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Commuter registration starts for flat ฿20 city fares
Online Reporters, Published on 25/08/2025
» Registration for a 20-baht flat fare on Bangkok mass transit lines started on Monday, although the relevant legislation has yet to be approved by parliament.
Unsafe levels of smog in 67 provinces
Online Reporters, Published on 30/01/2025
» Sixty-seven out of 77 provinces in Thailand were shrouded with unsafe levels of ultrafine dust pollution on Thursday morning, according to the Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (Gistda).
Free public transport gives big boost to Bangkok train trip numbers
Online Reporters, Published on 27/01/2025
» Train ridership surged 60% across Greater Bangkok on Sunday, the second day of the government’s week-long offer of free public transport to help combat air pollution, the Department of Rail Transport (DRT) said on Tuesday.
20-baht fare extension sought for Red Line
Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 24/09/2024
» The operator of the Red Line is seeking to extend its 20-baht flat-rate fare for a second year after the current trial expires in November, as it has led to a big increase in ridership.
SET looking for catalysts to restore momentum
Business, Published on 06/04/2024
» The SET index found support at 1,350 in the first week of March and later bounced back. The 1,350 level has acted as a critical support through the entire quarter as the market struggles to sustain momentum. Among the key factors influencing the market:
Train rate plan sparks debate
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 18/09/2023
» Mass transit system fares are always a subject of debate after affordability became a core issue in the May 14 general election.
Suriya promises to upgrade logistics sector
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/09/2023
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has pledged to improve Thailand's logistics network by focusing on the nation's railways and maritime transport infrastructure.
New station plan irks local residents
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/06/2023
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is waiting for the Fine Arts Department to approve its plan for the new Democracy Monument Station, which has come under fire from conservationists and residents alike over its likely impact on historic buildings, in what is one of Bangkok's oldest neighbourhoods.
Covid surge spooks Beijing residents, disrupts government
Published on 14/12/2022
» Covid infections are surging in Beijing, disrupting official government work and keeping people at home after authorities made an about-turn in their strict policy of managing virus cases.
Time to accumulate as SET slides below 1,600
Business, Published on 15/10/2022
» The Stock Exchange of Thailand was hit hard in September, losing almost 100 points from its mid-month peak to close at 1,589.51.