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New project to help riders switch to EVs
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has partnered with the German Society for International Cooperation (GIZ) on a project to support motorcycle taxi riders in switching to electric vehicles.
Land Transport Department to allow online licence renewals
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 17/02/2026
» The Department of Land Transport (DLT), in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Health (MOPH), is upgrading its service standards to allow motorists aged under 55 to renew their driving licences online from June.
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.
Bangkok monorail spur test run in June with free rides
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/02/2025
» The operator of the Pink Line monorail branch line to Muang Thong Thani will offer free rides during a test run in June before full service starts a month later.
Thai airports preparing for Chinese New Year traffic
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/01/2025
» Transport Minister Suriya Jungrungreangkit has ordered Airports of Thailand (AoT) to prepare for a rising number for tourists during the Chinese New Year holiday.
Shaky hold on site safety
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 16/12/2024
» Traffic on Rama II Road fully resumed on Saturday after a two-week disruption due following the mishap in which a crane carrying a concrete beam collapsed onto the road in Samut Sakhon on Nov 29, killing six workers and injured nine others.
Three ministries close ranks against staff drug abuse
Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/07/2024
» Three key ministries have agreed to step up drug testing of staff involved in drug suppression, with rehabilitation and medical treatment for any who test positive.
Last orders at 6am for New Year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 12/12/2023
» The Interior Ministry has agreed to allow entertainment venues to remain open until 6am on Jan 1 for New Year celebrations, it was announced yesterday.