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B358bn rail projects expected to go ahead
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 26/05/2017
» Construction of four electric rail routes in the capital at a cost of 358 billion baht will kick off this year, said Peraphon Thawornsupacharoen, deputy permanent secretary for transport.
Thai-Sino high-speed rail work could start by August
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 25/05/2017
» The cabinet will be asked to approve the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project, linking Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima, next month, kickstarting construction as soon as August -- more than a year behind schedule.
Rail study slammed for its 'lack of details'
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 05/05/2017
» The Transport Ministry has criticised a feasibility study on the Thai-Chinese joint rail development scheme, linking Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima, for lacking details about financial implications if passenger targets are not met.
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.
High-speed train projects face delay
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 01/11/2016
» Plans to begin four high-speed train projects this year now will be put off until next year, though the timeframe will remain the same, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith says.
Tighter licensing likely to limit new airlines
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 22/09/2016
» The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand's (CAAT) board has moved to tighten requirements to qualify for Air Operating Licences (AOLs) in a bid to control the number of airlines operating in the country.
Thai-Chinese rail build gets B179bn cap
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 29/07/2016
» The Transport Ministry has agreed to cap the cost of the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima high-speed train project at 179 billion baht after months of arguments with Beijing on the final figure.
Railway route study points to low returns
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 03/06/2016
» An estimate of the financial returns for a Thai-Japanese high-speed railway project linking Bangkok and Chiang Mai shows gloomy prospects.
THAI plans to get back on track
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 30/12/2015
» A 2016 plan to bring loss-ridden Thai Airways International (THAI) back on track looks set to satisfy the State Enterprises Policy Commission and help the national carrier escape being yellow-carded.
Rail deal delayed by soaring cost
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 13/09/2015
» The start of construction for the dual railway from Nong Khai to Rayong was pushed back to December after Beijing's quote for two parts of the project was 30% higher than originally estimated.