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City planning for all
News, Editorial, Published on 27/07/2024
» City Hall's attempts to pass a new city planning blueprint to replace one used for a decade have hit repeated snags over the past four years. Such delays have upset commercial developers, who will likely benefit from the proposed changes.
City Hall vows to pay BTS debt
Published on 26/07/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has promised to pay 11.75 billion baht, the amount of debt plus interest owed, to the Skytrain operator Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC) for operating the Green Line, as ordered on Friday by the Supreme Administrative Court.
Bus commuters slam route changes that caught many off guard
Online Reporters, Published on 25/07/2024
» Passengers relying on public buses aired their anger over route changes that turned Thursday morning's commute in the capital into chaos for many.
Commuters alerted to Bangkok bus route changes
Online Reporters, Published on 24/07/2024
» Several Bangkok bus routes will be changed or shortened starting on Thursday under a reform plan that has drawn criticism from some commuters.
Seeking new engines of growth
Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 22/07/2024
» About 40 years ago, natural gas was discovered in the Gulf of Thailand, creating excitement across the country. This period marked the dawn of Thailand's golden era. Following this discovery, the Eastern Seaboard Development Project was initiated to develop the eastern coastal region. Foreign investment poured in, enabling the economy to expand at a double-digit rate while raising hopes that Thailand would become Asia's fifth tiger.
Orange Line due to fully open in 2030
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/07/2024
» The MRT Orange Line electric railway system linking Bangkok's east and west is expected to be fully opened by November 2030, with the eastern section due to be opened as soon as 2028.
Cabinet approves Bangkok's Orange Line route
News, Wichit Chantanusornsiri, Published on 17/07/2024
» The cabinet on Tuesday gave the green light for Bangkok Expressway and Metro Plc (BEM) to kick off the western route project of the Orange Line, according to government spokesman Chai Wacharonke.
Bangkok's pink spur monorail 60% complete
Online Reporters, Published on 14/07/2024
» The construction of the extended section of the Pink Line, between Si Rat and Muang Thong Thani stations, is now 60.24% finished, the Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) announced Sunday.
BEM Hosts “BEM Care 2024” Event to Combat Office Syndrome
Published on 08/07/2024
» Bangkok Expressway and Metro Public Company Limited (BEM) is celebrating the 20th anniversary of the MRT Blue Line by offering solutions and preventive measures for office syndrome. In collaboration with the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), the Expressway Authority of Thailand (EXAT), the Thai Health Promotion Foundation (ThaiHealth), CH. Karnchang Public Company Limited, and Bangkok Metro Networks Limited (BMN), BEM is organising the event “BEM CARE 2024...Say Goodbye to Office Syndrome” from July 11-13, 2024, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the MRT Chatuchak Park Station.
Monorail operator faces penalty over opened door
Post Reporters, Published on 07/07/2024
» The transport minister has ordered disciplinary action against the Pink Line operator after the crew opened a malfunctioning carriage door attempting to close on a bag, without waiting for the train to return to the station.