The buses also use English lettering for route numbers, which puzzled many residents, particularly the elderly. On the new Y61 route, however, only seven passengers occupied seats on its route from Setthakit Village to Mor Chit 2 Bus Terminal. Another passenger Somporn, 73, said the new bus numbers were hard to remember, especially for the elderly. “The bus number is too long and uses the English alphabet. I understand that it will be easier for foreigners, but how about Thai people who do not understand English?

Source: The Nation Bangkok August 15, 2017 18:00 UTC