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THAILAND

THAI: Hawaii trip fees are just estimates

Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 03/10/2016

» Thai Airways International (THAI) has denied charging a high fee for its charter flights for Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwon's delegation, saying the quoted prices were only estimates.

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THAILAND

Govt rushes to solve air safety woes

News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 05/12/2015

» Commercial airlines must send qualified experts to the Command Centre for Resolving Civil Aviation Issues within two weeks to help carry out inspections and certifications of 28 airlines as part of government efforts to address air safety woes.

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THAILAND

Prayut orders ministers to China to settle rail project

News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 25/11/2015

» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered key ministers to go to China for negotiations on the delayed Thai-China railway project after China set a high interest rate on loans to finance it.

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THAILAND

Canada voices interest in rail project bids

News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 20/10/2015

» Canada has expressed interest in investing in rail systems, both in Bangkok and upcountry.

THAILAND

Arkhom to kick-start 17 megaprojects

News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 27/08/2015

» Newly-appointed Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith has vowed to kick-start the construction of 17 megaprojects valued at 1.6 trillion baht before the end of next year as part of a plan to stimulate the economy. 

THAILAND

Govt tackles lantern, fireworks menace

News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/01/2015

» The Transport Ministry yesterday signed a memorandum of understanding with nine other agencies to solve problems and prevent aviation disasters caused by the release of hot-air lanterns and bang fai rockets. 

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THAILAND

Sky lanterns, rockets face new controls

Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 08/01/2015

» Spurred by an increasing threat to aviation safety, 10 government agencies have joined forces to halt the irresponsible launching of traditional khom loy sky lanterns and bang fai rockets.

THAILAND

Mass transit fares under review

News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 23/09/2014

» The Transport Ministry will review the mass transit fare structure to ensure it reflects actual transport costs including fuel expenses. 

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BUSINESS

River road plan revived

News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 16/06/2014

» The Transport Ministry is looking to revive a controversial project to build roads along the banks of the Chao Phraya River.