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100 drivers rally to legalise ride-hailing
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 20/12/2019
» About 100 taxi drivers in Bangkok and its surrounding provinces yesterday gathered at the Department of Land Transport, calling for the legalisation of ride-hailing services.
'BCG model' to raise output
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 29/11/2019
» The government is adopting the so-called "BCG Model" for economic development to reach its ambitious goal of raising Thailand's GDP by one trillion baht within the next five years.
Chakkrit enters THAI race
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 12/11/2019
» Deputy permanent secretary for finance Chakkrit Parapuntakul has been nominated to chair Thai Airways Plc's (THAI) executive board, in the hope he can lead the flag carrier out of its chronic financial distress.
Govt U-turn on compulsory GPS tracking
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 05/11/2019
» The Transport Ministry has made an about-face after it announced on Monday the proposed installation of GPS devices in private cars and motorbikes will be on a voluntary basis.
Hi-speed rail project set for more talks
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 04/11/2019
» Although the 35th Asean Summit will end on Monday, Chinese Prime Minister Li Keqiang will meet Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha in a bilateral talk on Tuesday in yet another attempt to clear hurdles standing in the way of Thailand's first high-speed railway linking Bangkok and Nakhon Ratchasima.
Will GPS monitoring end the carnage on our roads?
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/10/2019
» First-time minister Saksayam Chidchob is quickly making a name for himself as a rookie politician with a never-ending store of new ideas.
Travel hubs set for facial recognition
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 22/10/2019
» The Transport Ministry is planning to use a facial recognition system in five upcountry airports as part of its ambitious "smart airport" project to reduce overcrowding, increase safety and boost tourism.
High-tech plans for a better future
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 14/10/2019
» Science and technology strategist, Kittiphong Phromwong, the man behind the state's much-touted "Thailand 4.0" scheme, believes it is not too difficult to see Thais earning more and becoming richer.
THAI told to revamp rehab plan
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 11/10/2019
» Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam has ordered loss-ridden national flag carrier Thai Airways International (THAI) to overhaul its financial rehabilitation plan and draw up a new business plan within 30 days.
Yanmar an engine of growth in Osaka
Business, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 10/10/2019
» Osaka has long enjoyed status as one of the commercial centres of Japan. Among the many thriving companies based in the city is Yanmar Co Ltd, a maker of engines for boats, heavy equipment and power generators.