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Railroad to nowhere
Gregory Morrissey, Published on 20/12/2017
» The cabinet has given the go-ahead for the Highways Department to begin building the first 3.5km section of the Thai-Sino high-speed train project stretching from Bangkok to Nakhon Ratchasima.
November start for Thai-Chinese high-speed rail construction
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/09/2017
» Construction of the Thai-Chinese rail development project linking Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima is expected to begin in November.
Plan announced for Saphan Taksin BTS expansion
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/08/2017
» The BMA is set to pay an estimated 1 billion baht for the expansion of the Saphan Taksin skytrain station, says Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
August opening for Tao Poon 'missing link'
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 30/05/2017
» The Transport Ministry expects to open the rail service on the 1.2km "missing link" in August, ending a long wait for commuters forced to put up with inconvenient travel between two nearby rail lines which have a common connection.
Monorail plans finalised for approval
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 18/04/2017
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) aims to sign construction contracts early next month for the two key electric rail lines that will carry people from surrounding provinces to the capital.
New delay for Bangkok-Hua Hin high-speed train project
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 23/02/2017
» Bidding for the Bangkok-Hua Hin high-speed train project is likely to be delayed after the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) was told to sound out the market more, an SRT source said.
Pattaya-Hua Hin ferry officially launched
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 13/02/2017
» The official launch of the ferry service between Pattaya and Hua Hin was finally held on Sunday after a month's delay due to uncooperative weather conditions.
Troubled airline, unidentified, to be grounded
Jon Fernquest, Published on 24/01/2017
» As part of plan to get red flag safety warning lifted for Thai airlines, some airlines will be grounded due to financial problems.
Overworked crash driver likely fell asleep, no drugs, alcohol involved (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/01/2017
» The driver of the van involved in a horrific crash in Chon Buri which left 25 dead on Monday was likely to have dozed off behind the wheel as he had made five round trips within 31 hours, according to officials. An autopsy found no drugs or alcohol in his body.
Single ticket ready for Bangkok commuters by April
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/01/2017
» Bangkok commuters will be able to use a single ticket for all electric train and Chao Phraya express boat services in April, according to the transport minister.