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City-NE high-speed rail delayed a year
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 04/01/2026
» Thailand's first high-speed rail project, the Bangkok–Nakhon Ratchasima line, is facing a confirmed delay of at least one year due to land expropriation issues and complications arising from overlapping infrastructure projects.
B20 fare gets MRTA approval
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 30/09/2023
» The Mass Rapid Transit Authority (MRTA) board has approved a fare cut for the MRT's Purple Line so passengers will pay a maximum fare of 20 baht per trip starting on Dec 1.
City Hall to receive B79.7bn budget
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 19/08/2022
» Bangkok Council on Thursday unanimously approved a budget of 79.71 billion baht for the coming 2023 fiscal year, starting Oct 1, as City Hall plans to use most of the money to ease the city's most nagging problems including flooding and traffic congestion.
Provinces on alert for more floods
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 13/08/2022
» Flood alerts have been issued in 11 provinces, including Bangkok, after severe runoff unleashed by Tropical Storm Mulan flowed downstream from the North, according to the Department of Disaster Prevention and Mitigation.
Khao San set to reopen for locals, expats
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 01/10/2020
» Khao San Road will reopen to trade at the end of next month with more vendors and promotional events lined up to pull in local crowds, says deputy Bangkok governor Sakoltee Phattiyakul.
Perils lurking amid the waste
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/05/2020
» Surat Sitthipanya is an early riser whose job is to help collect the city's rubbish.
Fines, bans mulled for pavement riding
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 26/10/2019
» Motorcycle taxi drivers who repeatedly ride on pavements could have their uniforms confiscated for up to three years, under a proposal being considered by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration.