At a ceremony held recently at BTSC head offices on Phahonyothin rd., Mr. Keeree Kanjanapas, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company Limited (BTSC),part of BTS Group, Mr. Marut Arthakaivalvatee, Chief Executive Officer of VGI Global Media Public Company Limited, and Mr. Yong Thiam Chong, Deputy President of Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited; Mr. Sia Kah Seng, Regional Marketing Manager of Singapore Technologies Electronics Limited, signed a contract worth 620 million baht, for the installation of Half-Height Platform Screen Doors (HHPSD) at BTS Stations.

In the first phase, HHPSDs will be installed along the platform edges of nine stations: Siam, Asok, On Nut, Sala Daeng, Phaya Thai, Victory Monument,Chit Lom, Phrom Phong, and Chong Nonsi. The automatically operating door system will enhance safety for passengers while waiting for trains at busy platforms. The project is scheduled for completion in December 2013.

Photo shows Mr. Keeree (centre) together with senior management, from left: Mr. Surapong Laoha-Unya, Director and Chief Operating Officer of BTSC; Mr. Eric Kin Tak Chan , Director and Chief Operating Officer of VGI Global Media Public Company Limited; Mr. Marut ; Mr. Chong; Mr. Sia and Mr. Karun Ungkuldee , Managing Director of Kyodai Industry Co., Ltd.