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Cabinet to see Red Line extension plan ‘soon’
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/07/2024
» The plan to build the first extension for the Red Line electric rail system from Rangsit to Thammasat University is ready to be submitted to the cabinet, according to the Ministry of Transport.
Sub ordered by Thailand ‘offered to Indonesia’
Published on 04/07/2024
» China is reportedly offering to sell Indonesia a half-built submarine originally ordered by Thailand, and claims it will include a German-made engine if that is what Jakarta wants.
DP World eyes local projects
Post Reporters, Published on 03/07/2024
» DP World, a global supply chain and logistics giant based in Dubai, has shown interest in exploring investments in domestic projects including the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, according to Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin.
Bangkok-Vientiane train service begins July 19
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/07/2024
» A new international train service connecting Bangkok and Vientiane in Laos will begin services on July 19, the State Railway of Thailand announced on Wednesday.
Military education for a young prince
News, Published on 03/07/2024
» In 1956, HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn entered kindergarten at the age of four at the Chitralada School in Dusit Palace.
Brazil shares vape-ban success story
Published on 02/07/2024
» Brazilian tobacco experts have backed Thailand’s ban on e-cigarettes, noting that Brazil’s 14-year ban has led to a continued decrease in traditional cigarette smoking without a corresponding increase in e-cigarette usage and recommended using medical evidence to counter tobacco company lobbying.
Cabinet set to review Land Bridge bill 'in September'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/07/2024
» A draft of the Southern Economic Corridor (SEC) bill is expected to be ready for submission to the cabinet by the end of September, as the government is keen to start the construction of the one-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject in 2026, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
60k workers in S Korea await new passports
News, Surachai Piragsa, Published on 29/06/2024
» The House's foreign affairs committee has urged the Foreign Ministry to speed up renewing passports for Thai workers in South Korea after discovering that more than 60,000 were waiting for new passports.
B20 mass transit fare cap plan making progress
Online Reporters, Published on 28/06/2024
» A plan to cap fares on all of Greater Bangkok's mass transit lines at 20 baht is projected to be completed by September next year, with the Green, Gold and Airport Rail Link lines to be the last on the list.
New tech keeps lorry drivers in line
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/06/2024
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit yesterday vowed to get tougher on lorries exceeding the maximum permitted carrying weight and stamp out highway-related bribery.