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Govt dangles tax-cut carrot in bus scheme
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 03/04/2017
» A tax exemption will be offered to encourage the domestic manufacture of microbuses under a government plan to replace passenger vans for the sake of public safety.
Buses to become 'feeders' and cover shorter routes
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 30/03/2017
» Passenger buses in Greater Bangkok will cover more but shorter routes as they will function as feeders to connect to other modes of transport, Deputy Transport Minister Pichit Akrathit said on Thursday.
Bus firm gets new acting boss amid NGV debacle
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 28/03/2017
» Deputy permanent secretary for transport Somsak Hommuang has been appointed acting chief of the bedeviled Bangkok Mass Transit Authority amid hope he will help speed up the BMTA's decision on whether to scrap the purchase of natural gas vehicle (NGV) buses.
Govt mulls tax cut for microbuses
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/03/2017
» The government might slash taxes for importing parts of 20-seater microbuses as an incentive for passenger van operators to switch to using microbuses for transport safety.
Expert calls on govt to get tougher on road safety
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 14/03/2017
» A road safety expert has called on the government to launch long-term road safety measures to cut fatalities and injuries during the upcoming Songkran festival and beyond.
THAI promises new online ticketing system
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 06/03/2017
» Thai Airways International (THAI) is planning to improve its ticketing system, to help website and mobile users, following customer complaints about its outdated platform.
MRTA wants quick talks on 'missing link'
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 06/01/2017
» Negotiations with Bangkok Expressway and Metro (BEM) to operate the Tao Poon-Bang Sue missing link on the Blue Line electric rail route must be completed in two weeks, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) says.
Thai-Sino rail line to go to Nong Khai
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 03/12/2016
» Thailand and China plan to extend their ambitious Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima railway line to Nong Khai, even though they have yet to work out the details for a token three-kilometre spur planned to start the long-delayed project.
MRTA happy to take over Green Line
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/11/2016
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is ready to operate the Green Line skytrain southern extension, if City Hall is unable to find the money to do it itself, the Transport Ministry said.
THAI chair rebuffs union's complaints
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/11/2016
» Thai Airways International (THAI) Charamporn Jotikasthira has defended his record following allegations of suspicious asset management from the staff union, which also accused him of failing to generate revenues.