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High hopes for policy statement
Published on 11/09/2023
» As the government spells out its policy statement in parliament on Monday, people have high expectations for it to make good on its promises to deal with bread-and-butter issues affecting their lives and turn the economy around.
About Politics
News, Published on 11/06/2016
» Trade is not normally a strength of the military, but the NCPO seems keen on it v Arthit Ourairat returns to the spotlight with a new civil voice v Will army chief Gen Teerachai go quietly into the night when he retires?
Motorbike taxis pledge not to hike fares during protests
News, Online Reporters, Published on 14/01/2014
» A total of 4,165 motorcycle taxi representatives across Bangkok on Tuesday signed an agreement with police promising not to exploit ongoing anti-government protests as an opportunity to overcharge passengers.
AoT told to explain increased service charge plan
Online Reporters, Published on 29/10/2013
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) must explain details of its operating costs if it wants to raise passenger service charges by 100 baht per person, Transport Minister Chatchart Sitthipan has warned.
Southeast Asian capitals need more anti-traffic champs
dpa, Published on 27/10/2013
» Southeast Asia's congested capitals could use more anti-traffic champions such as Jakarta Governor Joko Widodo. When the Indonesian government gave tax breaks on low-cost "green cars" in June, Mr Widodo opposed the policy, saying it would sabotage his efforts to solve the city's chronic traffic problem.
Flight delays at Suvarnabhumi, landing gear blamed for crash
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 09/09/2013
» All outbound flights from Suvarnabhumi are being delayed until the airport's eastern runway reopens on Wednesday, by which time damage caused by the crash-landing of a Thai Airways International flight should be repaired.
Airport taxes to rise by year-end
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 03/09/2013
» Airports of Thailand Plc (AoT) on Tuesday said it plans to raise passenger service charges, or airport taxes, on domestic and international passengers at airports for the first time in six years.
Government reviews strike plans
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/01/2013
» State transport agencies have been ordered to prepare contingency plans in the wake of the Thai Airways (THAI) labour strike which disrupted dozens of flights and left hundreds of passengers stranded.
Govt reviews strike plans
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/01/2013
» State transport agencies have been ordered to prepare contingency plans in the wake of the Thai Airways (THAI) labour strike which disrupted dozens of flights and left hundreds of passengers stranded.
Taxis tax passengers' patience
News, Published on 05/01/2013
» Recent surveys have painted Bangkok as one of the best entertainment cities in the world, yet that brings little joy to residents seeking basic conveniences to live a normal life.