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Somkid rips Thai-Sino rail holdup
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 09/10/2018
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak complained Monday that the development of the high-speed Thai-Chinese railway from Bangkok to Nong Khai is lagging behind schedule, and ordered the agency responsible to speed up the project.
Chachoengsao to get new inland container depot
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 17/07/2018
» A new inland container depot (ICD) for shipping-based cargo is set to be constructed in Chachoengsao to support Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC)-backed logistics development plans, Transport Ministry officials have revealed.
OTP eyes more 'dry port' container depots
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 24/05/2018
» The Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) is drafting a master plan to develop more inland container depots across the country to lessen cargo congestion and shift part of the volume from trucks to railways.
Port inquiry under way after 7 NGV buses found damaged
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 27/02/2018
» A probe into how seven natural gas vehicle (NGV) buses were damaged at Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri will be concluded "as soon as possible", Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) officials said yesterday.
Concurrent boat, fishing licences to ease owner woes
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 20/01/2018
» Fishing boat-owners will now be able to renew or apply for their boat and fishing licences at the same time, after the Marine Department and the Fisheries Department announced Friday the two licences will expire at the same time starting from this year.
Bangkok Port set to open new customs department
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 06/01/2018
» Bangkok Port is planning to offer a 15-20% discount on its logistics services as it is set to open its own customs department at the port in mid-March, to ease cargo ship queues at Laem Chabang Port in Chon Buri.
PAT urged to hurry Laem Chabang refit
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 20/12/2017
» Deputy Transport Minister Pailin Chuchottaworn has urged the Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) to expedite its expansion plans for Laem Chabang port in Chon Buri, to keep up with Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) initiatives next year.
BMTA mulls direct deal with firms for NGV buses
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 06/12/2017
» New price negotiations for the procurement of 489 NGV buses could be made between private companies and the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) if there are still no new bidders by Thursday, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith says.
One Asean or many?
Asia focus, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 27/11/2017
» A melting pot of diverse cultures and home to a rich bounty of resources, Asean has grown into a large and attractive destination for foreign investment in the five decades since its founding in 1967.
New economic zone eyed for city's east
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 02/10/2017
» The National Housing Authority (NHA) has enlisted a private consulting company to conduct feasibility studies for a new economic centre in eastern Bangkok, as part of a government initiative to begin infrastructure development throughout the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).