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New airport buses off to flying start
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 08/05/2017
» The Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) pocketed more than 200,000 baht during the first five days of its new bus service shuttling tourists from Don Mueang airport to the city centre.
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.
Infrastructure projects wait on EIA results
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 05/11/2016
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha admitted yesterday several infrastructure projects were being delayed due to mandatory environmental impact assessments (EIA) while assuring that the Thai-Chinese rail development will proceed.
April demolition for Ratchayothin flyover
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/01/2016
» Demolition of the Ratchayothin flyover is expected to begin in April to pave the way for construction of the Green Line rail extension, pending approval from City Hall.
Don Mueang Terminal 2 reopens
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/12/2015
» Terminal 2 at Don Mueang international airport reopened its doors on Thursday, with the operation running smoothly, except for some hiccups involving support facilities.
Airports to undergo a huge revamp
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 18/10/2015
» Airport officials are drawing up plans to overhaul several facilities and reduce landing and parking fees in a bid to lure more airlines and tourists to Thailand, especially in the under-utilised regional areas.
Checkpoints meet surge in Cambodia border trade
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 06/09/2015
» Two additional customs checkpoints are to be built in Sa Kaeo’s Aranyaprathet district to accommodate a surge in border trade with Cambodia.
Govt pitches futsal project, cycle lanes
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 14/03/2015
» Transport Minister Prajin Juntong has ordered the construction of 1,000 cycle tracks and 1,000 futsal fields across the country, at an estimated cost of 2 billion baht.
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.
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 <i>khom loy</i> sky lanterns and <i>bang fai</i> rockets.