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Experts split on PM's hub dream
Mongkol Bangprapa, Published on 04/03/2024
» Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin announced his vision for Thailand's future recently. Dubbed "Ignite Thailand", the plan seeks to establish the country as the world-class hub for eight sectors, namely tourism, medical and wellness tourism, food and agriculture, aviation, logistics, future mobility, digital economy, as well as finance.
Land bridge megaproject still on the burner
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 25/09/2023
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has denied putting the brakes on the southern land bridge megaproject worth an estimated 1 trillion baht, though he says a thorough study is required before it can go ahead.
Ambitious plan for SRT land
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/03/2023
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to turn 148 rai of land around Thon Buri railway station into a medical complex with the aim of creating a green environment.
City train changes 'baffling'
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/01/2023
» Some commuters have missed their trains due to confusion and information inadequacy after the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) moved almost half of its long-haul train services from Hua Lamphong station to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, formerly known as Bang Sue Grand Station.
When old trains are new again
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/09/2022
» Seventeen second-hand passenger train carriages from Japan are set for a new lease of life having now been refurbished ahead of being put into service for short tourism routes from next month, says the State Railway of Thailand (SRT).
Jockeying for leverage
News, Published on 10/07/2022
» A recent visit to Thailand by Chinese State Councillor and Foreign Minister Wang Yi as part of his two-week diplomatic mission comes as both nations mark the 10th anniversary of the China-Thailand strategic cooperative partnership.
Historic Hua Lamphong station to take on new life under SRT development plans
News, Published on 28/11/2021
» The sound of a station bell faded while a train was about to leave its platform at Bangkok's Hua Lamphong station. Soon the bell will not be used while the century-old train station will become history when it is closed down next month.
Thailand 2031: A Glimpse into the Future
Published on 01/08/2021
» Why 2031? The next decade is likely to become seen as a milestone era during which the world accelerated into a period of development and prosperity having successfully turned the page of one of the worst chapters in modern history after Covid-19 shook the global community to its core.
Smart City project a source of conflict
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 22/11/2020
» The row over a plan to purchase land from a community behind the old Mor Chit Bus Terminal to build an elevated road as part of a "smart city" project around the mass transit station has raised questions about the way the state spends taxpayer money on land expropriation.
Renewed push to make a success of pedal power
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/02/2020
» The popularity of cycling is on the wane in Bangkok. Bicycle shops and related businesses which were thriving only a few years ago are struggling to stay afloat as the number of riders on city streets has dwindled, leaving only the die-hard enthusiasts brave enough to tackle the traffic and filthy air.