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SRT outlines 'rail service for Asean'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/09/2024
» Veeris Ammarapala, 49, the new State Railway of Thailand (SRT) governor, has vowed to make Thailand a railway service hub of Asean during his four-year term.
'Hearing time up' for 4th city plan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 03/09/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will not extend the public hearing for its fourth city plan revision, saying Bangkok residents from all six district groups have already submitted their opinions, and the plan will be in effect late next year.
MoU aims to inspire youth in science and sustainability
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/08/2024
» The UN Global Compact Network Thailand (UNGCNT) has partnered with the National Science Museum (NSM) to promote science, technology, and sustainable development among Thai children.
Decision on Don Muang Tollway should wait: govt
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/08/2024
» The Department of Highways is advising the government against extending the concession to operate Don Muang Tollway, saying lowering toll fees would be a better way to cut the cost of living in the capital city.
Three ministries close ranks against staff drug abuse
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/07/2024
» Three key ministries have agreed to step up drug testing of staff involved in drug suppression, with rehabilitation and medical treatment for any who test positive.
Graft claims hit BMA officials
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/07/2024
» At least 25 officials at the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) are believed to have been involved in alleged bidding price collusion, which resulted in the BMA purchasing gym equipment for seven projects at vastly inflated prices totalling 77.22 million baht, City Hall said on Tuesday, citing results of a preliminary investigation.
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.
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.
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.
Tollway fee hikes may be scrapped
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 21/06/2024
» The Ministry of Transport might seek to delay a plan to raise toll rates on the Don Muang Tollway and could even reduce the current fees, minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit said on Friday.