight-thus am again). For an introduction-low fare of just 15 bt. Ev. 20 mins, taking some 27 mins. As per 23/9 the AIR-rail, fast/non stop, from the then finished MAKKASAN terminal will run same hours, also ev 20 (or maybe 30) mins, nonstop in just 17 mins, introduction fare of 100 bt. Makkasan station is grand, but is too far away from anything useable as city-destination. The promised check-in there will NOT open untill at least 1/1/11. The fares will raise to the normal levels as per 1/1/11. Not of any use to those going directly to Pattaya, but for lightly-loaded BKK-visitors it may be worthwhile, provided you can use the connecting BTS to your final destination. Quote
