Today I was at the Sala Daeng Skytrain station above Silom Road and noticed that the sky walk to the Subway station was now open. I had a little bit of free time, so I walked down the walkway above Silom to Rama 4 Road.
I had been on the new sky walk connecting Chit Lom and Siam stations last week, and really enjoyed the stroll. As I walked above Silom Road today I thought about how much better it is to walk above the traffic rather than next to it. Not only that, but you don't have to dodge noodle carts and soi dogs like you do on the uneven sidewalks.
When I arrived at the Silom subway station, I noticed that it was re-opened after the crash a few weeks ago. So, even though it wasn't the most convenient route (and even cost me an extra 15 baht), I decided to take the Subway to Asoke/Sukumvit and then take the Skytrain to Ekkamai.
Everything seemed to be running normally. The trains were moderately full: most of the seats were taken with a few people standing. One thing I did notice was that big posters explaining how to open the doors in case of emergency were now hanging on the walls.
I am glad the subway is open, but I have to admit that I will miss the recorded voice on the Skytrain saying, "Please be a-wise that the MRT is temp-a-lalaly close."
Update 8:25 PM: I rode the subway again tonight to Queen Sirikit Center to go to a Furniture Show, and the subway was packed. I'm glad Thai people are not afraid to ride it.
Long time no hear, thought you were deported from
BKK. Anyways, Bush just proposed on shrinking
Social Security benefits by 40% on 54 and younger.
You are included. Read your posts make me miss
Thailand. How was your Condo hunting?, any success!
Leew Kuy Gun! (talk later).
Thai Teak.(LB,CA)