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'Special measures' eyed to pre-empt foreign airline bans
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 30/03/2015
» Transport Minister Prajin Juntong will implement "special measures" to pre-empt moves by foreign countries to ban Thai airlines due to “significant safety concerns” cited by the International Civil Aviation Organization.
High-speed train gets go ahead
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 30/07/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) has approved two high-speed train projects at a total cost of 741.4 billion baht. The two routes approved are intended to serve as a transport link between Thailand and southern China.
NCPO snubs Pheu Thai B20-ticket transit plan
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/07/2014
» The previous government's plan to introduce a flat-rate ticket price of 20 baht for all mass transit services to encourage greater use of the system has not been considered by the military, a Transport Ministry source says.
Chula urges waterways boost
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/07/2014
» The newly appointed chief of the Marine Department says he plans to expand the use of water transport across the country.
Ageing Suvarnabhumi taxiways to receive B2bn fix
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 19/07/2014
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) will spend more than 2 billion baht repairing taxiways at Suvarnabhumi airport which have deteriorated through heavy usage.
Airport rail baggage check risks axe
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 17/07/2014
» The airline check-in service at Makkasan Airport Rail Link (ARL) station is at risk of being suspended due to low demand and high operating costs.
Lorry weight curb takes flak
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 15/07/2014
» Lorry operators have complained the recent cut in the weight limit for a cargo lorry towing containers will cause their operating costs to surge by 10%.
Aerothai wants action against modified Bang Fai rockets
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/07/2014
» The air traffic control agency wants the junta to tackle the problem of illegally modified, high-flying rockets launched during the traditional Bang Fai festivals that it says are a threat to aircraft safety.
NCPO vows to press on with van hub
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 03/07/2014
» The National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) yesterday insisted it will go ahead with its plan to use land near the Makkasan Rail Link station as a new passenger van hub.
AoT airport expansion plan on hold
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 03/07/2014
» Suvarnabhumi airport expansion plans were put on hold Wednesday after the junta's state budget monitoring and scrutinising committee demanded Airports of Thailand Plc review them.