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BMTA plans to appeal Bestlin court order
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 03/04/2017
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) plans to appeal against the Central Administrative Court's decision that ordered it to accept an order of natural gas vehicle (NGV) buses from Bestlin Group.
BMTA defers ending bus deal
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/02/2017
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has deferred informing the supplier of 489 natural gas for vehicle (NGV) buses that it will terminate the procurement contract, to avoid facing a civil lawsuit, according to Deputy Transport Minister Pichit Akrathit.
BMTA scraps Bestlin bus contract
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/02/2017
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has decided to scrap the contract for the procurement of 489 natural gas for vehicle (NGV) buses awarded to the Bestlin Group following the delayed delivery in connection with the firm's tax avoidance scandal.
Customs Dept hits back at Bestlin claim
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 08/02/2017
» The Customs Department has defended its actions against Bestlin, a firm contracted to supply 489 NGV buses, as the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) gears up to scrap the contract.
Customs defends Bestlin probe stand
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 07/02/2017
» The Customs Department insists it has clear evidence to probe Bestlin Group for suspected tax avoidance after the company on Monday petitioned law-makers, complaining of malpractice by the department.
Auditor-General wades into NGV-bus row
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 31/01/2017
» Auditor-General Pisit Leelavachiropas yesterday joined growing calls urging the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) to avoid taking delivery of 489 natural gas for vehicle (NGV) buses at the centre of an alleged false tax declaration investigation, pending the examination of the vehicles' origin.
Buses stopped in their tracks
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 28/01/2017
» Any handling of 489 natural gas buses at the centre of an alleged false tax declaration investigation must stop pending the examination of their origin, Deputy Transport Minister Pichit Akrathit said, citing a recommendation by the Office of the Attorney-General (OAG).
Dept registers 80 new NGV-buses
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/01/2017
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) has registered 80 new buses powered by natural gas (NGV) that have been imported to replace the old fuel-powered buses of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA).
NGV buses to get first road tests
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 23/01/2017
» Transport Co plans to put the first five natural gas vehicle (NGV) buses it has received from Bestlin Group for a test run on various roads this month, the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) director Surachai Eamvachirasakul says.
Bestlin finally delivers some buses in drawn-out saga
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 13/01/2017
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has received 292 natural gas vehicle (NGV) buses from the Bestlin Group after the firm paid import tax on the vehicles.