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Free rides until October
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 02/05/2017
» The government has extended its free-ride service on certain trains by six months starting this month, the State Railway of Thailand announced.
Horror crash spurs safety drive
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 10/01/2017
» The deadly passenger van crash on Jan 2 was a wake-up call for Government House. It has spurred Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha to rethink up-until-now unsuccessful road safety measures in the lead-up to the Songkran festival in April, when road deaths traditionally take another jump.
Airports brace for New Year flight chaos
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 25/12/2016
» The number of passengers at six of the country's major airports is expected to hit 2.69 million over the seven-day New Year retreat, according to Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT).
Airport exec urges extra travel time
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 13/12/2016
» Passengers are being urged to plan extra travel time to Don Mueang International Airport during the New Year festival as an increasing number of passengers are expected to use the airport during the break.
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.
No more Express Line for Airport Rail Link
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 06/10/2016
» The Transport Ministry is spending 22 million baht upgrading four Airport Rail Link trains and streamlining services to increase train speeds and reduce travel times as part of an effort to draw more passengers.
Govt sees 16 airlines red-flag free this year
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 16/06/2016
» The Transport Ministry and the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) aim to have "red flags" issued by the UN's International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO) lifted for at least 16 airlines by the end of the year.
Road safety boosted for Songkran
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 08/04/2016
» Transport authorities will intensify road safety measures at nearly 50 dangerous spots and more than 100 steep hills nationwide during the Songkran holiday exodus next week.
Aerothai under pressure after delays
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 02/04/2016
» Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith on Friday instructed the Aeronautical Radio of Thailand (Aerothai) to speed up adjustment to its new air traffic management system to prevent more flight delays.
BMA mulls subsidy on extension fares
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 29/03/2016
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) may consider using its budget to subsidise train fares for the Green Line extensions, Bangkok governor MR Sukhumbhand Paribatra said.