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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.
BMTA defers ending bus deal
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/02/2017
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has deferred informing the supplier of 489 natural gas for vehicle (NGV) buses that it will terminate the procurement contract, to avoid facing a civil lawsuit, according to Deputy Transport Minister Pichit Akrathit.
BMTA voices bus delivery delay fears
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 19/12/2016
» Delays in the hand-over of new natural gas vehicle (NGV) air-conditioned buses will deal a blow to the debt-ridden bus agency's rehabilitation plan and its revenue-generating target, said its director Surachai Eamvachirasakul.
Union urges blacklist of NGV bus firm
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 15/12/2016
» The labour union of the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has urged the agency to blacklist the firm contracted to provide 489 natural gas vehicle (NGV) air-conditioned buses to the BMTA amid a tax evasion scandal.
Bus importer floats duty deal with government
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/12/2016
» Bestlin Group, the firm contracted to procure 489 natural gas for vehicle (NGV) air-conditioned buses to the Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), yesterday proposed a deal with the Finance Ministry amid fears it might be ineligible for a 40% import duty exemption for the buses.
NGV bus provider to 'abide by tax probe'
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 08/12/2016
» The firm contracted to provide 489 gas vehicle (NGV) air-conditioned buses to Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) has vowed to pay import duty if its Malaysian supplier is found to have placed false documentation to claim a tax exemption.
Purple Line tempts via price cuts
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 25/08/2016
» Purple Line electric rail passengers will from next month be offered a 50% discount on tickets and car park fees in a package the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) hopes will attract more customers.
Govt chases high-end cruise market
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/09/2015
» The government is gearing up efforts to make Thai waters more attractive for cruise tourism and foreign yachts, as part of a plan to promote the country as the marina hub of Asean.
Govt to end free fares Nov 1
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 25/07/2015
» The elderly and the disabled will have to pay half-fares on buses and trains instead of enjoying free rides after the government discontinues providing the free services from Nov 1.
Machines will cut airport queues
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 27/02/2015
» The Immigration Police Bureau will install immigration clearance machines to cut queues at the country's main Bangkok airports by mid-2015.