| Bangkok Bus Terminal (Borommaratchachonnani) | |
| Address: | Borommaratchachonnani, Taling Chan, Bangkok |
| Coordinates: | 13.7812°N 100.4251°W |
| Bus Routes: | Southern, Central, Western |
| Bus Stands: | 98 |
| Bus Operators: | Bangkok Mass Transit Authority |
| Parking: | Yes |
| Opened: | November 1, 2007[1] |
| Accessible: | Yes |
| Owned: | Siri Project Construction Co., Ltd. (concessioned from Transport Co., Ltd.) |
| Former: | New Southern Bus Terminal |
Bangkok Bus Terminal (Borommaratchachonnani), commonly known as New Southern Bus Terminal, is one of the three main long-distance bus stations serving Greater Bangkok. (The other two being Ekkamai Bus Terminal and Mo Chit 2 bus terminal) Managed by The Transport Company, Ltd., (TCL), it's the main spot for those who are traveling by bus to and from many provinces in southern Thailand (including nearby provinces of Bangkok).
The station is located along Borommaratchachonnani Road in Taling Chan District's Chim Phli subdistrict, western suburb of Bangkok.
Originally, the southern bus terminal was located on Charansanitwong Road at Fai Chai Junction. It opened for service on January 1, 1960.
In 1989, it was moved to Borommaratchachonnani Road near present CentralPlaza Pinklao, due to the traffic situation around the station. And again to present location in 1994.
That is why the station has many names, including "Bangkok Bus Terminal (Taling Chan)" and "Southern Bus Terminal". Since the location has been relocated many times, therefore popularly referred to as "New Southern Bus Terminal" by Thais. Not to be confused with another station that used to be on Borommaratchachonnani Road near CentralPlaza Pinklao still in service but reduced to only van and minibus segment. The old station often known as Bangkok Bus Terminal (Pinklao) or Old Southern Bus Terminal. The two stations are approximately 5 km (3 mi) apart.
The current station operated on November 1, 2007. It operates like an airport, the only those with tickets can enter the paid area to board.[2] [3]
The station covers an area of 37 rai (about 11 acres).[1]
The main station building is an air-conditioned building with a total of 4 floors, called SC Plaza.[2]
Moreover, the station is surrounded by many private southern courier service companies. Night market, Saitai Center is next to the station.
The following BMTA and affiliated routes serve this station: Y70E (Salaya–Mo Chit BTS Station), 28 (Bangkok Bus Terminal (Taling Chan)–Victory Monument), 35 (Bangkok Bus Terminal (Taling Chan)–Wat Son), 40 (Bangkok Bus Terminal (Taling Chan)–Bangkok Railway Station), 66 (Chaeng Watthana Government Complex–Bangkok Bus Terminal (Taling Chan)), 79 (Phutthamonthon Sai 2–Ratchaprasong), 123 (Om Yai–Sanam Luang), 124 (Salaya–Sanam Luang), 146 (Taling Chan–Bang Khae), 149 (Phutthamonthon Sai 2–Bangkok Bus Terminal (Ekkamai)), 511 (Pak Nam–Bangkok Bus Terminal (Taling Chan)), 515 (Central Plaza Salaya–Victory Monument), 516 (Bua Thong Kheha–Thewet), 539 (Om Noi–Victory Monument), 556 (Wat Rai Khing–Makkasan).[5]