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BMA admits cash shortfall hampering fire coverage
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/06/2023
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has admitted budget constraints are keeping the city’s fire stations from expanding and standing in the way of recruiting more firefighters.
Yellow Line begins trial run
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/06/2023
» Close to 80,000 passengers rode on the Yellow Line at the start of its trial run at the weekend as the Department of Rail Transport eyes extending the trial to all 23 stations around the middle of this month.
Yellow Line monorail service gets positive reviews
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/06/2023
» Commuters were thrilled to join the first Yellow Line monorail trial run on Saturday. Many had flocked to Samrong station in Samut Prakan since 9am.
Double-track rail to open next year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/03/2023
» The double-track railway between Hua Hin and Prachuap Khiri Khan stations looks set to be opened next year, as most of the project's civil engineering work has been completed, according to the State Railway of Thailand.
Chao Phraya bridge to open in 2024
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/03/2023
» Construction of the country's widest river bridge, over the Chao Phraya in Bangkok, is expected to be completed next year.
Free buses between stations
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/01/2023
» Free shuttle bus and ad-hoc bus services between Hua Lamphong station and Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station, were launched yesterday.
Long-haul trains moving to new hub
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/01/2023
» The number of long-haul trains departing and arriving at Hua Lamphong Station in Bangkok will be slashed starting from Thursday, according to the Department of Rail Transport.
317 died in 2,440 road accidents in New Year's week
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/01/2023
» During the government's week-long campaign for road safety during the New Year holiday, 317 people were killed and 2,437 others injured in 2,440 traffic accidents across the country.
Khao San New Year countdown cancelled
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/12/2022
» The New Year’s Eve countdown on Khao San Road will be cancelled in light of the current “fragile” mood, but entertainment venues in the popular tourist hangout will be open as usual, a local business leader says.
Underground walkways in Old Town set to open
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/12/2022
» Pedestrian tunnels under Na Phra Lan Road are expected to open by the turn of the year, deputy Bangkok governor Wisanu Subsompon said yesterday.