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Somkid to sign rail deal with Japan
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 01/06/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak will next week sign a rail development agreement with Japan, stepping up cooperation in eight megaprojects, including the Bangkok-Chiang Mai high-speed railway line.
THAI wary of Nok Air shares float
Business, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/05/2017
» Thai Airways International (THAI) Plc has backed away from buying new shares raised by its affiliate Nok Air to increase its capital because the loss-making budget carrier's rehabilitation plan remains unclear and its chief executive must be replaced, says a source at the flag carrier.
New airport buses off to flying start
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 08/05/2017
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) pocketed more than 200,000 baht during the first five days of its new bus service shuttling tourists from Don Mueang airport to the city centre.
Spending boost for regional airports
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 15/04/2017
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) is eyeing fresh investment to upgrade Mae Sot and Khon Kaen airports under its plan to build regional aviation hubs to serve a growing number of passengers.
Yellow, Pink line contracts ready to sign
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 06/04/2017
» Transport officials look set to wrap up the contract signing for two new electric rail routes -- the Lat Phrao-Samrong Yellow Line and Khae Rai-Min Buri Pink Line -- with BSR Joint Venture this month.
Buses to become 'feeders' and cover shorter routes
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 30/03/2017
» Passenger buses in Greater Bangkok will cover more but shorter routes as they will function as feeders to connect to other modes of transport, Deputy Transport Minister Pichit Akrathit said on Thursday.
New driving licence laws drawn up
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 16/03/2017
» New regulations requiring those applying for a car driving licence to pass a 15-hour course of lessons have been submitted to the Council of State for consideration.
DLT to step up efforts against Uber and Grab
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 10/03/2017
» Officials insist they need to step up efforts to crack down on ride-hailing apps to bring order to public transport services for the sake of passenger safety and interests.
SRT union urges halt to split plan
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 02/03/2017
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) labour union has asked the agency to halt a plan to set up two subsidiaries to operate and carry out maintenance on trains as disagreement exists over whether the two proposed firms should be merged, deputy transport minister Pichit Akrathit said.
SRT in a new bid to tackle money woes
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 23/01/2017
» Debt-ridden State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will set up three subsidiary companies to tackle its financial woes by capitalising on its vast tracts of land, rerouting train routes and streamlining maintenance work.