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Jica to revise transit blueprint in a year
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/03/2017
» The Japan International Cooperation Agency (Jica) has been asked to complete its review and revision of a draft blueprint for the development of mass transit in Bangkok and neighbouring provinces within one year.
Dept plans Uber meeting over legality
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/03/2017
» Deputy Transport Minister Pichit Akrathit plans to hold talks with the operator of a mobile application used for hailing taxis over its call for legal amendments to enable its services to operate legally in Thailand.
Pai airport to get major upgrade
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/03/2017
» The growing number of tourists to Pai has prompted officials to expand Pai Airport to better serve travellers who want to explore the remote but beautiful mountainous district in Mae Hong Son.
Dirt roads eyed for upgrade
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/03/2017
» The Department of Rural Roads (DORR) insists there will be no dirt roads in rural areas in Thailand within the next three years.
'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.
Green Line section faces risk of delay
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/03/2017
» A section of the Green Line rail route, linking Soi Bearing and Samrong stations, due to be launched on April 1, risks delay as authorities struggle over budgetary issues.
Airports Dept promises nationwide upgrade
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/03/2017
» The Department of Airports (DOA) wants to upgrade its 28 airports and finish construction of a new one in Yala's Betong district at an estimated total cost of 36 billion baht to meet an expected surge in passenger numbers over the next 10 years.
Pisit pursues lost Thaksin tax
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/03/2017
» Auditor-General Pisit Leelavachiropas has called on the Revenue Department to launch more attempts to collect 12 billion baht in tax from former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra over the sale of shares in Shin Corp to Singapore's Temasek Holdings a decade ago.
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.