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B358bn rail projects expected to go ahead
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 26/05/2017
» Construction of four electric rail routes in the capital at a cost of 358 billion baht will kick off this year, said Peraphon Thawornsupacharoen, deputy permanent secretary for transport.
Thai-Sino high-speed rail work could start by August
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 25/05/2017
» The cabinet will be asked to approve the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project, linking Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima, next month, kickstarting construction as soon as August -- more than a year behind schedule.
Van passenger cap rule begins
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 16/05/2017
» At least 90% of public vans nationwide complied with a requirement that they carry no more than 13 passengers, on the first day of the rule's enforcement Monday, Deputy Transport Minister Pichit Akrathit said.
Rail study slammed for its 'lack of details'
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 05/05/2017
» The Transport Ministry has criticised a feasibility study on the Thai-Chinese joint rail development scheme, linking Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima, for lacking details about financial implications if passenger targets are not met.
DOA seeks investors in 29 airports
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 29/04/2017
» The private sector is being urged to invest in the development of 29 airports nationwide in a drive to make Thailand an aviation hub for the Asia-Pacific region, Department of Airports (DOA) director-general Darun Saengchai said on Friday.
Rail route ToR 'model for projects'
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 22/04/2017
» The new terms of reference of the Hua Hin-Prachuap Khiri Khan rail route have sailed through an internet-based hearing and look set to be a model for another four double-track projects.
Transport minister: New rail project well on track
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 13/04/2017
» Bidding for construction of the Thai-Chinese joint rail development scheme is expected to take place during July-August, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith said.
New setback looms for Thai-Sino rail project
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 27/03/2017
» The multi-billion-baht Thai-Chinese rail development scheme is poised to suffer another setback if China fails to submit the project's design document needed to estimate the rail's costs by the end of this month, according to a transport source.
Blue Line extension, freeway pends cabinet approval
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 26/03/2017
» The Transport Ministry is preparing to seek approval from the cabinet for the Blue Line extension connecting Bang Khae and Phutthamonthon Sai 4 and the Rama III Road-Dao Khanong-Western Outer Ring Road Expressway worth more than 50 billion baht in total.
New Saraburi-Korat bridge a shortcut to Khao Yai
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 25/03/2017
» A bridge linking Pak Chong district of Nakhon Ratchasima with Muak Lek in Saraburi opened for public use on Saturday, easing traffic on Mittraphap Road and serving as a shortcut to the popular Khao Yai National Park.