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Passenger vans without GPS to face fines
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/05/2017
» Passenger van drivers who fail to fit a GPS tracker in their vehicles by the end of this year may face a fine of up to 50,000 baht, warned the Department of Land Transport (DLT).
DLT about to seal Chiang Rai depot deal
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 13/05/2017
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT) is expected to sign a contract with a private firm to supply equipment, operate and maintain a border cross-docking centre later this month, a senior official says.
Rail engineer meets police over 3 deaths
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 03/05/2017
» An engineer from the Red Line construction company has turned himself in to face charges in connection with a fatal accident last week, said the city police chief.
Government asks for delay in pickup ban
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 19/04/2017
» The Transport Ministry plans to ask the Royal Thai Police (RTP) to come up with a traffic regulation that will allow people to sit in the rear space, or tray, of pickup trucks, after the government suffered fierce criticism over its vow to stop the practice.
BMTA scraps NGV bus contract
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 13/04/2017
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has scrapped a contract to procure 489 natural gas vehicle (NGV) buses from Bestlin Group.
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.
Nok Air boss Patee confident THAI will keep him on board
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 15/03/2017
» Nok Air chief executive Patee Sarasin has expressed confidence he will defy the rumours and be kept in his position following the overhaul of Thai Airways International's (THAI) aviation strategy to be mulled on Tuesday by its board.
'Superboard' probes rail project options
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 10/03/2017
» The so-called "scrutiny superboard" will today be asked to consider four bidding process options for five double-track railway projects which have been delayed amid alleged irregularities uncovered within the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).
DLT to step up efforts against Uber and Grab
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 10/03/2017
» Officials insist they need to step up efforts to crack down on ride-hailing apps to bring order to public transport services for the sake of passenger safety and interests.
Cost pressures force provincial taxi fare rise
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/03/2017
» The hike in tariffs for provincial taxis from 30 to 40 baht was made to reflect the present cost of living, Department of Land Transport (DLT) deputy chief Cherdchai Sanunsrisakorn says.