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Govt mulls end of fast train plan
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/09/2019
» The government may scrap three high-speed rail projects after being spurned by private investors, a source at the Transport Ministry said.
Don Mueang shop bidding starts soon
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 25/09/2019
» Bidding for the concession to run duty-free shops at Don Mueang airport is expected to get under way next month, followed by a competition in December for the right to operate duty-free pick-up counters, the Airports of Thailand (AoT) says.
AoT unveils airport app for global travellers
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 22/08/2019
» Airports of Thailand (AoT) on Wednesday launched a mobile app designed to improve convenience for travellers.
Airports upgrade plan now includes minister's home province
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 21/08/2019
» Airports of Thailand has changed its regional airport takeover and development plan to include the transport minister's home province, Buriram. The expansion of Suvarnabhumi airport will also be accelerated.
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.
Transport minister moving ahead with B880bn infrastructure projects
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 21/07/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob is moving ahead with the mega-infrastructure investment projects started by the previous government, worth a combined 880 billion baht.
Thailand, Laos sign road and rail deal
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 01/07/2019
» Thailand and Laos have sealed an agreement to upgrade a road and build a rail extension worth over 3 billion baht to boost cross-border economic cooperation, according to the Neighbouring Countries Economic Development Cooperation Agency (Neda).
AoT seeks govt's nod for B202bn plan to build new airports
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 25/06/2019
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) will ask the new government to approve its 202-billion-baht development plan, including investing in new airports in Phuket and Chiang Mai.