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Time to walk the talk
News, Published on 24/09/2022
» The report card is out on Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt upon having served his first three months in office and it does not look terribly flattering.
BMA sorely needs financial advisers
Oped, Chartchai Parasuk, Published on 22/09/2022
» On Sept 7, 2022, the Central Administrative Court ordered the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) and its wholly owned subsidiary Krungthep Thanakom (KT) to pay Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Company (BTS) back overdue Operating and Maintenance (O&M) fees on extensions 1 and 2 of the Green Line (Sky Train) in the amount of 11.75 billion baht within 180 days.
BTS extension 'not for BMA'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/09/2022
» Rosana Tositrakul, a former candidate for Bangkok governor, on Wednesday called on Bangkok city council to not take on ownership of two sections of the Green Line to avoid incurring a massive financial burden that would hamper any attempts to lower train fares.
Chadchart needs more time on the job
News, Veera Prateepchaikul, Published on 12/09/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sitttipunt has come under fire from critics over failing to solve flood problems in the capital after it was lashed with heavy rain last Tuesday night.
Court rules in favour of BTS Sky Train operator in debt case
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/09/2022
» Krungthep Thanakom Co (KT) -- the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration's (BMA) business arm -- looks set to appeal a court ruling ordering both parties to jointly pay close to 12 billion baht in overdue debts incurred through the operation and maintenance of Green Line extensions.
Mind the safety gaps
Oped, Editorial, Published on 27/08/2022
» A recent escalator incident at Surasak Station on the BTS Skytrain that resulted in 27 injuries should serve as a wake-up call about the flawed safety measures in Bangkok's rail transport system which several hundred thousand commuters rely on daily.
Dozens injured on Skytrain escalator in Bangkok
Online Reporters, Published on 21/08/2022
» Nearly 30 people were slightly injured on an escalator at the Surasak Skytrain station in Bangkok's Bang Rak district on Saturday evening.
Making more than ends meet
Business, Post Reporters, Published on 15/08/2022
» A move to expedite the enforcement of the new daily minimum wage as early as October has added to the debate over what the most acceptable wage rise should be.
Plaudits for revealing deal
Oped, Editorial, Published on 09/08/2022
» The decision by Krungthep Thanakom’s new management to disclose parts of the memorandum of understanding and contract signed by the Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTSC) to operate train services along the extension of the capital city’s Green Line deserves praise.
Green Line extension no longer free
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/08/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration plans to start charging fares on the extension sections of the BTS Green Line in mid-September. The maximum fare will be capped at 59 baht per ride.