Has anyone heard when they will start operating?I heard 5 December 2009, but not a 100% sure.  

I heard that too but here is thailand ... everything can change everyday

Thanks Fay....just reluctant to travel by taxis now, especially since my last trip (just one too many bad experiences).

Depends on when the contractors who paid bribes realise that they are actually supposed to finish the job as part of the deal.