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Transport hub status beckons for the brave
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 05/01/2012
» Situated strategically in the region, Thailand looks set to become a regional transport hub.
Govt will invite Italian-Thai to discuss building Red Line
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 26/04/2012
» The Transport Ministry will invite Italian-Thai Development Plc to negotiate for the construction of the Red Line electric train project after the ministry decided to scrap the bidding contest for the line.
High-speed train project bidding set for next year
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 19/06/2012
» The Transport Ministry plans to hold an international bidding contest early next year for high-speed train projects linking Bangkok with four provinces not far from the capital.
AoT under fire for lack of planning on runway repairs
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/07/2012
» Although runway repairs at Suvarnabhumi airport are on schedule, the congestion caused by the work has led to wider effects than just flight delays.
Ministry touts ambitious 500bn baht logistics plan
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 27/07/2012
» The Transport Ministry has devised an ambitious 500 billion baht plan to improve the country's logistical efficiency over the next five years.
Bumpy start for local train plan
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 01/11/2012
» The newly appointed Transport Minister-elect Chadchat Sittipunt wants the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) to carefully consider its plan to produce electric trains locally.
U-tapao eyed as new aircraft centre choice
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 30/11/2012
» The Transport Ministry has expanded its choices for the site of a new aircraft building and maintenance centre to include U-tapao airport besides the one in Nakhon Ratchasima.
Govt discusses rail link with Malaysia
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 05/12/2012
» Thailand and Malaysia have discussed a plan to develop a rail network linking Bangkok and Hat Yai to Padang Besar in Malaysia.
China pitches Ayutthaya as first high speed rail stop
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/12/2012
» Chinese government officials advising Thailand on the development of its high-speed train network have suggested that it begin with a 54km route linking Bangkok and Ayutthaya.
Businesses call for new motorway
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 14/12/2012
» Businesses in Chiang Rai are calling for a 150km motorway to be built linking the province with Chiang Mai to create a shorter route between the two, said Transport Minister Chadchat Sittipunt.