BTS patrons to share in the King's celebrations
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Fathers travelling with their children will enjoy free rides on December 5 as part of the celebrations marking His Majesty's 85th birthday and the 13th anniversary of the BTS system.
Surapong Laoha-Unya, director and chief operating officer of Bangkok Transit System Public
Company (BTSC), said fathers and children entering and exiting at the same station will be allowed to ride free. Coupons for the service can be obtained at all station ticket offices.
Other activities being held in honour of His Majesty’s birthday kicked off on November 15, when special decorative lights were put up at 13 BTS stations.
In addition, a portrait of the King will be on display along with books for the general public to leave messages for the monarch will be placed at National Stadium Station’s walkway from now until January 31.
On Friday at 10.30am, BTSC, along with the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration and Ratchaprasong Square Trade Association, will organise a merit-making event during which alms will be offered to 509 monks from 10 temples located along the Skytrain route.
On December 4, BTSC will also organise an activity encouraging all staff to donate blood at the mobile unit of the Thai Red Cross in honour of His Majesty.
The public is also welcome to join a candlelight ceremony to pay tribute to the monarch at 7pm at the walkway of National Stadium Station.
