The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has launched a new campaign to raise public awareness of air pollution and to encourage people to take an interest in riding bicycles. Under this campaign, a bike parade travelled from Nongbon Water Sports Center through Chalerm Prakiat Rama 9 Road to Si Udom Intersection before returning to the starting point, totaling a distance of 12 … [Read more...] about Bangkok Clean Air Bicycle Campaign
New Bike Trail around Nong Bon Lake in Bangkok
The latest scenic bike lane to be constructed in Bangkok is around Nong Bon Lake in Prawet district. The 4 kilometer long bike trail, which will have solar lighting and closed-circuit cameras, is due to be opened next month in July 2015. Nong Bon is a big lake behind Seacon Square. It is popular with people who want to enjoy watersports such as windsurfing and kayaking. Unlike its neighbour, Rama … [Read more...] about New Bike Trail around Nong Bon Lake in Bangkok
Farewell Ride for Airport’s Green Cycle Track
The Green Lane around Suvarnabhumi Airport has proved to be very popular with cyclists who live in Bangkok. The 23 kilometer long lane was often crowded at the weekends with both hobby cyclists and those training for racing. It proved so popular that it is now time for them to upgrade the facilities. This includes a new lane for slower cyclists, restrooms and snack shops. The Green Lane is due to … [Read more...] about Farewell Ride for Airport’s Green Cycle Track
Cycle Track Around Suvarnabhumi Airport
Some good news for cyclists in Bangkok is that a new cycling track has been opened at Suvarnabhumi Airport. If you are tired with fighting traffic in the city, then head to the airport for a brand new dedicated cycling track that is just over 23 kilometers long. There’s no traffic lights or intersections. No motorcycles or joggers. Just cyclists. The track has only just opened and for the time … [Read more...] about Cycle Track Around Suvarnabhumi Airport
Special Railway Carriage for Cyclists in Thailand
If you are cyclist in Thailand, you might be interested that the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) are making an extra effort to help cyclists travel around the country. Normally you would have to put your bicycle in the guard compartment, or if there isn’t one, try and find enough space by your seat. On express trains this might not be possible. Now the SRT are converting 3rd Class carriages to be … [Read more...] about Special Railway Carriage for Cyclists in Thailand
Cyclists can ride the Skytrain for FREE on 21-22 September 2013
Undoubtedly the most bicycle-friendly mass transit option in Bangkok these days is the BTS Skytrain. Combining this electric train and bicycle enables you to get around the city quickly or to get out to the outskirts for a cycling trip. Although it is always crowded during rush hour on normal work days, taking your bicycle on the skytrain at the weekend is more of a breeze. Just be sensible about … [Read more...] about Cyclists can ride the Skytrain for FREE on 21-22 September 2013
Bangkok Car Free Day 2013
The next “Bangkok Car Free Day” will take place on Sunday 22nd September 2013. On this day, the BMA has organized art exhibitions, car free activities and a bicycle parade. The aim of the car free day is to encourage people to use public transport or bicycles instead of driving. On Sunday there will be a bicycle parade from Sanam Luang to CentralWorld to convince people that pedal power is better … [Read more...] about Bangkok Car Free Day 2013
Bicycle Rental Service to Launch in Bangkok on 1 May 2013
It has been a long time coming but the BMA have finally announced that the “Pun Pun” Bike Rental scheme will launch on 1st May at 12 stations around Central Bangkok. This is a far cry from their original promise of 50 stations and 500 bicycles around Bangkok by February 2013. But it is a good start. Hopefully if it is well used then they will be encouraged to add more stations in the future. The … [Read more...] about Bicycle Rental Service to Launch in Bangkok on 1 May 2013
Cycle Ride on Rattanakosin Island
At the weekend I was exploring the old city in Bangkok around the Grand Palace. Here are some of the pictures that I tweeted as I cycled around. 1. The Standing Buddha at Wat Intharavihan is 32 meters high & 11 metres wide. It’s best to take a picture of the Standing Buddha at Wat Intharavihan in the morning when the sun is behind you. 2. I see Starbung Coffee is still on Phra Athit … [Read more...] about Cycle Ride on Rattanakosin Island
Bangkok Bicycle Exhibition for Cycling Lovers from 2-5 May 2013
“Bangkok Bike 2013″, from 2-5 may, is a major event for bike and traveling lovers where over 200 booths will display and highlight many products and services. This is the only event that had its own dedicated Bike Lane which will be set up for cyclists to visit and buy goods around the Exhibition Hall at Impact Muang Thong Thani. The main sponsors are Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) and Thai … [Read more...] about Bangkok Bicycle Exhibition for Cycling Lovers from 2-5 May 2013
Taking your Bicycle on the MRT Subway
Although you are allowed to take your bicycle on the BTS Skytrain for free, the MRT Subway only allows foldable bikes. But not just any foldable bike as it has to be smaller than a certain size. Here is a picture posted by Davina Kunvipusilkul on Facebook which gives the details: Foldable bicycles on the MRT should not exceed the following measurements: 1140mm x 640mm x 360mm. The dotted yellow … [Read more...] about Taking your Bicycle on the MRT Subway
Confusion over Nok Airlines Policy for Bicycles
A couple of weeks ago, I blogged a conversation I had with @Patee122, the CEO for Nok Airlines (see Nok Air to Allow Bicycles to Fly for Free). He basically said that in the interest of eco tourism, that starting from 1st November 2012, his airline would waive the 200 Baht handling fee for taking bicycles on Nok Air. He also said that there would be no need to box the bicycle though the tyres … [Read more...] about Confusion over Nok Airlines Policy for Bicycles
Nok Air to Allow Bicycles to Fly for Free
This afternoon I sent @Patee122, the CEO for Nok Airlines a question about taking bicycles on his airline. They have recently started a new promotion of only 1,090 Baht to Phitsanulok, Udon Thani and Ubon Ratchathani. So I was toying with the idea of taking my bicycle on the plane for a day trip to one of these destinations. So, I tweeted to @Patee122 asking him if it was free to do this. He … [Read more...] about Nok Air to Allow Bicycles to Fly for Free
Cycle Ride around Suan Rot Fai in Bangkok
One of our favourite parks in Bangkok for cycling is Suan Rot Fai which is part of the bigger Chatuchak Park in northern Bangkok. Last weekend I took Nong Grace there again as she likes cycling around the park. It is not too difficult for us to get there as we took our bicycles on the Skytrain to BTS Mochit. This is free but best not to go during rush hour as it can get pretty crowded. We went on … [Read more...] about Cycle Ride around Suan Rot Fai in Bangkok