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BTS contracts to be extended by 40 years
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 28/11/2019
» Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will propose to the cabinet the extension of BTS’ operation concession contracts by another 40 years, with fares capped at not more 65 baht per trip throughout the period.
High-tech plans for a better future
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 14/10/2019
» Science and technology strategist, Kittiphong Phromwong, the man behind the state's much-touted "Thailand 4.0" scheme, believes it is not too difficult to see Thais earning more and becoming richer.
Some elevated road tolls to rise B5-15 from Dec 22
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 03/11/2019
» Motorists using parts of Bangkok's elevated tollway system will have to pay higher tolls -- an extra 5-15 baht -- starting Dec 22, said Highways Department director-general Sarawut Songsiwilai.
R&D spend growing in 'leaps and bounds'
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 23/09/2019
» The country's research and development (R&D) investments are expected to amount to 200 billion baht this year, up 32% from last year, according to Office of the National Science Technology and Innovation Policy Office.
Rehab plan 'failing' as THAI losses mount
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 04/10/2019
» Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam has expressed concern that the loss-ridden national flag carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) may be in danger of running up net losses of well over 10 billion baht this year.
'A few options' in tollway row
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 28/08/2019
» The Transport Ministry says it has a few options available to settle the unfair competition issue between the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) and a subsidiary of the Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM).
Poverty makes elderly care 'difficult'
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 12/09/2019
» Experts have raised concerns over the number of young people entering the workforce who will have to support the elderly, but who have poor education and live in poverty.
Bus operators slam roadside checks
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 17/09/2019
» Monday's launch of roadside roadworthiness checks for public transport vehicles was met with a protest from the Private Bus Development Association, which claimed the rule will destroy their business.
Green Line negotiations at risk of failure
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 16/08/2019
» Negotiations between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and BTS Group Holdings Plc over concession extensions for the Green Line skytrain service are facing a 15-day deadline, with the latter yet to accept the BMA's conditions, according to a source.
Ministry grills THAI over B156bn aircraft purchase
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 17/08/2019
» The Transport Ministry wants loss-ridden Thai Airways International Plc (THAI) to provide clear details of all aspects of its 156-billion-baht plan to buy or lease 38 new aircraft, to ensure the airline will not suffer any further losses.