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New fishing laws to tackle EU worries
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 25/05/2017
» New legislation covering the nation's troubled fishing industry will be introduced amid hopes the European Union yellow flag warning against Thailand's exports will be lifted.
Chartered van operators call for exclusive law
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 03/05/2017
» Operators of chartered van services are calling on the government to enact a new law that would allow them to exclusively govern their operations.
Regulator wants speedy check of civil aviation bill
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 26/04/2017
» The aviation regulator is pressuring the Council of State to wrap up scrutiny of a new civil aviation bill in June to pave the way for the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) to lift its red flag on Thai aviation over safety concerns.
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.
Govt seeks royal decree to support EEC
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 27/02/2017
» The Transport Ministry is seeking to issue a royal decree to put foreign investors on a fast track to become major shareholders in aviation-related businesses, a core part of the state's ambitious plan to establish the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
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.
MRTA goes forward with land grab bill
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/01/2017
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority is pushing ahead with an amendment to its 16-year MRTA Act to give it the power to expropriate vast tracts of land for commercial and social purposes.
PM explores 1km 'missing link' problem
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 28/12/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to hire Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM), current operator of the Blue Line, to operate the Tao Poon-Bang Sue missing link.
Free rides on Purple Line to be offered
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/05/2016
» Commuters will be able to enjoy free rides on the new Purple Line electric train as part of a two-month system test run starting in June.