Traffic changes in Bangkok: subway construction leads to traffic jams and noise!

Traffic changes in Bangkok: subway construction leads to traffic jams and noise!

Traffic on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road in Bangkok will be temporarily affected for the next few weeks. The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) announced that starting December 13, 2025, at 10:00 p.m., two lanes will be closed due to construction work on the Orange subway line. This measure concerns the section between Bang Khun Non and the Thailand Cultural Center, which is being implemented by Ch. Karnchang Public Company Limited. The work is scheduled to last until midnight on January 9, 2026. However, on the affected road, motorists will have three lanes in the direction of Ladprao and three lanes at the entrance to the Chalerm Mahanakorn Expressway. JS100

Residents and anyone traveling in the area can still enter and exit. However, it is recommended to avoid the route to avoid possible inconvenience and noise during construction. Those interested can call 0 2168 3460 – 68 for further information or visit the Orange Line Facebook page to keep up to date with progress. JS100

Part of a larger plan

These construction measures are part of a comprehensive infrastructure development plan announced by the Thai government for 2025 to 2026. The goal: Thailand should flourish as a regional transport center. The plan, titled "Driving Transport Policy for Thailand's Opportunities", envisages the implementation of 223 projects in 2025, with a budget of 136.49 billion baht. This includes 64 projects for 2026 worth 116.96 billion baht. Thailand PRD

The focus is particularly on improving connectivity, safety and sustainability within the various modes of transport. In this regard, Deputy Prime Minister and Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit highlighted that five key dimensions of transport will be taken into account: road transport, rail transport, water transport, air transport and the modernization of public transport.

Specific projects at a glance

• Straßenverkehr: 50 Projekte, darunter eine Erweiterung der Chalong Rat Expressway und Maßnahmen zur Entlastung des Verkehrs in Phuket und Chiang Mai.
• Landverkehr: 41 Projekte zur Verbesserung des öffentlichen Verkehrs, inklusive der Anschaffung von 1.520 Elektro-Bussen.
• Schienenverkehr: 69 gewichtige Projekte, wie die Reduzierung der Logistikkosten und die Einführung neuer Metro-Preise von maximal 20 Baht pro Fahrt.
• Wasserverkehr: 26 Projekte zur Unterstützung von Schifffahrt und Tourismus, wie neue Kreuzfahrtterminals in Samui, Pattaya und Phuket.
• Luftverkehr: 37 Projekte zur Erweiterung der Flughafen-Kapazitäten sowie zur Verbesserung der Konnektivität durch Seeflugzeugoperationen.

The initiatives planned for 2026 build on this and include, among others, Phase 2 of the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway. With these comprehensive measures, the Thai government wants to ensure that the country meets the demands of modern transport while improving the quality of life of the population. Thailand PRD