Chaos reigned at Bangkok’s main bus station as thousands were left stranded with little hope of departing on time.
Many were blaming the government’s moves to enforce the rules about travelling in the back of pick-ups.
Prime Minister Prayut said that in future people would be banned from riding in the back of pick-ups but though the move has been delayed until after the holidays it is still thought to have had an effect as people increasingly turn to public transport.
Operators yesterday were reporting more people than normal at Mor Chit 2 on what is traditionally the busiest day of the year for travel in Thailand.
Those operators who are allowed to offer additional service vehicles said that they felt constricted by new stricter rules that had been put in place.
There were also widespread reports of overbooking meaning many were waiting in vain.
Many operators have stated that their services were all full as thousands waited to depart the capital.
(Source:Thai Rath)