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Chadchart urges review of land tax
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 29/05/2023
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt is calling on the incoming government to review the new land and building tax rules as Bangkok's revenues have dropped significantly since the new rates were put in place earlier this year.
High-speed rail seeking B300bn extra
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/12/2022
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) plans to invest another 300 billion baht for the second phase of the Thai-Chinese high-speed railway project.
MPs oppose Skytrain fare increases
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/12/2022
» MPs from three major parties are opposing an increase in fares on Bangkok's Skytrain system, despite Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt saying the fare hikes are in line with contractual obligations.
BMA asks cabinet to decide on Green Line concession extension
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 24/11/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is asking the cabinet to decide quickly whether to grant a concession extension to operate the Green Line electric train system before it pays the 40-billion-baht debt to Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), the operator of Green Line train services.
BMA mulls transferring new rail lines
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/08/2022
» Bangkok governor Chadchart Sittipunt now wants to transfer two new electric rail projects to the Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA), while City Hall is still struggling to clear up problems surrounding the Green Line’s concessions.
June 1 easing 'meaningless': nightspots
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/05/2022
» Operators of nightlife outlets in Bangkok have voiced disappointment and frustration with restrictions on their operating hours as many gear up to reopen this week.
Private funds sought for Grey Line
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/05/2022
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) is planning to launch a bidding process to secure private investment in the Grey Line monorail project within the next two years, with an investment budget of 27 billion baht.
MRTA readies bidding for for Purple Line extension
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/11/2021
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) is gearing up to invite companies to submit a tender for the extension of the Purple Line electric rail services, which will connect Tao Poon and Rat Burana.
New chief to upgrade bus fleet
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/11/2021
» Kittikan Chomdoung Charuworapolkul, the new director of the state-run Bangkok Mass Transit Authority (BMTA), the bus operator, yesterday set out his plan to replace the city's ageing fossil fuel-powered buses with a fleet of electric vehicles.
Ministry touts benefits of national shipping line
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 28/09/2021
» The Ministry of Transport is planning to open a national shipping line by June next year, in a bid to reduce reliance on foreign ships and promote the export and import sector.