Oran โอม
@oranv.com
wayfarer, civil engineer by training, transit map designer by trade. finding beauty in what’s otherwise unnoticed. Eng/ไทย. Seattle/Bothell, นนทบุรี/Bangkok, Santa Barbara.
The Clever Devices driver units color the bus green or red depending on schedule adherence. Of course, only schedule timepoints are the times drivers strictly cannot leave early. That’s why the general advice always has been to be at your stop 5 minutes early.
November 23, 2025 at 11:56 PM
The Clever Devices driver units color the bus green or red depending on schedule adherence. Of course, only schedule timepoints are the times drivers strictly cannot leave early. That’s why the general advice always has been to be at your stop 5 minutes early.
The combo pizza returns to the Costco food court in the form of a calzone.
November 23, 2025 at 12:15 AM
The combo pizza returns to the Costco food court in the form of a calzone.
After months of absence, the bunnies are back.
November 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM
After months of absence, the bunnies are back.
Bangkok’s Elephant Building and the BTS Skytrain passing by in the evening
November 16, 2025 at 6:20 PM
Bangkok’s Elephant Building and the BTS Skytrain passing by in the evening
Si Racha skyline at sunset
November 15, 2025 at 12:39 PM
Si Racha skyline at sunset
Sriracha Shinto Shrine ⛩️
November 15, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Sriracha Shinto Shrine ⛩️
Sriracha Thailand Post Office
November 15, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Sriracha Thailand Post Office
Thailand’s second newest intercity motorway, the 96-kilometer long M81, connects Bang Yai (at Bangkok’s western outer ring road) and Kanchanaburi. We were so excited when plans to build it were announced back in 1997.
November 12, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Thailand’s second newest intercity motorway, the 96-kilometer long M81, connects Bang Yai (at Bangkok’s western outer ring road) and Kanchanaburi. We were so excited when plans to build it were announced back in 1997.
Good to know Thailand’s wireless emergency alert system now works. This alert is about flood impact from high discharge rate in the Chao Phraya river and tidal surge causing water levels to rise in the Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani areas.
November 10, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Good to know Thailand’s wireless emergency alert system now works. This alert is about flood impact from high discharge rate in the Chao Phraya river and tidal surge causing water levels to rise in the Nonthaburi and Pathum Thani areas.
It cost us 108 baht/person to ride the MRT Pink Line + BTS Sukhumvit Line from Nonthaburi to downtown Bangkok. Round trip for two is 432 baht or half a tank of gas. Parking at the mall is free with validation. It takes just as long or faster even with traffic. They don’t make it easy to not drive.
November 9, 2025 at 4:40 PM
It cost us 108 baht/person to ride the MRT Pink Line + BTS Sukhumvit Line from Nonthaburi to downtown Bangkok. Round trip for two is 432 baht or half a tank of gas. Parking at the mall is free with validation. It takes just as long or faster even with traffic. They don’t make it easy to not drive.
The Airport Rail Link connecting BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport with central Bangkok will accept EMV contactless payment from Nov 8, the Department of Rail Transport announced at a press event today.
The setup looks even jankier than the MRT Pink/Yellow lines but still better than BTS having none.
The setup looks even jankier than the MRT Pink/Yellow lines but still better than BTS having none.
November 4, 2025 at 3:13 PM
The Airport Rail Link connecting BKK Suvarnabhumi Airport with central Bangkok will accept EMV contactless payment from Nov 8, the Department of Rail Transport announced at a press event today.
The setup looks even jankier than the MRT Pink/Yellow lines but still better than BTS having none.
The setup looks even jankier than the MRT Pink/Yellow lines but still better than BTS having none.
These three floors will make me bankrupt…
October 26, 2025 at 7:48 AM
These three floors will make me bankrupt…
Morning bike ride around the neighborhood. There were cats.
October 24, 2025 at 2:04 AM
Morning bike ride around the neighborhood. There were cats.
👀 rumors from the International Luxury Travel Market event is that BKK Suvarnabhumi airport is in talks with Alaska Airlines, which has been expanding internationally since its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, to start a direct Seattle-Bangkok flight.
October 23, 2025 at 4:06 AM
👀 rumors from the International Luxury Travel Market event is that BKK Suvarnabhumi airport is in talks with Alaska Airlines, which has been expanding internationally since its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines, to start a direct Seattle-Bangkok flight.
