BANGKOK: Transport Minister Sophon Zarum on Monday morning presided over the inauguration of Bangkok's Airport Rail Link project, providing direct rail service to and from Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thai news agency (TNA) reported.
The long-awaited opening of the Suvarnabhumi Airport Rail Link commercial services began with special discount fares offered until the end of the year, shortened travel times for inbound and outbound air travellers as well as easing arrivals and departures compared to existing airport transport.