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Saksayam pushing for 120kph limit
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 10/12/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob will raise the speed limit on sections of selected highways to 120 kilometres per hour, after opinion polls show most people agree with the move.
Highway speed limit to rise to 120km/h
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 09/12/2019
» Transport Minister Saksayam Chidchob says he will increase speed limit to 120 kilometres per hour on sections of selected highways as surveys show most people support it.
Govt to push ahead with unpopular Satun, Songkhla deep-sea ports
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 03/12/2019
» The government will push ahead with building the Pak Bara deep-sea port in Satun, and the second Songkhla deep-sea port, at a total cost of 17 billion baht, despite opposition from local residents.
Report road offenders to receive rewards: minister
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 03/12/2019
» Citizens who provide evidence of traffic violations by truck and/or public vehicle drivers will receive rewards if their submissions result in a prosecution starting on Dec 9.
New tollway may be open for Songkran
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 30/11/2019
» A section of a new tollway linking Ayutthaya and Nakhon Ratchasima may be open for a trial run during Songkran next year, according to the Highways Department.
DOA won't transfer airports
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 29/11/2019
» Deputy Transport Minister Thaworn Senneam is refusing to hand over three airports in Udon Thani, Tak and Buri Ram to Airports of Thailand (AoT) to manage, as part of its 202-billion-baht plan to boost passenger capacity.
BTS contracts to be extended by 40 years
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 28/11/2019
» Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) will propose to the cabinet the extension of BTS’ operation concession contracts by another 40 years, with fares capped at not more 65 baht per trip throughout the period.
Expressway toll payments by 'touch' credit card next year
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 27/11/2019
» Motorists will be able to use credit cards to pay toll fees next year, starting with the Kanchanapisek expressway in January, the Expressway Authority of Thailand (Exat) announced on Wednesday.
Bangkok-Korat railway may be paid for in dollars
News, Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 23/11/2019
» The cabinet is expected on Tuesday to approve a proposal to pay for the Bangkok-Nakhon Ratchasima high-speed railway in US dollars in line with a recommendation from China.
ARL plans B20 off-peak flat fare
Thodsapol Hongtong, Published on 22/11/2019
» Airport Rail Link is looking to introduce a 20-baht flat rate fare during off-peak hours, anticipating it would increase the number of commuter trips to 100,000 a day next year.