In Thailand, seeing the price of gold posted at its numerous gold shops is as, if not more, common as seeing gas prices at gas stations. I noticed that the price went up over 10,000 THB per baht* compared to a month ago.
*baht (unit of weight for gold = 15.244 g), same word as the currency
*baht (unit of weight for gold = 15.244 g), same word as the currency
October 23, 2025 at 12:52 AM
In Thailand, seeing the price of gold posted at its numerous gold shops is as, if not more, common as seeing gas prices at gas stations. I noticed that the price went up over 10,000 THB per baht* compared to a month ago.
*baht (unit of weight for gold = 15.244 g), same word as the currency
*baht (unit of weight for gold = 15.244 g), same word as the currency
3 of the 4 top stories on the Bangkok Post cover today are all related in some way to the transnational scam centers in neighboring Cambodia and Myanmar.
October 22, 2025 at 2:21 PM
3 of the 4 top stories on the Bangkok Post cover today are all related in some way to the transnational scam centers in neighboring Cambodia and Myanmar.
I’ve only just taken a new look (since childhood) at manga published in Thai at the recent book expo and it feels like a whole new world again. Many series are ahead of their English releases or don’t have any English release at all. Prices more on par with original Japanese, like half US prices.
October 22, 2025 at 2:30 AM
I’ve only just taken a new look (since childhood) at manga published in Thai at the recent book expo and it feels like a whole new world again. Many series are ahead of their English releases or don’t have any English release at all. Prices more on par with original Japanese, like half US prices.
Huh… I instantly recognized this old footage used in Wendover’s Amtrak video as Santa Barbara station, probably sometime in the 1980s. The background mountains, the tracks in the platform, the nearby buildings, the Superliner cars, etc.
October 21, 2025 at 6:08 AM
Huh… I instantly recognized this old footage used in Wendover’s Amtrak video as Santa Barbara station, probably sometime in the 1980s. The background mountains, the tracks in the platform, the nearby buildings, the Superliner cars, etc.
Two cow cats battling for turf in my backyard making a ruckus
October 21, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Two cow cats battling for turf in my backyard making a ruckus
I hauled 15 kg of books and sales equipment 1.5 km on foot in 30C night air from the QSNCC to Asok BTS station because the MRT Blue Line can’t be bothered to run sufficient service to serve the large event demand. That’s a wrap for the 30th National Book Expo!
October 19, 2025 at 2:53 PM
I hauled 15 kg of books and sales equipment 1.5 km on foot in 30C night air from the QSNCC to Asok BTS station because the MRT Blue Line can’t be bothered to run sufficient service to serve the large event demand. That’s a wrap for the 30th National Book Expo!
Late blooming love comedy otaku who sometimes feels like he’s the main character of his own romcom or is he actually the side character!? (not a real light novel title)
October 19, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Late blooming love comedy otaku who sometimes feels like he’s the main character of his own romcom or is he actually the side character!? (not a real light novel title)
Last day of the 30th Thailand Book Expo, where my wife has been helping out at her friend’s booth.
October 19, 2025 at 4:42 AM
Last day of the 30th Thailand Book Expo, where my wife has been helping out at her friend’s booth.
ไม่รอเวอร์ชั่นภาษาอังกฤษที่ออกเดือนหน้าล่ะ แถมได้ของพิเศษอีก
October 18, 2025 at 11:06 AM
ไม่รอเวอร์ชั่นภาษาอังกฤษที่ออกเดือนหน้าล่ะ แถมได้ของพิเศษอีก
Happy Skyline extension and TheBus service change day!
You can now take the train from the west side of Oahu to the Honolulu airport or connect from Skyline to a rapid bus into town, UH Manoa or Waikiki at the Ahua Lagoon Drive station or many local buses at Kalihi Transit Center.
You can now take the train from the west side of Oahu to the Honolulu airport or connect from Skyline to a rapid bus into town, UH Manoa or Waikiki at the Ahua Lagoon Drive station or many local buses at Kalihi Transit Center.
October 16, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Happy Skyline extension and TheBus service change day!
You can now take the train from the west side of Oahu to the Honolulu airport or connect from Skyline to a rapid bus into town, UH Manoa or Waikiki at the Ahua Lagoon Drive station or many local buses at Kalihi Transit Center.
You can now take the train from the west side of Oahu to the Honolulu airport or connect from Skyline to a rapid bus into town, UH Manoa or Waikiki at the Ahua Lagoon Drive station or many local buses at Kalihi Transit Center.