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Bang fai rockets 'need regulating'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 18/05/2024
» The Transport Ministry will ask the Interior Ministry to better regulate the launching of bang fai rockets -- fiery handmade projectiles -- following an aircraft pilot's report of having spotted one at 6,000 feet (1,828 metres) without any advance warning.
Twin-track railway to Chumphon fully operational 'by August'
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 14/05/2024
» PHETCHABURI: The Nakhon Pathom-Chumphon double-track railway will be fully operational in August, with round-the-clock service along the 421-kilometre route, Deputy Transport Minister Surapong Piyachote said.
Thailand Consumers Council highlights school bus safety concerns
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 03/05/2024
» The Thailand Consumers Council (TCC) says there is cause for concern over safety on school buses and urged schools nationwide to address the matter.
Fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge to 'open in November'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 27/04/2024
» The fifth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge, which links Bueng Kan province of Thailand and Pakxan town in Laos, will open for public use this November, Deputy Transport Minister Manaporn Charoensri said on Friday.
Tailings to be returned from May 7
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 17/04/2024
» Bound & Beyond Plc will start transporting cadmium tailings from Samut Sakhon, Bangkok and Chon Buri back to their original location in Tak on May 7 and expects to complete the job in under 36 days, according to Industry Minister Pimphattra Wichaikul.
Cadmium move 'won't pose harm'
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/04/2024
» The Industry Ministry on Sunday moved to address concerns over the relocation of cadmium tailings found in Samut Sakhon back to their point of origin in Tak.
Cadmium disaster zone declared
Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 04/04/2024
» SAMUT SAKHON: The governor of Samut Sakhon province has declared two foundries in Muang district disaster zones after finding 15,000 tonnes of carcinogenic cadmium waste illegally acquired from Tak province.
SRT renovates train carriages for disabled travellers
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 22/03/2024
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) is renovating 10 passenger carriages to accommodate people with disabilities, said Aekkarat Sriarayanpong, head of the office of the SRT governor.
Fare hike to tackle illegal taxis
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 15/03/2024
» The Professional Association of Public Taxi Motorists filed a petition on Thursday to the Transport Ministry for permission to increase the starting fare rate at Mo Chit 2 to 50 baht while urging it to solve the continual problem of illegal taxis.
Government urged to subsidise Bangkok transport
News, Onnucha Hutasingh, Published on 23/02/2024
» The government must consider subsidising all forms of public transportation in Bangkok to reduce travel costs for commuters in the city, a forum was told.