Man's Call to Close Sanam Luang BTS Station Sparks Backlash
A Bangkok commuter's online proposal to close the underutilized Sanam Luang BTS station drew backlash from users who argued the station serves hospitals and offices, and that public transit shouldn't be redesigned around individual preferen
The BTS skytrain is popular public transportation because riders can calculate exact travel times without traffic delays. However, as a public service serving many passengers, it inevitably faces shared-use challenges.
Recently, a man posted in a BTS user group: "Can some stations be skipped or canceled, like Sanam Luang where hardly anyone uses it? But every train has to waste time stopping there."
The post went viral and sparked criticism. Commenters pointed out that Sanam Luang station serves nearby hospitals and offices—removing it would leave patients without access. Others noted this is public transportation, not personal transport, and that passengers should provide constructive feedback rather than expecting services to center on individual preferences. Many felt the suggestion showed self-centered thinking.
