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BTS contracts to be extended by 40 years
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 28/11/2019
» Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will propose to the cabinet the extension of BTS’ operation concession contracts by another 40 years, with fares capped at not more 65 baht per trip throughout the period.
Monorail link planned for Don Mueang airport
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 15/09/2019
» Airports of Thailand Plc plans to build a 3-kilometre monorail electric train route to link Don Mueang international airport with the Bangkok Transit System (BTS) Green Line on the Mor Chit-Saphan Mai-Khu Khot route in Bangkok's northern suburb, Don Mueang airport deputy director Flying Officer Sumpun Khutranon said.
Green Line negotiations at risk of failure
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 16/08/2019
» Negotiations between the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and BTS Group Holdings Plc over concession extensions for the Green Line skytrain service are facing a 15-day deadline, with the latter yet to accept the BMA's conditions, according to a source.
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.
BTS 'will give refund' for long delays
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 20/07/2019
» BTS Skytrain passengers are now entitled to a full refund in the event a train is delayed more than half an hour, a source at the Department of Rail Transport revealed on Friday.
Flat fare eyed for electric train
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 19/07/2019
» The government has affirmed its intention to implement transport policies promised to voters by key coalition parties, including a policy to charge electric train passengers a flat fare of 15 baht per ride.
BMA hammering out Skytrain deal
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 08/07/2019
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is negotiating with BTS Group Holdings Plc over the granting proposed 40-year extensions to two concessions on the Green Line Skytrain service, according to a source at the Transport Ministry.
TDRI urges cheap fares for new rail routes
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 10/06/2019
» The Thailand Development Research Institute (TDRI) is studying how electric train fares could be adjusted along new routes to ensure fairness and affordability to all commuters.
Court rejects airport bid case
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 29/05/2019
» The Central Administrative Court threw out a petition lodged by the Charoen Pokphand Group (CP)-led consortium requesting an injunction against the bidder selection committee for the 290-billion-baht Eastern Airport City Project.
Public transport drivers to face harshest penalties
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 13/04/2019
» The Department of Land Transport has threatened to impose the harshest penalties on public transport drivers for reckless driving, overcharging and being impolite after almost 100 complaints were lodged against them on April 12 alone.