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Somkid to sign rail deal with Japan
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 01/06/2017
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak will next week sign a rail development agreement with Japan, stepping up cooperation in eight megaprojects, including the Bangkok-Chiang Mai high-speed railway line.
PAT mulls bid for Asean freight hubs
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 22/05/2017
» The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) will compete in the bidding to build three freight stations worth 4.5 billion baht that will serve as Asean hubs to link freight transport between neighbouring countries.
DOA seeks investors in 29 airports
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 29/04/2017
» The private sector is being urged to invest in the development of 29 airports nationwide in a drive to make Thailand an aviation hub for the Asia-Pacific region, Department of Airports (DOA) director-general Darun Saengchai said on Friday.
Rail route ToR 'model for projects'
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 22/04/2017
» The new terms of reference of the Hua Hin-Prachuap Khiri Khan rail route have sailed through an internet-based hearing and look set to be a model for another four double-track projects.
Spending boost for regional airports
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 15/04/2017
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) is eyeing fresh investment to upgrade Mae Sot and Khon Kaen airports under its plan to build regional aviation hubs to serve a growing number of passengers.
Expert calls on govt to get tougher on road safety
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 14/03/2017
» A road safety expert has called on the government to launch long-term road safety measures to cut fatalities and injuries during the upcoming Songkran festival and beyond.
'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).
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.
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.
SRT revises terms for five rail projects
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 07/03/2017
» The State Railway of Thailand expects to have new terms of reference (ToR) for five delayed double-track railway projects by tomorrow after being told by the "scrutiny superboard" to revise them.