accessibility to the pier. However, some piers
are not in good and safe conditions. Figure 19
and Figure 20 show sample photos of the poor
condition of piers and poor access of waterway,
respectively.
6. Conclusion and Recommendations
Despite the fact that demands for longtailed
boats are declining, hopefully this public
water transport mode will continue to provide
mobility to Bangkokians as a key alternative mode
especially when traffic congestion problems still
remain unsolved. However, to promote this public
water transport mode to be more effective and
as a key part of sustainable development, several
problems must be addressed—especially the
improvement on the safety aspects in particular
at the pier and safety equipment on boat. More
importantly, concerned authorities have to
seriously consider the significance of this mode
of transport as it can be actively promoted in
readiness to serve and relief road based traffic
problem as well as to be a part of a multi-modal
transportation network in Bangkok.