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MRTA to speed up bidding on four lines
News, Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2025
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) plans to accelerate bidding for four electric rail projects valued at more than 128 billion baht to improve connectivity and access.
Train derails in Prachuap Khiri Khan, nine injured
News, Chaiwat Satyaem, Published on 09/08/2025
» PRACHUAP KHIRI KHAN — Nine passengers were injured when a Bangkok-bound train derailed in Kui Buri district early Saturday.
Acting PM backs SRT claim to disputed plot
News, Post Reporters, Published on 09/08/2025
» Interior Minister Phumtham Wechayachai has reaffirmed that the disputed land at Khao Kradong in Buri Ram was legally granted to the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) by a royal decree issued during the reign of King Rama VI.
Locals push back on deed plan
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/08/2025
» Residents and business leaders in Buri Ram are opposing the government's plan to revoke land title deeds in the Khao Kradong area, warning it could cause damages exceeding 5 billion baht.
Phase 2 of B297bn rail project set for NESDC nod
News, Post Reporters, Published on 08/08/2025
» The Transport Ministry has confirmed that the plan for Phase 2 of the dual-track railway project spanning more than 1,200 kilometres is ready for approval.
New freight containers for SRT
News, Post Reporters, Published on 07/08/2025
» The cabinet has approved a 2.46-billion-baht project to procure 946 new freight container flatcars for the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).
How to get around Bangkok without using the trains
Published on 06/08/2025
» While Bangkok's three electric rail systems -- BTS, MRT and the Airport Rail Link - are often the most convenient way to travel, they come with drawbacks: relatively high fares and crowded conditions during rush hours. Here are alternative transport options that may suit different needs:
KTB, MRTA team up for transport payment card
Business, Somruedi Banchongduang, Published on 06/08/2025
» Krungthai Bank (KTB) has partnered with Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) to launch the Mang-moom EMV Card, a chip-based contactless card for fare payments across all MRT lines.
Work on river tunnel for Purple Line extension begins
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 05/08/2025
» Tunnelling under the Chao Phraya River as part of the southern extension of the MRT Purple Line has begun and is slated for completion in May next year, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.
Work on Purple Line river tunnel begins
Published on 04/08/2025
» Tunnelling under the Chao Phraya River as part of the southern extension of the MRT Purple Line has begun and is slated for completion in May next year, according to Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit.