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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.
BMA to oversee Green lines
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/02/2017
» City Hall will supervise the operation of the two Green Line extension projects spanning Bangkok while city-owned Krungthep Thanakom Co will find the operator, according to the State Enterprise Policy Commission.
Green Line to bring traffic woes to Lat Phrao junction
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 27/01/2017
» Some traffic lanes at the Lat Phrao intersection will be closed on March 3 to make way for the construction of foundations for the Green Line electric rail route extension.
MRTA goes forward with land grab bill
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/01/2017
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority is pushing ahead with an amendment to its 16-year MRTA Act to give it the power to expropriate vast tracts of land for commercial and social purposes.
Flyover work disrupts traffic
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 10/01/2017
» Motorists are being advised to avoid Phahon Yothin-Ratchayothin intersection this week as parts of the Ratchayothin flyover are removed.
Major rail links set for go-ahead
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 05/01/2017
» Bangkok residents can look forward to better times commuting when a network of metropolitan rail route projects gets the go-ahead this year.
Pink, Yellow lines get priority listing
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 10/11/2016
» Deputy Prime Minister Somkid Jatusripitak is pushing to make sure the Pink and Yellow electric rail routes are the first two projects up and running under the government's public-private partnership (PPP) scheme to boost the country's economy.
Doll-unfriendly cabbies told to close 'vacancy' light
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 28/01/2016
» Taxi drivers should turn off their "vacant" light if they feel uncomfortable about picking up passengers carrying angel child dolls, or luk thep, to avoid being fined for refusing commuters, the Department of Land Transport advised Thursday.
Dolls spark air safety concerns
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 26/01/2016
» The Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) is discussing the correct course of action to handle passengers carrying "Angel Child Dolls" on aircarft, amid security concerns.
Purple Line to run from August
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 01/01/2016
» This year, people in Bangkok and its outskirts will enjoy riding on the Purple Line electric trains running from Nonthaburi's Bang Yai district to Bang Sue district in Bangkok.