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Harnessing data to boost road safety
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/02/2026
» Inspired by Japan's long-term success in reducing road fatalities, Thailand is entering a critical period of learning and reform in road safety, a message underscored at the 3rd Thailand Road Traffic Safety Forum.
Growing city eyesore
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/01/2026
» Inside Soi Ruam Rudi in Pathumwan district, two luxury high-rise buildings now stand sealed and silent, encircled by metal fencing and waiting for demolition.
MRTA eyes Japan model for Praram 9
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/12/2025
» Tokyo: The Mass Rapid Transit Authority of Thailand (MRTA) is adopting Japan's well-established Transit-Oriented Development (TOD) model as it prepares to launch its first commercial land development project early next year.
State Railway of Thailand to begin testing Japanese trains 'before end of June'
Life, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/05/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will begin testing KiHa 40 and 48 diesel trains before the end of next month, as it plans to start deploying the second-hand trains from Japan on suburban feeder routes by year-end.
Structural checks urged after quake
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 15/05/2025
» The Thailand Structural Engineers Association (TSEA) has urged building owners to inspect and reinforce the structural integrity of their properties in preparation for future earthquakes, following recent tremors from Myanmar that were felt as far as Bangkok.
State Railway of Thailand gets more used trains from Japan
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 02/04/2025
» The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) will deploy 20 second-hand Japanese KiHa diesel trains for suburban passenger services.
City mulls 'integrated' bus terminal
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 20/02/2025
» The Ministry of Transport is considering moving the capital's inter-provincial bus terminals to Krungthep Aphiwat Central Terminal in an effort to ensure a seamless connection for travellers with the city's mass transport network.
Bangkok slow to enforce new speed limit
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/02/2025
» A new speed limit has been in effect in Thailand's capital for more than a month but traffic police are still waiting for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) to install artificial intelligence security cameras to help them enforce it.
Bangkok Port inks pact with Yokohama
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/01/2025
» The Port Authority of Thailand (PAT) has signed a letter of intent with the City of Yokohama in Japan to further develop their port business and related infrastructure and strengthen ties on the 10th anniversary of the forging of ties between the two parties.
Bangkok eases congestion using tech and AI: BMA
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 10/01/2025
» Area Traffic Control (ATC) technology and other innovations have alleviated traffic congestion in the capital's busy areas after two years of implementation, according to the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA).