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Thai-Chinese train contract awaits PM nod
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/09/2024
» Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote is seeking approval from Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra of the State Railway of Thailand’s (SRT) intent to sign one of the last two construction contracts in the first phase of the long-delayed Thai-Chinese high-speed train project.
DUP/Bodies of 2 last workers discovered
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/08/2024
» The bodies of the two remaining workers trapped in a collapsed rail tunnel in Nakhon Ratchasima were recovered yesterday morning, ending a five-day search and rescue mission.
Last 2 workers trapped in collapsed tunnel found dead
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/08/2024
» Two more bodies of workers trapped in a high-speed rail tunnel in Nakhon Ratchasima were recovered on Friday morning.
Five injured in Chao Phraya boat collision
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/08/2024
» Five people, including two foreigners, were injured when an empty boat hit their express boat on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok on Thursday.
Safety checks on Yellow Line 'every 2 months'
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/06/2024
» Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote moved to assure the public of the MRT Yellow Line's safety on Monday, saying regular testing will be carried out in shorter intervals to prevent faults in the future.
Tour boat crash set to be probed
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/06/2024
» The Transport Ministry has ordered a probe into a boat crash late Thursday afternoon near Tha Tien pier in which four Chinese tourists were injured to find those responsible.
Chadchart looks into ‘unusual’ gym equipment buys
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/06/2024
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt has admitted to finding unusual patterns in gym equipment procurement — such as a treadmill that cost as much as a car — for two sports centres operated by City Hall.
Chadchart warns street vendors of income checks and tax bills
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/05/2024
» City Hall is imposing measures to rein in street vendors, including checking their income, taxing them, and eventually ending hawking on pavements altogether.
Govt eyes Italian touch for Land Bridge feeder network
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/05/2024
» Companies in Italy are interested in investing in Thailand’s Land Bridge megaproject which would, in turn, enhance the country’s rail network, Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit yesterday said.
Suriya outlines China visit agenda
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/04/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit will visit China next month to discuss the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project and further promote the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject.