Bangkok
Campaign Title: Trans-Formation
Topic: Online Platform / Public Transportation
Chinnakrit Aroontheerapoj (Ohm)Kornkamon Srivat (Nook)
Phumpakorn Saranun (Phum)
Watcharapong Wongkaew (North)
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This youth-led campaign pubished articles on the topic of transportation in Bangkok under the title “Trans-Formation”. The articles can be found in Thai on the RTUS Bangkok Youth Facebook page (link above). The youth team wanted to invite readers to define what makes a good public transportation system. How can a good transportation system be developed? What exactly is the root of transportation problems in Bangkok or the government response to these problems? Which steps should be taken in order to develop Bangkok in the way we dream? The articles cover issues of public transport, personal transport and transport infrastructure in Bangkok. Views and contributions to the articles from experts such as Associate Professor Dr. Boonchai Sangpetngam from the Department of Civil Engineering Chulalongkorn University, who talked about the benefits and challenges of trains and electric cars, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Saksit Chalermpong, Deputy Director of the Institute of Transport Chulalongkorn University and transport specialist, who was was invited to highlight the issue of road accidents, were also included. One article, for example, explores the background of the Bangkok bus system and the various problems facing Bangkok bus operators. The group analyzed the government's policies over the years to draw the context around the issuance of licenses to operate all 77 lines. Another article examines what walking is like in Bangkok. Who is involved in designing urban footpaths? What are the management problems of the agencies in Bangkok related to walking? Traveling on foot is a legitimate right for the people of the city, in addition to being a cheap and accessible for most people. Walking also gives us the opportunity to observe city life and understand the problems in our society. However, walking in Bangkok is faced with many challenges. These are the kind of topics covered by the articles, which continue to be published.
Website: https://www.facebook.com/rtusbangkok