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Sixth Thai-Lao bridge on track following talks, design tweaks
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/02/2026
» The Department of Highways has confirmed that construction of the sixth Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge is set to begin in 2029, following financing talks and design adjustments on the Lao side.
Court awards B11bn to BTS in Green Line case
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/09/2025
» The Administrative Court has ruled that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) and Krung Thep Thanakom Co Ltd must pay 11 billion baht to Bangkok Mass Transit System Public Co Ltd (BTS) for operating and maintaining the extended sections of the Green Line electric skytrain.
Council approves big BMA debt fufilment budget
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 23/11/2024
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Council has approved the request by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration request for a 14.54-billion-baht budget for paying the debt owed to Bangkok Mass Transit System Plc (BTSC), the operator of the BTS Skytrain.
Govt calls for more airport slots
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/01/2024
» The Transport Ministry has instructed the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) to increase the number of airport slots to prepare for an expected surge in foreign arrivals for the summer starting in April.
Chatuchak vendors protest 55% fee hike
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/01/2024
» Sellers in Chatuchak Weekend Market gathered on Tuesday at Lan Khon Muang square near City Hall, demanding the suspension of a “slave” contract that raises their monthly costs by 55%.
Suriya promises to upgrade logistics sector
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 08/09/2023
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has pledged to improve Thailand's logistics network by focusing on the nation's railways and maritime transport infrastructure.
Minister seeks air force flight slots to boost tourism
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 07/09/2023
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit plans to acquire some flight slots from the air force to serve growing demand from airlines to boost tourism.
Marine Dept seeks B4.7bn budget, studies hub plans
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 09/08/2022
» The Marine Department is seeking a budget of 4.7 billion baht in the next fiscal year, a portion of which will be used to fund a study on the development of a maritime hub, according to its deputy director-general.
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.
City Hall deduces Victory Monument is in its care
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 11/09/2018
» Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is the agency responsible for Victory Monument, according to its City Planning Department.