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Siripong Revamps BKS, Orders Mo Chit Station Makeover, Replacing Old Buses with EVs

Siripong Revamps BKS, Orders Mo Chit Station Makeover, Replacing Old Buses with EVs

Prachachat•Economy•18d ago

Reader Briefing

The Minister of Transport is spearheading a major overhaul of the Bangkok Bus Terminal (Mo Chit), including station renovations and a fleet modernization program focused on electric vehicles.

  • •Minister Siripong has ordered a significant renovation of the Mo Chit bus station, refusing to relocate it and instead focusing on upgrades and improved connectivity.
  • •The project includes a substantial investment of 3.5 billion baht in later phases to connect with Bang Sue Grand Station and transition aging bus fleets to electric vehicles.
  • •A government 'Old Bus for New Bus' program in 2026 is being leveraged, with an initial 151 buses slated for replacement, aiming to encourage the adoption of EVs.

Overview

  • •Siripong confirmed that the Mo Chit bus station will not be relocated, in order to improve existing infrastructure.
  • •Siripong ordered the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BKS) to undertake a complete overhaul of the Mo Chit station.
  • •The first phase of the Mo Chit station renovation will cost 351 million baht.
  • •A subsequent phase of upgrades for the Mo Chit station will cost 3.5 billion baht, in order to connect with Bang Sue Grand Station.
  • •BKS will integrate into the government's 'Old Bus for New Bus 2026' program, starting with 151 buses.
  • •BKS is tasked with studying the feasibility of procuring EV public buses to replace current fuel-powered vehicles, due to the existing fleet's age.
  • •The Ministry of Finance is expected to send official confirmation of EV support principles, including power output and support formats, within the next week.
  • •Approximately 150 BKS buses are expected to be replaced under the new EV policy.

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Key Quotes

Siripong
"“Siripong” confirms Mo Chit bus station will not be moved, orders BKS to overhaul with a first phase of 351 million."
“สิริพงศ์” ยันไม่ย้ายสถานีขนส่งหมอชิต สั่งบขส.ยกเครื่องใหม่ เฟสแรก 351 ล้าน

Key Entities

Person

Siripong(สิริพงศ์)
The individual ordering the overhaul of the Mo Chit bus station and the initiation of electric bus fleet replacement.

Organization

BKS (Bangkok Mass Transit Authority)(บขส.)
The agency responsible for operating bus services and implementing the station renovations and fleet modernization.

Place

Mo Chit Bus Station(สถานีขนส่งหมอชิต)ℹ️
The location undergoing renovation and upgrade, which will not be relocated.
Bang Sue Grand Station(สถานีกลางบางซื่อ)ℹ️
The central transportation hub that the Mo Chit station upgrades will be connected to.
Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal(สถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์)ℹ️
Another name for Bang Sue Grand Station, emphasizing its role as a central terminal.

Policy

Old Bus for New Bus 2026(รถเก่าแลกรถใหม่ 2026)
A government program designed to facilitate the replacement of older buses with new ones, including EVs.
Electric Vehicles (EVs)(รถยนต์ไฟฟ้า(อีวี))ℹ️
The new type of buses being procured to replace the current aging diesel fleet.