RAIL PLANS ARE ALWAYS A GAMBLE

Re: “B15bn light rail tipped for Korat city”, ( BP, June, 23).

Of course, careful and detailed studies are needed for this plan. But I encourage those who engage in this project to be brave when it comes to profitability during initial operation.

Look at the history of the BTS Skytrain system in Bangkok. Once it was almost bankrupt but the private owner has overcome this difficulty and turned it into present prosperity. This success lead to the introduction of the MRT underground service and now we have been initiating a great electric train network in and around Bangkok. This brave spirit should be applied for Chiang Mai city as well.

RH Suga Lamphun