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Ministry urges Japan to invest in Red Line
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/08/2024
» The Ministry of Transport has invited Japanese companies to invest in the extension networks of the Red Line electric train system.
Two toxic waste ships banned from Thailand
Published on 14/08/2024
» Two Maersk ships reportedly carrying hazardous furnace waste from Albania to Thailand have been banned from Thai ports and will be sent back to Europe.
Councillors back plan to relocate port
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2024
» City councillors have submitted a letter supporting the Transport Ministry's plan to move Bangkok port out of the capital to reduce city congestion and air pollution.
DLT to investigate Chinese transport sector 'dominance'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2024
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) on Tuesday played down media reports of Chinese companies increasingly dominating the domestic transport sector through takeovers of struggling Thai transport businesses, saying licences granted to one business could not be transferred to another even in a takeover.
Office of Transport to invest almost B9bn to expand water transport
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 13/08/2024
» The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy Planning (OTP) plans to invest 8.87 billion baht to improve water transport networks in Bangkok and adjacent provinces.
Monorails to get new guidewheels
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/08/2024
» The operators of the Yellow and Pink monorail systems will reinforce the guidewheels on every train to improve the systems' safety, according to their director.
MRTA seeks approval for new Orange Line route
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/08/2024
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) has submitted a letter to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), seeking permission to use its areas for building the western route of the Orange Line, which will connect Bang Khun Non and Min Buri.
Truckers eye diesel price cut or fee rise
News, Prasit Tangprasert, Published on 08/08/2024
» Truckers in the Northeast are calling on the government to lower the price of diesel or raise cargo transport fees to keep up with rising energy costs so they can keep their trucks on the road.
Bangkok council pushes for B20 transit fare
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 06/08/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council is encouraging the Ministry of Transport to push for a 20-baht fare for all electric railway systems. The policy is expected to take effect within the next year.
Agency to study new port plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 06/08/2024
» The Transport Ministry ordered a feasibility study to be conducted on the relocation of Bangkok Port in Klong Toey district after a poll showed people's positive feedback on the project.