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Transport ministry mulls more speed cams
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 10/08/2018
» The Transport Ministry needs more time to decide whether to install more cameras to capture the licence plates of offenders, says minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Deep South ripe for investment, say locals
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 05/08/2018
» Following last year's record 14-year-low in deaths related to the deep South insurgency, military and local officials in the three southernmost provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala have once again urged the government to boost safety and economic development in these "neglected" areas.
Govt ready to scrap region border checks
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 15/03/2018
» Thailand has supported the Cross Border Transport Agreement (CBTA) and is ready to eliminate border inspection stops to let foreign vehicles and ships travelling from countries in the Greater Mekong Sub-region into the country, says Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Railways, trams to hit fast-track in 2018
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 22/01/2018
» This will be a "strong" year for plans to kick-start provincial public transport systems across the country, with such plans in at least five provinces on the government's radar, says Office of Transport and Traffic Policy and Planning (OTP) chief Chaiwat Thongkamkoon.
Sky-high airport food prices come under heavy scrutiny
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 13/01/2018
» Facing a barrage of criticism for overpriced food at Thailand's various airports, authorities have started to take action to curb exorbitant prices being charged by outlets.
New economic zone eyed for city's east
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 02/10/2017
» The National Housing Authority (NHA) has enlisted a private consulting company to conduct feasibility studies for a new economic centre in eastern Bangkok, as part of a government initiative to begin infrastructure development throughout the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC).
Effects of tourism 'must be measured'
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 22/09/2017
» Thailand should measure the environmental effects of boosting tourism, says president of the Public Policy Studies Institute Foundation, Mingsarn Kaosa-ard.
Thai-Japanese rail plans take shape
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 09/09/2017
» Initial construction costs for the Thai-Japanese high-speed railway's first phase from Bangkok to Phitsanulok have been estimated at 270 billion baht, says Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Bang Sue eyed as local, international hub
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 31/08/2017
» The Bang Sue railway area will become a hub for both domestic and international transport by 2032, says Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith, who met representatives from Japanese government organisations yesterday.
Foreign tour guides under fire
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 10/07/2017
» Associations of local tour guide operators nationwide have gathered to oppose the government's plan to allow foreign tour guides to offer services in the country, saying the policy will result in huge unemployment.