Free rides for those attending King’s funeral in Bangkok


BANGKOK: Free public transport in Bangkok will be provided Oct 25-27 to help people coming into, and moving through the capital to attend the funeral flower-laying sites for the Royal Cremation of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

The BTS Skytrain’s On Nut-Samrong and Wongwian Yai-Ban Wa extensions, the Airport Rail Link, and the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand’s Purple Line will provide free services for the three days, said MRT deputy governor for operations, Anusilp Sirivejchapan.

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