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Ride-hailing plan ignites protest
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/09/2019
» Dozens of taxi motorcyclists yesterday protested outside the Transport Ministry against the planned legalisation of app-based ride-hailing services, as officials stood firm on the plan.
Govt mulls end of fast train plan
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/09/2019
» The government may scrap three high-speed rail projects after being spurned by private investors, a source at the Transport Ministry said.
Taxi motorcyclists protest against app-based rivals
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 26/09/2019
» Dozens of taxi motorcyclists rallied in front of the Transport Ministry on Thursday morning against the planned legalisation of app-based ride-hailing motorcycle services, as officials stood firm on the plan.
Don Mueang shop bidding starts soon
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 25/09/2019
» Bidding for the concession to run duty-free shops at Don Mueang airport is expected to get under way next month, followed by a competition in December for the right to operate duty-free pick-up counters, the Airports of Thailand (AoT) says.
Big bikers hit with new rules
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 25/09/2019
» Big bike drivers will be banned from driving between traffic lanes and subjected to more stringent procedures in applying for driver's licences, according to the Transport Ministry.
Lane-splitting ban, speed limit planned for big bikes
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 24/09/2019
» The Transport Ministry plans to ban "lane splitting" by big-bike riders and limit their speed to 80 kilometres per hour in built-up areas for safety.
Saksayam backs down from board purge
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 23/09/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob has backed down from his plan to replace board chairmen at Thai Airways International (THAI) and Airports Authority of Thailand (AOT).
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.
SRT sets up blockades to push out illegal occupants
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 21/09/2019
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) yesterday blockaded its 35-rai plot in Bangkok's Chatuchak district in its latest attempt to remove illegal occupants from the site, which is part of the Red Line electric rail development plan.
Taxi drivers demand B8.5bn compensation over Grab
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 17/09/2019
» Representatives of taxi drivers rallied at the Transport Ministry on Tuesday, demanding 8.5 billion baht in compensation from the government if the GrabTaxi service is legalised -- and threatening to sue the prime minister and the transport minister if they didn't get it.