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Purge begins at transport enterprises
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 04/08/2019
» The chairmen of the boards of Thai Airways International (THAI) and the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) have reportedly submitted their resignations after changes at the Transport Ministry.
12 canals eyed for improvements
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 03/08/2019
» The Transport Ministry plans to develop and integrate Klong Mahasawat and 11 other canals into Bangkok's main transport system as part of its long-term plan to solve the city's worsening traffic congestion.
Chiang Mai rallies behind light rail
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 02/08/2019
» Chiang Mai residents rallied behind the province's first light-rail project at the first public hearing on the project on Wednesday, according to Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) governor Pakapong Sirikantaramas.
Smart solutions serve as a cornerstone for the future of transport
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 01/08/2019
» A legacy of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's government has been the revival of rail transport development in Thailand through high-speed train and urban electric train projects. These projects are expected to accelerate urbanisation in the country in a manner not seen since the reign of King Rama V.
Agencies to split pillar costs
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 31/07/2019
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) and the Thailand Future Fund (TFF) will split the cost of the construction of concrete pillars along overlapping sections of the Brown Line electric train and the third-stage expressway, according to the MRTA.
Minister weighs raising speed limit to 120km/h
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 30/07/2019
» The new transport minister says he will increase the speed limit to 120 kilometres per hour from 80km/h and restrict the time transport lorries can use Bangkok roads to four hours a day.
Lorries to skirt jams via ocean route
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 30/07/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob is preparing to help lorries avoid bad traffic on Rama II Road by ushering in a fleet of Roll-on/Roll-off (RoRo) ferries to carry them to southern provinces.
Blue Line river crossing test run proves popular
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 30/07/2019
» Bangkokians flocked to try a new train service across the Chao Phraya River after its operator started a two-month trial run on Monday.
Transport Ministry mulls B15 flat-rate on three train routes
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 29/07/2019
» The Transport Ministry is considering piloting a 15 baht flat-rate fare, which is estimated to require at least 700 million baht in subsidies per year, on three electric train routes, according to two service operators.
Cops use drone to ease traffic gridlock on Rama II
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 28/07/2019
» A drone is being deployed to help ease heavy congestion on Rama II Road, the Highway Police Division (HPD) says.