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Bus fire tragedy: senator pushes for accountability
News, Wassayos Ngamkham, Published on 22/10/2024
» Senator Alongkot Vorakee petitioned the Anti-Corruption Division (ACD) to look into alleged misconduct committed by Sing Buri's land transport authorities in their inspection of the safety standards of a bus, which caught fire, killing three teachers and 20 students on Oct 1.
Cambodia backs Thai-led 6-country single visa plan
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 22/10/2024
» Cambodia has agreed with the Thai government's initiative to facilitate cross-border travel for tourists from six countries in the region through a single visa policy called "6 Countries, 1 Destination", positioning Thailand as a regional tourism hub, according to a source at Government House.
5% of checked CNG buses have failed inspection: DLT
News, Post Reporters, Published on 19/10/2024
» The Department of Land Transport has found that 68 of 1,331 CNG-fuelled buses that have undergone checks were below standard and have been temporarily banned from the roads.
5% of CNG-powered buses defective
Online Reporters, Published on 17/10/2024
» The Department of Land Transport says that 68 of the 1,331 CNG-fuelled buses it has inspected this month were below standards and have been temporarily banned from the roads.
Piles of bus garbage anger Suriya
News, Post Reporters, Published on 16/10/2024
» Mounds of trash found in a parking area behind the Bangkok Bus Terminal, or Mo Chit 2 in Chatuchak district, have infuriated Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit, who has threatened to revoke public bus operating permits if such incidents recur.
Officials speed up compensation for school bus fire
News, Published on 13/10/2024
» Education officials say they are speeding up the granting of financial aid to those affected by the school bus fire tragedy that killed 20 students and three teachers earlier this month in Pathum Thani.
Klong Toey smart port plan to progress
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/10/2024
» Guidelines for land use in the Klong Toey Port redevelopment project will be discussed this month, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri said on Saturday.
Beyond handouts
Oped, Postbag, Published on 12/10/2024
» Re: "Plan won't end poverty", (BP, Sept 30).
Green deal powers Thailand's future
News, Published on 09/10/2024
» When Thailand joined the Clean Economy Agreement under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework for Prosperity (IPEF) on June 6 this year, many wondered how the country could benefit from tackling the climate crisis.
Buses, dining cruises face safety checks
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/10/2024
» Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra on Tuesday ordered operators of 13,426 gas-fuelled passenger buses to suspend services pending inspections in the aftermath of last week’s school bus fire tragedy.