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Highway projects cost soars
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 19/12/2016
» The expropriation costs for two highway construction projects have escalated to between more than two times and close to four times the figures estimated about eight years ago, according to the Department of Highways.
BEM may run express link for two years
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 13/02/2016
» Authorities will propose to the cabinet that Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) run the Tao Pun-Bang Sue electric rail link for two years, instead of one.
PM urges low-fare policy on subway
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 15/12/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants new electric rail routes in Bangkok to offer affordable fares for the poor so everyone can equally use the faster, pollution-free mass-transit system.
PM tells MRTA to make mass-transit rail more affordable
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 14/12/2015
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha told the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) on Monday to make fares on new mass-transit rail lines affordable for the poor.
Countdown to Purple Line launch begins
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/09/2015
» On Aug 12 next year, as the nation celebrates Her Majesty the Queen's birthday and Mother's Day, it will also witness the official launch of the Purple Line elevated rail mass transit system in Her Majesty's honour.
MRTA seeks nod for subway fare hike
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/06/2014
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) will ask the junta to approve a subway train fare hike, the Transport Ministry has said.
Plan to exempt 'rich' from free buses
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 01/10/2013
» Plans are afoot to ban affluent people and tourists from taking advantage of free journeys on city bus routes, Transport Minister Chadchart Suttipunt has announced.
BECL seeks tollway hike
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 01/04/2013
» Bangkok Expressway Plc (BECL) has submitted a proposal seeking to raise expressway tolls by at least 5 baht on Sept 1.
BMCL to turn off escalators during off-peak periods
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 19/03/2013
» Descending escalators will be turned off at underground train stations during off-peak hours to cut back on electricity use, according to Ronnachit Yaemsa-ard, deputy governor of the Mass Rapid Authority of Thailand (MRTA), the subway train concession owner.