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Electric bus deal goes to cabinet meet
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 14/11/2016
» The Transport Ministry will ask the cabinet on Tuesday to approve a purchase of 200 electric vehicles to replace ageing city buses under a plan to offer better services and reduce air pollution.
Ministry to seek approval for B25bn Phuket rail
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 29/02/2016
» The Transport Ministry will seek cabinet approval for the construction of a 25-billion-baht light rail system from Phuket International Airport to Chalong intersection to cater to the increasing number of tourists.
16 flights led astray amid haze
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 08/10/2015
» Haze and heavy rainfall caused delays and immediate destination changes to 16 flights at four southern airports Wednesday as levels of dust particles remain dangerously high in Phuket.
East-west highway plan revived
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 28/11/2014
» The Transport Ministry has revived plans to build Bangkok's east-west expressway, shelved for years due to opposition from Kasetsart University over a section running adjacent to the campus.
Subway leisure scheme on track
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 22/09/2013
» A feasibility study into a subterranean transport and leisure hub in the Chatuchak area is nearing completion, as transport officials mull options for moving visitors within the complex.
U-tapao to get second runway
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 02/02/2013
» The Transport Ministry is planning a second runway at U-tapao airport in Rayong to boost the country's ability to handle commercial flights.
Noise dispute over third runway revives
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 26/09/2012
» The ongoing dispute between residents living near Suvarnabhumi airport and airport management has reared up again since the announcement of plans for a third and fourth runway.
Bird-strike threat at airport offers no easy solutions
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 25/09/2012
» Birds remain a big safety problem at 6-year-old Suvarnabhumi airport and its management plans to tackle the threat by laying artificial turf and concrete slabs.
More nighttime flights tipped
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 17/07/2012
» Authorities are trying to reschedule flights to relieve congestion at Suvarnabhumi airport as it enters the second phase of its expansion, which is expected to be completed in five years.
Samui may get second airport
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 18/04/2012
» The Transport Ministry is mulling a plan to build a new state-run airport on Koh Samui as an alternative to the existing privately-run facility amid complaints of high airport fees.