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MRTA to borrow locally to fund B200bn expansion
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 24/11/2014
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority will tap local sources to borrow more than 200 billion baht next year to fund construction of five electric railways, Pongpanu Svetarundra, deputy permanent secretary for finance, said Monday.
PM declares cycling urgent national focus
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 14/11/2014
» Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha wants to expand bicycle lanes throughout Thailand, setting forth improved bike routes as an urgent national policy if the cabinet approves the plan next month.
Bicycle lanes planned nationwide
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 13/11/2014
» Three ministries and the Bangkok government will lay down bicycle lanes nationwide to promote daily cycling.
Nine new bridges to be built across river
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 06/11/2014
» Nine new bridges will be built across the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok, Pathum Thani and Nonthaburi between 2017-2031 at a cost of almost 49 billion baht.
Same roads, more cars in Bangkok
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 04/11/2014
» Anyone wondering why Bangkok traffic is so bad only needs to look at how many cars are registered in the capital.
Ministry wants to lift bridges over rising waters
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 12/10/2014
» The Transport Ministry is looking at ways to raise the height of three main bridges over the Chao Phraya river so boats will find it easier to pass under them during the rainy season.
Chao Phraya bridges need lifting
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 11/10/2014
» Authorities are looking for ways to raise three old bridges across the Chao Phraya River because their low clearance from the water occasionally obstructs navigation.
Student pays B25m for 'lucky' licence plate
Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 30/09/2014
» The country's most expensive licence plate now belongs to a rich Assumption University student who paid 25 million baht at auction for the right to affix it to his rather ordinary sedan.
Prajin wants subway fare talks
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 22/09/2014
» Transport Minister Prajin Juntong is seeking ways to delay subway fare hikes until December as they are due to rise next month.
Special zones need B5bn, Soithip says
News, Amornrat Mahitthirook, Published on 21/08/2014
» The Transport Ministry plans to request the allocation of five billion baht from the 2015 Budget Bill to solve urgent problems that are threatening the development of five special economic zones (SEZs).