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MESSAGE FROM BANGKOK’S DEPUTY GOVERNOR
As the Deputy Governor whose responsibilities include Traffic and Transportation, and on behalf of Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), I would like to congratulate BTS Group Holdings PCL (BTS Group) for its success in the past year. I would like to commend the Company’s endeavour in committing to serve the passengers’ demand in terms of convenience and safety, which has been clearly and consistently exhibited, especially during the unrest at the beginning of last year. In recent years, BMA and Bangkok Mass Transit System Co., Ltd. (BTSC) have worked closely together to expand the mass transit network and its service capability, which in turn has enhanced the quality of life of the people in Bangkok. The current collaborative projects include the Silom line extension (Saphan Taksin – Wongwian Yai) and Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) which directly connects to BTS SkyTrain system. In addition, we are now further developing two extension lines; the Sukhumvit line extension (On Nut – Bearing) which is expected to begin operation on 12 August 2011; and the Silom line extension (Wongwian Yai – Bang Wa) which is expected to begin operation in December 2012. Both extension lines will be operated by BTSC. Furthermore, BMA plans to develop monorail and light rail mass transit systems. Both systems will be integrated with the core mass transit network, including the BTS SkyTrain, in order to have a more complete and mature mass transit system which can provide increased convenience to passengers. These efforts reflect Bangkok Governor M.R.L. Sukhumphan Boriphat’s intention to “accelerate the expansion of Bangkok’s mass transit network
Teerachon Manomaiphibul
which will allow Bangkok’s residents to commute with convenience,
Deputy Governor of Bangkok
speed, safety, and predictability”. Finally, I wish BTS Group all the success not only in its mass transit business which serves daily life of Bangkok’s residents, but also in its other businesses, which evolve around the quality of life of the people in Bangkok and reflect the BTS Group’s vision of providing the community with a unique and comprehensive range of City Solutions.
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