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SRT chief, board get the chop
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/02/2017
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has invoked Section 44 of the interim charter to remove the governor and entire board of the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) in a move believed to stem from alleged irregularities in the agency's double-track railway projects.
AoT eyes internal rail line at Don Mueang
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 23/02/2017
» Airports of Thailand (AoT) Plc plans to introduce an internal rail system at Don Mueang, worth at least one billion baht, to boost the airport's capacity to handle increasing passenger numbers.
THAI union disputes reform panel pick
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/02/2017
» The Thai Airways International (THAI) union has questioned the appointment of the company's former president, Charamporn Jotikasthira, as a member of the airline's committee on strategies and reform.
BMTA defers ending bus deal
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/02/2017
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has deferred informing the supplier of 489 natural gas for vehicle (NGV) buses that it will terminate the procurement contract, to avoid facing a civil lawsuit, according to Deputy Transport Minister Pichit Akrathit.
Thai Airways strike was 'just a rumour'
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/02/2017
» A planned strike by employees of Thai Airways International Plc from today was only a rumour as THAI executives and employees' representatives had already settled their dispute over a pay rise and bonuses, a THAI source says.
THAI pay rise not enough, union says
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/02/2017
» The board of national flag carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) has approved a 6% rise in salaries for employees despite the labour union wanting a 7.5% hike, said the union's president Damrong Waiyakanee.
BMTA scraps Bestlin bus contract
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/02/2017
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has decided to scrap the contract for the procurement of 489 natural gas for vehicle (NGV) buses awarded to the Bestlin Group following the delayed delivery in connection with the firm's tax avoidance scandal.
Customs Dept hits back at Bestlin claim
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 08/02/2017
» The Customs Department has defended its actions against Bestlin, a firm contracted to supply 489 NGV buses, as the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) gears up to scrap the contract.
Bearing-Samrong rail line to open early
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 07/02/2017
» Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith wants a section of elevated rail route linking Soi Bearing and Samrong to be open sooner rather than later despite City Hall's announcement of a possible delay, a source at the ministry says.
Customs defends Bestlin probe stand
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 07/02/2017
» The Customs Department insists it has clear evidence to probe Bestlin Group for suspected tax avoidance after the company on Monday petitioned law-makers, complaining of malpractice by the department.