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How to get around Bangkok without using the trains
Published on 06/08/2025
» While Bangkok's three electric rail systems -- BTS, MRT and the Airport Rail Link - are often the most convenient way to travel, they come with drawbacks: relatively high fares and crowded conditions during rush hours. Here are alternative transport options that may suit different needs:
Bangkok Launches Five New Electric Shuttle Routes
Published on 21/07/2025
» Bangkok, June 23, 2025 – The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is expanding its “BMA Feeder” electric shuttle bus service with the launch of five new routes on 1 July 2025, as part of efforts to reduce traffic congestion and improve air quality in the capital.
SRT okays contract change for airport link project
News, Post Reporters, Published on 29/03/2025
» The board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) has approved a revised contract for the high-speed rail project linking three airports -- Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao -- which is scheduled for signing by June.
Suriya denies secret rail deals
Published on 25/03/2025
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has denied the opposition’s allegations that the government is secretly trying to seal two “super deals” worth more than 100 billion baht with the concessionaire for the long-delayed high-speed rail project linking Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-Tapao airports.
Thai rail board to review airport link contract
News, Post Reporters, Published on 11/03/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) board will review the amendments to the contract for the high-speed rail line between Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports on Thursday, which it hopes will be approved by the cabinet in May.
Australian Rugby League criticised for Trump invite
AFP, Published on 27/02/2025
» SYDNEY - A leading domestic violence charity severed ties Thursday with Australia's National Rugby League after it invited US President Donald Trump to its season-opening games in Las Vegas this weekend.
Three-airport rail link work ‘could start in April’
Post Reporters, Published on 17/01/2025
» Work on the long-delayed three-airport rail link could begin in April if amendments to the contract with the consortium developing it are approved, according to the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) Policy Committee.
Three-airport rail plan hits another snag
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 30/10/2024
» Opposition from within the coalition government has stalled revisions to a contract to build the long-delayed high-speed rail line inking Suvarnabhumi, Don Mueang and U-tapao airports, according to a source.
EEC rail contract revisions to be finished next month
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 07/08/2024
» Talks to revise the contract for the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) high-speed rail system are expected to conclude next month before proceeding to the next step, authorities say.
Vive la France!
Life, James Keller, Published on 11/06/2024
» In tribute to HRH Princess Chulabhorn Krom Phra Srisavangavadhana on the auspicious occasion of her 66th birthday on July 4, and in collaboration with the Tourism Authority of Thailand, the Ministry of Culture and B.Grimm, the Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra revelled in total immersion of French musical perfection recently at the Thailand Cultural Centre.