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PPP welcomes 'all political factions'
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 08/10/2018
» Palang Pracharath Party (PPP) leader Uttama Savanayana has insisted individuals from all political factions are welcome to join his party, following media speculation pointing to several key politicians who have shown an interest in the party.
Land Transport Department told to mitigate van operators' risk
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 03/10/2018
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has ordered the Department of Land Transport (DLT) to reduce any negative fallout from its plan to decommission thousands of public vans in the wake of mounting complaints from van operators who argue they cannot afford to buy new minibuses and so risk being put out of business.
Unions oppose land deal in high-speed airport rail plan
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 06/08/2018
» Activists and workers' unions have demanded land development plans be immediately excluded from the terms of reference of the high-speed railway set to link Don Mueang, Suvarnabhumi and U-Tapao airports, alleging it would monopolise involvement in the megaproject down to "a few large firms."
No justice for miracle man
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 22/07/2018
» In late May, local news was flooded with stories about a man who miraculously survived after a 46-tonne cargo container toppled off an 18-wheeler truck and crushed his Toyota Fortuner, flattening the vehicle while he was still inside.
SRT set for a 'bright future' after hitting speed
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 09/07/2018
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT), the country's main railway authority, may still be operating half-century-old trains countrywide, but acting governor Voravuth Mala believes the debt-ridden organisation is headed for "a bright future".
City to trial new hybrid energy bus
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 01/06/2018
» Test runs for a new hybrid energy bus to be used in the capital will be conducted from the middle of June until the end of September, Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA) acting director Prayoon Choygeo said on Thursday.
Thanathorn sets eye on premier's job
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 28/05/2018
» Newly selected Future Forward Party leader Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit has confirmed he is aiming for the post of prime minister in the upcoming general election.
Railway to link up Thailand, Cambodia within 2 months
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 18/05/2018
» A long-awaited transnational railway link between Thailand and Cambodia through Aranyaprathet district of Sa Kaeo could be launched within two months, Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith says.
Rail service on track to crisis
Spectrum, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 29/04/2018
» 'The government can build all the new railways it wants, but the wheels on the trains will never turn if there are no drivers to operate them," warns Yai, a State Railway of Thailand (SRT) train driver on the verge of retirement.
Bridge holds key to Nakhon Phanom boom
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 23/04/2018
» Nakhon Phanom must commercialise its land surrounding the Third Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge to "unlock its potential" as a main logistics hub for international trade in Asean and southern China, Northeastern Thai Industries Federation chairman Viroj Pipatchaisiri says.