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A look at Bangkok’s developing landscape in 2020

A driverless monorail Gold Line train. Photos: Apichart Jinakul

As a result of 2020 being hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic, the world has seemed to come to a halt.

However, this was not the case when it came to developments in Bangkok. This year — probably the worst year for many — was surprisingly a time when progress concerning mobility in Bangkok continued at a considerable pace, leading to positive changes in the quality of urban life.

Although the dream of many commuters to finally be able to carry a common ticket for all modes of transport was once again shattered this year, the city made progress in its transport network. For example, a new train line and an extension were launched two weeks ago. Meanwhile, the Bang Sue Grand Station, which will be the largest train hub in Asean,…

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