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thaitransit
Age: 42 Joined: 07 Dec 2008 Posts: 40 Location: Mahachai City
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 8:44 am Post subject: The Mass Transport of Phra Pradaeng. |
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Last weekend I went on a trip out to Phra Pradaeng to photograph and document the local mass transport of the area. The mass transport of Phra Pradaeng consists of a number of different modes of transport. These modes are Bus, Truck – Bus, Boat, Motorbike Taxi and the increasingly rare Samlor (Pedal Taxi).
Phra Pradaeng is a rather odd part of suburban Bangkok in that it has its own and rather ancient culture and customs. This differing culture is not directly visible from the outside as the streetscapes of the area are typically suburban Bangkok. However this difference creates some interesting situations such as celebrating major public holidays at a different time to the rest of Bangkok.
The town of Phra Pradaeng is administered under the city of Paknam and lies at the foot of the new Phra Pradaeng three way bridge. The town also guards the only land access to the “Phra Pradaeng Peninsula” or Bang Krachao a large bend in the Chao Phraya River that almost creates a large island if it were not for a narrow 500 meter wide spit of land. The Bang Krachao area which in places is only 5 km from inner Bangkok is set aside as an example of rural life before Bangkok was built over 200 years ago. Today this area is considered the “Green Lung of Bangkok”. However it is not a park or museum in any way it’s a real and functioning semi rural location.
1. This is a shot of Phra Pradaeng Bus terminal. It is located next to the Chao Phraya River and is the mass transport hub for the surrounding area. Buses depart from here every 1 min all day.
9. This is a shot of a BMTA non aircon route 82 bus. Bus number BMTA 5 – 40170. Bus type Hino. This type of bus operates every 10 mins and form part of the 24 hour service on this route.
12. This is an image of a Route 138 Phra Pradaeng – Mochit 2 expressway bus. Taken as it approached its final stop at Phra Pradaeng. Bus number BMTA 5 – 66160. Bus type Merc O 405.
13. This is a short movie showing the high frequency of the bus services in Phra Pradaeng town. Note this was filmed on a Sunday afternoon the quietest part of the week. The frequency along this road is every 30 seconds.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YeBsD8n9gbI
16. This is an inside shot of a merc green mini bus. Taken while it was laying over at Phra Pradaeng. These small non aircon buses can hold up to 42 passengers. Also the doors at front and back on these buses do not work and are always open even when stored.
22. This is a shot of the Cross river ferry at Phra pradaeng. Taken as it was underway. In the background is the only cross river car and truck ferry in Thailand.
30. This is a movie of a ride on the Phra Pradaeng cross river ferry. Filmed as it travels from Phra Pradaeng to Samrong Tai. The ride takes 2 to 3 mins depending on how fast the driver goes. It costs 3 baht per person to cross. This film also gives a good view of the riverside and the new bridge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CAEJ6Rf1GJA
If you would like to see more images for mass transport from Phra Pradaeng then please visit:
http://thaitransit.blogspot.com/2008/07/mass-transport-of-phra-pradaeng.html
I hope you find the pictures and vehicles shown to be of interest if you view this please post some comments and feelings about the pictures. |
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Mr. Linsky BusTalk's Offical Welcoming Committee
Joined: 16 Apr 2007 Posts: 5071 Location: BRENTWOOD, CA. - WOODMERE, N.Y.
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Posted: Tue Dec 09, 2008 2:51 pm Post subject: |
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Looks like we have a new kid on the block!
Photos are outstanding as are the interesting backgrounds.
I like the in depth descriptions as well!
Good work.
Mr. Linsky - Green Bus Lines, Inc., Jamaica, NY |
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