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4 Move Forward MPs quit bridge panel
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 13/01/2024
» Four MPs of the Move Forward Party (MFP) have quit a House committee studying the 1-trillion-baht Land Bridge megaproject, saying they do not want to rubber-stamp a project they disagree with.
Bang Sue logo redesign 'transparent'
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 06/01/2023
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob on Thursday defended the State Railway of Thailand's 33-million-baht nameplate and logo redesign for Bang Sue Grand Station.
Probe into station logo costs: NACC
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 05/01/2023
» The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) has begun an inquiry into the 33-million-baht contract for a nameplate and logo redesign of Bang Sue Grand Station, a project criticised for being costly and possibly using questionable methods for hiring a contractor.
Saksayam defends rail link plan
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/01/2022
» The Transport Ministry says it has told parliament that it wants to connect the kingdom with the China-Laos railway to create a seamless inter-border transport link.
Drone zone: Smog battle takes to skies
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/01/2019
» Authorities are toying with the idea of using drones to combat haze caused by PM2.5 which has shrouded Bangkok and its surrounding provinces for over two weeks.
Cops to lose jurisdiction over range of crimes in 3-5 years
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 23/11/2017
» The police reform committee has set a series of deadlines for transferring special units that are currently under the umbrella of the Royal Thai Police (RTP) to other agencies.
JJ market vendors rap SRT over 'steep' rent increases
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 28/09/2017
» State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is facing fresh accusations over irregularities in its 369-million-baht employment contract, which is believed to be leading to unusually high rents opposed by vendors at its Chatuchak weekend market.
Probes, policing must split, says expert
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 16/07/2017
» In order for police reform to be effective, the investigations unit must detach itself from the Royal Thai Police, thus allowing greater independence and the ability to reassign some divisions to work under other state agencies, a forum on the subject was told.
MP pay abuses uncovered
News, Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 18/07/2014
» The junta-installed state budget monitoring and scrutinising committee has found irregularities in the disbursement of meeting allowances to parliament committees and plans to recall the money.
Protest against govt goes online
Aekarach Sattaburuth, Published on 14/06/2013
» The venue for the announcement of plans for Facebook rallies against the government and Thaksin Shinawatra by the Thai Spring movement drew a harsh response from the Pheu Thai Party on Friday.