The "missing link" refers to the "mind the gap" between the new elevated Purple Line and the existing subway.

Article 44 is the absolute power that the PM gave himself, which allows him to do anything without regards to the "law".



Prayut invokes Article 44 to bridge 'missing link' between Bang Sue and Tao Poon stations

PRIME MINSTER Prayut Chan-o-cha has invoked his absolute powers under Article 44 of the interim charter to resolve the “missing link” between the MRT Blue Line and MRT Purple Line in northwestern Bangkok.

The order was acknowledged by the National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO)’s meeting Tuesday.

NCPO chief Prayut ordered the Blue Line operator Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) to operate a one-kilometre link between the Blue Line’s Bang Sue station and the Purple Line’s Tao Poon station, said NCPO Spokesperson Colonel Winthai Suvaree.

http://www.nationmultimedia.com/news...gnews/30302958



PM explores 1km 'missing link' problem

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to hire Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM), current operator of the Blue Line, to operate the Tao Poon-Bang Sue missing link.

Speaking before Tuesday's cabinet meeting, Gen Prayut said the fresh order was necessary to ensure the one-kilometre missing link becomes operational by mid-2017.

The prime minister insisted the decision is in the public interest and said the government has no vested interest.

http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/gene...g-link-problem