Bangkok has elected a transit-friendly governor, so here are some ways that Governor Chadchart Sittipunt can improve Bangkok’s urban rail transit system. As Bangkok’s mass transit system continues to grow, changes are needed to ensure it becomes a world-class transport system. The transfer and ticketing system that served the BTS and MRT Blue line will […]
Vietnam Aviation Report (2022)
New flight routes to places I would never have guessed, and the return of one of the fastest-growing flight routes in the region. The Korean market is recovering The last time I looked at the international departure board in Danang, there were 4 flights for the entire day. When I returned to Danang last week, […]
Southeast Asia Railways Report – 2022 edition
This is an overview of Southeast Asia railway projects under construction or that have been in the news over the last year. Projects that are planned but haven’t made any progress over the last year are not mentioned. There is an ongoing list of future projects on the railways page. This list is for national […]
Hanoi construction update – 2022 edition
Hanoi building and transport projects under construction in 2022. Quang An Peninsula redevelopment, Starlake (Tay Ho Tay New Town), VietinBank Business Center (on hold), Sunshine City, Ciputra, historic Post Equipment Factory demolition, and Hanoi Train Street update. On my most recent visit to Hanoi I started exploring some of the new urban areas. After putting […]
The ticketing mess of Bangkok’s rail transit
The rail transit system of Bangkok is operated by three separate companies, and each company issues tickets that are only valid for their own line. I’ve previously covered the station transfer mess of Bangkok’s rail transit. This article covers the ticketing mess of Bangkok’s rail transit. The ticketing mess The mass transit system of Bangkok […]
Future Hanoi: Construction and transport projects in Vietnam’s capital
A list of the major construction and transport projects that are planned or under construction in Hanoi. Hanoi is the political and cultural centre of Vietnam, famous for its ancient city quarter. The capital city of Vietnam is over 1000 years old, making it the oldest capital city in Southeast Asia. It’s also a city […]
The stagnation of Vietnam’s railways
The perpetually proposed North-South Express Railway, reduced and suspended services in the north, and the relocation of Hanoi station outside the city centre. I’ve learned not to get too excited about new railway announcements in Vietnam, as that will only lead to disappointment. In fact, Vietnam is at the bottom of the list of major […]
Future Haiphong
Haiphong is a seaport city in Northeast Vietnam, approximately 100 km east of Hanoi. It is the third-largest city in Vietnam and home to the largest post, which serves Hanoi and the Red River Delta region. Haiphong is one of five cities in Vietnam that is a separate municipality and not in any of the […]
High hopes for Haiphong
Trip report and construction update from this underrated historic port city. This is my second time in Haiphong, and things have changed since my last visit in 2019. I’m putting together a Future Haiphong fact sheet while I’m here, which involves walking around the major construction sites. Haiphong is home to the largest port in Vietnam, […]
The station transfer mess of Bangkok’s rail transit
Bangkok is working towards building an urban rail transit system that will meet the needs of the people of this megacity. There are now 8 lines that make up the metro system, with 3 lines under construction, and more lines planned. Unfortunately for Bangkok, the system currently has three operators that are not compelled to […]
